Guide to Folding Office Chairs

Consider when and where you'll be using an office folding chair

Folding office chairs work well for adding seating, but they may not be as stylish or attractive as other options. If you are looking to make a statement in the board room, an office folding chair is probably not going to be a good choice. If you're looking for many chairs to fill a hotel conference room or for chairs with tablet arms for training, foldable office chairs may be a good choice.

I recommend: Buy a chair with a folding tablet arm for training rooms or any other situation where people need a surface to write on. Plastic folding chairs can be used outside without corroding. Purchase a foldable chair and dining set for break rooms, cafeterias or catering.

Look for durable office folding chairs for sale

You've probably already had experience with plastic folding office chairs that feel off balance and too delicate. These are not the type of office folding chairs that you want. Instead, look for chairs that can handle weights of over 300 pounds, have solid cross braces and are made of a material that won't chip or crack.

I recommend: Samsonite has folding chairs for sale that are durable and useful. Metal foldable office chairs have often been used in tough environments because they stand up well to wear and tear. Try a triple braced foldable office chair for extra strength.

Add padding to the foldable chair for extra comfort

You can add upholstered padding to some folding office chairs and the result will often be a more comfortable seat. Padding does have some drawbacks (may take up a little more space and it can be stained or ripped), but it also offers a little more comfort.

I recommend: Try a padded steel chair from MSC Industrial Supply. Hertz Furniture Systems has a mission style wood folding chair with padding for extra comfort and style. Z Furniture also has a number of comfortable dining style foldable office chairs that look great.

Purchase a chair truck or dolly if you'll have multiple folding chairs

Chair trucks, or racks that hold folding chairs and move them from place to place, can be invaluable if you're setting up chairs in large areas or if you frequently move them from room to room. Hotels and conference centers will need chair trucks to make setting up for meetings much easier.

I recommend: Purchase a hanging chair dolly, which will fit into tight areas. Many businesses also like the traditional chair dollies that hold chairs secure and allow you to wheel them to where you want to go.