Stackable chairs are an ideal seating solution for public buildings of all kinds, providing the ability to quickly deploy and remove seating as and when required. But, do you know what’s even better than stackable chairs? That’s right, stackable armchairs – providing stackability and extra support and comfort to the user. Read on and discover Rosehill’s top six stackable armchairs…
1. beWise Stacking Armchair
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Our list begins with arguably one of the most novel stackable armchairs currently on the market.
The product of KUSCH+CO, a German contract furniture manufacturer that has over 80 years experience, the beWise is the ideal chair for conference centres, lecture halls, meeting rooms, training centres and other settings where it’s often necessary to quickly expand or contract seating capacity.
Compared to many stackable armchairs, the beWise has a conspicuously modern and contemporary design. Put it this way, it wouldn’t look out of place in an art gallery or Michelin starred restaurant!
That the beWise has been designed to be both attractive and immensely practical is typified by the chair’s range of features that significantly enhance its usability.
For example, the beWise can be connected together in rows, without the use of any tools. This allows you to quickly and efficiently set out additional seating safe in the knowledge that it won’t be disturbed or moved out of place by foot traffic.
Further practicality is added by the beWise’s ability to stack up to 14 high – ideal for those settings where storage space may be at a premium.
It’s also possible to specify the beWise in a number of different configurations to enhance comfort. These include upholstered seat pad options, upholstered backrest options, or fully upholstered options (where both the back and seat are upholstered).
The beWise is also available with a transport cart which greatly improves the ability to move the chair when stacked.
The beWise at a glance:
- Features an eye-catching, stylish design.
- Can be stacked up to 14 high.
- Has great environmental credentials, being FSC® certified.
- Options to add seat pads, back pads or completely upholster the front of the chair.
- Can be linked together easily, without the use of tools.
2. Klia Stackable Armchair
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Long a Rosehill favourite, the Klia is a stackable polypropylene armchair that’s suitable for a truly vast range of indoor and outdoor environments.
With a design inspired by the very best of the Contextualist school of design, the Klia is a chair that’s at once attractive and eye-catching, yet entirely able to blend into and complement its environment.
This fact is enhanced by the colour palettes in which the Klia is available. Choose from a series of nine muted, delicate pastels.
It may look elegant and understated, yet the Klia’s glass-fibre reinforced polypropylene construction makes it surprisingly tough and durable. This is evidenced by the Klia’s five-year guarantee.
Stackable up to 10 high, the Klia Stackable Armchair is particularly suited to contexts where seating needs to be quickly and easily deployed – think outdoor areas at cafés or bars, for example.
The Klia at a glance:
- Lightweight at only 6 kg, thus easy to move and lift.
- UV tested to European Standard EN16139 level 1 and thus resistant to fading when used in direct sunlight.
- Stackable up to 10 high.
- Tough, glass-fibre reinforced polypropylene construction.
3. Oxford Stacking Chair
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So far, so modern. But, what if you want a more traditional stackable armchair for your building?
Say hello to the Oxford Stacking Chair.
A perennial bestseller here at Rosehill, the Oxford is just so versatile!
This versatility is reflected in the fact that you’ll find the Oxford in buildings as varied as community centres, churches, training centres, offices, meeting spaces, hospitals, event venues, libraries, museums and more.
The Oxford truly is the ‘use anywhere’, ‘do anything’ stackable armchair…
But, let’s take a closer look.
Whilst not quite a tabula rasa, the Oxford’s rather universal looks are provided by its lightweight beech laminate frame which provides a neutral look. Similarly, the Oxford’s gently curved and upholstered seat pad and back pad provide a remarkable degree of comfort.
Turning our attention to more practical matters, the Oxford will stack up to six high, making it ideal for settings that require the regular storage of seating (for example, multi-use spaces like church halls).
The Oxford is made to order, and is thus available in a wide range of fire retardant fabrics and faux-leathers. It’s also possible to specify the Oxford in an anti-microbial vinyl, making it suitable for settings that have strong infection control protocols (e.g. hospitals, GP waiting rooms etc).
The Oxford at a glance:
- Tested to BS4875; Part 1 – 2001 to test level 5 (severe contract) and BS 7945; 1999 stability – meaning it’ll be tough and long-lasting.
- Made to order with a huge range of upholstery options to choose from.
