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Restaurant Chairs Catalog

Discover unique restaurant chair designs that will propel your establishment to the forefront of chic and elegant restaurants by inviting your customers to live an unforgettable experience.

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Some great pictures of our chairs in internationally renowned restaurants

Maritime Chair: A seat inspired by the marine world

Discover the Maritime Chair, a seat that draws its inspiration from the marine world. This piece of furniture combines elegance and refinement, being meticulously crafted in solid wood with artisanal precision. Its distinctive silhouette evokes the hull of a ship, where the visible supports of the structure reflect meticulous work, inspired by traditional shipbuilding techniques.

In a restaurant, what attracts a customer first is its design and decor. The ambiance and atmosphere that emerge from it are elements that contribute to an experience that goes far beyond a gastronomic promise. The furniture, and in particular, the restaurant chair, are an integral part of this promise and their choice is essential because it reflects the spirit of the place and determines the type of clientele expected. Whether you are looking for a high-end restaurant chair or a simply durable and functional restaurant chair, this article will undoubtedly provide answers to your questions: which restaurant chairs and at what price? Luxury restaurant chair or normal restaurant chair?

In the first three images of this article you can see our designer walnut armchair (created by German designer Martin Ballendat and made in Austria), in a restaurant with three stars in the prestigious Michelin Guide.

The location of the restaurant Le Mirazur is idyllic, it sits on a hillside, at the foot of the mountains and with a breathtaking view of the city of Menton and the sea. Accompanying and creating an unforgettable experience for each customer when you have a brilliant chef in the kitchen and a superb building with incomparable views, necessarily involves choosing exceptional furniture that will amaze and seduce each customer.

In addition to having three Michelin stars, this restaurant received in 2019 the prestigious title of “Best Restaurant in the World” by the most recognized magazine in the gastronomic world “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants”. Here is the video testifying to this nomination which propelled the Mirazur to the top of the culinary and gastronomic scale!

The genius and creator in the kitchen is the Argentinian chef Mauro Colagreco who has collaborated in the past with such prestigious chefs as Bernard Loiseau, Alan Passard, Alain Ducasse and Guy Martin. He opened Mirazur in 2006 at the age of 29 which is simply an exceptional achievement.

At the foot of the mountains, overlooking the sea, a stone’s throw from the Italian border, the 1930s rotunda building that houses the Mirazur offers an idyllic setting. Immersed in lush vegetation, it is spread over three levels on the hillside.

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What decoration?

Depending on the type of restaurant, the furniture and decoration will adapt to create the ideal atmosphere.

Decoration of a modern restaurant

In a modern restaurant, the impression of a clean, stylish and elegant environment is breathed in each of the elements that intervene in the customer experience. From the menu (printed on a beautiful support with a superb graphic design or, increasingly, displayed via a QR code that links to an online menu) to the choice of lighting, everything must be the subject of a global approach and vision.

The design of the chairs and tables as well as the rest of the furniture will be modern and will highlight a contemporary atmosphere with a style of furniture with a slender and elegant silhouette. The choice of lighting will also have a great importance in this modern atmosphere both in terms of the intensity of the lighting and in terms of the placement of the light sources and their radiation.

It is entirely possible to achieve a modern ambiance while incorporating elements of a more classic style through an inspired mix that incorporates references to vintage or classic.

Decoration of a traditional restaurant

In the case of a traditional restaurant, one can be guided by more usual conventions while ensuring to create a unique and personalized atmosphere, specific to the restaurant and to the identity of the chefs and their menu.

A more classic and less avant-garde style of furniture can be tastefully brought to the forefront and achieved a splendid result by integrating decorative details and accessories into the overall arrangement such as rugs, sculptures and wall panels.

What is the desired atmosphere for your restaurant?

Depending on your project and the advice of your decorator, styles can vary greatly. The style of restaurant chairs you choose will come from your choice of ambiance and your menu.

