Choosing the Best Chair Materials for Hospitality Businesses

Prioritise 5-Star Looks, Functionality & Durability for Your Hospitality Furniture Customers

As a furniture retailer, reseller, or drop shipper, expanding your product range to maximise profit margins starts with understanding your key target market and their preferences, from lifestyle choices to buying habits. By aligning with your ideal customers’ psychographics and thinking like them, you can make better, more confident decisions about purchasing, growing and marketing your furniture collection. 

If that sounds a tad overwhelming, don’t worry – we’ve got you! At Furnlink, we provide our furniture reseller partners with comprehensive marketing assistance and ongoing education to support your short- and long-term goals.

In today’s article, we’ll explore the benefits of popular materials for indoor and outdoor chairs in busy commercial and hospitality settings. By balancing aesthetics, functionality, and durability, you’ll learn how different chair options can enhance your existing range and attract new and returning customers. 

Discover Furnlink’s Most Popular Indoor & Outdoor Chair Materials

Polypropylene Chairs – ultimate indoor & outdoor versatility

A favourite for sustainability-focused businesses (and our planet), our polypropylene chairs are a year-round bestseller due to their recyclable nature. 

Polypropylene chairs are not just about sustainability. They are also lightweight yet exceptionally strong, weather-resistant, UV-stabilised, and reinforced with glass fibre. This means that they can withstand the rigours of bustling settings, ensuring a long-lasting investment for your customers. 

When you choose Furnlink’s commercial polypropylene chairs, you can enjoy all the modern design, functionality and eco-friendly perks – without worrying about contributing unnecessary landfill waste in the future.

Resin Rattan Chairs – for laid-back coastal aesthetics

For tranquil holiday vibes, whether it’s slow morning coffees or relaxing by the poolside, Furnlink’s resin rattan chairs boast natural rattan looks without the dreaded fading and brittleness. 

With multiple styles available and optional cushions for extra comfort, our customers love that these UV-stabilised chairs are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Whether in a club reception, alfresco dining or hotel balcony, our commercial resin rattan chairs offer complete versatility to meet your customers’ desired aesthetic and purpose. 

Pair with our resin rattan stools for stylish, space-efficient seating for casual countertop dining and chic bar areas.

Upholstered Chairs – luxurious indoor comfort

Nothing beats sinking into plush upholstered chairs on a chilly day or after a long day out and about. While cosy comfort is a major factor, the padded seats also elevate overall aesthetics, adding textural interest and visual softness to the room. 

From our Siesta Victor Bentwood Chair to the Durafurn Sorbet Office Chair, flexible customisations are one of the most significant benefits of upholstered furniture. In addition to chair base styles, you can choose from different upholstery options, such as fabric, colour, and pattern – keep it streamlined with a standard aesthetic across your space or mix it up to suit each zone. 

Expand your indoor seating range with our upholstered stools to provide versatile options for any hospitality or commercial setting.

Timber Chairs – classic appeal with modern longevity

Never going out of style, timber chairs exude natural warmth and quality craftsmanship, complementing any commercial indoor space. 

With a sturdy wooden frame for ultimate durability in busy environments, you can easily dial the comfort factor by adding removable chair cushions or opting for upholstered seats. Our Durafurn Florence Chairs are perfect for more formal settings such as traditional-style restaurants, hotels, and clubs for a more classic look. On the other hand, the Durafurn Ban Chair and Vienna Chair are versatile options for relaxed cafe seating and modern venues. 

We also have commercial timber stools in your preferred finish to complement your timber furniture range.  

Metal Chairs – sleek silhouettes with hardwearing functionality

From our trendy Durafurn Coimbra Chair to the cafe-favourite Durafurn Riviera Chair, Furnlink’s metal chairs are a timeless addition, achieving modern looks with classic durability.

With customisable options for indoor and outdoor applications, metal dining and office chairs are favoured for their industrial-style silhouettes and hardwearing practicality. From convenient stacking to easy cleaning, Furnlink offers a range of bespoke options to meet your seating requirements. 

Check out our range of commercial metal stools, perfect for bar seating for all-day cocktails and delicious nibbles.

Wicker Chairs – where Parisian chic meets Aussie durability

Elevating your furniture collection with a touch of Parisian elegance, our Durafurn Eiffel Arm Chair and Eiffel Chair add effortless chevron appeal to any space. 

Featuring UV-resistant wicker and a stackable bamboo-look frame, the Eiffel wicker chair range is more than looks – it offers lightweight yet heavy-duty versatility for all hospitality and commercial settings, from cosy indoor dining to casual outdoor seating along the sidewalk. 

Round off your collection with the matching Eiffel stools for a complete range of wicker seating solutions your customers will adore. 

Exceed Your FY2024/25 Furniture Retail Business Goals with Furnlink

When you partner with Furnlink, we’ll help you cut through the noise by aligning with your sales and business goals. Giving you access to Australia’s leading wholesale hospitality furniture to launch your new business or expand your current range, you can count on our expertise to maximise your profit margins. 

From product innovation to extensive warehousing capabilities and comprehensive sales and marketing support, Furnlink offers end-to-end wholesale solutions to provide you with a strong support system for your retail operations.

Committed to nurturing a rewarding, long-term relationship with you and your team, we’re here to support you every step of the way. 

Learn more about why you should choose Furnlink, or enquire about a reseller or supplier partnership today. 

More questions or ideas? Contact us, and our friendly team will get you sorted ASAP.