Comfortable Restaurant Seating With American Quality

The fully upholstered Benton is a stylish restaurant chair for restaurateurs with discerning taste. This elegant wood chair is sure to impress your guests and would be at home in any upscale or casual venue. Choose between upholstered vinyl or fabric of your choice. You can also have a custom wood stain or fabric made. With its convenient arm rests, it will provide comfortable and practical seating that your guests are sure to appreciate. The chair is made with superior quality construction using American grown Maple trees and is Assembled using high-pressure hydraulic press which makes joints indestructible.

Strength Tested

We Passed the Test!

We have passed the test! The tested chairs meet the applicable requirements of ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2011. BIFMA - The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association (BIFMA) has a set of standards which apply to general purpose furniture. Compliance with these standards is strictly voluntary and requires a variety of different types of tests for compliance.

Examples of the types of tests required for compliance are listed below including the results as they relate to our products:

Back Rest Strength Test - 150 lbs. Functional - PASS, 250lbs. Proof - PASS. There is no loss of serviceability to the chair.
Drop Test - 225 lb. Functional Drop Weight- PASS, 300 lbs. Proof Drop Weight - PASS. No structural breakage or loss of serviceability.
Seating Impact Test - 165 lbs. 100,000 cycles - PASS. No loss of serviceability to the chair after completion of both the Impact and Load Ease tests.
Stability Test - Front- 21 lbs. to tip, Rear- 45 lbs. to tip - PASS. The chair will not tip over as a result of the force application.
Back Durability Test - 75 lbs. applied to back - 80,000 cycles - PASS. No structural breakage or loss of serviceability.
Leg Strength Test - 150 lbs. Functional Load - PASS, 250 lbs. Proof Load - PASS. No loss of serviceability to the chair.

BIFMA is the trade association for business and institutional furniture manufacturers. Since 1973, BIFMA has been the voice of the commercial furniture industry.

BIFMA sponsors the development of safety and performance standards, provides industry statistics and forecasts, advocates for regulatory conditions that foster value and innovation.

Lifetime Warranty

LIFETIME WARRANTY

Restaurant Furniture.net offers the most comprehensive warranty on the market. When you purchase from us you get the confidence and satisfaction of knowing you are getting a quality product that is durable and will last you for years to come. We take pride in being the sole manufacturers of our own furniture and all of our furniture is tested and approved by BIFMA, the leading sponsor of quality standards for the commercial furniture industry.

Standard Wood Chairs & Bar Stools:

The frame for these products comes with a 1 year warranty when used in normal operation which will result in full replacement for any structural defects. After this time, the frame carries a lifetime warranty on parts.

Premium Wood Chairs & Bar Stools:

The frame for these products comes with a 3 year warranty when used in normal operation which will result in full replacement for any structural defects. After this time, the frame carries a lifetime warranty on parts (wood arm chairs are excluded).

Metal Chairs & Bar Stools:

The frame for these products comes with a lifetime structural warranty when used in normal operation which will result in full replacement for any structural defects.

Swivel Bar Stools with Mechanisms:

The frame for these products comes with a 6 month warranty when used in normal operation which will result in full replacement for any structural defects.

Compare Quality

Restaurant Chairs Comparison

As a leading online commercial furniture manufacturer we know we can assist you with all your restaurant needs. We also know that the following commercial wood chairs comparison chart will help you to distinguish between commercial grade wood chairs, like the ones we offer, and those of our competitors, which are designed mainly for home use. This is why asking the right questions, when purchasing wood chairs, is important.

Is assembly required or do the chairs come already assembled?
Were the chairs tested for weight and durability?
Do you specialize in commercial furniture or do you mostly target home shoppers?
Do you have installations in my area or any references?

All in all, when purchasing commercial grade restaurant furniture you want it to withstand the heavy use that a busy venue requires. If it doesn't, you will eventually spend extra money within three years or less on replacing your furniture. Our professional sales team is here to help you with any questions that you might still have.

Still have questions? Call (888) 409-1115.

The wood chairs look very alike but closer inspection will reveal several big differences.

Our restaurant chairs vs the competition at arrival

Our chairs are shipped fully assembled and ready for use, saving you time on assembly.

