The History of Bar Stools in Anji
I. Technical Foundation Period (1981–1990s)
Core Breakthrough: In 1981, Anji developed China's first five-wheel swivel chair, laying the foundation for rotating mechanical structures 1.
Industrial Incubation: In the 1990s, private enterprises experienced explosive growth, with companies like Yongyi and Henglin emerging, laying the groundwork for production capacity and technology in niche categories like bar stools.
2. Quality Upgrades and Market Expansion (1999–2010)
Standard-Driven: After 1999, the implementation of the “Quality Supervision and Management Measures for Seating Products” drove improvements in durability and safety for commercial seating like bar stools.
Design Transformation: After being awarded the title of “China's Chair Industry Hometown” in 2002, companies developed fashionable, ergonomic chair designs through the “Chair Industry Cup” design competition, accelerating the iteration of high-style products like bar stools.
External Demand Stimulation: Following China's accession to the WTO, overseas orders surged, prompting companies to customize specialty products like bar stools and counter chairs tailored to European and American bar environments.
3. Smart Manufacturing Upgrades and Globalization (2010–Present)
Material Innovation: The company introduced eco-leather and recyclable metal frames to meet the cleanliness and corrosion resistance requirements of bar environments.
Intelligent Penetration: Some high-end bar chairs integrated electric height adjustment and temperature-controlled seat cushions to align with the upgraded experience of modern entertainment spaces.
Global Expansion: Leveraging an annual sales revenue scale of 33.5 billion yuan 1, products are distributed across over 190 countries, with bar stools accounting for over 30% of the market share in European and American leisure venues.
Key Milestones
Stage Event Industry Impact
1981 First five-wheel swivel chair launched Breakthrough in swivel mechanism technology
2002 Awarded the title of “China's Chair Industry Hometown” Enhanced design capabilities and brand premium
2016 Supplied seating for the G20 Summit High-end customization capabilities internationally recognized
2020s Accelerated smart manufacturing transformation Breakthroughs in bar stool intelligence and green technology
The evolution of Anji bar stools is a microcosm of the industry's transition from “manufacturing” to “smart manufacturing,” driven by three key factors: mechanical technology accumulation, scenario-based innovation, and global market responsiveness.
