Here at Cafe Chairs Sydney we answer questions about our cafe furniture all day, ever day. Some of the questions are in regard to a customer’s particular situation but many are relative to all of our customers and crop up quite frequently. As a result we thought we’d start posting some of the questions and […]
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In years gone by it was fair to say that comfy cafe seating wasn’t really a priority for most cafe owners. Instead the emphasis was on how quickly they could turn customers around and make a profit. In fact no so long ago, café’s were full of what were commonly known as ’15 minute chairs’; […]
With the temperature hotting up and summer drawing ever closer, the warmer weather is a great time to attract more customers. One way to do this is by making use of your outdoor space. In fact if you offer outside seating, chances are that people will come. That said, you’ll need to put in a […]
You may have mastered the art of brewing a perfect cup of coffee and consider your double chocolate chip muffin to be the best in Sydney, but choosing the perfect cafe layout might push you right out of your comfort zone. The design of your cafe is crucial for attracting new customers and turning them […]
Just in case you hadn’t noticed, hair pin legs are everywhere, and if you’re still not sure exactly what we’re talking about, they look as you might expect – like a hairpin. Iconic in their status, they’re part of mid-century design. A small piece of history Hair pin legs which have been used in all […]
Current trends are a major factor that cafe owners should take into consideration when designing/re-designing their cafe space. None are more current than the rustic-industrial look. While the terms ‘rustic’ and ‘industrial’ don’t normally belong in the same sentence, they actually engulf a mix of raw elements and rough materials that contribute to a modern […]
Whether you’re starting out from scratch or looking to revamp your cafe/bar then table tops are one item of furniture which can make an enormous difference to the appearance of your cafe. Table tops that show sign of wear and tear are likely to put customers off and send them scurrying to the cafe across […]
When it comes to iconic cafe chairs they probably didn’t come much more popular than the No. 18 Bentwood chair. Originally invented in 1870 by Michael Thonet it remained one of the most fashionable cafe chairs for over 80 years. Gracing worldwide café’s from Venezuela to Vienna its simplistic splendour made it the ‘must have’ […]
In the twentieth century it’s fair to say that no other material has revolutionised the design and furniture industry as much as plastic. The fact that it can be moulded into just about any shape, in any design form, makes it the perfect vehicle for some of the most iconic chairs of the modern age. […]
For any cafe owner looking to entice new customers in for the first time, first impressions are so important. One cost-effective way to make your décor stand out from your competition is through clever use of texture. You know how sometimes you might enter a room and feel that something is missing. All the components […]