The outcome of your customers’ experience in your restaurant will be determined not only by the quality of your dishes but by the atmosphere transmitted by the furnishings and decoration. From the smallest detail (choice of napkins and cutlery) to the most striking (wall coverings, lighting), each element will be important. The assembly of each detail in a symphony of colors and sensations will provide (or not) a pleasant and lasting experience in the minds of your customers.

In this example, the choice of the Chloé chair alone is not enough to create a unique atmosphere in this Dutch restaurant. The choice of chair covers combines perfectly with the soft lighting and the orange color that results from the reflection of the wooden floor and the color of the walls. The devil is in the details and we can easily see the contribution of the decorative accessories (cross, bull’s head, etc.) in the overall impression of this restaurant room.

In this VIP room of a Lebanese restaurant, we can observe the creativity of the decorator by contrasting the orange velvet upholstery of the chairs with blue plates. The oriental carpet on the floor, the woodwork on the windows as well as the ceramic plates with exotic patterns hanging on the walls perfectly complete the atmosphere of travel to distant lands while remaining in a situation of comfort, luxury and voluptuousness.

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What are the different types of restaurants?

1) Gourmet restaurant

A gourmet or starred restaurant offers a unique culinary experience. In order to permanently imprint an image of excellence in the minds of their customers, the choice of furniture and decoration are essential to complete a picture and an experience of luxury and prestige. All the details must reflect an outstanding and unique setting. It is not futile to say that even the choice of plants used for decoration is important. All the elements (furniture, cutlery, lighting, wall and floor coverings, decorative accessories, etc.) must combine to offer a symphony of notes and sensations that will pleasantly mark the minds of their customers.

2) Restaurant specializing in the gastronomy of a country or region

We will distinguish different types of restaurants whose culinary inspiration is based on a region or culture:

a. French restaurant

b. Italian restaurant

c. Spanish restaurant

d. Asian restaurant (Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, etc.)

e. Oriental restaurant (Lebanese, Moroccan, Turkish, etc.)

Very often, in the case of a restaurant closely linked to a country, a culture, an ethnicity or a region, the furniture and decoration will be used to set the tone upon entering the restaurant.

It is not necessary to use decorative references that refer to the culture or place that inspired the cuisine. A high-end restaurant, whatever the geographical or cultural inspiration of its cuisine, will always seek a neat, modern and welcoming presentation.

3) Company or community restaurant

The days of bland, purely functional company restaurants are over. Managers and decision-makers have long understood the importance of creating a setting that is conducive to relaxation and provides a pleasant feeling for employees when they enjoy their lunch break at their company. The use of increasingly stylish decorators and furniture is marking time and the effect on the motivation of a company’s human resources is undeniable.

4) Seafood restaurant

In this case, the restaurant’s specialization tends to bring out references to the fields of the sea, fishing and long voyages. If the restaurant seeks a high-end and exclusive positioning, the choice of chairs will be made accordingly.

We would recommend stain resistant coatings for more basic, less sophisticated seafood restaurants.

5) Bistro or tavern

Very often (but not exclusively) estaminets will choose rustic furnishings that fit in perfectly with the surrounding countryside.

The furniture and chairs of a bistro will depend on its location and whether they are used on the terrace or inside.

6) Fast food

Fast food restaurants often use “fast-furniture” type furniture, which is cheap but also not very durable. If it is a chain, the chairs are ordered in very large quantities and are mostly made in Asia.

7) Coffee

Cafes come in a wide variety of styles, from the most chic to the most friendly and basic. The choice of chairs and their price will therefore be very different depending on the ambitions of the cafe and the comfort experience they want to provide to their customers.

8) Takeaway restaurant

In this case, the number of chairs is often very limited and are simply intended to accommodate customers during their short wait to collect their orders.

What are the different types of restaurant chairs?

• Wooden restaurant chair – Designer solid wood chairs for high-end restaurants.
• Resin restaurant chair – Lightweight and stackable, ideal for restaurant terraces.
• Upholstered Restaurant Chair – More suitable for restaurant rooms, these chairs are more comfortable.
• Metal restaurant chair – Sturdy and solid chairs, stackable and can be used both on the terrace and in the restaurant.

