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Wood Restaurant Chairs and Barstools Offer Many Choices

As a restaurant owner, what do you want from your restaurant furniture?  Do you want the look to be timeless?  Are you looking for restaurant furniture that features a warm look and is comfortable?  Would you prefer that the restaurant chairs and tables are budget friendly?  Do you want barstools that are durable?  You can get all these features and more in the always classic and durable wood restaurant chairs and barstools.

There are many different options in wood restaurant furniture and more details to consider than can be covered in this blog article.  This article covers some of the basic information that will be valuable to customers when shopping for commercial furniture manufactured from wood.

Purchase Commercial Furniture

When considering purchasing wood chairs or barstools for a business, the first consideration a prospective restaurant owner should think about when preparing to purchase new furniture is whether the furniture is commercially rated.  Furniture sold by an experienced commercial furniture company and rated for commercial use will come with a warranty covering your restaurant and the furniture.  Commercial furniture will always be more preferable for businesses in the hospitality industry over retail furniture.

Wood Frame Options

Commercial wood restaurant chairs and barstools are available in an unbelievable amount of color, style and feature combinations.   Just as there are many different types of wood in nature, there are many different types of wood used in the manufacture of restaurant furniture.  The grain of the many different woods used, such as oak, maple, ash and beech, just to name a few, are what gives wood restaurant furniture its individuality and timelessness.  In addition to the many different types of wood available, there are an infinite amount of stain colors wood furniture can be finished with, resulting in an infinite array of color and texture possibilities.

Back Options for Wood Chairs and Barstools

Wood chairs and barstools also come with many different options for the seat back.  Some options available affect the comfort, and some are for visual appeal.  There are quite a few wooden chair designs, such as the Augusta, that feature high backs with slats that curve upward that offer good back support.  There are also wooden chairs, such as the Charleston chair or barstool, where the horizontal slats are designed to hug the body.   These are just a couple examples of chairs where the back features are designed towards the comfort of the chair.

There are also many wood chair and barstool options that are available with cutouts or other interesting back designs, such as the decorative circle in addition to the vertical slats on the back of the Hartfordchair design, the Windowpane design of the Sonoma wood barstool and chair, or the ornate design within the circular back of the Medallion chair.  There is sure to be some chair back option perfect for every customer in the collection of wood chairs and barstools at Missouri Table and Chair.

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 designs featuring both vertical and horizontal slats interconnected.

Seat Options for Wood Barstools and Chairs

Wood chairs and barstools come in many different seat options and designs.  Again, some of the seat options available are for durability and comfort, and some for aesthetic appeal.  The three main seat types available on wood barstools and chairs are wood seats, upholstered seats, or vinyl padded seats.  The wood seats are available in many different stain options.  The vinyl and upholstered seats come in a vast array of colors, designs and patterns.  If you have used custom upholstery in your restaurant, you can also pick out many wooden chair options that can be covered with your custom upholstery.  There are many styles of seats, such as webbed seats or sculpted seats, and additional adornments such as decorative brackets allowing for seemingly endless personalization.

Matching Restaurant Chair and Barstool Options

Many wood restaurant chairs and barstools are available as matched set with coordinating back and seat styles, colors and designs which makes it easier for you to personalize different restaurant areas with a matching theme.  Check with an experienced commercial furniture representative regarding purchasing wood restaurant chairs or barstools, as they will be the most knowledgeable about all of the options available, and can advise you on what furniture will work best in your business.

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How to Select the Right Patio Cushions

Written by Ken Adney of olyfurnitureworks.com

The right patio furniture cushions can fill you with a sense of luxurious living. Whether you have a wrought iron, wicker, teak or plastic furniture set, having the right cushions can make or break your backyard or sunroom. Having durable, appealing fabric on the outside should be matched with long-lasting cushions.

The key to long-lasting patio furniture cushions is not just the density or quality of the foam itself, but the drainable quality of it. Cushions that will inevitably sit in the rain from time to time should have an open cell structure. This guarantees that the water passes through the cushion and out through the fabric. Getting cushions that do not trap the water inside of them will outlast ones that end up with internal moisture which could lead to rotting. Quality cushions are often made of layers of polyester fill which is also called polyfill.

Another way to keep the moisture out is to have the right fabric on the outside. Except for wrapping your cushions in plain old garbage bags, which no one will, you might be able to get some other fabrics that will be equally successful in keeping the water out and the firmness in. Many of the fabrics used for patio furniture cushions are made to feel like plush cotton. Look for solution-dyed acrylic to get long-lasting cushions for your outdoor set. This kind of fabric is specifically designed to be all-weather, comfortable and soft. The sun can often play a mischievous role on outdoor cushions. A Teflon coating is often applied at the factory to keep the colors of patio furniture cushions vibrant and alive.

Your cushions should also include some Dacron wrap. This adds the extra fullness and shape to cushions which makes them look even more appealing for some spring, summer or fall lounging. Rather than having a simple, square piece of foam inside your cushion, you have a piece that has been wrapped completely in the soft edges of Dacron. Some cushions will not say whether they include this extra layer, but you can often tell just by looking at the shape.

Knowing the inside and out of picking out patio furniture cushions can help you find the ones that will hopefully last for years. Picking out the patterns of your cushions will be the fun part. Stripes are always festive for the outdoors, with floral patterns taking a close lead. Of course, there is nothing wrong with going with solid colors. If you have an intricate wrought iron set, or many pieces, in a setting with tons of flowers and plants, then going for a simple cushion will let the eyes enjoy the scenery a little more. Luckily, most patio cushions are designed to fit any set, whether it is teak, iron or plastic resin, so one does not have to worry that they have found the perfect pattern, but not know if it will fit. Look for quality polyfills, UV-resistant coatings and comfortable softness and you can have a complete sanctuary for outside of your home.

Choices for Restaurant Patio Furniture

outdoor granite restaurant tablesWhen considering a purchase from a wholesale outdoor furniture supplier, take into account the many design options available. Commercial patio furniture is manufactured from a wide variety of materials, such as granite, resin, aluminum and laminate, and each has its own unique benefits.

A couple items to consider when deciding the right choice for you is the climate in your part of the country and the particular look you are trying to achieve. Another big consideration is whether the tables and chairs will be moved frequently, either by your staff or customers reconfiguring table and chair sets. This article focuses on some excellent, lightweight restaurant patio furniture options that are easily movable.

Aluminum

Aluminum outdoor tables and chairs are lightweight and easily movable, but also very durable and attractive. Most aluminum restaurant patio furniture features a modern, contemporary design. Many wholesale outdoor furniture options feature aluminum patio sets consisting of matching tables, chairs and barstools making it easy for you to complete an attractive patio furniture design.

Resin

Resin is also an excellent option for your restaurant patio furniture design. Resin tables feature many color options to wholly complement your patio décor. Resin tables match a wide variety of styles of outdoor barstools and chairs making them infinitely customizable to your particular style. A knowledgeable commercial patio furniture representative will be happy to assist you with all of the available design options and address your particular outdoor patio furniture needs.

Why Wood is Great for Restaurant Furniture

Wood Restaurant ChairMany restaurants and other hospitality industries prefer commercial wood chairs, barstools and tables when they purchase furniture for their businesses.  Why do customers prefer wood furniture?  There are many reasons.  In this blog article, we will discuss just a few of the reasons wood furniture is so popular, and some of the choices and design options to consider when purchasing commercial wood furniture for your business.

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.