Industry Standards for Contract Furniture

Industry Standards, Guides & How-To Resources

Explore expert guidance on contract furniture standards, fire safety, upholstery requirements and commercial seating best practices. This category brings together practical how-to articles, in-depth buying guides and essential compliance information for hospitality venues, designers and commercial spaces.

Martindale Rub Test

Industry StandardsBy Jai Pushkin

A simple guide to Martindale rub test scores, fabric durability and choosing contract upholstery for restaurants, hotels, cafés, bars and commercial interiors.

Guide to Restaurant Chairs for Hospitality Interiors

Industry StandardsBy Jai Pushkin

A complete guide to choosing restaurant chairs for hospitality venues. Learn about materials, comfort, durability, Crib 5 safety and chair types for cafés, bars and hotels.

Crib 5 Fireproofing

Industry StandardsBy Jai Pushkin

Learn what Crib 5 means for contract furniture, how the test works and how DeFrae ensures safe, compliant seating for hospitality and commercial venues.

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What is Contract Furniture?

Contract furniture is different from residential furniture in the way that it's manufactured.
The highest standards of durability and design combine to ensure that furniture is made specifically for contract use.

Contract grade furniture is designed to withstand heavy use mainly for the hospitality industry including leisure centres, canteens, restaurants, coffee shops, cafés and also commercial properties, offices, retail stores, hospitals, schools and places of worship.

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