Restaurant projects rarely have slack in the schedule. An opening date gets set, a remodel has to finish before a busy season, or a set of worn chairs needs replacing now. Quick ship restaurant furniture fills that gap. Contract Seating For Less keeps contract-grade chairs, bar stools and table bases in stock, and in-stock items typically ship in 2–3 days from order and payment, anywhere in the U.S. and Canada.
Ship times by product type
Every product page shows its own ship time. In general:
| Product type | Typical ship time |
|---|---|
| In-stock chairs and bar stools | Typically ship in 2–3 days |
| Table bases | Typically ship in 2–3 days |
| Stained-to-order wood frames | Ship in 2–3 weeks |
| Laminate, HPL, aluminum-frame and wood tops | Ship in 1–2 weeks |
| Quartz, granite and sintered stone tops | Ship in 2–3 weeks |
| Custom finishes, fabrics or COM | By quote, typically 14–20 weeks |
Ship times run from order and payment. Freight transit time is additional; live freight rates appear at checkout, and larger orders ship palletized by LTL freight.
In-stock chairs
These chairs are marked in stock and typically ship in 2–3 days:
- The Ashford Side Chair: a “wood grain” metal frame with an upholstered seat and back (seat height 18.75″).
- The Cortland Side Chair: a metal frame with a solid European beechwood seat and back.
- The Bramble Side Chair: a solid European beechwood frame, pre-stained in walnut, with an upholstered seat.
- The Marlow Side Chair: a solid European beechwood frame, pre-stained in dark walnut, with an upholstered seat (seat height 19.5″).
Pre-stained wood frames like Bramble and Marlow give you a wood chair without the 2–3 week wait of stained-to-order models. Browse all chairs.
In-stock bar stools
- The Fletcher Bar Stool: upholstered seat and back on a metal frame (seat height 31.25″).
- The Hawthorne Bar Stool: upholstered seat and back on a “wood grain” metal frame (seat height 30″).
Browse all metal frame bar stools.
Tops and bases
Table bases are in stock and typically ship in 2–3 days. The Keystone Cast Iron Table Base comes in 17″, 20″, 22″ and 28″ round spreads in black powder coat or chrome, dining or bar height. Tops ship on their own schedule: the Metro 2″ Laminate Table Top ships in 1–2 weeks, and the Glacier Quartz Table Top ships in 2–3 weeks. If a date is tight, order tops first so they arrive with the seating. See all table tops and table bases.
When quick ship makes the difference
New openings
Furniture is often one of the last things installed. In-stock seating that ships fully assembled can go straight onto the floor, so it doesn’t compete with other trades for setup time.
Remodels and refreshes
A dining room refresh often happens during a short closure. Ordering in-stock models keeps the closure short, and mixing finishes of the same item within one order gives you some design flexibility.
Replacements
When chairs break or wear out, matching them fast keeps the room consistent. Tops and bases have no minimum, so you can replace a single table. Most seating has a 4-piece minimum per item.
Building a realistic timeline
Work backward from the date the room needs to be set. Start with the item that takes longest: if you want stone tops, that is typically the 2–3 week ship time, plus freight transit. Laminate and wood tops ship in 1–2 weeks. In-stock seating and bases typically ship in 2–3 days, so they can be ordered once the floor plan is final. Leave time at the end for receiving, unpacking and assembling bases – each base is a simple bolt-together job, but a room with dozens of tables adds up. If you are choosing between two chairs and one is in stock while the other is stained to order, the in-stock model can save two weeks or more.
Receiving the order
Larger orders arrive palletized by LTL freight, so plan for someone on site to receive the delivery and a clear path from the loading area to the dining room. Count cartons against the packing list and inspect for damage before signing. Because seating ships fully assembled, chairs and stools can go straight onto the floor once unpacked; bases need to be bolted together and have tops attached.
Planning tips for a tight schedule
- Confirm finishes before ordering: stained-to-order and custom-upholstered pieces can’t be cancelled or returned.
- Check delivery on arrival and request any return within 3 days of delivery.
- Remember bases ship unassembled; the column, base and top plate bolt together with the hardware included.
- Seating is tested to 400 lbs, built to meet ANSI/BIFMA standards and carries a 3-year frame warranty, so speed doesn’t mean a lower grade.
For full room planning, see our restaurant furniture page.
Frequently asked questions
How fast does quick ship restaurant furniture ship?
In-stock chairs, bar stools and table bases typically ship in 2–3 days from order and payment. Freight transit time is additional.
Are table tops quick ship too?
Tops ship on their own schedule: laminate, HPL, aluminum-frame and wood tops in 1–2 weeks, and quartz, granite and sintered stone in 2–3 weeks.
What does stained to order mean?
Some wood frames are stained in the finish you choose after you order and ship in 2–3 weeks. Stained-to-order and custom-upholstered pieces can’t be cancelled or returned.
Can I order just a few replacement pieces?
Yes. Tops and bases have no minimum. Most seating has a 4-piece minimum per item, and finishes of the same item can be mixed.
Is quick ship furniture lower quality?
No. It is the same contract-grade seating, tested to 400 lbs and built to meet ANSI/BIFMA standards, with a 3-year frame warranty.
Shop in-stock restaurant furniture now, or contact us for a volume quote on 100+ chairs, stools or bases, or 50+ tops.