What is a chiavari chair and is it appropriate for office use?

A chiavari chair is a lightweight, stackable wood or resin chair with a distinctive ladder-back design, originating from Italian craftsmanship in the 19th century. It is one of the most popular event seating chairs in the world, used in weddings, galas, hotel ballrooms, and upscale events. For typical office use, chiavari chairs are not practical — they are not padded for long-duration seating, the resin or wood construction is not as durable under heavy daily commercial use as steel-framed commercial chairs, and their visual style is oriented toward special events rather than everyday work environments. However, they are appropriate for office event spaces or boardrooms that host formal events. OfficeFurniture2go.com focuses on commercial-grade office stacking and folding chairs — call 1-800-460-0858.