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by Jackie Dods December 28, 2018

East Coast Chair & Barstool 2018 Customer Showcases

It has been another great year at East Coast Chair & Barstool. So we'd like to take a moment to take a look back at some of our favorite customer showcases from 2018. Click through the slideshow to see all the wonderful ways our customers have used our furniture to bring their visions to life. A big thank you to our customers for making us a part of their year and ...

Design and Furniture Selection , Restaurant Trends

What is the Difference Between Reclaimed and Distressed Wood Tables?

Reclaimed wood isn’t the only way to get a weathered, rustic looking table. Many restaurants are turning to distressed new wood to get the same look. Here's what you should consider about these woods before you buy.

by Jackie Dods February 6, 2018

Design and Furniture Selection , Helpful Tips for Bar and Restaurant Owners , Restaurant Trends

Pizza Shop Design Trends For 2018

When someone tells you to imagine a pizza place your brain might immediately jump to images of a classic pizzeria. You know the one. It has black and white checkered floors paired with red walls, a few chairs and tables, usually in a bistro style design, and checkered tablecloths. However, the pizzerias of today, both large and small, are bucking that traditional look and opting for a more updated image. You ...

Design and Furniture Selection , Restaurant Trends

Stabilizing Design with a Turnbuckle Table

Add to your rustic industrial themed restaurant with our new Turnbuckle Table. With reclaimed wood, hand hewn legs, and a study turnbuckle accent, this table is ready to take on the commercial industry.

by Jackie Dods September 29, 2016

Design and Furniture Selection , Restaurant Trends

What Your Restaurant Booth Style Says About You

It is opening night of your new steak restaurant and everything is ready to go. Your entrees are savory and your deserts are delectable. Every piece of furniture is in its place. Staff is fully trained and prepared to take on their first shift at what they hope is the new hot spot in town. The clock strikes and you are officially open for business. A man approaches the door ...

by Jackie Dods December 9, 2014

News from East Coast Chair & Barstool , Restaurant Trends

The Hidden Shamrock Chooses Rustic Restaurant Furniture for Remodel!

When Sean Griffin, General Manager of The Hidden Shamrock, started looking at remodeling he knew he wanted to incorporate reclaimed furniture into the new design. He began searching for the perfect fit for his traditional Irish bar located in Chicago, IL. Griffin soon became frustrated in his search. “I couldn’t find what I wanted and I was really put off by other prices” stated Griffin. Running out of options, he decided ...

Design and Furniture Selection

Six Ways to Use Reclaimed Wood in Your Restaurant

You may have noticed recently that using reclaimed wood is all the rage. It’s vintage, it’s trendy, it’s hipster. Not only is reclaimed wood pleasing aesthetically, but it is a green product. By re-purposing old barn rafters and flooring, you are giving new life to the lumber. If the wood was not used again, it would end up in a landfill and eventually turn to dust, or it would be ...