Guide to Stacking Chairs

Stacking chairs offer practical solutions to businesses needing to free up "real estate" in the office. Commonly used in restaurants, hotels, churches and waiting rooms, stacking chairs are also great choices for businesses that may want to use a room for a variety of functions such as temporary office space, meetings or seminars.  Especially for organizations that host events on a regular basis, stackable chairs provide a durable and cost effective alternative to renting chairs.

A variety of options and materials exist for stacking chairs and the dollar investment can range widely depending on the needs of a business. Inside this guide, you’ll find:

1. Tips on choosing the best stacking chair for comfort, eye appeal and durability.
2. Information on how to choose stacking chairs that will meet ergonomic needs.
3. Advice on keeping costs down and choosing reputable vendors.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Consider the best stacking chair material for your business

Stackable office chairs are made from a variety of materials from durable plastic to more decorative styles such as wood and wicker. Stackable office chairs can also be fitted with a variety of fabrics or padded materials such as leather or vinyl, adding comfort and eye appeal. Stacking chairs may or may not include arm supports.

I recommend: If you host events on a regular basis or need to move stackable chairs in and out of rooms frequently, consider durable plastic stacking chairs or vinyl padded chairs with steel frames. A less durable alternative, wood and fabric looks offer more eye appeal and can be customized with engravings. These options would be a good fit for businesses that do not intend use stacking chairs on a regular basis or are willing to pay higher maintenance costs

Weigh the need for stacking chairs with ergonomic support

Stacking chairs come in various ergonomic designs, but styles and options will be more limited if you decide to go this route. Weigh the need for ergonomic chairs by determining how often the stackable chairs are used and the length of time people will need to sit in them.

I recommend: If employees, visitors or event participants will be required to sit in stackable office chairs for hours at a time, ergonomics is essential to their comfort and well being. To choose appropriate stacking chairs for lumbar support, become versed in the basics of sitting postures.  Find additional suppliers of ergonomic chairs at Business.com.

Choose a reputable stacking chair vendor

Stackable office chairs can be purchased via a number of methods including wholesale from the manufacturer, in volume discounts through third-party buyers and pre-owned.

I recommend: Choose reputable vendors of stacking chairs that offer a large array of choices and extras such as free delivery. Some third party buyers are set up to offer volume discounts. Consider companies that deliver products that are already assembled. You can also get great deals on pre-owned stacking chairs on eBay.

Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• Choose durable steel-framed or plastic stacking chairs for heavy and frequent use.
• Consider whether your employees or guests would benefit from ergonomic stacking chair options.
• Companies looking for low-cost options can consider buying pre-owned stacking chairs.

The official source of Stacking Chairs is the Stacking Chairs page at Business.com