Cafe Chairs
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Cafe chairs are built for hospitality and breakout spaces: hard-wearing, easy to wipe down, and made in both indoor and weatherproof outdoor versions. Swivel, sled and four-leg frames suit different setups. For taller counters and bars, see bar stools, or read the guide below.
Need matching stools for a high bench or counter? Browse stackable, indoor-outdoor and timber options in our bar stools range.
Indoor or out, and the frame
The first question with a cafe chair is where it lives. Indoor chairs prioritise comfort and looks, while outdoor chairs use weatherproof materials, UV-stable plastics, powder-coated metal or treated timber, that shrug off sun and rain without fading or rusting. Using an indoor chair outside is the usual mistake, so check the rating.
After that, the frame sets the feel. A four-leg frame is simple and stackable, a sled frame, a continuous looped base, slides without scuffing floors and gives a modern look, and a swivel base adds movement at a counter or bench. All are made to take heavy hospitality use and wipe clean between customers.
Indoor or outdoor first
The first decision with a cafe chair is where it will live. Indoor chairs prioritise comfort and looks, while outdoor chairs use weatherproof, UV-stable materials, treated timber, powder-coated metal or stabilised plastic, that shrug off sun and rain without fading or rusting. Using an indoor chair outside is the common mistake, so check the rating before you buy.
Frames and how they behave
The frame sets the feel. A four-leg frame is simple and stackable, a sled frame slides without scuffing floors and gives a modern look, and a swivel base adds movement at a counter. All are built to take heavy hospitality use and wipe clean between customers.
Beyond the cafe
These chairs suit breakout spaces and staff areas as well as hospitality. For taller counters and bars, see bar stools; for break rooms, stacking chairs; and to finish a waiting area, sofas and ottomans. The full range is in office chairs.
Fitting out a venue
We are 100% New Zealand owned and operated, with cafe chairs from trusted suppliers including Eden Office and Mobel, each carrying a warranty that varies by product. We offer bulk pricing and special quotes for larger fit-outs, and Business Pass accounts add discounts and credit terms for hospitality businesses. Free delivery applies over $30 nationwide, with click-and-collect in Auckland and Christchurch. For a quote, visit request a quote or call 0800 246 369.