STACKING VS FOLDING – WHICH DINING SET SUITS YOUR LIFESTYLE?

Modern dining and entertaining are all about flexible spaces, and this is where stacking or folding furniture truly comes into its own, maximizing square meterage and accommodating extra guests on a whim.

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best options to help transform your outdoor area into a chic, versatile dining space.  

What are the perks of stacking and folding furniture?

Stacking and folding dining sets make a great addition to any outdoor area, helping you get the most from your garden and allowing you to entertain in style.

The main benefits are:

• Space saving – The option to fold or stack chairs away when they’re not in use is ideal if you have a small garden or balcony, meaning you don’t have to limit how you use the You can have a stylish outdoor dining set-up when it’s time to eat and then tidy chairs out of the way to make room for play, a spot of gardening or even a morning yoga session.
• Flexible seating – Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner for two, a fun family meal or an informal feast with plenty of hungry guests, there’s nothing more helpful than being able to pick and choose your seating arrangement, pulling out extra seats or tucking them out of sight at a moment’s notice.
• Easy to move and store – Stacking chairs do exactly as they say, stacking neatly on top of one another and making storage a breeze when chairs aren’t in use, while lightweight folding dining sets are extremely easy to store and transport.

What’s right for me?

Whether a folding or stacking dining set is best for you depends on the area you have to work with and what you want to get out of your furniture.

In terms of easy storage and saving space, stacking chairs on top of each other will create a small footprint that can stand alone in a corner and be easily covered when you don’t need them. In contrast, folding chairs fold completely flat but often need to be leant up against something or laid down to store. If you have a shed or outdoor storage box, you can tidy folding chairs away without a thought. 

Stacking chairs are rigid and sturdy, designed with comfort and durability in mind, and tend to be available in a wider variety of colors and materials, which is perfect for making a style statement. However, while they are ergonomically designed, stacking chairs don’t give you the option of changing your seating position or reclining in the same way that many folding chairs do.

A few of our best stacking chairs

• Topaz – Modern aluminum profiles with FSC-teak armrests. The padded Weather-net® chair with curved back support makes dining comfortable and makes a real style statement, while saving space.

• Panama Dark – Luxurious armchairs in black aluminum with a sanded effect, topped off with a printed wood effect armrest.

• Portals Light – Made from aluminum combined with Weather-net® for added comfort and finished with FSC-certified Teak, this elegant chair is not only durable but also visually striking. 

• Jade - Designed to showcase the best features of our FSC™ Certified Teak wood, the Jade Stacking Chairs boast a beautiful honey-brown shade, durable legs and seat support, and fine cuts that bring elegance to any space.

• Catalina - This stacking hardwood armchair is crafted from eucalyptus by our FSC-certified The high-quality hardwood ensures strength and sustainability, aging beautifully over time.

Our best folding chairs

• Zircon – The Zircon director chair features an FSC™ Certified Teak wood frame and Whether- net® back and seat support, providing comfort, convenience, and style in one package.

With such a stylish selection of stacking and folding chairs available, LifestyleGarden® can help you create the ultimate garden dining set, with flexible, yet beautiful seating options that won’t leave extra guests feeling like an afterthought. Find the perfect match for your outdoor space today!