Padded Folding Chairs (1 Viewer)

[courage]

How do you guys clean these chairs if they get wine or ketchup on them?

upholstery cleaner?

 

[mummel]

upholstery cleaner?

Shows you how much I know about the cleaning department haha!

 

[pokerplayingpisces]

I'll speak with the wife, also. Originally, I was thinking about just adding a few chairs, but I have quite a few that could/should be replaced. If I get her blessing, I might be good for 10-12!

 

[mummel]

I have forty of the Hercules chairs for the foldup tables at The Post. For the money I think they are the way to go.

Have you sat on the Costco ones before? Im curious how they compare in comfort.

 

[Kyle]

Have you sat on the Costco ones before? Im curious how they compare in comfort.

The Costco ones look like the ones I currently have. They are comfortable. But from what I gather from others here is that the Hercules is much better. For a few bucks more I will try and get them.

 

[mummel]

I wonder how much more comfortable? I read one of the Amazon reviews that said the chair was hard. Not sure what foam they use. Would be great if someone has tested both.

http://www.amazon.com/HERCULES-Prem...rue&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_2&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[Mr Tree]

The Hercules is plenty comfy. Not hard at all and much cushier than the ones with a thin layer of padding. I was able to pick mine up locally though...shipping pretty much doubles the price.

 

[manamongkids]

The Hercules is plenty comfy. Not hard at all and much cushier than the ones with a thin layer of padding. I was able to pick mine up locally though...shipping pretty much doubles the price.

 

[Chicken Rob]

It never ceases to amaze me that people spend less on chairs than any other major component of their game.

$1k for chips? No problem.
$800 table? No problem
$500 for chairs? Are you crazy? I can get something way less comfortable for $200 at Walmart.

I won't play in a game after I start getting uncomfortable. I won't show to a game if I know I'll be uncomfortable within a couple hours.

 

[courage]

4" of foam cushioned seating is nice. Seat cushions are also an option.

 

[manamongkids]

It never ceases to amaze me that people spend less on chairs than any other major component of their game.

$1k for chips? No problem.
$800 table? No problem
$500 for chairs? Are you crazy? I can get something way less comfortable for $200 at Walmart.

I won't play in a game after I start getting uncomfortable. I won't show to a game if I know I'll be uncomfortable within a couple hours.

this


played in a home game where 2 people sat on folding metal chairs, 3 people sat on stools with no backs, and 2 people sat on a shared ottoman. I left after 30 mins

 

[mummel]

Define "hard man": a tough, aggressive, or ruthless man. Antonym: someone that needs their tushy padded

 

[Chicken Rob]

Define "hard man": a tough, aggressive, or ruthless man. Antonym: someone that needs their tushy padded

Smart man: a person capable of figuring out from common sense, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, and written advice what they actually need to know about a given topic.

Antonym: mummel

 

[mummel]

Smart man: a person capable of figuring out from common sense, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, and written advice what they actually need to know about a given topic.

Antonym: mummel

Wait, I dont see a smily face? Dont worry Rob. When Im setup I will be sure to make sure your chair has some extra padding for that sensitive tush. We'll have to work on your dress code though

 

[justsomedude]

4" of foam cushioned seating is nice. Seat cushions are also an option.

So... I was photographing an event last night that had these chairs and I got to test them out. Fairly comfy, but it seems like the foam is not durable at all. The event organizer said the chairs were less than a year old, and you can see the foam was already becoming compressed (note the wrinkles in the wrap fabric on the front edge).

Now, maybe these chairs saw a lot of use in the last 12 months, I don't know. Just know going in that it's not a durable prodcut. Seeing these durability issues I would not spend $28 on them... but they're definitely still on my radar at $20.

I realize spending $90 on real poker room chairs is not realistic for most of us, but even at a fraction of that cost, these probably won't last very long. YMMV

PS: I still plan on buying some of these chairs, even with this info/experience.

