How to Choose Commercial Bar Stools & Chairs

Measure and record the length and width of all the bars and tables as well as their height from the ground.

Roughly calculate the number of seats needed by dividing the total length of the tables and bars in inches by 40. For instance, a total of 880 inches of eating and drinking surface would require approximately 22 seats.

Visit restaurant supply stores and furniture stores to discuss the business concept and share the table and bar height measurements with the an experienced sales associate. Request that they suggest chairs and stools from their inventory that are the appropriate height and send the right message to customers.

Measure any potential chairs or bar stools to make sure the seat height is within 10 to 15 inches below the top of the table or bar for which it is intended.

Sit down in all qualifying chairs and bar stools to investigate their comfort level. Some chairs and stools are comfortable at first but become increasingly uncomfortable in a matter of minutes. Make sure the seat will keep guests comfortable in your establishment for as long as you want them to stay.

Turn over chairs and stools that are under serious consideration to examine their construction. Commercial chairs and bar stools get more use than most seats and must be well built and sturdy to last. Look for quality features like metal bracing, solid craftsmanship and real wood instead of particle board.

Request price quotes for the number of chairs and bar stools that you need on the seats that fit all previous qualifications. Review the price differences to make a seating selection that is right for the business.