Wooden restaurant chairs

Le bois est LA matière première à utiliser pour rendre un endroit charmant. Il se combine avec plusieurs matériaux et leur confère de l’élégance, une petite touche d’authenticité qui est très appréciée.

Having chairs made of solid wood and not veneer or imitation wood allows you to stand out because this type of chair is considered a high-end product.

If you combine this with ultra-contemporary design (German design for example) and impeccable technical achievement, you can achieve an exclusive and distinguished atmosphere.

For example, two restaurants with three Michelin stars each have decided to install our designer walnut chairs by German designer Martin Ballendat. These chairs belong to our collection of walnut furniture made in Austria by a prestigious manufacturer.

In the case of farmhouses or rural guest houses, your establishment and more particularly the space dedicated to catering could have a family country house look thanks to the wooden furniture with a more rustic and less modern appearance, thus providing a romantic and pleasant atmosphere, in particular with chairs with upholstered seats. Indeed, wood has always been a classic and it blends easily into a floral/lace decor, where it will instill a certain feeling of nostalgia; it will recall a rural house from the last century, or, even older, a dining room from the time of kings and queens. And the more elaborate the details, the more this impression will be accentuated. A more rustic decor with traditional solid wood chairs and stools will rather evoke a tavern.

There is a wide choice of wood species to use. There are a wide variety of species such as oak, walnut, ash, beech and many more exotic ones such as teak, eucalyptus and spruce. The wood can be painted and/or varnished to present a different appearance or to be visible in several colors. The natural color of a wood species will vary from one species to another: from light brown, as with oak, to dark brown, with walnut.

High-end wooden chairs can also be stackable or foldable to optimize space. This possibility is of great use to restaurateurs whether for storage between two seasons or simply to facilitate the collection, cleaning and storage of their restaurant.

The biggest drawbacks being the weight of certain chairs and the lack of practicality, which will not bother customers looking for a luxurious design. We will also note the lack of endurance of certain wooden seats in bad weather or at the seaside, but there are very resistant ones in solid wood, teak or acacia with high-end quality finishes, which reinforce the side “nature” that some clients are looking for, especially if the environment is suitable (in a chalet, near a forest, a lake, a picnic area).

Minimal regular maintenance will be necessary to preserve the wood and its appearance (oiling, applying varnish).

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Resin restaurant chairs

They are lightweight and sometimes stackable, these are types of chairs that are used both indoors and outdoors. The resin is weather resistant and therefore does not fear scratches, shocks, UV rays, cold, heat or rain.

It can be woven or made by injection into a mold, it will adapt to all café or restaurant terraces by giving them a charming and refined look thanks to its natural fiber appearance. Garden furniture is very popular at the moment for this elegance and inspiration for relaxation demonstrated by round or flat woven resin in the style of rattan. And high-end resin restaurant chairs and armchairs can be placed by the sea, near a swimming pool or on a balcony, without it deforming them or the colors fading, as its durability is exceptional.

Its modern and refined design will refresh your restaurant or bar thanks to its shapes (square, oval, round, …) and the choice of available colors that will make the chairs and stools even more attractive. Indeed, we go from a restaurant with a country feel with the light brown woven resin and its rattan appearance to a restaurant with a more sober look with the beige / gray / black color or classic and immaculate with the white color.

Apart from the woven models, the resin can be presented in different designs, with other colors for example (blue, red, etc.) which will revive the space and other patterns (foliage design, crocus design) which bring a real elegance to the chairs. The high-end resin chairs can also be modeled to match a vintage design, like bar stools.

Comfort is ensured by seats on armchairs and sofas; in addition, hanging armchairs and their swing effect are in fashion, to make the customer feel even more comfortable. If your customers are looking for an environment with maximum cocooning, they will be served with these resin restaurant sofas.

There are also woven restaurant chairs, but made of natural fibers (rattan or water hyacinth) and not resin: The big bonus? It is a completely ecological material, in addition to being very economical. To maintain resin chairs, maintenance is easier because you can simply use water.

Upholstered restaurant chairs

There’s nothing like upholstered chairs to add style to a restaurant. With their neat appearance, you’ll easily create a cozy atmosphere; customers will want to sit down right away and won’t want to leave their seats!

