Outdoor seating often earns a venue its best trade on a warm afternoon, and it takes the hardest beating: high UV for much of the year, sudden downpours, salt on the coast, and staff stacking it every night. We specify for that.
Specification basics for Australian conditions
- Frames: powder-coated aluminium, which does not rust. Coastal venues can upgrade to marine-grade coating systems.
- Weaves: solution-dyed synthetic rattan or textilene, so colour runs through the fibre.
- Fixings: stainless steel; 316 grade for venues near breaking surf.
- Tops: compact laminate, powder-coated aluminium or sintered stone rather than indoor laminate or natural marble.
| Piece | Material | Stacks | Where it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Kilda Bistro Chair | Woven synthetic on bamboo-look aluminium | Yes | Footpaths, bistros |
| Bondi Checkerboard Bistro Chair | Woven synthetic, timber-look frame | Yes | Courtyards, cafes |
| Cottesloe White Weave Chair | White frame, pale weave | Yes | Coastal venues |
| Kingsland Mesh Armchair | Textilene mesh, aluminium | Yes | Beer gardens |
| Courtyard Stacking Armchair | Moulded resin | Yes | High-volume beer gardens |
| Fremantle Slat Tub Chair | Resin shell, metal legs, cushion | Check | Covered terraces |
Pair them with our Footpath Round Cafe Table or Laneway Round Cafe Table. Footpath dining usually needs a council permit with set clearances; check with your local council before you order.