Restaurant Furniture Blog

When it comes to restaurant furniture, there is more to comfort than just a padded seat. If you’re new to the industry then you need to take care when buying in your first set of furniture. Whilst a table may look great, and the chairs appear to be a perfect match, it may not always be the case.

Tables come in a standard height of 28 inches. Chairs come in a standard seating height of 18 inches. The 10 inch gap in height is considered to be a comfortable height to sit and eat. However, not all chairs come in at 18 inches. To make matters worse, not all tables come in at 28 inches

Some tables are 29 inches and generally speaking, that extra inch doesn’t make a lot of difference. However, patio style tables can be as low as 20 inches. They are great as side tables or as coffee tables, but for dining, that 2-inch gap between table and chair just won’t cut it. You could of course get a chair that sits at 10 inches in height, but somehow I don’t see many patrons wanting to dine with their knees under their chins.

Using a combination of restaurant table bases and restaurant table tops, the base may stand at 29 inches. Add an extra inch or so for the table top and you’re looking at a total height of 30 inches. Most diners can sit comfortably at that height, however, those of a shorter stature may find the gap between chair height and table too much.

Before ordering, don’t just accept the standard measurements. Check to see what is available and whether or not you are providing a reasonable over height and a reasonable gap between the chair seat and the table top. If you get an opportunity, sit in the arrangement first and imagine yourself as a diner. Are you comfortable? If you’re of standard build yourself, and you are comfortable with the setup, then the chances are your patrons will be happy with your choice of restaurant furniture. If you’re not comfortable, they won’t be either.