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How to get the heights right when pairing chairs with tables

As a hospitality designer or owner of a bar, pub, or restaurant, creating a functional and versatile space for your customers is key. To accommodate different zones for different customers and purposes, it's common for a venue to have a combination of seat types. However, it's important to ensure that each seat type is paired with the appropriate table height to create a comfortable and ergonomic experience for your customers. In this blog, we'll take a closer look at the different table heights and their corresponding seat heights, and explore why it's important to allow a clearance of 250–300 mm between the chair seat and the underside of the table. By understanding the relationship between table and chair height and how to pair them appropriately, you can create a space that not only looks great but also meets the needs of your customers, whether it's lounging back with a cocktail, eating a three-course meal or watching the football with a pint.

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Lounge

Seat height: 410 mm
Table height: 460 mm

Lounge height tables are typically lower in height and are designed for relaxed drinking or socializing. They are commonly used in settings such as coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and other casual environments.

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Low Dining

Seat height: 410 mm
Table height: 660 mm

Low dining height tables are typically used in more casual dining settings and are often paired with low dining chairs or benches. They are typically lower in height than standard dining tables and may be used for informal meals or gatherings

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Dining

Seat height: 480 mm
Table height: 760 mm

The standard dining table height is typically 760mm (30 inches) and is designed to be paired with standard dining chairs of 480mm seat height. These tables are typically used in formal dining settings such as restaurants, hotels, and homes and should be specified for longer dining experiences as they offer the most comfortable posture

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Counter

Seat height: 650 mm
Table height: 900 mm

Counter height tables are taller than standard dining tables and are typically used in more casual settings such as breakfast bars in kitchens. They are often paired with counter-height stools or chairs, and their height is designed to allow people to sit at the counter and eat or drink comfortably.

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Poseur

Seat height: 800 mm
Table height: 1100 mm

Poseur height tables are even taller than counter height tables and are typically used for drinks or casual snacking rather than full meals. They are often found in bars, nightclubs, and other entertainment venues, and their height is designed to allow people to stand and socialize while resting drinks or light snacks.

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Clearance (Knee Space)

To make sure diners are as comfortable as possible, be sure to allow a gap of between 200 mm to 300 mm between the chair seat and the underside of the table.

How to get the heights right when pairing chairs with tables

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