Folding Chair Companies: Good and Bad
Contributed By: BAG EditorsSome people like to buy by brand names. The reason they do this is because they know the company’s reputation for quality and/or service. In today’s society, however, it is sometimes difficult to find certain products by brands because there are so many products available that the brands seem to disappear. Such is the case with patio furniture and outdoor tables and chairs. If you live in the US, you can even buy these items in grocery stores – but don’t ask the brand name of what you’re buying there, because chances are that nobody knows.
Some of these table and chair sets are relatively well made and will last in spite of their generic branding. Many others will fall apart in a year or a few short years, leaving consumers with the choice of finding a better option next time, or buying a new set every year or couple of years.
This week, I embarked on a virtual journey to find companies that make good folding chairs and other outdoor furniture, and what I found was astounding. Hundreds, if not thousands, of folding chairs were available to me at the click of my mouse. Most did not carry a recognizable brand name, but a couple of companies stood out.
Kingsley-Bate was one such company. They are an American company that makes quality teak furniture used in famous places like Disney World, Hyatt Regency, Boston Symphony Orchestra-Tanglewood, and more.
The other company that was also impressive by their reputation is Fermob, the maker of metal folding outdoor tables and chairs. They have enjoyed an impeccable reputation since the late 19th Century, when the company was founded in France. Today they sell, all over the world, a replica of the original chair that made them famous, but thanks to technological changes, the chairs are now available in 19 colors and are better than ever.
What both companies had that made made them stand out was a history of quality products and satisfied customers, plus an unconditional warranty on their products. Both had simple, well thought out designs and great craftsmanship. Needless to say that prices were higher than what you will buy in your grocery store, but in the long run you will probably never have to replace products made by these companies.
So, if you are in the market for a few outdoor folding chairs, some table and chair combo sets or a new patio furniture set, the options at your disposal are virtually endless. But, if you are interested in buying products that are well made and that will last you for a long time, you may want to think about skipping that cute little set near the check-out line at your local grocery store and instead do a little research to find products from a reputable furniture company so that your purchase will not have to be repeated any time in the near future. By choosing companies such as Kingsley-Bate or Fermob, you can rest assured that you will be taking home a quality product that will last.
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