If your restaurant already has a vintage decor, chairs and armchairs upholstered in “tobacco” imitation leather will fit in perfectly. For a more classic decor reminiscent of royal eras, upholstered restaurant chairs with typical shapes will blend into the crowd, as they can recall French furniture from the time of Louis XIV, especially if they are embroidered. Your restaurant will therefore benefit from a certain guarantee of quality from the start. Indeed, elegance will prevail in the decor of your restaurant, which will be chic for all to see.

However, this vintage look can also be attributed to a fast food restaurant, American diner style; for example red chairs upholstered in imitation leather or comfortable benches for families and other groups.

This is also the case for tea rooms where you will find upholstered sofas and armchairs; the aim being to put customers at ease and make them spend delicious moments. These sofas are most suitable for a large family.

Don’t forget that high-end upholstered chairs know how to be modern and provide unrivaled comfort with a backrest and armrests. A real luxury! For special occasions to be organized in a restaurant (wedding or other ceremonies), it’s a must!

However, upholstered restaurant chairs cannot be left outside for the sake of preserving the upholstered material, which requires careful maintenance (leather and sun do not mix well, humidity causes havoc, etc.). However, there are technical solutions in terms of textiles that are perfectly resistant to outdoor use, which of course involves a corresponding price.

These chairs are usually quite heavy because they are built on wooden or metal bases. At the same time, this also makes them sturdy and quite firm.

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Metal restaurant chairs

These are solid and durable chairs as long as you have made the right choice in terms of manufacturing.
Low-end versions exist where the welds will fail after a short time and oxidation will present itself in a marked manner quickly… It is essential to choose the right metal (aluminum, stainless steel and steel have very different properties) but above all to choose high-end manufacturing if you want a consistent return on investment for your catering business.

A metal restaurant chair is ideal because it can be used perfectly both indoors and on a terrace. They are easy to handle, practical to move and are resistant to bad weather, which allows them to be left outside without having to cover them, regardless of whether it is raining or cold.
For example, with these different models of restaurant chairs, the maximum number of chairs you can stack will vary:

Stack up to 4 chairs maximum	Stack up to 6 chairs maximum	Stack up to 10 chairs maximum

Depending on the quality level of the material and its manufacturing, at the lower end of the quality spectrum, its use is usually short-lived; in fact, they will be more intended for fast food or cafeterias and bars. In terms of style, you have the choice of opting for a metal chair with a curved back and a colorful upholstered seat, a style that will give your bistro a chic and modern look. The style of the chair can also be retro and colorful, giving the room’s decor a vintage look and bringing a tone of cheerfulness and a hint of vitality.

Enough to transform your restaurant into a traditional American diner and ensure a certain originality thanks to the mix of materials (chrome, aluminum, tapestry, steel). Metal stools with a back and upholstered will be appropriate for the bar area. For a more modern decor, wood can be added to the metal for an even more refined finish. Armrests are added for more comfort and the use of metal also allows very practical options, such as the possibility of swiveling or being able to adjust the height while leaning on imitation leather backs.

Be careful not to choose chairs that are too high and to recommend a fairly large width, to adapt even more to all types of customers. Attention can make the difference.
If your clientele is mainly made up of teenagers/students, metal chairs will be the most suitable because of their robustness. They are suitable for simple lunches.
To avoid scratches, you can accompany your high-end chairs with rubber feet specially dedicated to this cause and which will reduce noise when moving. It should be noted, however, that metal will not be suitable for the most humid areas. A little maintenance with anti-rust paint will, however, prevent it from settling on the chairs.

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How much does a restaurant chair cost?

The price of a restaurant chair will vary depending on the type of restaurant, its positioning in price and quality and of course the quantities ordered and the materials chosen for the structure and coverings. A luxury restaurant chair will have a much higher price than a chair from a restaurant with an entry-level positioning in terms of the price of their menu.

