Wedding and event furniture hire
Event Furniture HireChairs, tables, lounges and bar furniture for weddings, parties and functions.
Furniture decides how guests use a space: where they sit, where they gather and how long they stay. This page covers chair and table hire, lounge furniture, cocktail furniture and bar stools, with the questions that make quotes comparable.
- Covers
- Chairs, dining and cocktail tables, lounges, ottomans and bar stools
- Often hired for
- Weddings, milestone parties, launches and corporate functions
- Decide first
- Seated, cocktail or a mix of both
- Pairs with
- Tableware and linen and event lighting
Format
Seated, cocktail or both?
The format decides the furniture list before the style does.
A seated event needs a chair for every guest and tables that suit the room. A cocktail event needs fewer seats, more surfaces for drinks and clear space to move. Most parties land in between, with lounge zones, a few high tables and seating for the guests who want it.
Chair hire
Chair hire, by style.
Chair names vary between companies, so ask for photos and dimensions as well as the name.
Cross-back chairs
Timber chairs with a crossed back, often seen at rustic and garden weddings.
Bentwood chairs
Curved timber frames that sit comfortably in both modern and classic rooms.
Clear chairs
Acrylic chairs that almost disappear, useful when the table setting is the focus.
Folding chairs
Practical for ceremonies and large numbers, and quick to set out and pack away.
Upholstered dining chairs
Padded seats and backs for long, formal dinners.
Bar stools
For high tables and bars. Check the seat height against the table height.
Table hire
Tables for every layout.
Table shape changes how a room feels and how many people fit in it.
Long tables
Trestle and banquet tables create a shared, conversational layout. The room needs to fit the full run, plus space for chairs to pull back.
Round tables
Rounds suit formal dinners and let guests see everyone at the table. They can take more floor area per guest than long tables.
Cocktail and high tables
Standing-height tables for drinks and canapés. Stretch covers or cloths change their look.
Feature tables
Signing, gift and welcome tables are small but visible. Match them to the rest of the furniture.
Lounge furniture hire
Lounge hire makes a big room feel lived in.
A lounge setting usually groups a sofa or two, armchairs or ottomans, a coffee table and a rug.
Place lounges near the bar but out of the main path, facing each other rather than the wall. A few settings spread through a room give guests places to land between conversations.
Ottoman hire is worth considering on its own. Ottomans work as extra seating, footrests or low tables, and they are easy to move when the room changes.
Cocktail furniture brings the pieces together: high tables for standing guests, stools for perching and low lounges for longer conversations.
Quantities
Planning quantities without guesswork.
Hire companies can suggest quantities once they know how the room will be used. These checks give them what they need.
Count the guests who need a seat
Older guests, speeches and long dinners all mean more seating.
Measure the room
Include doorways, the bar, the dance floor and service paths before placing furniture.
Match heights
Dining chairs, bar stools and lounge seats each need a table at the right height.
Allow for the weather
Outdoor furniture may need covers, shade or a dry place to go.
Plan any moves
If furniture moves during the event, note when and where.
Ask for dimensions
Photos can mislead. Ask for the size of each piece.
Quotes
What shapes a furniture hire quote.
Two quotes for the same number of chairs can differ for good reasons. These are the usual ones.
Quantity
The number of each piece, and whether spares are included.
Style and finish
Different ranges carry different hire rates. Ask to see what each quote is based on.
Distance
Delivery and collection distance, and whether it falls inside a standard area.
Access
Stairs, lifts and long carries add time for the crew.
Setup and pack-down
Placing furniture to a floor plan, rather than dropping it off.
Hire period
Weekend, overnight or multi-day hire.
By occasion
Furniture lists change with the occasion.
The same hire company may suggest very different furniture for a wedding, a party and a work function.
Weddings
Three sets of furniture
Plan ceremony seating, dining furniture and a lounge area for guests who aren’t dancing. Ask whether ceremony chairs can move to the reception.
Parties
Cocktail first
Lean on cocktail furniture and lounges. Seat the guests who need it and keep the middle of the space open.
Corporate functions
Sightlines and networking
Networking events suit high tables and small lounge groups. Presentations need rows or cabaret seating with a clear view of the stage.
Near you
Furniture hire near you.
Searching for furniture hire near you usually means looking for a company that delivers to your suburb without a large travel charge. Chair and table hire are searched most in the capital cities, but regional markets have steady demand too.
These market pages cover the areas where people search for furniture, chair and table hire most.
Location pages
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Sunshine Coast
- Newcastle
- Geelong
- Central Coast
- Townsville
- Toowoomba
- Cairns
States
Questions
Furniture hire, answered.
Questions to settle before you compare furniture quotes.
Can I hire just chairs or just tables?
Yes. Many hire companies quote single categories. Include the style, the quantity and the sizes of any tables you already have.
What is cocktail furniture?
Furniture for standing and mingling events: high tables, bar stools, ottomans and small lounge settings.
Will the furniture be placed where I want it?
Ask whether delivery includes placing furniture to a floor plan. A simple sketch with your brief helps.
What if it rains on outdoor furniture?
Ask what the company recommends for wet weather, whether covers are available and who is responsible for wet or damaged pieces.
Can I see the furniture before booking?
Some companies have showrooms or sample pieces; others share photos and dimensions. Ask what is possible.
Build your brief
Send the seating plan once.
Share your guest count, the format and the style you like. Furniture hire companies and stylists who suit the event can review your brief and respond.
There is no obligation to book.