Features of folding wooden chairs

Most modern dwellings do not differ in large footage, and furniture for them must be selected appropriately. To save free space without spoiling the interior design, you can use modern folding chairs made of wood.

Such thoughtful and practical furniture has a number of features and positive qualities that every consumer should know about, striving for the most comfortable and organic arrangement of his home.

The main advantage of folding wooden chairs is their mobility. Such furniture can be easily rearranged to a new place, without extra effort and without spending a lot of time. Even a child can easily cope with such a simple job. It is also worth noting the small size of such interior items.

Such chairs are used not only in home interiors, but also in the arrangement of personal plots or taken with them on vacation. Fortunately, modern manufacturers produce a great variety of such models, equipped with various useful elements. For example, not so long ago, functional folding structures with a hanger appeared on the market.

It is worth noting the durability and reliability of such chairs. They do not have complex and intricate mechanisms with many moving parts that quickly and often fail.

Modern folding models are made from a wide variety of wood species. This suggests that it is possible to choose the right option not only for every taste and color, but also for your wallet.

In the modern furniture market, there are a lot of different folding chairs. It is worth getting to know better both natural wood structures and other popular models that are in demand among modern consumers.

The highest quality, beautiful and environmentally friendly are folding products made of solid wood. Such structures are much more expensive than plastic or metal, but they are superior in many characteristics. In modern furniture production, the following types of wood are used: oak, alder, pine, birch, hevea, beech, larch, maple, ash, walnut, rattan, wenge.

The most affordable products are solid pine or birch. However, the low price does not at all mean the low quality of such products.

Birch and pine models are cheaper, since they are made not from valuable wood species, but from widespread in our country. There is no doubt about the safety and environmental friendliness of wooden furniture, since it is made from natural materials, which do not contain hazardous and harmful substances.

In addition to the high price, many consumers attribute the complexity of care to the negative aspects of such furniture.

Natural wood must be periodically treated with special protective mixtures, without which it can fade, crack or dry out.Moreover, various parasites often settle in untreated wood, and it is very difficult to get rid of them.

Chairs made of materials such as MDF or chipboard will be cheaper for the buyer. This raw material consists of wood waste and various impurities, which significantly reduces the cost of it. The range of such furniture today is greater than ever. It is very popular due to its affordable price, durability and wear resistance.

However, these affordable home furnishings also have a number of disadvantages.

• First of all, one should highlight the rustic and monotonous design of such interior items. They are all alike. Finding a truly unique designer piece made of chipboard or MDF is quite difficult.
• Chipboard contains formaldehyde resins hazardous to human health, which are released at high temperatures. It is better not to be near such furniture in hot weather. To save yourself from such a dangerous influence, you can turn to products from laminated chipboard of class "E-1" or models finished with veneer.

Folding chairs made of these materials are more common when compared to solid wood models. This is due to their low price and large assortment. In addition, such furniture does not need to be treated with special chemicals to maintain its attractive appearance.

Metal structures are the strongest and most durable. The lion's share of metal chairs is lightweight, so you don't have to worry about damage to the flooring in the room. Painted or chrome-plated materials can be used in the production of such structures. The latter look especially attractive and stylish.

Folding stools on a metal frame often have a low back, and standard chairs are equipped with comfortable armrests. It is worth noting the fact that such furniture does not require special care. Dust and dirt can be removed from its surface with an ordinary damp cloth.

Metal chairs, as a rule, are treated with anti-corrosion coatings during the production process, which makes them even more durable and resistant to wear and tear. Most metal chairs are designed for heavy loads (over 100 kg).

In addition, it is much more difficult to damage such furniture than, for example, plastic. It is not subject to deformation and is not afraid of mechanical stress.

Today, plastic is one of the most popular, inexpensive and widespread materials, widely used in various industries. Folding chairs made from similar raw materials are lightweight, aesthetically pleasing and easy to clean.

Many consumers opt for such furniture due to its huge color spectrum. The fact is that plastic is easy to stain, so in the modern furniture market you can find chairs of absolutely any color.

However, such furniture has its drawbacks. These include the following:

• The unreliability of the material. The surface of plastic furniture is subject to mechanical damage and minor defects (cracks and scratches). If you hit it too hard, the folding plastic chair can even break.
• Toxicity. When buying such furniture, you must familiarize yourself with the quality certificate. Such documents contain information that the material is safe and does not contain toxic substances. Experts do not recommend saving money, since too cheap copies can be hazardous to health.
• Heat intolerance. Plastic folding chairs should never be placed next to radiators or heaters. This can lead to deformation of the furniture and loss of its attractiveness.As for garden plastic chairs, it is advisable to place them in the shade, since direct sunlight will also negatively affect the condition of the material.

Today the wooden folding chair can be found in any height, depth and width, however the following parameters are standard.

• 27-40 cm (width);
• 30-40 cm (depth);
• 30 cm (diameter of round models);
• 40-50 cm (height).

You should choose a folding chair made of solid wood by adhering to the following simple recommendations:

• If you want to purchase a high-quality product made from natural wood, then you should turn to well-known and popular brands, since many companies today issue cheap fakes for products made from natural materials. Often, outwardly, they are no different from solid wood, but they are made from cheaper and more short-lived raw materials.

• Size your folding chairs correctly. For small rooms, it is not recommended to purchase overly massive and large structures, otherwise they will constrain the space even more. For spacious rooms, you can pick up something larger and more solid.
• Be sure to inspect the folding mechanism and make sure it works correctly before purchasing. Furniture should not creak, get stuck or crunch during folding / unfolding.
• Do not forget about the stylistic design of the wooden folding chair. Such furniture should ideally fit into the interior for which you are buying it. Otherwise, the chairs will knock out of the overall ensemble and disrupt the harmony of the situation as a whole.

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For a snow-white summer kitchen, folding chairs made of mahogany on metal frames will be an ideal solution. They can be complemented by a cantilever table top made of the same material and complemented by a black and white rug on the floor.

In a modern kitchen with a white floor and beige walls, a glass black table with a round top and folding chairs made of chocolate-colored wood, complemented by soft black seats, will look spectacular.

Folding chairs with high legs and wide backs can be supplemented with an “island” or bar counter in the kitchen. For example, such transformable furniture in a dense brown shade will be in harmony with a table in a light brown shade. These objects can be positioned in a spacious crisp white kitchen with metal pendant lights and a dining table with wooden legs.

In a very small kitchen, such chairs can be supplemented with a console tabletop.