Hot and Ready: Bentwood Quick Ship Program + FAQ

Introducing the Bentwood Quick Ship Program

The idea is simple, great designs, delivered faster! Few restaurant chairs have stood the test of time quite like the Bentwood No. 18 and No. 150, which is why we’re so excited to introduce the Bentwood Quick Ship Program. From iconic cafes in Paris, trendy bars in WeHO, to huge coffee chains nationwide, these two […]

NeoCon 2016: A Celebration of People and Design

The large graphic wall pays homage to the people who work at the company as well as plays off of the graphic wall restaurant trend

Ah, NeoCon. It seems like every year goes by in a blur. Between the new collections, familiar faces, fantastic parties, and beautiful design, it can be difficult to take everything in just three short days. So, in case you didn’t make it to Suite 394 or NeoCon 2016, we created a quick recap to share […]

Better Than LVL: Our 2 Best Table Alternatives

solid wood table top

As some of you may have heard, we culled LVL tables. LVL, or laminated veneer lumber, is an engineered wood product that uses multiple layers of thin wood assembled with adhesives. While beautiful, the product did not perform to our standards. This cull was put into effect April 4, 2016. But as the saying goes, […]

Modern Restaurant Furniture, Meet This Designer

Leo Armchair by Joey Ruiter

Industrial designer and West Michigan native Joey Ruiter teamed up with Grand Rapids Chair Company for the third consecutive year for a bold new take on modern restaurant furniture, the Leo Collection. Always ahead of the curve, this rising star of the industrial design world won a Best of NeoCon Gold award just two years […]

Welcome to Our New Website!

Read About Our Redesigned Site

We hope you love the look and feel of the new website! It’s designed to be more image-friendly, mobile-friendly, and user-friendly. While some things have drastically changed, others areas have received minor improvements—like this blog. If you’re a returning user, you’ll recognize some of our favorite posts, which are now easily accessible. If you’re new, welcome! […]

Squeaky Clean: Commercial Furniture Cleaning Guide

How to clean commercial furniture

What’s that saying? Spills happen? Not only is this saying true for everyday domestic messes, but it’s certainly true for restaurants, bars, and other public eating spaces. While it may be tempting to use the same cleaner to do double duty—from a metal chair to a wood bar edge— it’s important to understand that not […]