What is a visitor chair?
Office visitor chairs are usually placed in a lobby or in the waiting room. It is crucial to have comfortable visitor chairs so that visitors will feel welcome and content. Also, the lobby helps convey your business’s image and goals. If you buy chair types that are ergonomic and look professional, this will help create a good impression on company executives and potential clients.
Why should I buy a visitor chair?
Visitor chairs can come in a variety of styles, sizes, and materials to suit any office environment. Therefore, no matter what your office aesthetic is, there will surely be a visitor chair to match your office’s ambience. Many are also designed with ergonomics in mind, offering comfort while providing support for the lower back.
Being guest-friendly helps your business
Oftentimes, business owners spend too much time dwelling over their office’s design and arrangement. They carefully pick out the colours, decorations and other furniture pieces that go into their office space.
However, these chairs are sometimes overlooked. This leads to poor choices of office visitor chairs that make guests uncomfortable. Even though much thought was put into creating a friendly office atmosphere, inappropriate visitor chairs can change client / customer perception.
Don’t make the same mistake
There are many cheap lobby chairs all over the market that look good. Some of these chairs look sleek with its metallic frames and modern design. But, not all good looking chairs are comfortable.
You need to check if the visitor chairs provide ample support for the spine. If the office visitor chairs you choose are too stiff, this will result in pressure on the lower back that will leave your visitors feeling tired and numb.
Buying visitor chairs in NZ
With so many different styles, materials and sizes of office visitor furniture available, it can be difficult to determine what will best suit your needs. Fortunately, there are a few key factors to consider when selecting the perfect visitor chair for your office. These include the size of the space you have available, the type of material you want to use and the budget you have allocated for purchasing office visitor furniture.
FAQ
FAQ
Visitor chairs are stationary chairs designed for short-term seating. They are typically used in reception areas, waiting rooms, or as guest chairs in front of a desk in a private office.
You will find them in reception areas alongside reception desks, in waiting rooms, in private offices for guests, or as side chairs in meeting rooms.
The most common base styles are a static 4-leg base, a sled base (which is great for sliding on carpet), or a cantilever base (which offers a slight 'spring' or flex).
Visitor chairs are almost always stationary (no wheels). Conference chairs usually have a swivel base and castors (wheels) to allow for dynamic movement around a meeting table or static and used in high traffic areas like a speaking event.
Many of our models are stackable, which is ideal for multipurpose rooms or for easy storage and cleaning. Please check the product description to see if a specific chair is stackable.
For a more relaxed, modern, or comfortable waiting area, many businesses use our soft seating & sofas or colourful ottomans.
Some will require minimal assembly, such as attaching the legs or base to the seat. Some models may be delivered fully assembled, please check the individual product description.
We offer a wide selection, including durable fabric, easy-to-clean PU leather, breathable mesh, and practical moulded polypropylene, in a large range of colours.
Yes, we offer competitive bulk pricing for office fit-outs. Please contact our sales team for a custom quote.
All our visitor chairs come with a commercial warranty, typically ranging from 3 to 10 years, ensuring their durability.