Making a unique bet on the menu and the gastronomic quality of your restaurant will not be enough to stand out from the competition, it is the customer’s overall experience that will serve as a memory and make them come back and talk about you. This experience starts from the sight of the facade or the entrance until their departure, this therefore includes the atmosphere created and the comfort felt during the meal: the restaurant chair is therefore a pillar on which the customer experience is built.

How much does a gourmet restaurant chair cost?

Here, the restaurateur will not be able to choose to cut corners without compromising the overall experience of each customer, despite the quality of their cuisine.

A restaurant chair should exude luxury and comfort, both through its design and the materials used as well as its unique design. A gourmet restaurant must stand out from the competition by creating a differentiating atmosphere and this is achieved through the choice of chairs.

We offer chairs and armchairs for gourmet restaurants, starred or with a vocation to be so, starting at 600 euros per chair or armchair (minimum order of 40 units).

How much does a restaurant chair cost that specializes in the cuisine of a country or region?

Very often, investment in furniture and decoration will go hand in hand with the restaurant owner’s ambitions in terms of price positioning and notoriety.

The small dive with cheap food can simply focus on low prices and food and choose cheap but functional furniture. Sustainability will always be a factor when choosing this type of furniture. We do not offer restaurant chairs at the prices sought by these restaurateurs, unless a large number of units are ordered and we could then consider production in Asia by our carefully selected manufacturers and an average price of 100 euros per chair (minimum order of 100 chairs). This quantity is of course contradictory to the dimensions of this type of restaurant (unless it is a chain).

At the opposite end of the spectrum of these types of restaurants are high-end restaurants that will choose elegant chairs to complement high-quality, exotic cuisine.

For a solid and durable chair with an entry-level positioning, we offer chairs starting at 140 euros (minimum order of 40 units).

We offer restaurant chairs starting at 240 euros (minimum order of 40 units) for a neat and visually memorable decoration.

If your restaurant is in the high-end category, we can offer you chairs from 400 euros (minimum order of 40 units).

How much does a company restaurant chair cost?

It is quite possible to create a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere with restaurant chairs whose price does not exceed several hundred euros.

The choice of resin (PU) chairs can be very relevant while ensuring resistance to shocks and abrasion resulting from daily and intensive use. We offer high quality Italian-made resin chairs whose price, depending on the quantities, can be quite low.

You should expect to pay around 100 to 240 euros for a quality company restaurant chair with a distinctive design.

How much does a seafood restaurant chair cost?

In the high-end sector, the prices will be similar to those of a traditional restaurant because the needs are the same and their customers will be just as careful.

For a high turnover seafood restaurant with more basic decor, the price of its chairs may be lower and we will favor synthetic and stain-resistant coverings.

You should expect to pay around 100 to 240 euros for a quality company restaurant chair with a distinctive design.

We offer you a selection of chairs suitable for seafood restaurants from 240 euros per unit (minimum order of 40 units)

How much does a bistro or tavern chair cost?

The price of the menu per person will reflect the ambitions of the bistro and the furniture must be in line with this positioning.

Whether or not the terrace is used (indoors or outdoors) will determine the required properties and will condition the choice of chairs. On the terrace, chairs with a waterproof or water-resistant fabric covering may be suitable if the climate of the region is suitable.

We offer bistro or tavern chairs from 200 euros (minimum order of 40 units).

How much does a fast food restaurant chair cost?

This type of furniture is very often made in Asia or Eastern Europe. The quantity ordered will determine the price of each chair.

We can have very beautiful restaurant chairs made in Asia by our carefully selected suppliers. Our partnerships with European manufacturers based in Vietnam allow us to offer you superb chairs at very attractive prices, as long as the quantity is large. It is indeed necessary to amortize the significant shipping costs (export costs, sea freight, insurance, import and land transport, etc.) on a large quantity of chairs in order to reduce the impact on the price of each of them.

We can offer fast food chairs from 100 euros per chair when purchasing quantities greater than 100 units and importing from Asia.

How much does a cafe chair cost?

The choice of a café chair will depend on the style and positioning of the café. A neighbourhood café, friendly and welcoming but not very pretentious in terms of decoration, will not have the same needs as a café in a prestigious location and which welcomes a posh clientele looking for a superb setting.