The durability of our restaurant chairs vs the competition

Our commercial grade wood chairs are built to last and are made especially for use in busy venues. This means using more wood, thicker cross sections and reinforced pressure points with heavy-duty steel. All our chairs' connections are glued and screwed with durable wood screws. Our confidence in our wood chairs comes from the fact that all our wood chairs are BIFMA TESTED AND APPROVED which allows us to warrant the chairs free from defects for 2 years.

A wider back rest provides extra comfort. And as shown in the pictures, our chairs are at least 1/2" wider at the back rest.

Comfort comparison for restauraut furniture

Premium Solid Wood Seats

Premium Wood & Padded Seats

For your convenience, we have created a short comparison of the differences between Plywood and Solid wood seats.

Plywood seats are thinner than solid wood ones
Unlike solid wood seats, plywood seats tend to crack with heavy use, which means more seat changes will be required
The beauty of a solid wood seat is inherited from the grain in the wood; the plywood seats however, will have a flat look

Warning: A "Wood Seat" doesn't necessarily mean a Solid Wood Seat. Most vendors will use a "wood seat" when eventually you will receive a plywood seat, which is a cheap product and inferior in quality.

Our Restaurant Furniture vs the Competition

Check with your vendor before purchasing your chairs and be sure to ask the right questions. Call us at (888) 409-1115 with any questions and concerns.

The natural beauty of solid wood compared to the flat look of plywood made of thin wood sheets glued together

Solid wood allows wood stain to penetrate deep inside. This reduces the appearance of scratches and dents in the stain. The glue used in plywood prohibits deep absorbance of the stain and is mainly absorbed in the top layer. This is why plywood seats are more prone to scratch and dent and have a less vibrant look.

Comfort comparison for restaurant furniture

Made in the USA

USA Made

At Restaurant Furniture.Net we are proud that many of our products such as our wood chairs, bar stools and table tops are made in the USA. Our wood chairs are made of solid wood, by skilled American craftsmen.

Our US made chairs are constructed of solid maple wood, responsibly harvested in the Midwest. When you buy from us you are getting American quality and you support American jobs.

Product highlights

Made in the USA from American parts and materials
Superior quality construction using American grown Maple
Assembled using high-pressure hydraulic press which makes joints indestructible
Commercial grade chair - comes with Limited Lifetime Warranty
Available in 5 finishes from Sherwin Williams. Need to match your stain? Custom finishing is also available
Optional 1" solid wood seat or American made foam padded seat upholstered in vinyl or fabric
Strength tested and Approved by BIFMA
Comes with nylon glides to protect the floor
Matching bar stool available

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Restaurant Layout & Design

At Restaurant Furniture.Net, we are committed to providing our customers with excellent customer service. We stand behind all of our products and our goal is to make sure our clients are completely satisfied. When you shop with us, you receive premium quality furniture at competitive prices.

Our professional sales team is here to help you - Throughout the years our team assisted tens of thousands of restaurants owners to properly design their establishments. Once you provide us with your seating area's dimensions and the type of seating you prefer (chairs, booths, bar stools, etc...), we can better assist you in choosing the right options and configurations.

For more information contact our sales team at: (888) 409-1115

Specifications

SKU FRU-8500
Shipping Time 6-8 Weeks
Dimensions 19" W x 21 1/2" D x 36 1/2" H
Weight 22 lbs
StyleUpholstered Back
UsageIndoor
Padded BackYes
Frame MaterialWood
Frame ColorVarious Colors
Seat MaterialFabric, Vinyl
Seat ColorVarious Colors
Country of ManufactureUnited States
Weight Capacity500 lb
WarrantyLimited Lifetime
BIFMA CertifiedYes

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Price Guarantee

We are committed to providing quality commercial furniture to our customers at the lowest price. Your purchase will come with the satisfaction of knowing that you received the best value for your money. We are able to keep our prices low because we manufacture our own furniture.

If you find a similar product somewhere else on any of our items that carry the “Price Guarantee” logo, you will receive a 5% discount* over the lower advertised price. If you find a lower price on a similar item, please fax it to (888) 699-1115.

* All quotes must include all fees, shipping costs, applicable taxes and be submitted on official letterhead. Only orders of $1,500 + will be eligible for the discount. The amount of the discount will depend on the items in the order and the overall cost.

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