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Insights · 8 min

What Cushion Colours Work Best with Chiavari Chairs?

Chiavari chairs don't need cushions to look good. They were designed two centuries before the modern "comfort over a four-hour wedding breakfast" expectation existed. But almost every Chiavari hire today goes out with a cushion of some kind, and the colour choice matters more than couples expect.

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Insights · 8 min

The History of the Chiavari Chair: From Italy to Modern Weddings

The Chiavari chair is one of the few pieces of furniture still in regular use that has barely changed in over two centuries. The chair you'll sit on at a London wedding next summer is, in almost every detail, the chair Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi designed in a small Italian coastal town in 1807.

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Event Chair Hire London · 5 min

Resin vs Wooden Chiavari Chairs: Which Is Better?

From across the room, you can't tell them apart. Look closer, sit on one, lift one — the differences become clear. If you're planning a wedding or event, the choice between resin and wooden Chiavari chairs affects more than just appearance. It affects cost, logistics, and what the chairs look like in your photos.

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