subject: Folding Chairs, Special Seating For Use At Special Occasions [print this page] If you need seating for a large group of people, folding chairs may be an excellent option. The are easy to transport and store and many of these chairs offer comfortable seating for everyone attending the event.
By folding, these chairs require less storage than other chairs. They are also easier to carry from place to place. A storage rack designed to accommodate about twenty five chairs is six feet in length. Often the rack is on wheels to make setup and breaking down or a room easier.
Metal chairs are often some of the least expensive but longest lasting chairs. Many institutions find that these chairs are a great choice. The chairs can be wiped down quickly if necessary and they offer long life with little maintenance. The chairs are narrower than other options but this allows for the maximum number of seats at the event. They make a good choice for banquets as well as other meals.
Chairs having a metal frame and plastic seats and backs cost about the same as the metal chairs. They are usually a little wider and more comfortable due to the flexibility of the plastic. White plastic chairs are a great option for use in many wedding parties.
Although padded metal chairs may be more comfortable, they often need more cleaning and maintenance. When covered in fabric, the chairs are more likely to stain or absorb odors than the other types of chairs.
Groups that only need chairs on occasion may find the best value in renting both chairs and tables from a party supply store. The store may offer delivery and pickup for a slightly higher price per chair, but if you do not have access to a truck, the additional fee may be worth the cost. One advantage of renting chairs is that you do not need to provide storage for all the chairs.
Churches, schools or other organizations that plan to use the chairs regularly will find that purchase of the chairs is more economical than renting is. Remember that you will need to provide a place to store those chairs that are not in use before you purchase the chairs. The storage cart is a convenient way to store your chairs.
Stacking chairs are another popular seating option. However, stacking chairs take more room and are more difficult to transport. If the chairs are always used in the same room and storage is not a problem, they may be a better option.
In either case, folding or stacking chairs convert a room from single use into multipurpose use. A gym may become an auditorium or and auditorium may become a dance floor by rearranging the portable chairs. This allows organizations to make use of rooms that to not have to sit empty for a majority of the week.
Folding chairs can serve many purposes. They may be used by a small group as seating for a card table or can provide seats for thousands of people in a large event. They offer an easy option for storage and transportation.
