Stacking & Folding Chairs — Expert Answer
When should I use stacking chairs vs. fixed auditorium seating?
Fixed auditorium seating (permanently bolted rows of flip-up seats) is appropriate when: a single-purpose assembly space has consistent, high-frequency seating needs; the aesthetic investment in permanent seating is justified; and reconfiguration is never needed. Stacking chairs are the right choice when: the space must serve multiple purposes (meeting room, event space, classroom); the seating count varies by event; the organization needs flexibility to move seats to different rooms; or the budget doesn't support the higher cost of fixed seating installations. For most corporate offices, stacking chairs in multi-purpose spaces deliver far more flexibility per dollar. OfficeFurniture2go.com carries commercial stacking chairs for multi-purpose room applications — call 1-800-460-0858.