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Bolero Bespoke Balin Side Chair in Oak
£228.00(£273.60 inc VAT)
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The Bolero Bespoke Balin is a contract-grade side chair built on a hardwood frame, available with a choice of fabric and stain finishes to suit your venue's interior scheme. It sits within Bolero's Bespoke range, which is designed for operators who need furniture that holds up to daily commercial use without looking purely functional.
In a busy front-of-house environment, seating takes a considerable amount of punishment — chairs are dragged, stacked, and occupied repeatedly across multiple sittings per day. The Balin's hardwood frame is selected and constructed to meet contract-grade standards, meaning it is tested and rated for repeated commercial use rather than occasional domestic handling. The CATAS certification provides independent verification of that durability, which is worth noting when specifying furniture for a licensed premises or hotel dining room where long-term reliability matters.
The practical advantages for operators include:
- Bespoke fabric and stain finish options to match existing interior schemes
- Contract-grade hardwood frame suited to high-turnover seating environments
- CATAS certified construction for independently verified durability
- Compact side chair profile suitable for tight table spacing
- Consistent appearance across large orders, useful when furnishing full dining rooms
Because the Balin is built to order, lead times will be longer than stock items and the chair is non-returnable once an order is placed. It is important to confirm your finish selections carefully before ordering, and to consider whether the chair's scale and style suit your specific space and table height.
This chair is well suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, cafés, and event venues where a degree of customisation is needed and appearance is as important as durability. For operators needing armchairs or lounge-style seating to complement the Balin, other options within the Bespoke range may be worth considering alongside it.
If you'd like guidance on finish options, quantities, or lead times before committing to an order, the team is happy to talk it through.
Frequently asked questions
What does built to order mean in practice, and how does it affect lead times?
Built to order means the chair is manufactured to your chosen fabric and stain specification after the order is placed, rather than being held in stock. Lead times will be longer than for standard stock items, so it is worth factoring this into any fit-out or refurbishment timeline. The team can advise on current production lead times before you commit.
What does CATAS certification mean and why does it matter for commercial venues?
CATAS is an independent European testing body that assesses furniture for structural integrity and durability under repeated use. Certification confirms the chair meets recognised contract-grade performance standards, which is relevant when specifying seating for licensed premises, hotels, or any venue where furniture is subject to frequent, heavy use.
How do I choose the right finish, and can I order samples before committing?
Because the chair is non-returnable once ordered, it is important to confirm your fabric and stain selections carefully beforehand. We'd recommend speaking with the team prior to placing an order — they can advise on available options and whether samples can be arranged to help you make the right choice for your space.
£228.00(£273.60 inc VAT)
£228.00(£273.60 inc VAT)
The Bolero Bespoke Balin is a contract-grade side chair built on a hardwood frame, available with a choice of fabric and stain finishes to suit your venue's interior scheme. It sits within Bolero's Bespoke range, which is designed for operators who need furniture that holds up to daily commercial use without looking purely functional.
In a busy front-of-house environment, seating takes a considerable amount of punishment — chairs are dragged, stacked, and occupied repeatedly across multiple sittings per day. The Balin's hardwood frame is selected and constructed to meet contract-grade standards, meaning it is tested and rated for repeated commercial use rather than occasional domestic handling. The CATAS certification provides independent verification of that durability, which is worth noting when specifying furniture for a licensed premises or hotel dining room where long-term reliability matters.
The practical advantages for operators include:
- Bespoke fabric and stain finish options to match existing interior schemes
- Contract-grade hardwood frame suited to high-turnover seating environments
- CATAS certified construction for independently verified durability
- Compact side chair profile suitable for tight table spacing
- Consistent appearance across large orders, useful when furnishing full dining rooms
Because the Balin is built to order, lead times will be longer than stock items and the chair is non-returnable once an order is placed. It is important to confirm your finish selections carefully before ordering, and to consider whether the chair's scale and style suit your specific space and table height.
This chair is well suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, cafés, and event venues where a degree of customisation is needed and appearance is as important as durability. For operators needing armchairs or lounge-style seating to complement the Balin, other options within the Bespoke range may be worth considering alongside it.
If you'd like guidance on finish options, quantities, or lead times before committing to an order, the team is happy to talk it through.
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