Collection: Chairs

Commercial chairs are built for daily abuse — high-traffic dining rooms, function rooms and outdoor decks. Hospitality Connect stocks the trade range from Aero, Tessa and other Australian and imported lines, in stackable polypropylene, powder-coated steel, timber-frame, upholstered banquette and bentwood styles for cafés, restaurants, hotels, pubs and event venues.

Types and use cases

• Stackable polypropylene chairs: Indoor/outdoor; UV-rated; stack 4–8 high for storage. The default for cafés, function venues and hire fleets.
• Bentwood and timber-frame chairs: European-style bentwood and beechwood chairs for traditional cafés, brasseries and bistros.
• Upholstered dining chairs: Vinyl or fabric seat and back panels for fine dining, hotels and function rooms.
• Bar stools: 660mm and 760mm seat heights for bench tables and bar fronts; powder-coated steel and timber options.
• Outdoor and balcony chairs: Aluminium, woven wicker and resin lines for terraces, beer gardens and rooftop bars.

Material and durability considerations

Frame durability matters more than upholstery in commercial use. Powder-coated steel and aluminium tubular frames absorb a decade of dragging and stacking; timber frames are beautiful but need annual joint inspection in busy venues. Polypropylene shells fade if exposed to AU sun — specify UV-stabilised grades for outdoor use. Vinyl upholstery cleans down with mild detergent and survives commercial wear; bonded leather looks premium but tears at the seams within 18 months under heavy traffic. Confirm seat-pad foam density (35kg/m³+ for restaurants, 45kg/m³+ for hotels and function rooms).

Compliance, comfort and ergonomics

• Standard dining seat height: 460mm; bench and bar tables run 760mm; high bar/island tables run 1100mm with 760mm stools.
• Stack ratings: Confirm safe stack height — most stackable chairs rate 4–8 high. Higher stacks need a chair trolley.
• Australian fire compliance: Upholstered hospitality furniture should meet AS/NZS 3837 ignition standards for venue use.
• Outdoor weight: Lightweight outdoor chairs blow over in coastal or hilltop venues — specify weighted bases or galvanised steel.

Most cafés and bistros run a 60/40 mix of stackable polypropylene and bentwood timber for visual interest; restaurants tend to standardise on a single upholstered model with a contrast bar stool. For function venues, count chairs at 110% of seated capacity to allow for breakage, repairs and event-day surge. Storage trolleys (chair dolly) are non-optional for venues that regularly reset rooms — manual stacking damages legs and finishes within a season. Specify floor protector glides on every leg for hard-floor venues; rubber glides cost two dollars a chair and prevent timber-floor scarring that costs thousands to refinish. For outdoor decks, choose UV-stabilised resin or marine-grade aluminium and budget annual cushion replacement.

Pair with

Round out the FOH fit-out with tables, dinnerware and front-of-house glassware.

Why buy chairs from Hospitality Connect

• Trade pricing on volume: Bulk pricing scales sharply for service kits, pack-out fits and repeat orders — ask for a multi-line quote.
• Range depth: Multiple finish, size and grade options inside each line so you don't compromise on the look.
• Same-day quoting: Specifier requests typically returned within one business day.
• Australian-based support: Local team, AEST hours, and a real phone number.
• Replenishment terms: Account customers can set repeat order schedules to avoid stock-outs.

Chairs care and longevity

• Avoid chlorinated cleaners: Bleach and chlorine sanitisers pit 304-grade stainless. Use neutral pH detergents and a non-abrasive pad.
• Wipe with the grain: Always finish with the polish line — circular scrubbing creates visible marks under service lighting.
• Inspect weld lines monthly: Check seams and corner welds for hairline cracks that trap moisture.
• Re-passivate scratches: Surface scratches can be re-passivated with a citric acid paste to restore corrosion resistance.
• Foot levellers: Re-level annually after slab settlement; uneven feet flex the worktop and stress welds.

Need help choosing? Talk to us

Our FOH design and fit-out specialists can match the right chairs to your menu, footprint and operating budget. Send through your floor plan, service brief or trading hours, or call our Australia-based trade line for a same-day spec quote — we'll line up sizes, brands, voltage and gas requirements, lead times and freight rates before you commit. If you're fitting out a new venue or refurbishing an existing one, ask about multi-line trade pricing and consolidated delivery so the kit lands when the trades do, not weeks later.