What is the best reading chair?
Any book-lover knows that a comfortable chair is a fundamental part of the reading experience. While enjoying the latest paperback, you want to be relaxed and supported. But what is the best reading chair?
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Harry Potter’s Visual Impact on College Campuses
J.K Rowlings’ best-selling books about a boy wizard have become a cultural phenomenon in the last two decades. To the delight of students across the country, college courses that study Harry Potter are numerous. Outside of the classroom, has Harry Potter managed to have a visual impact on college campuses? Many would say so.
What are Chair Finishes?
Chair finishes add protection and enhance the wood’s beauty. Popular finish options include varnish, penetrating resin, shellac, lacquer, wax, and oil. Finishing is almost always present in wood pieces because it serves an important purpose in the life of a piece of furniture.
The Mid Century Modern Stacking Chair
The Mid Century Modern was a custom design for the Harvard Divinity School in conjunction with Ann Beha Architects. It is one of the newest Eustis Chair designs. Inspired by Danish and Swedish chair makers, what did we bring to the table to make this design unique? Quality, sustainability, and the ability to stack of course! All Eustis Chair products are made in the USA and come with an unmatched warranty.
Interlocking Church Chairs at Eustis Chair
At Eustis Chair, we make chairs to meet the needs of many parishes, funeral homes, synagogues, and other religious spaces. From stand-alone to interlocking church chairs, we have designs that will fit the needs of your space.
Club Chair Buying Guide
Banquet and dining chairs can be found at nearly every private club in the world. The chair selection process can be arduous. It is important to know what to look for prior to making decisions.
More Than Chairs Series: Finding Inspiration with Eve Wildrick
Welcome back to Eustis Chair’s “More Than Chairs” Series. For this addition, Eustis Chair had a conversation with Eve Wildrick, President of Executive Interiors. Eustis Chair had the pleasure of talking with Eve about where she finds inspiration for her design, the effects of the pandemic on her business, and much more.
Versatile Furniture: Custom Bar Stools
Eustis Chair designs and manufactures bar stools that help create a relaxed atmosphere for a variety of high-use spaces. We make bar stools for country clubs, fine dining restaurants, ballparks, and more. Every one of our bar stools can be customized to match your project. With refined detail and superior comfort, there’s no better choice than Eustis Chair.
Purdue University Study Finds Wooden Chairs Best for Environment
Award-winning professor, Dr. Eva Haviarova, finds eco-friendly solutions for the use of wood materials and their residues for sustainable furniture construction. She pioneered a study in the Wood Research Lab that has many pertinent findings. The study scientifically concluded that wood chairs are by far the most eco-friendly chair option on the market.
Harkness Table Chair Buyers Guide
Preparatory schools around the world are embracing the collaborative learning benefits of the Harkness philosophy of teaching. For those new to the method, Harkness teaching uses one large oval table with pull-out tablets in every classroom. This method fosters teacher and student discussion.
Why Choose Wood Furniture: 5 Reasons to Pick Hardwood
Wood chairs are a timeless addition to a space. But aside from aesthetics, why choose wood furniture? Things like price points and concerns about material sustainability can often concern potential hardwood furniture buyers. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should consider purchasing hardwood furniture.
American-Made Chairs
Eustis Chair is an all-American company that makes chairs in our factory in upstate New York. What does it mean to be American made?
The Environmental Effects of Construction Materials
Historically, the responsibility of avoiding climate disasters has been placed on individuals, encouraging everyone to “do their part” by reducing, reusing, and recycling. That dynamic has been shifting. Over the past couple of years, there has been a dramatic push for businesses to dedicate resources to do their part in fighting climate change.
School Dining Furniture: What You Need to Know
School dining halls are a hub for the campus community. Students come to dining halls not just for food, but to spend time with friends, study, or prepare for the rest of the day. A student center is easily one of the most important places on campus for students.
What Makes a Chair Durable?
What makes a chair able to stand the test of time? We know that chairs can not only survive, but thrive for decades (and perhaps even lifetimes). Several factors contribute to a chair’s durability, such as construction materials, chair design, chair joints, and quality.
What Makes a Chair Stable?
A chair’s stability is a product of its architecture. A stable chair has a good build and stable joints that can stand the test of time. A good build, especially with wood chairs, understands the requirements of its materials.
Chairs Made to Order
If you’ve spent hours looking for the perfect furniture, then you know why a custom-made chair can be such a tempting prospect. It isn’t easy to find the ideal piece to fit your needs without it! Custom chairs have numerous benefits aside from easing your shopping fatigue.
History of the Modern Wooden Chair
The notion of sitting has been around since mankind evolved to stand on two legs. However, the earliest record of the modernized western concept of chairs actually dates back to Egyptian tomb paintings around 3100 B.C. In these paintings, Pharaohs and high priests were always perched on a throne.