At Burgess Furniture, we’ve always believed that hospitality furniture should strike the perfect balance between durability, design, and sustainability. Our latest range of metal-framed chairs features an authentic wood grain finish, delivering timeless aesthetics that withstand the rigours of commercial environments.
The look of wood. The strength of metal.
Wooden furniture has long been favoured in hospitality settings for its warm, natural appearance. However, traditional wood can fall short in high-traffic venues where durability, maintenance, and sustainability are key concerns.
That’s why we’ve combined the charm of real wood with the reliability of high-quality metal. Using advanced surface processing technology, our new range replicates the texture, grain, and appearance of wood with remarkable realism, so much so that it’s almost indistinguishable from the real thing.
Why are metal chair frames better than wood?
The strength of metal over natural wood is undeniable, but the benefits don’t stop there:
How metal frames are lighter than solid wood
Metal requires only a fraction of the material to achieve equal or greater strength than solid wood. Therefore, metal frames are tubular, meaning they are hollow on the inside. This makes the chairs significantly lighter than those made of solid wood, which is dense and heavy.
What makes metal frames more durable than wood
As we all know, metal is far harder than wood, protecting the frames from wear and tear, breaks, or splintering that wood suffers. However, what’s more significant are the joints. As wood is a porous material, over time, moisture can cause expansion and contraction in the joints, which ultimately leads to gaps appearing, allowing movement, making the chair unsteady and hazardous to use.
How metal is quieter than wood
Now I realise this sounds like an odd statement, how can metal or wood make noise anyway? Well, have you ever sat on a wooden-framed chair and heard the horrible creaking as the wood bears the weight? It’s quite embarrassing for the person, and not only that, when they shift position, the creaking lets everyone know. This creaking noise is due to the joints loosening from humidity fluctuations and use. The creaking you then hear is the sound of friction as the two joining pieces rub together. Fortunately, metal joints are welded and not porous, making them perfect for any environment and high usage. As a result, you can say goodbye to creaks and cracking noises while still retaining the beautiful wood look.
Why metal is more sustainable than wood
What makes metal more sustainable than wood? Surely metal requires more energy to extract and make, which is correct. However, there is a far greater issue with deforestation and its impact on the environment, including climate change, habitat loss, and biodiversity decline. It might be easier to cut down a tree, but that doesn’t make it a more sustainable practice. Metal will last longer than wooden frames; therefore, you will need to replace wooden chairs more frequently than metal ones. Metal is also a more recyclable material; when metal chairs are no longer needed, they can be recycled into new ones or repurposed for other uses. And it’s not just once metal can be recycled, metal has the ability to be recycled an indefinite number of times without losing its properties.
Make the right choice – choose metal frames with a wood grain finish
Our new range addresses many concerns that the hospitality industry has, and if you are thinking of exploring the options available, you can benefit from all of this:
- Authentic wood-look finish in 6 stylish options
- Durable metal frame – lighter and longer-lasting than wood
- Optional arms and decorative backs
- Two elegant leg profiles: fluted or tapered
- Stackable design for easy storage
- Sustainable and fully recyclable construction
- Better return on investment
If you’d like to know more, either visit the range page or contact our team on hello@burgessfurniture.com or call +44 (0)33 0333 9258