Folding chairs come in so many sizes and looks that you can use them just about anywhere in your place of business. Easy to choose and buy, folding chair companies provide selections that make your task of ordering quick and painless. If you work in a fairly small office, think about keeping professional-looking folding chairs in a closet, conveniently pull them out when you need them and then stow them away when you're finished. Folding chairs also make a good choice for conference room seating, especially when the conference room is used for both meetings and presentations that require frequent rearrangement of seating. If your business also includes a kitchen or break room area, think about incorporating folding chairs in those areas, too, since you can easily and compactly store them away when necessary.

Regardless of where you'll use them, look for sturdy chairs if you plan to use them frequently. In your search for folding chairs, consider the following options:

1. Wooden folding chairs often look classy and many don't resemble folding chairs at all.

2. Steel folding chairs make a good economical choice when looks aren't your primary concern.

3. Plastic and resin folding chairs provide a sturdy, light-weight seating option.

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Purchase wood folding chairs to enhance your office or conference room decor

Wood folding chairs don't even vaguely resemble the steel and aluminum counterparts people typically think of when they hear the words 'folding chairs.' You could even use them as permanent pieces of furniture.

I recommend: For a fashionable but simple look, go with the Cosco wooden mission-style folding chair from FoldingChairsAndTables.com. These foldable chairs provide comfort with leather-like vinyl upholstery, fold flat to 7 1/4 inches and come with a 10-year limited warranty. If you're after a classy look, consider the Cherry Chadwick upholstered seat and back chair from Home Decorators Collection. Sold in sets of two, these solid hardwood chairs will look great in your office or your conference room and fold to only 7 inches deep.

Order folding chairs with steel frames for temporary seating

Sturdy and durable folding chairs with steel construction provide an inexpensive solution for adding extra seating when you need it.

I recommend: For a top-quality folding office chair, buy the HON Perpetual 4300 Series Mobile Folding Nesting Chairs at Staples, a folding chair provider. This folding chairs' list of features include stain-resistant upholstery on the seat and back for comfort, a passive ergonomic frame design with independent seat and back flex, tubular steel frame with dual-wheel casters and the HON limited lifetime warranty. Purchase the standard steel folding chairs in packages of four from Modern Office. These commercial-grade chairs include a five-year manufacturer's warranty.

Find folding chairs made of plastic or resin for your kitchen or break room

Plastic or resin chairs offer a casual look and lightweight solution for your break room seating.

I recommend: Go to BizChair.com to buy the Resilient 5000 Series blow-molded resin chairs. Sold in increments of four, these chairs include oversized comfort with a blow molded seat and back made of durable polyethylene. They come with a five-year limited warranty, and you can return them within 60 days if you change your mind. If you're not looking for anything fancy, consider the four-pack of Lifetime folding chairs at Sam's Club. Constructed of high-impact polyethylene, these simple, contoured folding chairs come with an all-weather finish that allows you to use them both inside and outside.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When you buy foldable chairs, keep in mind how many you need. You'll find some companies listed in a folding chairs directory may not sell individual chairs; websites will display folding chairs information and descriptions that will include minimum quantities that can range from 2 to 100. When you need a large quantity of chairs, look for a folding chairs provider that offers discounts for bulk purchases.