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Event Chair Rental: Napoleon & Vintage
The chair is the most widely used seat in the events industry. It meets the needs of seated meals, ceremonies, conferences, meetings, trade shows, waiting areas, workshops and private receptions. The choice of model must take into account comfort, style, length of use and the planned layout.
Solutions Événements offers chair hire for professional and private events: weddings, dinners, seminars, congresses, conferences, ceremonies, cocktail receptions with seating, community events or outdoor receptions.
Depending on your project, you may prefer:
- reception chairs for a dinner, a wedding or a ceremony;
- folding chairs for a quick installation, a large-scale event or a modular configuration;
- more design-led chairs for a VIP area, a trade show or a scenography;
- chairs with writing tablets for a training session, an exam, a conference or a long meeting.
For a seated meal, allow one chair per guest, with a safety margin for additional guests, suppliers or changes to the seating plan. For a conference, the layout in rows must keep clear circulation aisles. For a ceremony, the alignment and stability of the chairs are essential, especially if the installation is outdoors.
Chairs can be combined with round or rectangular tables, benches, linking systems, tablecloths, covers or lounge furniture to create a complete and coherent layout.
How many chairs should you plan for a seated meal?
For a seated meal, allow one chair per guest, plus a margin of 3 to 5%. For 100 guests, it is therefore wise to plan for 103 to 105 chairs. This margin covers changes to the seating plan, children seated with the adults, speakers or guests added at the last minute.
How many chairs should you plan for a wedding ceremony?
For a ceremony, allow one chair per guest if everyone is to be seated. For a short ceremony, some organisers provide seating for 70 to 80% of guests, but for a wedding it is generally more comfortable to plan one chair per person. Remember to reserve the front rows for family and to keep a sufficiently wide central aisle.
Which chair should you choose for a wedding?
For a wedding, choose the model according to the style and how long guests will be seated. A reception chair is well suited to an elegant dinner. A folding chair is practical for an outdoor ceremony or a quick set-up. For a dinner lasting several hours, opt for a stable and comfortable chair, especially if it is not complemented by a cushion.
How much width should you allow between chairs?
For a seated meal, generally allow 55 to 60 cm per person at the table to maintain a minimum level of comfort. For a conference or a ceremony in rows, side and central aisles must be kept clear to make installation, evacuation and guest movement easier.
Should you plan linking systems between the chairs?
Yes, this is recommended for conferences, ceremonies, shows or events open to the public, especially when the chairs are set out in rows. Linking systems keep the rows aligned, prevent chairs from being moved and improve the safety of the installation.
