Table, Chair & Event Furniture Rental

Table and chair rental businesses provide essential seating and table solutions for events of all sizes, from small parties to large weddings and corporate functions.

Inventory typically includes various table sizes and shapes (rounds, rectangles, cocktail), chair styles (folding, chiavari, cross-back), linens and overlays, and specialty furniture like bars, lounge seating, and décor pieces.

This fundamental service supports virtually all events requiring seating beyond what venues provide.

Successful rental businesses maintain diverse quality inventory, offer delivery and setup services, and provide excellent condition furniture creating positive event aesthetics.

The business model charges per-item rental rates (chairs $2-10+ each, tables $10-50+ each) plus delivery fees, or package pricing for complete event setups ($500-5,000+ depending on guest count and items).

Linen rental adds additional revenue.

Services include inventory consultation helping clients select appropriate quantities and styles, delivery and setup at event locations, optional linens and place settings, arrangement according to floor plans, pickup and removal after events, and cleaning and maintenance between rentals.

Success requires substantial inventory investment across styles and quantities, reliable delivery and logistics, meticulous inventory tracking and condition maintenance, laundry and cleaning facilities or services for linens, and warehouse space for storage.

Initial investment ranges from $10,000-50,000+ depending on starting inventory size.

The business scales excellently as inventory grows and multiple events can be served simultaneously.

Marketing targets event planners, venues needing additional furniture, directly to consumers planning events, and corporate clients, emphasizing inventory variety, furniture condition and cleanliness, and reliable service.

Venue partnerships and planner relationships drive consistent business.

The business offers strong recurring revenue from inventory, relatively passive once systems are established, and consistent demand across event types.

Challenges include significant capital for quality inventory, warehouse storage space and costs, physical demands of moving furniture, managing inventory across multiple simultaneous events, and furniture damage requiring replacement.

Many rental businesses expand to full event rental adding dishes, glassware, décor, and specialty items.