What does this have to do with restaurant furniture?  Well, just as in all other areas of design and color, black is also a classic restaurant furniture color.  While the color black is timeless, it also looks great in sleek, modern furniture design.  The color black fits with just about any style or design theme, and also complements or accents almost every other color.  Also, using a very dark or black color tends to hide dirt or food stains, translating into less time cleaning for restaurant staff.  This article highlights many of the options in commercial furniture available in the color black.

Black Restaurant Tables

Almost every style of restaurant table is available in some shade of black.  Two of the most popular restaurant table options at Missouri Table and Chair are the granite table and the butcher block table.  The granite table is available in black galaxy, which is a gorgeous glossy black highlighted with golden specks.  The black galaxy granite table looks great anywhere, can be used outdoors or indoors, and is available in many round and square sizes, making it the perfect choice for just about any setting.  The black butcher block table is a custom table constructed from warm wood and then stained with a gorgeous black finish.  The butcher block table also works well in almost any setting and is one of the most classic looks in restaurant furniture.  Butcher block restaurant tables are also available in many round and square sizes to fit any size space.

Another wood restaurant table that is available in black is the solid oak table.  Much like the black butcher block table, it is a round solid oak table with a pedestal foot base, that is constructed from warm wood and stained with a brilliant black finish.  The solid oak table is also a classic restaurant table and the look is timeless.

Some other choices in black restaurant tables are laminate and marmoleum.  Laminate restaurant tables come in hundreds of colors with many shades and variations in black to choose from.  Laminate tables are extremely durable, resist chemical and alcohol spills and are available in a wide range of sizes.  Marmoleum tables are also available in black options.  Marmoleum tables are an all natural green product made of linseed oil, rosin, wood flour, mineral fillers and non-toxic pigments; they are bacteria resistant and eco-friendly, and are easy to maintain.

Just as many restaurant tables are available in black, so too are the restaurant bases.  Most restaurant table bases, whether they are standard bases, or the gorgeous designer bases, are available in a black finish.  The restaurant bases come in a wide variety of styles from round to x-bases or t-bases, and in a wide range of sizes.

Black Restaurant Chairs

Just like the restaurant table selection, a majority of restaurant chairs also are available in black.  Most metal restaurant chairs are available with either a black frame, or a black seating surface of vinyl, upholstery or wood, and some chairs are available with both a black frame and black seat and back.  Many wood restaurant chairs are available in a black finish option, some are available with black vinyl seats, and the majority of upholstered restaurant chairs are available with black seats.

Other restaurant chair categories available in black include stackable chairs, folding chairs, assisted living chairs, and lounge seating.  The color black is probably the most used color in lounge seating, as the classic warm look of black leather is highly sought after in restaurant lounges.  Restaurant booths and outdoor chairs are also available in attractive black color options.

Black Restaurant Barstools

As with restaurant chairs, most restaurant barstools are available in black.  Matched to and complementing the metal restaurant chair collection, the metal restaurant barstools are available with black frames, black seating surfaces, or both.  Many wood restaurant barstools are available in a black finish option, some with black vinyl seats, and many with upholstered black seats.  Contact an experienced commercial furniture representative to assist you in purchasing black restaurant furniture.

The first reason it is important to be flexible in your restaurant barstool and chair design is to ensure a smooth traffic flow for the staff and customers.  It’s a good idea to ensure there is enough room for everyone to move freely without bumping into each other.  Another reason restaurant seating options need to be flexible is that many restaurants, especially those with happy hour type crowds, will not need the same seating layout throughout the day.  Many times customers will come to relax during happy hour, after they have worked hard all day, and they won’t necessarily care about sitting down.  They may prefer to stand and mingle with their friends.  In this situation, having too many chairs or barstools may get in the way of your mingling customers.

So how do you accomplish implementing a flexible restaurant seating design?  First, consider purchasing stackable restaurant chairs and barstools, which can be easily removed and stored when not in use.  Second, consider restaurant booth or bench style seating which can seat multiple people and open up more space for standing customers.  Third, contact an experienced commercial furniture sales representative — they will be the best resource for advice on all restaurant furniture options.

