Comparing the Bertolini Impressions Chair vs. the Millennia Church Chair

Known for quality and comfort, Bertolini chairs are available in a variety of models and price ranges. There are key differences between each chair model. The Impressions Church Chair is Bertolini’s top-of-the-line chair, while the Bertolini Millennia is our mid-line model that offers fewer customization options. Let’s explore the pros and cons of these two popular church chairs.

	Impressions Church Chair	Millennia Church Chair
Cost	$$$ More expensive	$$ Less expensive
Comfort	★★★★★ Superior	★★★★ Excellent
Customization	★★★★★ Superior	★★ Moderate
Durability	★★★★★ Superior	★★★★ Excellent
Ease of Care	★★★★★ Superior	★★★★★ Superior

Comfort

When you provide comfortable church furnishings for your congregation, you show them that you care. Churchgoers today expect to sit in comfort during services, and that’s something Bertolini takes seriously. Bertolini Church Chairs feature plush foam seats and backrests with ergonomic back support.

Our Impressions Chair is our best church chair. It’s made with our patented FormFlex™ seat base and a custom-molded, cold-cured MDI foam seat and backrest for incredible comfort.

Our Millennia Chair is also made with comfort in mind, while still paying attention to cost. Although it has a plush foam backrest, it has a plywood seat base that isn’t as comfortable as our patented FormFlex™ seat base.

Customization Options

If your church is looking for bespoke chairs for your sanctuary available in a rainbow of colors, the Impressions Chair will be right for you. These ultra-plush chairs are custom-made in your choice of over 600 fabrics. It’s also available in 18 frame finish colors, including color choices like Vintage Gold and Champagne.

The Millennia Chair has a smaller range of fabric and finish options, although there are still several choices. You can have your Millennia church chairs made in your choice of over 30 fabric options and 8 frame finish colors.

Cost

The most comfortable and customizable of the two chairs is the Impressions Church Chair, which is why it is priced at approximately $20 more than the Millennia Chair. The Millennia is a good mid-priced chair for church congregations, although it is available in a much smaller range of fabrics and frame finishes.

The higher-priced Impressions Chair offers unparalleled comfort and durability, but the Millennia offers many (if not all) of the same benefits at a lower price. The Impressions Chair starts at $94, while the Millennia Chair starts at $67 per chair. Accessories such as coffee cup holders and bookracks can be added to either chair for a small additional cost.

Durability and Longevity

It’s important to consider how long church furnishings will last when purchases are made. The Millennia Chair and the Impressions Chair are made with welded steel frames and durable cushions. They both offer generous warranties. As our premium model, the Impressions Chair comes with a 25-year warranty. The Millennia Chair comes with a 20-year warranty.

Ease of Maintenance

The Impressions Chair and the Millennia Chair are both easy to maintain and clean. The chair frames are made of powder coated steel, with welded joints. The powder coating protects the metal from rust, but it is important to keep it dry and clean to prevent scratches to the finish. For complete cleaning instructions, please see our Care and Maintenance Tips.

When selecting the fabric for your church chairs, remember that the fabric you select will influence the durability of the piece. Choose commercial-grade, 100% polyolefin fabrics with a higher double rub rating for the highest resistance to wear and tear. Lighter colors are more likely to stain, although they can look stunningly beautiful when properly maintained. If you choose white or light-colored fabric, it’s a good idea to have the chairs treated with a fabric treatment such as iClean™, Nanotex®, or Crypton®. To get free fabric samples or to find out more about fabric durability, talk to a Bertolini Sales Representative.

The Best Church Chairs

If you’re comparing the Impressions Church Chair to the Millennia, both will offer a lot of comfort and some customization options. The Impressions is the most comfortable and has the most fabric options, while the Millennia offers a little less in comfort and customization in order to be lower priced.

If you are deciding between these church furnishings, talk to a Bertolini Sales Rep and request sample chairs so that you can compare them side by side. Your Sales Rep can also direct you to nearby congregations that have Bertolini Chairs, so you can see them in sanctuaries and chapels. The great news is that whichever chair you choose will be a beautiful and professional seating solution for your church.