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Plastic Bar Stools and Resin Bar Stools for Your Outdoor Bar
Plastic bar stools are the hardest-working seats on a deck: light enough to move, easy to clean and happy to stay outdoors. Remarkable Outdoor Living stocks outdoor resin bar stools and stackable plastic designs in UV-stabilised polypropylene, glass-fibre reinforced polypropylene and HDPE — one-piece moulded seats that hold their colour through an Australian summer on a patio, around the pool or on a balcony.
Polypropylene, Glass-Fibre PP or HDPE?
""Resin"" is retail shorthand — every resin bar stool is a plastic bar stool, and the label that matters is the polymer. Most moulded, stackable stools are UV-stabilised polypropylene, which is light and keeps its shape in heat; glass-fibre reinforced polypropylene is stiffer still, with the UV-resistant, colour-all-the-way-through compound used by Italian-made brands such as Nardi. HDPE holds its colour longest in constant sun and shows up in poly-lumber and wicker strands — and if a listing says ""all-weather resin wicker"" without naming HDPE, treat unspecified PVC as the likely default.
Counter or Bar Height
Counter stools with a seat height of roughly 65 cm suit a standard 90 cm kitchen bench, while bar stools at 75 to 85 cm suit raised benches and bars from 100 to 120 cm. Matching heights keeps seating comfortable rather than cramped. For a no-guesswork setup, pair your stools with one of our outdoor bar tables, or choose a matched outdoor bar setting with compatible heights from the start.
Poolside, Balcony or Patio
Around a pool, choose one-piece moulded stools with drainage holes and hose off chlorinated water at the end of the day. On west-facing decks, lighter tones such as white and light grey stay noticeably cooler than anthracite in the afternoon sun. High-rise balconies call for open, perforated backs you can stack against the wall when wind is forecast — and if your balcony is a genuine wind tunnel, the heavier pieces in our outdoor balcony range are the better fit.
Built for Australian Conditions
Australian UV sits in the Extreme band through summer, so every stool we stock is a UV-stabilised compound rather than untreated plastic. Near the coast, one-piece moulded stools from the Nardi Net range arrive fully assembled with no screws or brackets to corrode in salt air. Keep them clean with warm soapy water and products from our furniture care range, and cover the stack with an outdoor furniture cover over winter.
FAQs
Are resin bar stools good for outdoor use in Australia?
Yes, if the resin is UV-stabilised and suited to your climate. Glass-fibre reinforced polypropylene and HDPE both handle Australian conditions well; unnamed PVC and unstabilised polypropylene don't.
Can resin bar stools stay out in the rain?
Rain won't hurt them. Choose seats with drainage holes so water doesn't pool, and wipe them over before use.
How long do plastic bar stools last outside?
Anywhere from a couple of seasons to many summers. The polymer, the UV package and how much direct sun they get matter far more than the label.
Are resin bar stools better than aluminium?
Different, rather than better: resin is lighter, cooler to the touch and easy to stack away, while aluminium sits better in wind. Compare both side by side in the full outdoor bar stools range.
Compare heights, colours and materials across the collection online, and pick the stools that fit your bar — and your summers — perfectly.