Many of the new restaurant patio furniture themes and designs trend towards sophisticated outdoor spaces with innovative seating arrangements.  Restaurant owners are designing and installing new patios with interesting seating groupings and accents.  Where space allows, restaurant owners are creating stunning visual seating group types incorporating patio furniture height differences, contrasting patio furniture styles, and accent pieces.  Many patio designs now feature plants or foliage interspersed among the patio seating groups, or incorporating statuary or metal art in the seating areas to add artistic visual interest.  Other patios feature chimineas or propane heaters which add warmth to the restaurant patio, extend the outdoor dining season, and create more of an outdoor living space feel.  All of these trends truly accentuate the traditional patio setup of restaurant chairs and tables.  This article will discuss some of the options available from Missouri Table and Chair in restaurant furniture for outdoor patios.

Restaurant Patio Tables

Restaurant patio tables are the cornerstone of any well designed restaurant patio.  Start with your selection of a gorgeous table style, and build the rest of your restaurant patio around the tables.  One of the biggest selling options in outdoor restaurant tables at Missouri Table and Chair is the outdoor granite table top.  These granite table tops have an innovative design which makes them lighter weight and more easily mountable to restaurant table bases.  The lighter weight makes granite tables much nicer for outdoor use, as they are more easily movable.  These granite tables require virtually no maintenance and are very easy to clean.  They are available in a variety of colors and sizes to fit into any patio design, and match a vast array of styles of outdoor restaurant chairs and barstools.

Another excellent outdoor table style choice is the Werzalit molded laminate table top.  Werzalit tops are seamless and weather resistant, and have been proven in extreme conditions around the world.  They are made using a special process combining resin and woods with pressure and heat.  Werzalit table tops are also available in a wide variety of styles and colors.

Other choices in outdoor restaurant tables include stainless steel, wrought iron, and teak.  Outdoor stainless steel table tops provide a contemporary option in outdoor table tops.  They are easily movable for cleaning and combining seating for large groups.  Outdoor stainless steel tables are also a very budget friendly option.  There are a few table styles available in the  wrought iron look which is a classic option for restaurant patios.  The  wrought iron table top options sold at Missouri Table & Chair are available with a matching outdoor chair for a complete look on any restaurant patio.  Teak table tops are available in multiple styles and most of these teakwood table options also have matching restaurant barstool and chair options available.

Restaurant Patio Chairs

Of course, any well designed restaurant patio will need quality, attractive outdoor patio chairs.  Missouri Table and Chair sells many types of quality commercially rated outdoor chairs in a variety of colors and styles to perfectly complement our restaurant patio tables.  Aluminum patio chairs are an excellent option for commercial use.  Aluminum patio chairs are waterproof and light weight making them excellent for patios, where ease of movement is essential.  Many styles of aluminum patio chairs are also stackable which makes storing them much easier.  Aluminum patio chairs are available with many styles of accenting backs and seats, such as wicker, teak and polyprolene.  They are also available in a vast array of styles, colors and designs.

Some other choices in restaurant patio chairs are weave chairs with a wicker appearance, cast aluminum for a wrought iron look, and clear molded polycarbonate for a contemporary feel, among others.  A wide variety of these restaurant patio chairs are available with or without arms to accommodate each specific patio design.

Restaurant Patio Barstools

Missouri Table and Chair also carries many styles of outdoor patio barstools in many color and style options to match our outdoor patio chairs and restaurant patio tables.  As with our patio chairs, our patio barstools are commercial quality, and available in attractive, durable designs.  Patio barstools in matching designs with the patio chair line, are available in the same options as the restaurant patio chairs highlighted above.   Call a qualified commercial furniture representative today for expert advice on designing and creating your restaurant patio.

One of the new concepts in outdoor patio design is the restaurant living room patio.  The various outdoor patio furniture pieces are designed for use together to turn your restaurant patio into a living room type area complete with sofas, chairs, ottomans and tables.  A living room type patio may be beneficial to a restaurant by creating a sort of waiting area for patrons, or perhaps to create casual seating groups for after work or happy hour patrons.  Customers are sure to take advantage of this casual seating when the weather is nice.

Missouri Table and Chair carries coordinating patio sofa set pieces with coffee colored weave frames and comfortable cushions in a wide variety of gorgeous summer colors.  These restaurant chairs and tables can be put together in any layout for a custom design.  They can be purchased in any amount to fill any size outdoor restaurant patio, whether it is large or small.