- Stacks up to six high.
- Lightweight at only 5 kg.
4. Vesta & Urban Lightweight Stacking Chairs
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We admit that we’re slightly cheating when we combine two chairs into a single entry, but the Vesta and Urban Lightweight Stacking Chairs are a pair of chairs that share a very similar DNA.
Both are designed to be immensely practical seating options, and can be stacked up to 10 high on the floor (and up to 25 high when stacking on a trolley).
Whether you choose to invest in the Vesta or Urban, a wealth of customisation options await you. These include tens of fabric choices, the ability to choose different frame finishes and colours, and a number of optional extras such as elasticated book pockets, welded links, and plastic linking tabs.
With the Vesta being only 4.9 kg in weight and the Urban 5 kg in weight, these chairs are the perfect choice for venues that require seating to be moved, put out and stored away on a regular basis.
While with some models the chairs stack together and the armchairs stack together, these designs can mix and match with either type going anywhere within the stack.
Finally, with a five-year guarantee a piece, you can rest assured that the Vesta and Urban alike will deal with the highest-traffic of public environments.
The Vesta & Urban at a glance:
- Highly stackable – up to 10 high on the floor, and 25 high on a trolley.
- 5-year guarantee.
- Available with a number of optional extras inc. book pockets, welded links etc.
- Large choice of fabrics and colours to choose from.
5. Se:Mood Stacking Armchair
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Next on our list we have the distinct and thoughtfully-designed Se:Mood Stacking Armchair.
Designed and manufactured by Sedus – one of Europe’s leading contract furniture brands – the Se:Mood Stacking Armchair features a truly distinctive design that combines style with ergonomic comfort.
With the frame and shell of the Se:Mood being made from only two materials, the Se:Mood makes for a minimalist addition to any space.
In terms of specification, the Se:Mood can be selected with either a plastic shell, or a PET felt shell (which adds an additional degree of texture). The Se:Mood is also available in a number of subtle, understated colours spanning from muted blacks and greys to gentle greens and pinks.
Should you or your organisation be particularly concerned about environmental considerations, then the Se:Mood will be an especially suitable seating solution. The frame and legs of the Se:Mood are manufactured from 100% recycled glass-fibre reinforced polypropylene, whilst Sedus itself is the first office furniture manufacturer in the world to receive EMAS II (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) certification.
Looks? Check. Build quality? Check. Plenty of options? Check. Eco-friendly? Definitely!
If you’re looking for an attractive yet practical stackable armchair with impeccable environmental credentials, we strongly recommend you check out the Se:Mood!
The Se:Mood at a glance:
- Multi-award winning chair including German Design Award Winner 2022, Iconic Awards 2021 ‘Best of the Best’ winner.
- Stackable up to five high.
- Greenguard Certified – meaning it has been tested to meet stringent chemical emissions limits.
- Available in a range of attractive, yet subtle colourways.
6. Embla Wooden Stacking Armchair
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Are you looking for a stackable armchair that epitomises the very best of Northern European design whilst being practical and comfortable? Then you’ve just found it in the Embla from KUSCH+CO.
The Embla Wooden Stackable Armchair fuses Germanic and Nordic design to create a chair that has an instantly recognisable and memorable silhouette. It also embodies the practicality and features that you’d expect from a German manufacturer.
Made from solid beech, the Embla is available with or without upholstery and also includes glides (which sit at the base of each leg to protect floor surfaces).
Both the seat and back pads of the Embla are gently curved to provide ergonomic support and comfort – even when a user is seated for a prolonged period of time. Plus, for even more comfort, you can choose to have the Embla’s seat pad and back pad upholstered.
Whilst the Embla is aesthetically attractive in its basic iteration, further wood stains are available, allowing you to specify the Embla in a colour that’ll complement your space’s interior decor.
The overall ‘organic’ feel of the Embla is such that this chair lends itself particularly well to contemplative spaces – think churches, chapels, libraries, study areas or counselling rooms.
Finally, the Embla is FSC® certified, meaning that its organic feel doesn’t come at the expense of the environment.
The Embla at a glance:
- Stackable up to five high.
- Available in a range of wood stains and upholstered versions available.
- FSC® certified – environmentally friendly.
- Five-year guarantee.
- Made-to-order.
Sit back and relax with stackable armchairs from Rosehill
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