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Having friends over for a barbecue and short on seats? A set of white plastic folding chairs is cheap, extra seating that looks fine anywhere.
I ordered a five-pack of Best Choice Products commercial white plastic folding chairs, the cheapest set I could find at the time. That set isn’t available on Amazon now, so the button goes to a current set of the same style of white plastic folding chairs. Here’s how they’re built and how comfortable they are.
- Arrive fully assembled
- White stays cooler in the sun
- Blends in indoors or out
- Curved back and contoured seat
- Comfortable even for a bigger guy
- Very light and fold flat
- Under $10 a chair
- The back can feel a little flat
- Plastic and painted steel, not heavy-duty event chairs
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Why white folding chairs?
When you have people over for a barbecue or picnic, it’s nice to have seating even if you don’t have enough permanent, plush seating. I already had some white folding chairs from another brand, and these match pretty closely, so they don’t clash.
White doesn’t hold in the heat like a dark chair, so even out in the sun, nobody sits down and goes “oh, wow.” White also goes with everything and looks appropriate indoors too.
Build quality
They come in one box, fully assembled. The top piece is plastic with a little texture and a slight shine. The back is raised and curved, so you’re not leaning against the round metal frame bar.
The seat is white plastic, slightly molded to fit your bum. The metal bars are all painted white, with a couple of cross bars, and the chair folds up like you’d expect. It’s very light.
Under the seat
Under the seat there’s a small metal piece. It’s not really reinforcement; I think it’s a guide for the lower part of the frame that slides when you fold the chair.
How comfortable are they?
I’m a pretty big guy, and sitting in it was pretty comfortable. The curve of the seat feels good, and the back angle is just about right.
The back can feel a little flat, but it does curve: it’s more vertical in the middle and angles at the sides, so nothing cuts into your back. For an inexpensive set, they’ll serve my needs just fine as a supplement to my regular seating.
FAQ
Do these folding chairs need assembly?
No. They arrive fully assembled.
How much did they cost?
About $43 for five, including shipping, so under $10 a chair.
Are they comfortable?
For me, yes. I’m a big guy and found the seat curve and back angle comfortable.
Why choose white chairs?
White doesn’t soak up heat like dark chairs and blends in indoors and out.
Are they light?
Yes, very light, and they fold flat.
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