Stacking chairs provide a certain level of flexibility to venues which is just not available with fixed seating, and therein lies their great advantage. Fixed seating cannot be changed, at least not without a great deal of effort and renovation, whereas stacked seating can literally be changed at a moments notice to accommodate the variable needs of a given venue.
Stacking chairs manufactured by SERIES Seating are even better, because they provide all the flexibility of stacking chairs, but are also manufactured to the highest standards of quality so that you have a long-lasting and comfortable chair which can be enjoyed by patrons. With quality built in during every step of production, you can count on a stacking chair that looks as good as it feels.
Probably the most obvious advantage of stacking chairs is that you can save a great deal of space when they're not in use since they can simply be stacked one on top of the other. This makes use of vertical space rather than horizontal space, which is often at a premium inside a given venue. There are also often changes in seating requirements which occur right at the last minute, for instance when more attendees show up than were originally expected. When this happens, stackable chairs can quickly fill in the gap, to create additional seating that will accommodate the overflow.
When the number of attendees cannot be known with certainty, it's good to have the kind of flexibility provided by stacking chairs, so that more or fewer chairs can be supplied, depending on the actual headcount. Stackable chairs are also generally very lightweight and easy to clean, which keeps maintenance requirements very low, so you don't have to pay a maintenance person to constantly be keeping them ready for usage.
One final benefit to using stacking chairs is that they are generally a very low-cost option for seating, compared to more permanent chairs. You also will not necessarily sacrifice comfort in a stacking chair, since options can be included for cushions on the seat and on the backing, which will provide a high level of comfort to patrons.
If you are looking to get a little more value out of your stacking chairs, that can easily be accomplished by adding on some accessories which will make them more functional. For example, SERIES provides a number of accessories for its stacking chairs, such as cup-holders and the ability to attach signage which can be useful. SERIES stacking chairs also use a linking system which allows you to maintain an orderly and straight setup configuration, so that seating doesn't become haphazard on the floor of your venue.
SERIES chairs can also be stacked 28 chairs high on a dolly, which not only makes them easier to transport in volume, but the chairs can actually be left on the dolly when not in use, so as to take up considerably less space. Some venues make a habit of combining fixed seating with stacking chairs in order to achieve all their seating requirements, and since stacking chairs can be modified by including various accessories and options, you can literally have the best of both worlds with your seating.
The decision on whether to install stacking chairs or fixed chairs at your venue will depend on a number of factors. It could be that the primary determinant is the cost of seating, and if this is the main driver, you would probably want to select stacking chairs because they're much more affordable than fixed chairs are. Assuming that cost is not the primary driver of your seating choice, the types of performances or events which will be held may be important to your seating choice.
In some cases, a particular venue is used for other things in between events that have large seating requirements, and when floor space must be made available at those times, stacking chairs are probably a better option, since they can be removed easily. If the types of events are similar in nature at your venue, and floor space is not necessary in-between those events, comfort may be the single biggest driver in making a decision. Generally speaking, fixed seating can provide more comfort to patrons, although as previously mentioned, stacking chairs can be equipped with cushions to provide greater comfort as well.
SERIES Seating offers a number of different stacking chair models, all of which provide the best in form and function. The Model-H, for instance, is fully cushioned in the back and the seating area, and can be stacked 30-high on a dolly, and can be configured with or without armrests. The Model-K is equipped with SERIES' innovative gravity seat lift mechanism, which brings the seat back into folded position when not in use. Model-K chairs can also be fitted with armrests and can be stacked as high as 21 on a dolly.
The Vera stacking chair has thick cushions on the seat and backing, to provide superior comfort for patrons. Many of the different SERIES Seating stackable chairs have been installed at places of worship, to provide a semi-permanent capability, and at other venues around the country where more flexibility is needed.