Chair Hire Guide
Chair Hire Guide
The right chair depends on the event format, how long guests are seated, and whether appearance or storage efficiency matters more.
The standard choice for weddings and gala dinners. The tapered leg and open back photograph well, and they stack to 10 high for easy handling. Available in limewash, white and gold. Ivory or black seat pads available separately.
Best for: weddings, gala dinners, award ceremonies, prestige events
The most comfortable option for long seated periods — conferences, full-day training sessions and seminars. Upholstered seat and back, stacks to 10. The practical choice where guests are seated for more than two hours.
Best for: conferences, training, seminars, public meetings
The most storage-efficient option. Each chair folds flat; ten stack into a bundle one person can carry. Fast to set out and collect. Available in black and white. Suits high-volume outdoor events, ceremony seating and any layout that changes between sessions.
Best for: outdoor events, village halls, school halls, ceremony rows, multi-session layouts
Modern moulded shell seating for contemporary events, dining and breakout areas. Available in 7 colours. Easy to wipe clean, lightweight and stackable. Suits design-led spaces where appearance matters as much as practicality.
Best for: product launches, modern venues, corporate dinners, breakout areas
Industrial steel seating with a strong visual identity. Powder-coated, stackable and weather-resistant. Suits bistro settings, outdoor terraces and contemporary events.
Best for: outdoor events, beer gardens, industrial or contemporary venues
Solid beech construction with a distinctive curved back. Suits barn venues, rustic settings and premium hotel dining. A step up from Chiavari where a more natural material look is wanted.
Best for: barn weddings, rustic venues, premium dining
| Factor | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Duration seated | Padded conference chairs for 2+ hours; shell and folding chairs for shorter periods |
| Storage & handling on the day | Folding chairs are fastest to deploy; Chiavari and Eames also stack well |
| Appearance | Chiavari for formal; Eames for contemporary; Tolix for industrial; Wishbone for rustic |
| Outdoor use | Folding and Tolix chairs handle outdoor conditions; upholstered chairs do not |
| Colour | Eames available in 7 colours for brand matching; Chiavari in limewash, white, gold |
