Check the seat against the table.
Record table or counter height, usable underside clearance, seat height, seat width and whether arms need to tuck underneath. Ask to try a sample where practical.
FURNITURE OPTIONS FOR YOUR RESTAURANT
The right pieces.
A room that works together.
Explore chairs, tables, booths and finishes. If you’re not sure what will work for your restaurant, start with a message—we can talk through the details.
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Choose by use, then by appearance.
A material name is only the starting point. The exact model, construction, finish and warranty determine what you’re buying.
| Option | Consider it when… | Confirm before choosing |
|---|---|---|
| Wood-frame chairs | When wood grain and matching table tones matter to the room. | Compare the exact frame, joints, finish, glides and commercial-use warranty—not just the species or photograph. |
| Metal-frame chairs & stools | When a slimmer frame or coordinated metal palette suits the concept. | Ask about frame finish, seat construction, replacement glides, stacking limits and the exact model’s intended environment. |
| Upholstered seating | When a padded seat, back or banquette is part of the experience. | Request a sample and the care instructions for that exact upholstery; record seam details and replacement-seat options. |
| Solid-wood tabletops | When natural variation and the possibility of refinishing are priorities. | Confirm finish care, humidity limitations, thickness, base compatibility and whether refinishing is practical for the specific top. |
| Laminate tabletops | When a consistent surface pattern and routine wipe-down care are priorities. | Confirm the grade, edge and substrate; follow the manufacturer’s heat and moisture guidance. Standard laminate is not automatically outdoor-rated. |
| Booths & banquettes | When fixed seating is part of a reviewed room layout. | Specify each unit’s length, depth, height, configuration and seating places. Confirm table position, mounting and installation responsibilities. |
For material-specific details: supplier tabletop comparison and Formica care guidance. Manufacturer instructions for the actual specified product take precedence.
Price a complete table.
State the top’s size, shape and thickness, plus the required base and finished height. Ask who confirms top/base compatibility and who supplies mounting hardware.
Count units and people separately.
A booth unit is not automatically one seat. List each configuration, its intended seating places and the tables serving it. Have the room layout reviewed separately.
ONE PALETTE, NOT IDENTICAL PIECES
Make the furniture feel considered.
Choose a direction, then record which tones and materials should repeat across the dining room. These are starting points, not pre-priced product packages.
Warm & natural
Coordinate wood tones; compare upholstery samples in the room.
Clean & industrial
Coordinate frame finishes, tabletop edges and stool details.
Classic & upholstered
Confirm upholstery cleaning instructions, seams and replacement options.
Images illustrate a design direction; pictured items are not a verified catalogue or supplied installation.
Colors and upholstery are product-specific.
Some furniture offers multiple stains, frame finishes or upholstery choices; others have limited stock options. Ask which combinations are available for the exact model, whether minimum quantities apply, and how customization affects price and timing. Compare physical samples in your restaurant’s lighting.
Example of the questions a supplier can answer: customization, samples and ordering guidance. This does not imply a supply partnership or that every option is available through this site.
Ask about colors & finishes ↗PLAN THE PATIO SEPARATELY
Outdoor furniture needs its own specification.
Keep outdoor quantities separate, even if you want a similar look. Confirm the exact product’s intended exposure and care requirements.
Describe the actual setting.
Tell the supplier about direct rain, sun, coastal exposure, wind and seasonal storage. Ask for written suitability information for the model and finish you’re considering.
Think beyond opening day.
Record stacking and storage needs, furniture weight, cleaning procedures, replacement parts and who will move the pieces each day.
Confirm the usable footprint.
Have patio boundaries, routes, surface conditions and any required approvals checked locally. A furniture count alone does not establish permitted capacity.
MAKE QUOTES COMPARABLE
Give every supplier the same brief.
Include the project location, buying window, quantities, dimensions, material preferences and what must match existing furniture.
- Request exact models and separate any proposed substitutions.
- Separate product costs, freight, unloading, assembly, installation and tax.
- Ask for exclusions, warranty, quote expiry and payment terms.
- Confirm samples, production lead time and delivery arrangements before ordering.
- For renovations, specify phasing and whether old furniture needs removal.
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