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Chiavari Chairs are one of the most popular event chairs in the market. Because of that, they have also been duplicated and improved upon in different materials – such as aluminum and resin. In the past we’ve done a write up on the pros and cons of resin Chiavari chairs. This is to give a transparent view to customers so they understand the positives and negatives the chair has. This helps them figure out what best meets their business needs. Today’s blog post provides the positive and negative points regarding wood Chiavari chairs. Read on to see the differences:

Pros:

• The authentic Chiavari Chair – over 200 years old – has always been wood
• Wood Chiavari Chair have a matte finish. Additionally, Wood Chiavari Chairs typically come in a wider range of colours which means it may not be possible for you to find a resin alternative. This is because wood chiavari’s can be stained for a more translucent finish.
• Wood Chiavari chairs are easier to re-finish
• Weigh less than a resin Chiavari chair
• Less expensive chair than a resin Chiavari chair
• Costs can be reduced further with knocked down unassembled wood Chiavari chairs

Cons:

• Wood Chiavari Chair shows a natural wood colour when it chips
• Knocked down unassembled wood Chiavari chairs need their screws tightened often
• Knocked down unassembled wood Chiavari chairs can be less sturdy / strong if proper care isn’t taken to ensure the screws and bolts are fastened.
• Wood Chiavari Chairs often need their paint touched up after events
• Can succumb to water damage if left outside for prolonged periods of time

We like to lay out how products work for our customers so that they can make an informed decision based on their needs. We write a lot of pro and con blog posts as well as product 1 versus product 2 blog posts to provide comparison. Last week I talked about the differences that exist between the ruched spandex banquet chair covers versus the spandex banquet chair covers. This week I’m going to talk about the differences that exist between ruched spandex banquet chair covers versus polyester banquet chair covers. Read on to see the similarities and differences.

Ruched Spandex Banquet Chair Covers:

• Fits a teardrop backed banquet chair
• Used more often in weddings
• Gathered, ruffled look
• Adds texture so sashes or florals aren’t necessary (though still used for extra décor oomph)
• Machine washable
• Guests can put their purses under the chair without it showing to others
• Harder to put on as the legs need to be fit into the chair cover feet
• No need for steaming or ironing
• More expensive than spandex banquet chair covers (because more material and elastic is needed)
• Elastic can be stretched over time creating a baggier silhouette

Polyester Banquet Chair Covers:

• Traditional silhouette
• Easily decorated with sashes and florals
• Machine washable
• Draped casual look
• Less expensive than ruched chair covers
• Guests can put their purses under the chair without it showing to others
• Easy to put on
• Needs to be immediately removed from the dryer or steamed / ironed as it wrinkles
• Only fits a rounded back banquet chair

Banquet chairs area highly sought after event chair used in hotels, banquet halls & other event venues, golf courses and rented out from Party Rental Companies. Since we currently only stock teardrop back banquet chairs with silver vein frames at our Ontario Headquarters, I thought it made sense to round up other banquet chair suppliers in Canada that offer more than one style of banquet hall chair.

Comfor Tek Seating

Based in Alberta with a manufacturing and distribution plant in the United States, Comfor Tek Seating offers commercial chairs and tables to Assisted Living Facilities, Banquet Halls, Convention Centres, and Worship Sanctuaries.

Davidson Furniture

Founded in 1983. Davidson Furniture Specialties Ltd. has focused on the educational and hospitality markets, with commercial grade quality furniture and equipment. They distribute Sico, McCourt Manufacturing, MTS Seating, Holsag Canada, Grosfillex, and Woodard products while also distributing their own line of Davidson Furniture Specialities tables.

Canada Chair Company

Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Chair offers quality commercial chairs, tables and other furniture products to institutions across Canada. They’ve been in business since 1955 and specialize in stackable and folding chairs, folding tables and carts.

Rodo Industries Inc

Rodo Industries Inc. is a Canadian contract manufacturing company, located in Southwestern Ontario, providing commercial furniture including metal & wood dining chairs, outdoor furniture including all weather wicker, umbrellas, metal and wood bar stools, dining tables, and upholstered booth seating. They also distribute Grosfillex Products.

Just in Time Tables and Chairs

Located in Aurora, Ontario, Just in Time Tables & Chairs was established in 2003 to provide carefully selected quality tables and chairs for banquet facilities, hotels and churches. They service the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with a wide selection of tables, chairs, transport carts and other related products.

Photo Source: Madeline’s Weddings & Events Blog

There are a ton of wedding chair covers available in the marketplace. Some are easy to see the differences between them – a spandex folding chair cover doesn’t fit a banquet chair and a polyester banquet chair cover doesn’t fit a folding chair cover. But what about chair covers that fit the same chair? How do you determine the best chair cover for your needs? We’ve rounded up the differences between a ruched banquet chair cover versus a spandex banquet chair cover so you can make a decision what’s right for you.

Ruched Banquet Chair Covers

• Fits a teardrop backed banquet chair
• Used more often in weddings
• Gathered, ruffled look
• Adds texture so sashes or florals aren’t necessary (though still used for extra décor oomph)
• Machine washable
• No need for steaming or ironing
• More expensive than spandex banquet chair covers (because more material and elastic is needed)
• Elastic can be stretched over time creating a baggier silhouette

Spandex Banquet Chair Covers

• Fits a teardrop backed banquet chair
• Modern sleek silhouette
• Used more often in corporate events and weddings
• Easily decorated with sashes or florals
• Machine Washable
• No need for steaming or ironing (wrinkle free)
• Less expensive than ruched chair covers

Hopefully this helps you figure out which chair cover best suits your venue or company!

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To date we have written a blog post comparing clear Chiavari chairs to resin chiavari chairs, aluminum Chiavari chairs to resin Chiavari chairs and wood Chiavari chairs with resin Chiavari chairs. We did this to shed light on the pros and cons of each product so buyer’s interested in purchasing Chiavari chairs could have an understanding of what they’re purchasing. There are a lot of different options out there – within the resin Chiavari chair category there are 4 different kinds of chairs. Having a complete understanding of the product your business will buy helps to ensure you’re getting the Chiavari chair that best meets your needs. This next blog post in the series discusses the difference between aluminum Chiavari chairs versus wood Chiavari chairs in an easy to consume list format.

Aluminum Chiavari Chairs:

• Lightweight chairs – generally less than 10lbs per chair
• Seams may be spot welded instead of fully welded
• 1.5mm thickness and hollow
• Because of the softness of the metal, seats tend to feature permanent cushions with fixed plywood base to avoid seat damage
• Metal material shows scratches with bare metal
• Water can cause damage to finish
• Often, only 1 horizontal chair rail instead of the traditional 2 horizontal chair rails
• 1 horizontal chair rail instead of 2 allows aluminum chair to stack easier
• Aluminum is a softer metal which can subject the chair to more give
• Aluminum can be (not in all cases) a more expensive metal

Wood Chiavari Chairs:

• The original Chiavari chair was made of wood and for many it is the clear winner
• Lightweight chair – around 10lbs
• Can be bought in a knocked down or assembled format
• Scratches and chips show the natural wood colour underneath
• Easily sanded and re-stained or painted
• A ton of colours available due to the nature of wood – can be stained a variety of colours that allow the wood grain to show through, or painted solid colours
• Factory assembled wood Chiavari’s will be the strongest most durable – knocked down chairs often have screws come loose
• Traditional 2 horizontal chair rails
• Water can cause damage to the finish
• Traditional Chiavari chair seat