Choose the Best Chairs for Your Church

Although people know a comfortable chair when they sit in one, it can be difficult to know what to look for when shopping for church chairs. There are so many seating options out there, and you want to make sure you are getting the best product for your money.

Ask yourself these questions to determine what to look for and how to decide what features you want in the chairs you purchase.

How will the chairs be used?

Do you plan to set up the chairs once and leave them in place or will you be setting up, moving, and storing the chairs with regularity? Do you have floors that will need regular cleaning and maintenance, and you will want to have stacking chairs that can be tucked away periodically?

If you are looking for church chairs for flexible spaces, you will need chairs with the following features.

• Lightweight enough that your staff and volunteers can easily and safely move, set up, and store the chairs
• Stackable without causing damage to the chair over time
• Stable enough to move and solid enough to have structural integrity for many years of use

How important is comfort?

Do you hold long services and hold many events such as dinners and performances? If so, you want to invest in comfortable chairs. Look for chairs with the following features.

• Choose a contoured back instead of a straight back which will gently hold the upper shoulders while supporting the lower back
• Look for a strong, stable seat since unsupportive, low-quality seats are extremely uncomfortable and they can bottom out after long-term use
• Select a solid steel frame that is less prone to wrinkles and bending over time
• Find chairs that feature firm foam cushioning that won’t wear and tear over time and will ensure the user’s comfort

How important is appearance?

Many companies will give you a wide variety of choices in terms of fabric, which will enable you to customize the look of your church more fully. Look for chairs that come with the ability to customize fabrics and even use your own selected fabric. You’ll also want to choose a sturdy fabric that won’t show wear and tear over time.

How important is the price point versus the warranty and life of the chair?

Having a long-standing warranty is one of the best ways a business displays faith in its product. When chairs have a strong warranty, it means that the business is confident in the ability of their chairs to withstand the test of time and continue performing well throughout the years. But, well-made chairs that are meant to last and are backed by a solid warranty can be more expensive. Therefore, you need to decide if it’s more important to save money now and potentially replace the chair  in the near future or if it’s worth the return on investment to spend a little more now.

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