Why Investing in Chairs is Essential for Wedding Venues
Written by: Marcelo Flores
If you’re wondering if wood Cross Back or X Back chairs are worth it let me tell you that you’re not alone. They are very nice chairs, but their durability has raised this question among event venue owners. The appearance of new materials more resistant than wood, makes us wonder which is the best Cross Back chair option. Will it be aluminum, steel or perhaps resin?
In this article we’re going to see why people are transitioning from wood to other materials, and conclude which one is the best for your business.
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What’s the Deal With Wood Cross Back Chairs?
The Cross Back chair design originated in French bistros in the early 1900s, crafted initially from wood. Known for their elegance and simplicity, these chairs have recently gained popularity in the events industry. While they were historically wooden, their mass production for the events market has led to the use of lower-quality wood and numerous screws. This change, although making the chairs weaker, has facilitated easier transport from the other side of the world.
This chair remains very popular in today’s events because of its obvious beauty, but their reduced durability means they look good for only a short time. Definitely not as long as we would like.
Are Wood Cross Back Chairs Worth It?
Given the above, the question has arisen as to whether it is still worth investing in wooden chairs. And the truth is that many of these chairs have really low prices, but to be honest you can’t find a really good quality wooden chair at a low cost. It just doesn’t exist.
Besides that, wooden chairs require a lot of maintenance. If you want your chairs to look good as new, you’ll need to put lots of money and time into upkeep. Routine maintenance of these chairs includes tightening screws that loosen (there are not particularly few of them), touch-up painting and even more extensive repairs.
There are those who still prefer wood for the warm look it brings and how nice they look at first, and it is totally valid and understandable, but you must keep in mind what you are actually buying.
So in short, is it still worth investing in wooden chairs?
Financially, probably not. But if your market but if you are targeting a market that asks for those chairs or your venue demands them, it might be an option to consider.
Other Material X Backs
In recent years, chairs made of other materials, in particular steel, aluminum and resin, have emerged. These materials promise to be much more durable than wood and also look much like the original design. Most of them you wouldn’t even notice that it’s not wood. Steel X Back chairs are a great choice for indoors, while aluminum X Back chairs and resin might be the best for outdoors.
Although they are almost identical, there’s people that still prefer the warm feel of wood over these materials. So, if you’re looking for the original design, in wood material, you want that cozy finish or even a specific wooden color, wood X Back chairs could be a better fit for you. But if you prioritize durability, maintenance savings and reliability, you should definitely consider another material.
All materials can be good, but it depends a lot on how they are constructed. However, as a general rule, a chair, especially if made of wood, cannot be low-cost and high-quality. Discover which are the 7 secrets you must to know when buying durable event chairs.