The outdoor corner chair, side chair, arm chair and ottoman include patio cushions, while the outdoor coffee table and end table include tempered glass tops.  The patio cushions are manufactured with Sunbrella fabric which is a UV protectant, and water and fade resistant.  Check out the entire restaurant outdoor sofa seating collection at Missouri Table and Chair!

One of the basics in purchasing restaurant furniture is to make sure the restaurant chairs, barstools and tables you purchase are commercial grade.  Many restaurant owners have initially purchased residential, or non-commercial, grade furniture for their restaurants thinking this will save them money or perhaps they may not even know there is a difference between residential and commercial furniture for restaurants.  First of all, residential barstools and chairs are not necessarily less expensive than commercial furniture.  Depending on the size of your restaurant, you will probably be able to purchase commercial furniture at a more reasonable price, because most experienced commercial furniture dealers sell in wholesale furniture bulk quantities, which when priced in bulk with shipping, can cost less than residential furniture.  Commercial restaurant furniture is also a better choice from a liability standpoint.  Barstools, chairs and tables built for residential use may not stand up to the constant use demanded in restaurants, where you many different customers may use the same furniture daily. Commercial furniture is built to specifications that make it much more durable and longer lasting.   If you are using residential furniture in your restaurant and it breaks, causing injury to a customer, your restaurant could be liable for damages.  Commercial restaurant furniture purchased from a reputable dealer comes with a warranty.  Also, many times residential furniture will not hold up in a commercial setting, causing you to replace your restaurant furniture much sooner than if you had purchased commercial furniture initially.

The second basic thing about purchasing commercial restaurant furniture is to ensure that it is comfortable.  When purchasing restaurant furniture, there are certain layout and design elements to consider.  If you are purchasing restaurant booths, are the booth seats and backs comfortably padded?  Are the booth’s spacious enough?  When ordering booths, there is a minimum space requirement to ensure comfortable spacing for customers between the booth seat and table.  When purchasing restaurant barstools, booths, or chairs, consider whether the back and seat design are nicely contoured, sturdy and supportive.  When considering barstool, chair, and table configurations, is the space between the table top and the chair seat sufficient?  There is a minimum height clearance between the restaurant table top and the seat of the chair which is comfortable for most customers.  When ordering restaurant bases with your table tops, consider if the base is the correct size, shape and fit for the table top.  The clearance for customers legs beneath the table and around the legs of the base must be correct so that customers are comfortable and not constantly kicking the table base.  An experienced commercial furniture representative can assist you with all of these design and layout elements, and maximize the use of your space, all while ensuring the comfort of your customers. Involving your commercial furniture representative in the design phase can be invaluable.

Now comes the fun part of purchasing commercial furniture.  This is the one area in the planning and construction of your restaurant where you can really let your personal taste, design preferences, and personality shine.  The options in colors, patterns, styles, materials and sizes in commercial restaurant furniture are limitless.  Do you like lush fabrics with wild splashes of color and modern lines?  You can order exactly that look for your restaurant.  Do you prefer the classic and timeless look of warm wood butcher block table tops and timeless wood chairs?   Well, you can certainly purchase that look and even customize the stain for each to be exactly the colors you have in mind.  Maybe you are a fan of the nostalgic 1950’s diner look of vinyl booths, laminate tables and backless barstools.  You can order that look in an infinite array of colors.  These are just a few of the possibilities in commercial restaurant furniture design, and relying on your own individual style and the assistance of an experienced commercial furniture representative, you’ll be able to design exactly the look you want for your restaurant.

Lounge seating most commonly consists of an extremely comfortable collection of commercial furniture mostly made from leather or luxurious fabrics or upholstery.  Lounge seating features club chairs and sofas or benches, many in matching styles and color to coordinate within your restaurant environment.

Lounge seating is used in many taverns and cocktail lounges, where choices in couches in simple fabrics and designs can create a casual atmosphere.  Choosing lounge seating options such as couches and chairs manufactured with elegant fabrics or luxurious leather also accentuates a space.  Lounge seating can be used in an almost limitless number of bars, restaurants and other hospitality industries.  It is the perfect seating option for restaurant waiting areas or any type of waiting room, hotel lobbies, guest rooms in hotels, and even restroom areas.

Some of the options available in lounge seating are matching sets of 100% natural leather club chairs and benches with, the 125 leather club chairs featuring squared seat back and arms or the more rounded 1400 leather club chair, and armless club chairs like the fabric covered 279 Malibu Club Chair or the classic 296 Canyon leather club chair.  Missouri Table & Chair carries these lounge seating options and many more.  Call an experienced commercial furniture representative today for assistance with lounge seating options.

