Wooden Folding Chairs

Wooden Folding ChairsFolding chairs are light and portable. They can fold flat to allow storage in a row or stack. Wooden folding chairs are the most common folding chairs due to their relatively lower weight. Wood is a premium material choice for seats. Wooden folding chairs are affordable with unique designs for various applications.  They have the high backs, traditional slating and casual spectator models.

 

History of Wooden Folding Chairs

Wooden folding chairs originated in Greece, Rome and Ancient Egypt. The wood had artistic carvings with ivory decorations. They became widespread in the mid ages and were very much treasured.

Uses of Wooden Folding Chairs

Wooden folding chairs have various applications in daily life. This may include: seating in cases where it is practically impossible to have a permanent seating arrangement. This is very common in indoor and outdoor events like sporting games, funerals, religious services, competitions, college graduations among others.

They also have application in homes in cases where extra seating is required. This may include card-games, parties and many more.

Sometimes professional wrestlers use wooden folding chairs as weapons.

 

Design of Wooden Folding Chairs

Wooden folding chairs have a weight range of between two to five kilograms. They have various folding mechanisms and style. The folding mechanism depends on the leg pivoting style. There are two leg pivoting styles; those that fold above the seat or below the seat. Those that pivot above the seat are the most common. There is perfect alignment of the back supports. Front legs and back supports is a single part. There are also other designs which fold below the seat.

 

Pricing Of Wooden Folding Chairs

Wooden folding chairs prices are proportional to their quality. They fall in three categories depending on their prices and quality namely; low range, mid-range, upper range and high end.

In the low range category, the chairs are cheap and are commonly used in churches, community events and schools.

The mid-range category consists of a variety of styles and in most cases they are not upholstered. Mostly used in cafes, large arenas etc. their prices ranges from 25 dollars upwards.

Upper range category has multiple reinforcements and is padded. Their main market is in sporting events. They are upholstered and their design allows for rain water to drain from the seat.

Wooden folding chairs in the high end category are very few and sold in small quantities. Their price ranges between 140 to 310 dollars for one piece.

 

Advantages of Wooden Folding Chairs:

  • due to easy folding, they save storage space
  • long-lasting wood construction allows for heavy use
  • padded, they can easily be cleaned using a damp cloth
  • They do not require any assembly.
  • proper mahogany finish:  they have a high aesthetic value.
  • padding provides  comfort to the user
  • good addition to the already existing variety of furniture collection.
  • They are the best for entertaining, for day to day use and for unexpected guests.
  • they  are portable because of their light weight  and ability to be easily folded

Tagged with: •

Filed under: Folding chairs

Like this post? Subscribe to my RSS feed and get loads more!