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Previously I explained the difference between what a customer generally perceives shipping event equipment to look like versus what the reality tends to look like. It occurred to me when I was writing the post that it isn’t necessarily clear whether a shipment will be skidded or package shipped. Taking the time to lay out some of the general shipping rules we use (keeping in mind there are exceptions) could be useful in anticipating how much help you need when accepting shipment.

Shipping Folding Tables:

Generally when we’re shipping less than 5 plastic folding tables, they’re shipped packaged shipping. Any order with more than 5 plastic folding tables tends to be shipped on a skid. Generally it’s better to ship a 72” round table on a skid. Because of how big these tables are, they ship more safely on skids. That being said, we do occasionally ship them without skids. When we’re shipping less than 5 wood folding tables, they tend to still be shipped on a skid because they do not come in boxes and are more prone to damage in the shipping process.

Shipping Event Chairs in Boxes:

Plastic folding chairs, blow mold folding chairs, folding bar chairs, resin folding chairs and wood folding chairs are all shipped in boxes. A general rule of thumb for shipping event chairs is anything over 4 boxes is shipped on a skid. Anything under 4 boxes is shipped package.

Shipping Other Event Chairs:

If we ship a sample Chiavari Chair, Cross Back Chair, Bistro Chair, or banquet chair, they will be boxed and shipped package. Any orders over 3 chairs are generally shipped on a skid while under 3 chairs are shipped package.

Shipping Porcelain Dinnerware, Glassware, Cutlery and Table Cloths:

Shipping porcelain dinnerware, glassware, cutlery and table cloths depends on how many boxes your total order is. That is why we include how many inner packs make up a total case in the product description. 1 to 3 boxes are generally shipped package while any more than 3 boxes are shipped skid. Glassware is packaged in larger boxes then their normal packaging to provide extra cushioning.

We may be already 3 months in from the start of the year, but for party rental companies, banquet halls and golf courses, it’s never too early to start looking at how the trends will affect their rental inventory in 2016.

We’re pinpointing a number of trends that are taking off in a big way this year. 2016 also continues some old trends while bringing in some fresh event chair concepts.

The Phoenix Chair

With a base like a chiavari chair, and the back similar to a Louis XVI, these chairs have been popping up at more contemporary events, on the rental show floor, and overseas for a while now. With their similarity to a ghost chair and crystal chiavari chair, we predict a big surge for the more fashion forward events wanting something just different enough to set the event apart from the crowd.

The Tolix Chair

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With the rise in popularity of all things rustic and steampunk, gave way to a new sub-theme of events including rustic industrial and rustic modern. The tolix chair fits right into these themes lending just enough rawness to accent the grittiness of a rustic theme. We have these chairs available via special order.

The Cross Back Chair

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Capitalizing on the rustic trend, cross back chairs made their way into the mainstream for the first time a couple years ago and have been slowly and steadily gaining traction in the rental market. We recently added these to our inventory of event chairs in stock and available for sale.

Vintage tufted arm chairs and couches

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Noticing a trend? Because vintage goes so well with rustic themed events, and also goes with romantic ultra feminine events, vintage tufted settees, couches, love seats, and arm chairs are becoming popular for lounge seating groups at weddings. In fact, full vintage rental shops have been starting up all over North America to address this niche.

The Eames molded plastic chair with dowel legs

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I’ve seen Eames molded plastic chairs with dowel legs as either accent chairs for a sequestered seating group for guests or for reception dining seats. It lends itself particularly well with the rise in geometric modern and contemporary themes.

Chiavari Chairs

An oldie, but a classic – the chiavari chair may never go out of style with the wedding set. This year (as well as last year) Gold Chiavari Chairs are still a hot commodity and we’ve recently seen an uptick in demand for Crystal Chiavari Chairs again as well.

Banquet chairs are one of the most versatile event chairs in the market today. Not only can they be used for weddings but also at just about any community centre, church, convention center, hotel and banquet hall. They’re also great commercial chairs for training rooms or other meeting rooms. We’re excited to have two of the most popular colours of stacking banquet chairs now in stock at our Mississauga warehouse.

Teardrop Back Banquet Chair with Black Textured Upholstery and Silver Vein Frame

Teardrop Back Banquet Chair with Navy Blue Pattern Upholstery and Silver Vein Frame

Some additional product details about the banquet hall chairs:

• Frame made of 18 gauge steel
• 2.5” thick cushion
• Available in Black textured or Navy Blue Patterned
• Able to stack 15 chairs high
• Silver Vein Powder Coated Frame Finish
• Non-Marring Plastic Floor Glides
• Designed for Commercial Use
• Ships Fully Assembled
• Weight per chair: 10lbs

We always like questions on how to use our products. They’re a great way to find out more about how our products should be used in their intended. Over the past two weeks we have shared the answer to the reader questions “how far apart should rows of chiavari chairs be?” and “how far apart should rows of white resin folding chairs be?” We've also had a reader ask “how far apart should rows of plastic folding chairs be?” and I thought it worth sharing the answer. From a guest’s point of view, having chair rows too close together can be uncomfortable. I know I have attended many hockey and baseball games where the stadiums cram rows of seating in and going to get a drink or to the restroom is an awkward experience to say the least. On the flip side of this, if chairs are spaced too far apart, guests won’t be able to adequately interact with one another and the room feels like there is wasted space.

The rule of thumb for how far apart rows of plastic folding chairs: 33.25 inches from chair back to chair back.

Our Plastic Folding Chairs are 15.25 inches deep. We need to leave an additional 18 inches between the back of the chair row in front to the plastic folding chair front of the row behind.

The rule of thumb for how far apart each plastic folding chair should be in a row: each plastic folding chair in a row should be spaced 2 inches apart so guests don’t feel crowded or uncomfortable.

We always like questions on how to use our products. They’re a great way to find out more about how our products should be used in their intended. Last week we shared the answer to the reader question “how far apart should rows of chiavari chairs be?” We also had a reader ask “how far apart should rows of white resin folding chairs be?” and I thought it worth writing about to share the answer. From a guest’s point of view, having chair rows too close together can be uncomfortable. If chairs are spaced too far apart, guests won’t be able to adequately interact with one another and the room feels like there is wasted space.

The rule of thumb for rows of white resin folding chairs: 36 inches from chair back to chair back.

Our White Resin Folding Chairs are 18 inches deep. We need to leave an additional 18 inches between the back of the chair row in front to the white resin folding chair front of the row behind.

The rule of thumb for how far apart each white resin folding chair should be in a row: each white resin folding chair in a row should be spaced 2 inches apart so guests don’t feel crowded or uncomfortable.