Ara Cafe Chair with Armrests

The UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification Standard includes health-based criteria for additional chemicals and also requires lower total VOC emissions levels to ensure that products are acceptable for use in environments such as schools and healthcare facilities.

In addition to limiting emissions of more than 360 VOCs and total chemical emissions, all certified products are subject to a review of the manufacturing process and routine testing to minimise the impact on the indoor environment.

Yes, there is a fire-resistant option. Some areas like shopping centres and enclosed public areas will only allow fire-retardant cafe furniture. Check with your landlord on the fire regulations before you buy.

Yes, plastic is probably the most resistant to sea air and salt. We recommend the chairs are stored inside in the winter months to extend the life of the chairs. Also, wash the chairs down with clean water regularly to remove any salt and dirt, especially before stacking.

Yes, the Ara plastic chair weighs only 4.8 kg and can be stacked 8 chairs high. A stacking trolley is available which is easy to move by one person when the chairs need to be stored indoors.

The polypropylene plastic is reinforced with fibreglass so is very strong and lightweight. The chairs are tested to 1. Seat and back static load test EN 1728:2000 / 2. Seat and back fatigue test EN 1728:2000 / 3. Arm fatigue test EN 1728:2000.

The Ara has a UV-resistant additive to the plastic which makes them less likely to fade in the sun. Choose lighter colours like white, grey and sand which will fade at the slowest rate. Lighter chair colours are also easier to clean and maintain.