Looking to Rent Folding Chairs?
You’re probably planning to rent folding chairs for some sort of gathering.. maybe it’s a small backyard party, a wedding reception, or perhaps a larger event. Whatever the occasion, having a place for your guest to park their rumps, is sort of essential. So you’ve set out to scrounge up enough chairs for everyone. Well you’ve come to right place, because this article is all about how to rent folding chairs. Yeah, there’s more to it than you might think.
As you read on, please keep in mind, we’re from the Midwest, Bloomington Illinois to be exact, so some of this information might be geared more toward what’s available and appropriate in our region.
You Can Rent Folding Chairs in Lots of Options
Before you go out and rent folding chairs, you’ll want to consider your options. Not all chairs were created equal you know, and not every chair is appropriate for every setting. If you plan to rent folding chairs for a formal occasion, like for an upscale wedding reception, then you certainly don’t want the seating to distract from the elegant atmosphere. On the other hand, if you’re getting some drinking buddies together for a poker tournament, then you can probably rent folding chairs of a more practical nature. Here’s a few to consider;
Plastic Folding Chairs.
The Hercules Series 800 lb Capacity Chair are the standard for most rental companies (at least that’s what you’ll find in the Bloomington Il, area). You’ll typically find them in black, white, grey, and brown, but outside of these few color options they’re not too fancy. They get the job done, their lightweight, extremely durable, easy to move around and setup. Row after row of these chairs in bright white makes for a classic wedding ceremony setup, but if it’s more casual then black or grey will do nicely. And the best part, you can usually score these relatively cheap, you can rent folding chairs like this for less than a $1.50 each.
Contoured Plastic Folding Chairs
The contoured plastic chairs are a bit of an upgrade from the standard plastic folding chairs. Lifetime Products produces a high-quality polyethylene chair that features the wider curved seats and back supports. Although not all rental companies (especially here in Boomington-Normal) carry these chairs, they can be found locally. White tends to be the only color option, but with the addition of chair covers they fit quite nicely in a fancier setup. Your guest will appreciate the added comfort these chairs provide.
Wooden Folding Chairs
When people decide to rent folding chairs, the wooden folding chair is one of the most popular choices. They pre-date the plastic options so they have a more nostalgic quality about them. They come in a wide variety of colors, from natural wood finishes to high-gloss black. You’ll often see the classic white version in use at wedding ceremonies and receptions. The darker and natural finishes work well with rustic farm tables. Traditionally they’re a wooden frame with a vinyl padded seat. However, in recent years, they have become available in with plastic resin frames. I for one prefer the wood construction. The downside of these chairs is the lack of long-term comfort. But then again, maybe you don’t want your guest just sitting around for too long.
Other Popular Options
You may have noticed, we didn’t include some other popular rental chairs, such as Chiavari Chairs, Bar Stools, or Cross Back Chairs. It’s not that we aren’t fans of these options, it’s just that they don’t fall into the folding chair category. We’ll cover them a little later.
Hopefully this information will allow you to rent folding chairs with a little more knowledge. We appreciate you taking the time to visit our site, and if you’re in the area, please stop by our Bloomington IL location. We’ll be glad to show you a few of these folding chairs in person.
We rent folding chairs throughout Central Illinois, and offer optional delivery and setup services. Get started by booking your chairs today!
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Tri-County Event Rentals
3005 Gill St
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 319-7136