 

[Mr. Cheese]

I would highly recommend the National Public Seating 2200 series chairs. I've had mine for 5 years and they still look like new. Scotch Guard Fabric. Double braces, double hinges, 480 lbs static weight rated, 300 lbs drop weight (I've got a 290 lbs friend so I wanted a heavy duty chair in case he plopped himself down hard.

They also are contoured really well so they are comfy for those 6+ hour poker sessions.

They are about 25 bucks a piece and you can get them on Amazon or Wayfair (where I got them). One came in with a tiny scuff on the frame (lliterally a 1/4 inch scuff) and Wayfair sent me out a box of 4 replacements and told me to keep the old ones as spares!

Several color options as well. I went with the Majestic Cabernet because it matches my speed cloth pretty well.

http://www.amazon.com/National-Public-Seating-Premium-Folding/dp/B00EBTD1PC

 

[bentax1978]

I've used these for the past 8 years and they've held up great. Perhaps not the most attractive, but they're sturdy and comfortable (IMO). And they really don't take up more space than folding chairs since they stack easily.

At $20/each, they're a pretty decent value.

 

[mummel]

So... I was photographing an event last night that had these chairs and I got to test them out. Fairly comfy, but it seems like the foam is not durable at all. The event organizer said the chairs were less than a year old, and you can see the foam was already becoming compressed (note the wrinkles in the wrap fabric on the front edge).

Now, maybe these chairs saw a lot of use in the last 12 months, I don't know. Just know going in that it's not a durable prodcut. Seeing these durability issues I would not spend $28 on them... but they're definitely still on my radar at $20.

I realize spending $90 on real poker room chairs is not realistic for most of us, but even at a fraction of that cost, these probably won't last very long. YMMV

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PS: I still plan on buying some of these chairs, even with this info/experience.

Any chance you checked the underside for the manufacturer? You think these were the Hercules chairs?

 

[RowdyRawhide]

@Kyle... you should post up a Colorado Only group buy here to see if we can get the other 20-some chairs we need.

I'd definitely be in for 10 if we can stay below $21 each.

Maybe we can twist @ruskba 's arm into buying a bunch too.

@justsomedude @Kyle
You guys might hit up @slisk250 he might be interested in getting in on the GB too

If I were closer I would definitely be in

 

[Hot Nuts]

I've used these for the past 8 years and they've held up great. Perhaps not the most attractive, but they're sturdy and comfortable (IMO). And they really don't take up more space than folding chairs since they stack easily.

At $20/each, they're a pretty decent value.

Those are the ones I got off CL for $1.66 each. Sitting in one now while WFH. Laptop on poker table w/ coffee & cigar. Pretty comfortable. Just need to grab some chips to shuffle.

 

[justsomedude]

Any chance you checked the underside for the manufacturer? You think these were the Hercules chairs?

I didn't check but it looks to be identical. It even has the "triple support" cross bar in the back. You can just see at the bottom/back of the chair.

 

[mummel]

Hey thanks for posting your findings. I will probably then just go with the Costco ones or see if I can find some on Craigs. +1 4 PCF.

 

[Chippy McChiperson]

These would look nice around the poker table:

 

[bentax1978]

These would look nice around the poker table:

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Looks more like the chair I sit in after I bust out.

 

[72o]

@mummel

Maybe check these out if you are close by ($15/per for stackable).

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/fud/5614452702.html

 

[mummel]

TY for this link. I will check it out. Im going to Costco on Sunday and was going to pull the trigger on 10 X $15 Meco chairs. These could be nicer at the same price. TY man.

 

[mummel]

So my wife found these at Costco for $15. I havent seen them in person. She didnt like the color much but they are cheap. Anyone used these? Are they comfortable?

I was at Costco yesterday and tested these out. They are ok, but I was left a little meh. I'm not a fatty, but they are small (not sure bigger folks will be comfy). Also? The back support is low, so when you lean back, the metal bar runs right across the middle of your spinal bone. You kind of need to lean forward when you sit in these.

Not sure now. Hercules review?

 

[mummel]

Guys, what would be considered an upgrade from these folding chairs? Would banquet chairs be the next step up?

 

[courage]

 

[Kyle]

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