We offer coffee from 200 euros (minimum order of 40 units).

How much does a takeaway restaurant chair cost?

Since customers are only there for a very short time while they wait for their food and will not consume it on site, it is rare for this type of establishment to make large investments in their chairs.

Resin chairs with a basic design would normally suffice.

Our high-end positioning makes it difficult to reconcile our minimum prices with the needs of this type of establishment.

We can nevertheless offer chairs for takeaway restaurants, starting at 130 euros (minimum order of 40 units).

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How to choose the ideal chair for your restaurant?

As for establishments designed for catering with an à la carte menu, the ideal for the customer is of course to be comfortably seated while waiting and then enjoying their meal, a pleasure that is generally provided by high-end dining chairs.
The trend is towards cosy (cocooning) fashion and anything that can make the passage of customers more pleasant and invite them to stay longer or even come back is therefore to be favoured, particularly in the case of tea rooms or fast food chains, in which chairs with upholstered seats, armchairs and sofas also have their place.

Make no mistake, low prices are inevitably synonymous with a compromise on quality…but a high price does not necessarily mean an increased level of quality and comfort. You need an experienced and serious partner who will be able to offer you quality seats whatever your budget or authorized expenditure.

The greater the seat depth, the more comfortable the person sitting will feel and the longer they will be able to stay there. These chairs or armchairs are more of a “lounge” type than dining chairs or armchairs where the backrest must allow sitting with a straight back and therefore a limited seat depth. The primary function of the seat (relaxation or dining) must dictate the choice of model and dimensions.

In a bar or bistro, we will also find this type of furniture, to which we will add bar stools which will be favorable to an order of drinks, because these are types of quick orders and it is an opportunity to demonstrate the art of bartending to the clientele, generally composed of individuals or groups of adults who have come to spend a moment.

For the exterior, the furniture will be more adapted to the weather and we will opt for comfortable chairs that will be easy to move, like the resin chairs which are very original and will set you apart from the others:

For a country or rustic style restaurant, wooden chairs will naturally fit into the decor as well as the surrounding landscape, but you can still use wood to make a place more classy. Solid wood is not synonymous with a rustic or bucolic atmosphere, a combination of solid wood and contemporary design can create a modern and avant-garde ambiance.

A wooden restaurant chair, like upholstered chairs, will be perfectly suitable in luxury hotels for example, a refined gourmet restaurant or for any catering establishment intended mainly for professionals and senior executives. A refined design will be adopted both inside and outside that will bring out the sophisticated side of the place. Check our article on luxury hotel furniture.

Of course, we can provide exceptional furniture to non-starred restaurants that target a clientele with different expectations. Depending on the budget of your project and the style you are looking for, we can offer you options that will surprise and captivate your potential customers.

The place can be chic and classy and impose a suitable outfit, suitable for those on a more modest budget, or even inspire people to simply come and spend some quiet time with family or friends, while the more sober will have a space for co-working (relocated work also called teleworking, alone or in a group) and work meetings for students and professionals.

The furniture must set the tone of the entrance, create an atmosphere that will target the target clientele while attracting their attention in an irresistible way. A customer satisfied with what he sees will have more ease in choosing one restaurant over another. The furniture, the layout and the universe that emerges are essential assets to captivate your customers whether they are new or old.

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To ensure that you give yourself a better chance of success, you need to focus on the most appealing features for a customer who has come to sit down for a drink or to enjoy a good gourmet meal, such as quality and comfort. Choosing quality furniture is crucial to the success of your catering business.
This is why it is important to carefully select the chairs used to enhance the interior and exterior of your establishment: whether on the terrace, where people will first look, or in the dining room, these high-end chairs must make you want to sit there and, above all, be adapted to their environment, for the sake of aesthetics and comfort as well as durability.
Depending on the type of establishment, the furniture will therefore not be the same.

