How to choose the best dining chair for commercial space? The Ultimate Guide to B2B Purchasing

In hotels, restaurants, schools or offices, choosing the right dining chair not only affects the aesthetics of the space, but is also directly related to user experience and operating costs. As a commercial purchasing decision maker, you need to consider multiple factors such as durability, comfort, cleaning and maintenance. This guide will take you through the key points of B2B dining chair purchasing to help you make a wise choice!


1. Clear usage scenarios: dining chair requirements for different commercial spaces

① Hotels & Resorts

Banquet halls: require stackable and easy-to-carry chairs for quick and easy arrangement


Lobby & Coffee Area: Focus on design, it is recommended to choose light luxury style or classic style


Guest room dining: light and comfortable, avoid noise


Recommended styles:


Banquet folding chairs (with anti-scratch foot covers)

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Nordic style solid wood chairs (suitable for boutique hotels)Nordic Italian Black Leather Casual Makeup Chair

Soft-padded armchairs (to improve the quality of guest rooms)

Living Room High Back Upolstered Velvet Dining Room Chairs

② Restaurants & Cafes

Fast food restaurants: require dirt-resistant and easy-to-clean materials (such as PU leather, anti-fouling fabrics)


Hot pot restaurants/barbecue restaurants: high temperature resistant and oil-resistant styles are recommended


High-end restaurants: customizable fabrics/colors to match brand tone


Recommended styles:


One-piece booths (save space)


Industrial style chairs with metal feet (suitable for online celebrity stores)


Solid wood Windsor chairs (classic and versatile)


③ Schools & Medical institutions

School canteens: anti-slip and anti-dumping designs are required


Hospital waiting areas: antibacterial fabrics, easy to disinfect


Nursing homes: with armrests to facilitate the elderly to stand up


Recommended styles:


Anti-slip four-legged chair (with anti-dumping design)


Plastic one-piece chair (easy to clean)


Assisted chair (with lumbar support)


2. 5 questions to ask for B2B procurement

When asking suppliers for quotes, be sure to confirm the following key points:


✅ ① What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?


Small batch trial order: usually 50-100 pieces


Large-scale purchase: 500 pieces or more can be discussed for discounts


✅ ② Is customization supported?


LOGO printing


Size adjustment (such as chair height, seat depth)


Special fabrics (fireproof, antibacterial, scratch-resistant)


✅ ③ What certifications are there?


BIFMA (international standard for office furniture)


EN16150 (European school furniture safety standard)


GREENGUARD (environmental certification)


✅ ④ How long is the delivery cycle?


Spot: 3-7 days for delivery


Customized production: 15-30 days


✅ ⑤ How is the logistics plan?


EXW (factory self-pickup)


FOB (delivery at port)


DDP (door to door tax included)


3. How to reduce procurement costs?

① Choose durable materials

Metal legs + PP plastic seat: suitable for fast food restaurants, low cost and durable


Solid wood + fabric: suitable for high-end places, more cost-effective for long-term use


② Off-season purchases

March-April and September-October are the peak seasons for furniture exhibitions, and suppliers offer more discounts


③ Combined purchases

Order dining tables + dining chairs at the same time to get package discounts


4. Dining chair trends in 2024

🔹 Environmentally friendly materials: recycled plastics, sustainable wood

🔹 Smart design: adjustable height, with USB charging port

🔹 Modular: easy to disassemble and wash, and replace parts


5. Recommended supplier screening skills

See the factory live: require production workshop videos


Sample testing: check stability and comfort


Check customer cases: whether there is experience in similar commercial projects


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