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Restaurant floor with Brooke Seating.

Hog and Hominy Rises from the Ashes in Italian Coastal Style

…Mcginn Photography Share this When Hog and Hominy was severely damaged by an electrical fire in early 2020, the Memphis community was devastated. Located in an old ranch style house,…

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Hugh Chairs in restaurant.

An Elegant & Cozy Traditional Restaurant Design: The Royal Tern

…mood, feeling, and #goodvibes. As modern design becomes more prevalent, we tend to forget about the innate sense of comfort traditional design provides. B. Berry Interiors captures that comfort, weaving…

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Mulit colored Hula barstools in outdoor restaurant patio.

Caring for your Outdoor Furniture

…Your commercial seating and tables will look gorgeous for years to come. Enjoy the warmer days while you can! If you’d like to learn more about outdoor fabrics, we recently…

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Grand Rapids Chair Careers.

Sustainability

Sustainability Working Toward a More Hospitable Environment Supporting a Healthier, More Hospitable Environment At Grand Rapids Chair Company, we’re all about making environments more pleasant, comfortable, and healthy. Our sustainability…

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White Oak Table top with plate.

White Oak Is Having a Moment

…from 1984-I promise. In fact, this classic American hardwood is being served up in a sophisticated, subtle way across the commercial design landscape. From trendy retail stores to modern restaurants,…

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Alfred Barstools at corporate dining space.

Q&A: Pophouse Design Team Talks Rocket Mortgage’s Stunning New Marketing Office

…like about working with Grand Rapids Chair Company? Our team has worked with Grand Rapids Chair Company and our local Detroit rep group for several years, and we’ve continued to…

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Yellow upholstered Alfred chairs in restaurant.

Introducing the New Alfred Collection

…maintaining commercial standards for durability and quality.” The Alfred seating collection is made entirely in the company’s Grand Rapids factory. The seating line showcases the company’s mastery in upholstery and…

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Geoff Miller Grand Rapids Chair

In the Hot Seat: 7 Questions with President Geoff Miller

Company, to find out what makes this company so great! 1. What differentiates your company from others? We manufacture, assemble, and finish our products in our Michigan factory. Because we…

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Row of Ferdinand Chairs in restaurant.

Warm Monochromatic Washes and Contemporary-Inspired Comforts at South of Beale

Warm Monochromatic Washes and Contemporary-Inspired Comforts at South of Beale Fall in love with the warm colors and plush furnishings that help to craft an inviting and friendly environment in…

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Andy Communal Table with black Brooke Chairs.

Grand Rapids Chair

Introducing Hurdle & Half Hurdle Outdoor Your favorite minimalist stools are now perfect for outdoor use. Meet Hurdle and Half Hurdle – now ready for patio fun. Explore the Family…

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Lead Times

…4-6 weeks. For a detailed breakdown of lead times for the products you love, download our lead time report. (We update weekly.) Current lead time report (PDF) Show Photo Details…

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Aerial view of Onesima Pedestal Tables

New Solid Wood Table Tops

…new solid wood table tops are debuting this spring-the perfect season for rustic vibes and design refreshes. To see each of the products in action, download our new Tables Brochure….

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Sadie II Chairs in industrial style restaurant.

Local Chairs Meet Local Brews

Company wants their customers to feel like guests in their home, so they’ve combined our Melissa Anne Chairs and Barstools in order to offer a world class experience right in…

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Tim Stoepker of Filter Studio

Behind the Design: Industrial Designer Tim Stoepker on our Newest Restaurant Chair

…or designer, but I prefer any designer that communicates functionality and simplicity. Let’s say a Dieter Rams sort of design mentality. What is the most exciting part about embarking on…

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Overhead view of two Rambo D shaped tables.

5 Table Installs that Prove We Make More Than Just Cute Chairs

…impressive line-up of emerging restaurateurs. In the spirit of building community, designers specified our Dylan communal tables and benches in natural maple to fill the center of the dining room….

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Row of Hugh Chairs at restaurant.

3 Reasons Wood Restaurant Tables Need Protective Topcoat

…always equate to practicality, and wood needs some work before it can stand up to the rigors of a commercial dining environment. We make sure that our solid hardwood table…

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Brady Stools at breakfast bar.

Egg-cellent Restaurant Design: Hatch

…a comfortable atmosphere. Open from 6am to 2pm every day, Hatch is a true breakfast and brunch concept, which is gaining traction in the restaurant industry. The menu features a…

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Sadie II Chairs in Smashburger restaurant.

Smashburger’s Remodel is a Smash Hit: See the Fresh Design

…– creating a fully contactless experience. They also offer socially distanced outside seating, so customers can choose to dine in the spaces that make them feel most comfortable. Smashburger’s growth…

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Restaurant bar with set of black Ferdinand bar stools

4 Restaurant Design Trends With Serious Staying Power

…spectacular in any type of commercial dining space. Especially when done in large communal sizes, a solid wood table creates a more intimate, connective dining experience, reminiscent of sharing a…

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Row of black unupholstered Sigsbee Chairs.

Introducing Sigsbee, Our New Mid-Century Inspired Seating Collection

…Alongside its traditional yet sophisticated aesthetic, the design of Sigsbee prioritizes comfort and personalization. While the scale is efficient, maximizing space within commercial spaces, the proportions are welcoming and almost…

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Leather Harper Chairs with Spartan Tables

Rethinking Restaurant Furniture with the Harper Seating Family

…collaboration with minimalist industrial designer, Joey Ruiter, we knew we wanted to radically rethink modern restaurant furniture. The Harper Collection does just that, focusing on functionality and design. Why radically?…

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Woman sitting at bar with Sir Burly stools.

Introducing the Sir Burly barstool by Dowel Jones

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Collection of Opla Tables and Chairs.

Deco Pizza is the Art Deco Pizzeria You Didn’t Know You Needed, Until Now

…started expanding the footprint of their Medical Center location. Bakke added, “we’re excited to see the Monticello location come to life.” Based off of these pictures it should come as…

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Introducing a Refreshed Grand Rapids Chair — A Focus on Human Connection

…“Co” within “Grand Rapids Chair Company”, more significantly, the circle symbolizes connection, aligning with our commitment to supporting spaces for connection. A Palette Inspired by Ingredients With core colors of…

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