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Comparative table of restaurant chair prices according to the type of restaurant and positioning (entry, mid-range and high-end)

Restaurant type	Positioning of the establishment	Menu cost per person	Price per chair
Starred restaurant	High-end	€€€	between 600 and 1,200 €
Gourmet restaurant	High-end	€€€	between 600 and 1,200 €
Traditional restaurant	High-end	€€€	between 400 and 1,200 €
Traditional restaurant	Mid-range	€€	between 150 and 600 €
Traditional restaurant	Entry level	€	between 80 and 150 €
Ethnic restaurant (Chinese, Lebanese, Mexican, Thai, Japanese, etc.)	High-end	€€€	between 350 and 1,200 €
Ethnic restaurant (Chinese, Lebanese, Mexican, Thai, Japanese, etc.)	Mid-range	€€	between 80 and 350 €
Ethnic restaurant (Chinese, Lebanese, Mexican, Thai, Japanese, etc.)	Entry level	€	between 50 and 75 €
Company restaurant	High-end	€€€	between 350 and 750 €
Company restaurant	Mid-range	€€	between 150 and 250 €
Company restaurant	Entry level	€	between 80 and 150 €
Seafood restaurant	High-end	€€€	between 350 and 750 €
Seafood restaurant	Mid-range	€€	between 150 and 250 €
Seafood restaurant	Entry level	€	between 100 and 150 €
Bistro	High-end	€€€	between 250 and 500 €
Bistro	Mid-range	€€	between 150 and 350 €
Bistro	Entry level	€	between 80 and 150 €
tavern	High-end	€€€	between 250 and 500 €
tavern	Mid-range	€€	between 150 and 350 €
tavern	Entry level	€	between 80 and 150 €
Fast food restaurant	Mid-range	€€	between 150 and 250 €
Fast food restaurant	Entry level	€	between 80 and 150 €
Coffee	Haut de gamme	€€€	between 250 and 500 €
Coffee	Mid-range	€€	between 150 and 250 €
Coffee	Entry level	€	between 80 and 150 €
Takeaway restaurant	Mid-range	€€	between 65 and 85 €
Takeaway restaurant	Entry level	€	between 35 and 65 €

Comparison table of restaurant chair prices according to chair type and positioning (entry, mid-range and high-end)

Restaurant chair type	Entry level €	Mid-range €€	High-end €€€
Resin/plastic/PU indoor chair	55 €	150 €	450 €
Wooden indoor chair	85 €	250 €	850 €
Metal indoor chair	75 €	185 €	850 €
Indoor chair made of natural fibers (rattan, water hyacinth)	85 €	250 €	650 €
Upholstered indoor chair	75 €	200 €	450 €
Outdoor patio chair in resin/plastic/PU	75 €	250 €	400 €
Outdoor wooden terrace chair	85 €	250 €	750 €
Outdoor metal patio chair	75 €	200 €	850 €
Outdoor patio chair made of natural fibers (rattan, water hyacinth)	125 €	250 €	650 €
Upholstered outdoor patio chair	75 €	185 €	850 €
Resin/Plastic/PU Indoor High Chair or Bar Stool	85 €	150 €	350 €
Wooden indoor high chair or bar stool	85 €	150 €	385 €
Indoor metal high chair or bar stool	75 €	150 €	€350 €
High chair or indoor bar stool in natural fibers (rattan, water hyacinth)	85 €	125 €	325 €
Upholstered indoor high chair or bar stool	85 €	150 €	450 €

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Choosing the restaurant chair that suits you and that will carry your vision by creating in the minds of your customers a lasting and pleasant memory that will make them come back and talk about you around them, is a crucial step in your project. Do not feel helpless or alone when faced with such a task.

Based on your plans, photos of your establishment, your tastes and your budgetary constraints, the quantity required and the desired materials, we will be able to research and build a proposal in accordance with your wishes.

There are thousands of chair models, each with a different appearance, quality and price…. how to choose? Trust us and you will access a world of high-end restaurant chairs whatever your establishment. We specialize above all in luxury, gourmet and starred restaurants, but we also have a wide choice for projects with a lower budget. Our guarantee: durable and comfortable chairs produced by manufacturers specialized in this category of furniture, with a long experience that is proven by the many restaurants equipped around the world.

