Stacking vs Folding – Which Dining Set Suits Your Lifestyle?

Jul 25, 2024

Modern dining and entertaining are all about flexible spaces, and this is where stacking or folding furniture truly comes into its own, maximising square meterage and accommodating extra guests on a whim.

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best options to help transform your outdoor area into a chic, versatile dining space.

What are the perks of stacking and folding furniture?

Stacking and folding dining sets make a great addition to any outdoor area, helping you get the most from your garden and allowing you to entertain in style.

The main benefits are:

Space saving – The option to fold or stack chairs away when they’re not in use is ideal if you have a small garden or balcony, meaning you don’t have to limit how you use the space. You can have a stylish outdoor dining set-up when it’s time to eat and then tidy chairs out of the way to make room for play, a spot of gardening or even a morning yoga session.
Flexible seating – Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner for two, a fun family meal or an informal feast with plenty of hungry guests, there’s nothing more helpful than being able to pick and choose your seating arrangement, pulling out extra seats or tucking them out of sight at a moment’s notice.
Easy to move and store – Stacking chairs do exactly as they say, stacking neatly on top of one another and making storage a breeze when chairs aren’t in use, whilst lightweight folding dining sets are extremely easy to store and transport.

Panama position, stacking armchair, rect table 157x88cm, 75h, ALU BMB, WNT MEG 2-2, ALU YET (4)

What’s right for me?

Whether a folding or stacking dining set is best for you depends on the area you have to work with and what you want to get out of your furniture.

In terms of easy storage and saving space, stacking chairs on top of each other will create a small footprint that can stand alone in a corner and be easily covered when you don’t need them. In contrast, folding chairs fold completely flat but often need to be leant up against something or laid down to store. If you have a shed or outdoor storage box, you can tidy folding chairs away without a thought.

Stacking chairs are rigid and sturdy, designed with comfort and durability in mind, and tend to be available in a wider variety of colours and materials, which is perfect for making a style statement. However, whilst they are ergonomically designed, stacking chairs don’t give you the option of changing your seating position or reclining in the same way that many folding chairs do.

A few of our best stacking chairs

Urbanite – Sleek aluminium frames and supportive Weather-net® mesh for an elegant stacking chair. The Deluxe version features a high back and headrest for added comfort and attractive details on the armrests.

Topaz – Modern aluminium profiles with FSC-teak armrests. Whether you choose the padded Weather-net ® chair with curved back support or the rope woven seat, Topaz makes dining comfortable and makes a real style statement, whilst saving space.

Amber – Chic stacking chair with real attention to detail, thanks to the clean lines of its dark aluminium frame, paired with cylindrical FSC teak armrests.

Aruba – A beautiful grey woven collection with stacking capabilities. Available in a two-seater bistro set, round tables with four or six seats, right up to a large eight-seat set; all with striking woven stacking chairs, complete with comfy cushion pads.

Panama Dark – Luxurious armchairs in black aluminium with a sanded effect, topped off with a printed wood effect armrest.

Our best folding chairs

Solana – Create the perfect folding dining set for two with the Solana folding bistro table and position chairs.

Panama Dark – This five-position folding chair in black aluminium, complete with armrests and a 3D mesh headrest offers added versatility and the option to recline after dining. Take it to the next level with a folding footrest.

Morella – A spacious, comfortable seat that offers dining, then reclining. Available in taupe with a sanded effect and supportive Weather-net® seat.

Kingsbury – Enjoy the rich, warm tones of wood in your garden or balcony with a two-chair folding set deluxe or 6-seat dining table for those with more space to play with.

With such a stylish selection of stacking and folding chairs available, LifestyleGarden® can help you create the ultimate garden dining set, with flexible, yet beautiful seating options that won’t leave extra guests feeling like an afterthought. Find the perfect match for your outdoor space today!