Wood restaurant furniture is timeless.  Solid oak pub tables were the original saloon style tables.  Wood chairs have also been used in bars and restaurants since the days of the Wild West.  Just think back to any classic western movie you’ve watched where gunslingers get into a fight in the saloon, and break the wooden chair over their opponent’s head.  Probably those wooden chairs were props and designed to break (Missouri Table and Chair’s commercial wood chairs won’t break like that!), but that’s the look of the original Wild West wood restaurant chair.  Much of the original wooden renaissance furniture is still around.  It is now highly sought after and collectible as antique furniture.  There are many modern and contemporary designs for use in new restaurants, yet there are still plenty of classic, timeless designs that have been in use in the restaurant industry for more than a century.

Wood restaurant furniture is durable.  Quality commercial wood restaurant chairs, barstools and tables are constructed from superior hardwoods using advanced construction techniques and creating a finished product that is very durable.  Be sure to contact an experienced commercial furniture representative, as all furniture that looks the same may not be constructed the same, and a qualified representative can explain the difference and ensure that you get commercially rated wood furniture.

Wood restaurant furniture is attractive.    One of the biggest reasons wood furniture has always been so popular is because quality commercial wood furniture is attractive in almost every kind of setting.  Wood chairs, table and barstools look fantastic in any application where the warmth of wood is called for.   Wooden tables, chairs and barstools with their natural colors, or stained in a rich tone, enhance the ambiance of any location.  Wood restaurant chairs, barstools and tables come in many stain options and can be custom stained to match almost any restaurant’s color scheme.

Wood Restaurant Table Options

Just a couple of the options in wood restaurant tables at Missouri Table and Chair are butcher block table tops and solid oak pub tables.  Butcher block table tops are made by taking oak, ash, or other types of wood strips and gluing them together to make one solid surface. Natural wood may have some variation in color, which adds to the uniqueness of a butcher block top. Restaurant butcher block tables can be stained to match the colors of your setting, and then coated with a very durable finish. They are perfect for restaurants, hotels, sports bars, or any situation that needs a warm feeling.  The solid oak pub tables at Missouri Table and Chair are specifically made for the high demands of restaurants and bars.  They are easy to maintain and extremely durable.  The solid oak pub table is perfect for any application where activity at standing level is needed.  These commercial tables are made to order and custom sizes are available at great prices.

Wood Restaurant Chair and Barstool Options

Restaurant chairs and barstools manufactured from a wood frame have always been extremely popular choices in commercial furniture.  The wood frames of commercial wood chairs and barstools are available in an almost infinite array of choices.  Most of the wooden restaurant chairs and barstools sold by Missouri Table and Chair feature matching chair and barstool options.

There are many choices available to get the chair or barstool seat and back style you prefer.  Back designs are available in such features and designs as elegant, slightly fanned backs with six slants; the four slat design; a curved back providing excellent back support; solid wood backs available in many different curvatures; ladder-back designs featuring horizontal slats; and windowpane designs featuring vertical and horizontal interconnected slats.  The options available are too numerous to cover in a single article.  Just a few of the different seat options available are webbed, padded seats; sculpted seats; decorative brackets on the seat edge; and many others.  Many restaurant barstools and chairs are available with the options of unlimited choices of upholstery and finish colors, and are available in both padded and wood seat models.  You can even finish many of these commercial chairs with your own custom upholstery.

With the infinite choices and options available in commercial wood tables, chairs and barstools, consider contacting an experienced representative who can assist you with your purchase of commercial wood chairs, barstools and tables.

Metal frame restaurant chairs are available with a variety of seat options, but most indoor chair models are available with either a vinyl or wood seat. Metal frame restaurant chairs are available in a vast assortment of options in style and color. The metal chair frames come in a wide selection of seat back designs. The vinyl seating options are available in almost any color imaginable – the choices are almost limitless. Missouri Table & Chair carries many product lines that area available with matching metal restaurant barstools customizable with the same wood, vinyl, fabric or upholstery as the metal frame chairs.

Metal restaurant chairs are constructed of durable metals, but they are lightweight, making them an excellent choice for restaurants where the chairs need to be moved around a lot.  Their light weight also makes them easier on the staff, who need to move them for cleaning.  They can be constructed of many types of metals, such as cast aluminum, anodized aluminum, chrome, or steel among others.

