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Balancing Style & Ergonomics in Restaurant Chairs

When it comes to restaurant seating, choosing a beautiful chair is only part of the equation. The right specification needs to balance the overall design concept with guest comfort, commercial durability and the practical demands of a busy hospitality environment.

👥 Design Around the Guest: From staff requirements to comfort and
dwell time, great restaurant seating starts
with understanding how the space will
actually be used.

📐 Get the Ergonomics Right: Seat height, depth, and backrest angle
have a major impact on guest experience.
Get these right and diners will be able to
enjoy their meal in comfort, without the
furniture affecting their experience.

🪵 Choose Materials Carefully: There is no single best material for restaurant seating.
Wood brings warmth and character, metal offers strength
and durability, while upholstered seating provides additional
comfort, so the right choice should reflect both the design
concept and the operational demands of the space.

🪑 Match the Interior Style: Restaurant chairs should support the architecture
and overall interior concept rather than compete
with them. Consider silhouettes, proportions, materials
and finishes that work naturally with the surrounding
space while still giving the furniture its own character.

🧵 Consider Upholstery & Cushioning: Comfort depends just as much on what is inside
the chair as what is wrapped around it. Supportive
cushioning, high-density foam and commercially
suitable upholstery can provide lasting comfort while
standing up to the cleaning requirements and
everyday wear of hospitality environments.

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Featured Product 🌟 Ruby Soft Lounge Chair blends Scandinavian simplicity with exceptional comfort, from its exposed wooden frame and gentle curves to its voluminous forms.

Inspired by Nordic design and the organic forms of the 1970s, Ruby Soft features an oversized upholstered seat with visible stitching and a backrest that embraces you. The solid wood frame creates a distinctive cocoon-like effect that highlights the craftsmanship that goes into this lounge chair.

Perfect for hotel lounges, luxury suites, reception areas and contemporary living spaces, the Ruby Soft Lounge Chair is designed to create inviting environments where comfort meets timeless design.

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Discover the benefits of cane for hospitality interiors. Lightweight and natural with a timeless aesthetic, cane introduces warmth, texture, and character while creating inviting and relaxed contract environments.

1. Why choose cane?
Cane is a natural material made from the outer skin of the rattan vine. Recognised for its woven appearance and lightweight qualities, it adds warmth, texture, and timeless appeal to hospitality interiors while bringing a handcrafted aesthetic to furniture.

2. Design advantages for contract spaces:
Cane introduces natural texture and visual interest while remaining lightweight, making furniture easy to move and reposition. Its breathable woven construction enhances comfort, particularly in warmer indoor environments, while its versatile appearance complements both contemporary and traditional hospitality interiors, creating welcoming and relaxed spaces for guests.

3. Maintenance and surface care:
Cane should be cleaned regularly with a soft cloth or mild soapy water to remove dust and everyday dirt. As a natural material, slight fraying and variations in colour or texture may occur over time. To maximise durability, cane is best specified for chair backs and hospitality settings with moderate rather than heavy use.

Indulgence Velvet by Panaz combines the appearance of antique silk-effect velvet with the performance required for demanding contract environments ✨

Indulgence features a sleek, sophisticated aesthetic enhanced by a contemporary colour palette. Made from Trevira CS FR polyester velvet, it is Crib 5 and IMO certified, offering durability and peace of mind for hospitality, leisure, and commercial interiors. With a Martindale rating of 50,000 rubs, Indulgence is designed to deliver both style and long-lasting performance.

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Discover the benefits of ash wood for hospitality interiors. Strong, versatile, and naturally beautiful, ash brings warmth, character, and lasting performance to contract environments.

1. Why choose ash wood?
Ash is a hardwood valued for its strength, durability, and distinctive grain pattern. Well-suited to curved and detailed furniture designs, it is available in a wide range of stain colours and finishes, combining natural beauty with exceptional versatility.

2. Practical advantages for contract spaces:
Ash wood is valued for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, providing durability without excessive weight. Its natural flexibility allows it to be steam-bent into elegant curves and sculptural forms, making it a popular choice for hospitality seating. Combined with its distinctive grain pattern, ash offers both practical performance and design versatility across a wide range of contract applications

3. Maintenance and surface care:
Ash wood surfaces should be cleaned regularly using a soft cloth and a suitable wood cleaner to remove dust and everyday marks. With appropriate care and periodic maintenance, ash can retain its distinctive grain pattern, rich finish, and natural warmth, allowing it to develop character and age beautifully over time for many years.

✨ New Arrival ✨ Discover the Lea Collection
Defined by a refined, lightweight silhouette, the Lea Collection combines contemporary design with everyday comfort. Its distinctive curved backrest creates a recognisable shape, while the stackable design offers practical flexibility across hospitality and commercial environments.

Available as side chairs, armchairs, barstools, and soft upholstered versions, including dedicated outdoor models, the collection offers a versatile seating solution for a wide range of projects and environments. With multiple finishes and configurations, Lea adapts effortlessly to restaurants, cafés, workplaces, learning spaces, and hospitality interiors.

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