What type of covering for a restaurant chair?

Different properties are sought when it comes to chair coverings which are mainly fabric, leather, imitation leather, etc.

What properties should a restaurant chair cover have?

Safety: Fireproof

Regardless of the legislation and standards in force regarding fire protection, you will always have an interest in reducing the risks for your customers and your establishment by choosing a fireproof covering, therefore treated so that it catches fire very difficultly. A completely non-flammable or non-combustible fabric or leather covering is difficult to achieve while remaining within a reasonable price. The treatment of your coverings with fireproof substances is a guarantee of increased safety for your establishment.

Durability: Stain resistant

Given the daily and regular use of your chairs, it is preferable to choose a fabric that does not absorb liquids or grease so that your chairs remain immaculate for as long as possible.

Durability: Waterproof or water resistant

Mainly for chairs used on outdoor terraces, this property is essential.

Durability: Resistant to abrasion and friction

To evaluate this property, it is necessary to refer to the results of the chosen fabric, during the Martindale Test.

“The international standard ISO 12947-1 and the American standard ASTM D4966 4  describe the Martindale method.

Textile samples are subjected to predefined cycles of rubbing with a disk having an abrasive surface and placed under a specified pressure. » (source: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9thode_Martindale)

This result is measured in number of cycles which allows you to easily compare one fabric with another. The more cycles it has in resisting abrasion, the better the fabric will perform in resisting friction during intensive daily use.

What is the Martindale test result for a restaurant chair?

While for private use one might be satisfied with 15,000 to 25,000 cycles, in the case of commercial use one must demand at least 30,000 cycles. English speakers call this the minimum threshold for a “commercial grade” or commercial quality fabric.

Given the wide range in Martindale performance observed among fabrics intended for an ERP (Public Building), the choice is vast. Indeed, a fabric for professional use can have a result ranging from 35,000 cycles to 250,000 cycles. The price of the fabric and therefore of the chair will vary accordingly.

What other tests are there to assess the quality of a restaurant chair fabric?

• Fabric weight test
• Fabric thickness test
• Fabric strength test
• Fabric abrasion resistance test
• Fabric pilling resistance test
• Fabric Color Fastness Test
• Fabric shrinkage test
• Fabric tear resistance test
• Fabric seam strength test
• Fabric waterproofing test
• Fabric flammability test
• Fabric stretch and recovery test
• Fabric air permeability test
• Fabric Wrinkle Recovery Test
• Fabric dimensional stability test

Health: An antimicrobial coating

Textiles treated with antimicrobial agents have proven effective in preventing the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew. When it comes to restaurant chairs, this protection is especially valuable in preserving the upholstery from the risks of microbes and bacteria, which can cause stains, unpleasant odors, premature degradation of materials, and even contribute to the spread of disease.

Health: A coating without heavy metals

Heavy metals have a density greater than 5 g/cm, and some of them are very toxic to the human body and the environment. Don’t forget that your restaurant chairs will inevitably be thrown away, even after very long use and possibly a second life in another context of use.

Non-essential heavy metals are toxic and include lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic and aluminum. Their adverse effects on health are clearly identified.

Their use in the field of restaurant furniture can come from several sources directly linked to the coverings of the chairs: synthetic fibers, coloring materials, flame retardants, waterproofing agents, plastic packaging in the factory, etc.

Health: A coating without phthalates

Phthalates are recognized as proven endocrine disruptors. These substances are commonly found in the patterns, logos and decorations applied to fabrics used as upholstery for restaurant chairs. A quality fabric will not contain phthalates, so it is important to check for them when ordering your chairs.

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The Final Word on Restaurant Chairs

Whatever your choice, think above all about harmonizing the decor with the furniture, so that the restaurant chairs do not clash too much with the rest. Indeed, these high-end restaurant chairs are part of a set that must be taken care of.
The image that the restaurant gives off is important; the maintenance of the furniture must be obvious for its durability.
Finally, also know how to adapt according to your clientele and keep up to date with trends in the world of high-end restaurant furniture to perfect your decor.

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