With the many options available and their budget friendly pricing, consider metal restaurant chairs when you are shopping for restaurant furniture.

When you think of restaurant seating, you may think in terms of purchasing all wood restaurant chairs or maybe a restaurant full of vinyl restaurant chairs.  Perhaps your personal taste dictates that your restaurant would be better served by installing restaurant booths.  All of these seating options are excellent choices.  Missouri Table & Chair carries only high quality restaurant seating, table and furniture options, so there are no wrong answers for your establishment.

Have you considered combining different types of furniture?  Many of the new looks in restaurants feature combining both booth seating and restaurant table and chair seating within the same establishment.  Perhaps you’d like high top wood butcher block tables with bar height warm wood restaurant barstools in your bar, and booths with warm wood dining height butcher block tables and rich looking wood chairs in the dining area.   Many restaurants have historically used this classic look for a very good reason.  It sets the tone of your restaurant as classy and comfortable.

Another great look for restaurants which is also very functional is to mix booth and chair seating in restaurant booth configurations.  Two sided booth seating is familiar to everyone, but many restaurants now install long booth bench seating areas, perhaps along a wall, and then intersperse two or four person table tops along the length of the bench seating.  Across the table from the booth seating, restaurant chairs are installed, creating a row of two to four person seating areas.  A great feature of this type of setup is that groups of multiple people who differ on their preference between chair and booth seating will be accommodated.

The design options for this type of restaurant seating arrangement are endless.  Booths are customizable and can be manufactured in almost any configuration.  Paired with the infinite possibility of wood or metal chairs, and wood, granite, resin or many other table top options, any design or color scheme can be accomplished.  This arrangement can also mix and match contemporary fabrics and designs with a more traditional warm wood table or chair to achieve a whimsical but sophisticated look.

Another fun design element in booths is the half booth.  These booths, often shaped in a sort of a half circle, are usually small, and many times set in a row against a wall or in small alcoves.  These small booths, which can be infinitely custom designed in gorgeous fabrics or easy to care for vinyls matching the décor of the restaurant, are great in a bar area or any place where a restaurant would like to create seating for couples.  One of the highlights of this configuration is that the couples can sit together in an intimate setting, but also face out towards the rest of the restaurant or bar area to be a part of the action.  This is a great setup for restaurants featuring a happy hour type atmosphere or just have a clientele that likes to mingle.

For bar and lounge style establishments, or even for restaurants that feature a bar and lounge area, another style of restaurant chair and table seating that is a great option and is very luxurious and attractive is two or three club or lounge style chairs or seating matched with a small two to three person rich butcher block wood table or an exquisite granite table top.  This look is extremely comfortable and also warm and elegant looking.  The swivel leather club chair or any of the leather club chairs mixed together would be an excellent choice for a bar and lounge area.  The leather club benches would also be great in this setting as accent pieces or as waiting area seating.

As you can see, there are an infinite number of possibilities when it comes to restaurant tables, chairs and booth seating.  A new restaurant owner may want to visit a lot of restaurants or do some searching on the internet for ideas on the types of restaurant furniture configurations they prefer.  Call one of the experienced commercial furniture sales representatives at Missouri Table & Chair for great advice and the latest information and options in restaurant furniture.

Many of the best quality wood restaurant chairs are constructed of high quality beech hardwood.  Beech hardwood is an excellent choice for wood chairs and barstools because it is durable, excellent for staining, and creates a beautiful finish.  Beech hardwood frame construction guarantees stability, longevity and a smooth clean finish easily matched to your existing commercial furniture.

There are many other details available on quality commercial wood chairs at Missouri Table and Chair.  Let’s take a look at just a few of the quality options available on various wood chair models.  Many of the chairs available feature factory sculpted wood seats, which ensure a comfortable seating position.  Extra thick side rails construction supports the weight of people climbing up on the chair or barstool, and people resting their feet on the side rails.

Some slat back wood chair models have raised back slats which allow for easy cleaning beneath the wooden slats.  Other wood chairs feature curved back slats which hug the curves of the body for extra comfort.  Consider calling an experienced commercial furniture representative at Missouri Table & Chair who can advise you on the best wood restaurant chair or barstool model with the necessary options.