Restaurant & bar seating, factory-direct from China to Ireland
Dining chairs, bar stools, booths and banquette systems are among the highest-markup lines in an Irish F&B fit-out. Ériu Sourcing buys them direct from the Foshan contract-seating factories that supply European restaurant groups, at factory-gate pricing, with the fire documentation Irish premises require.
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- Guangdong Manufacturing region
- 4–6 weeks production Production lead time
- EN + CE Compliance verified at factory
Guangdong (Foshan contract-seating cluster)
Foshan's contract-seating factories produce commercial-grade dining and bar furniture, metal, timber and upholstered, for hospitality groups worldwide. Direct access means commercial-rated frames and foams at a fraction of Irish trade pricing, not domestic furniture pressed into commercial service.
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Built for Irish trade buyers, not consumers
- ✓ Restaurants, gastropubs and cafés
- ✓ Bars, hotels and members' clubs
- ✓ Hospitality fit-out contractors
- ✓ Franchise and multi-site F&B operators
- ✓ Interior designers specifying contract seating
Technical specification
| Seating types | Dining chairs, bar/counter stools, tub chairs, benches, fixed booths and banquettes |
|---|---|
| Frames | Solid beech/ash, powder-coated steel or aluminium; commercial-rated joints |
| Upholstery | Contract-grade fabric, faux and genuine leather; Martindale rub-test rated |
| Fire compliance | EN 1021-1/-2 ignitability; CMHR foam options |
| Stacking / mobility | Stackable and ganging options for flexible covers |
| MOQ | From ~20–30 units per model; mixed loads consolidated per venue |
What we verify at the factory, before the container is sealed
- EN 1021-1 and EN 1021-2, ignitability of upholstered seating
- EN 16139, strength, durability and safety for non-domestic seating
- Contract-grade Martindale abrasion ratings on upholstery
- CE/EU documentation and pre-shipment QC before container sealing
- REACH-compliant foams and finishes on request
Goods that fail compliance or pre-shipment QC stay in China at the factory's cost, you do not pay freight on non-compliant product.
Ask about compliance documentation →What this lands at in Ireland
Contract restaurant and bar seating bought factory-direct from Foshan typically lands in Ireland 40–50% below Irish hospitality-trade pricing for equivalent commercial specification. Seating (HS 9401) generally attracts 0% EU import duty with VAT at 23% on CIF; we confirm the exact code and provide a full landed-cost calculation at quote stage.
Lead time and logistics
Lead time: 4–6 weeks production + 4–5 weeks sea freight (Guangdong → Dublin).
Seating ships stacked and protected on pallets; banquette systems ship in modular sections for on-site assembly. Ériu Sourcing can consolidate seating with the rest of your FF&E into one container shipment.
Hospitality Fit-Out, sourcing questions answered
Is this commercial-grade seating or domestic furniture?
Commercial-grade. We specify contract-rated frames, joints and foams tested for non-domestic use (EN 16139) and contract-abrasion upholstery, not domestic furniture sold into commercial settings. This is the difference that determines whether seating survives a busy venue.
Can the seating be upholstered in our own fabric or brand colour?
Yes. Foshan contract factories work to COM (customer's own material) or to a specified fabric and colour, with brand-matched powder-coat frames. We approve a sample before the production run.
Does restaurant seating from China meet Irish fire regulations?
Upholstered seating is tested to EN 1021-1/-2 for ignitability, the standard for Irish commercial premises. Ériu Sourcing requests and verifies the test reports before shipment for every upholstery order.
What minimum order makes direct sourcing worthwhile?
From around 20–30 units per model, with mixed models consolidated per venue. Lead time is typically 4–6 weeks production plus 4–5 weeks sea freight. We quote the exact MOQ against your seating schedule.
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- Lounge & lobby soft seating
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