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6 Easy Ways to Use Folding Furniture

Holly Honeycutt

By Holly Honeycutt
Published October 30, 2023

Whether you're tailgating, hosting a game night or a large holiday dinner, there are folding tables and chairs to suit every occasion. They're portable, save space and offer a convenient option to traditional furniture. We'll show you the best options for your next indoor or outdoor event.

A black folding table and chair set sitting next to a river with trees in the background.

Where Can I Use Folding Furniture?

A living room with a cream 5-piece indoor or outdoor steel folding table and chair set.

Folding furniture is compact, sturdy and portable, making it ia good choice for your next party or event. Here are several ways to use folding furniture indoors or outdoors:

Small Spaces
 If you live in an apartment, condo or small home, every square foot counts. For daily use, a bistro table and chairs is ideal. But if you're having people over for a dinner party, it's great to have a folding table and chairs handy. They can be stored under a bed or in a closet when not in use.

Holiday Parties
 The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family, but you don't want to be cramped while celebrating. Folding tables come in various sizes accommodating 2-10 people.

Game Nights
 Whether it's cards, dominoes or board games, a card table and chairs is an easy way to host your favorite gamers.

Picnics and Tailgating
 If you're tailgating before your favorite college or pro football game or gathering with friends for a picnic, folding tables and chairs provide comfort and convenience.

Sales
 Folding tables are a great idea for lemonade stands, bake sales, garage sales and more.

Arts & Crafts
 A plastic folding table and chairs is an ideal place to set up an arts and crafts table for kids and adults. And you won't have to worry about children spilling liquids or making a mess on your good furniture.

Folding Chairs

A four-pack of blue folding chairs with solid seats.

When hosting your next dinner party or event, you'll want to have comfortable chairs for your guests. Here are a few considerations when selecting folding chairs.

Quantity
 Folding chairs can be purchased individually or in sets. A four-seater set is the most popular, but there are sets available for up to ten people.

Location
 Where are you going to use these chairs? If it's for indoor use only, select indoor chairs. But if you want the flexibility of using them in your living room or on your patio, select multi-use folding chairs.

Material
 The majority of folding chairs are made of metal, but there are versions in plastic or wood.

Seat Type
 For the ultimate in comfort, select a folding chair with a padded or upholstered seat. Select a solid seat if you'll be using these chairs outdoors. Most seats are square or rectangular in shape. Round seats available for folding stools.

Folding Tables

A white indoor or outdoor rectangle plastic folding utility table.

Folding tables are essential if you're hosting a small group or a large number of people inside or out. Here are some specifications that are good to keep in mind when selecting a folding table.

Type
 There are folding tables to accommodate many different uses. Select from banquet or dining tables for large groups. Choose a folding tv tray if you enjoy eating your meals in the living room. Card tables are great for game nights. Utility tables are especially useful for your next arts and crafts project, camping or beach outing.

Quantity
 Depending on the size that you need, folding tables average anywhere from two to ten feet in length and can accommodate up to ten people.

Location
 Similarly to folding chairs, select a table that can be used for indoor use, outdoor use or both.

Material
 The majority of folding tables consist of a plastic top with a steel or metal base. For a more upscale look, wood folding tables and chairs are preferable.

Shape
 Most folding tables are rectangular, square or round in shape. If you're having a dinner party or an intimate gathering, a round table is preferable for conversing with everyone at the table.

Good to Know

Your guests don't have to know you're using a plastic table. For the holidays or dinner parties, add a festive and colorful tablecloth. Add matching cloth napkins and placemats to complete the look.

Folding Furniture Sets

A black aluminum table and four dark green and black folding chairs.

For ease and convenience, choose a folding furniture set. They typically come with one table and four matching chairs. Select a set that can be used indoors, outdoors or both. The folding table is usually square or rectangular and comprised of an aluminum or steel base and a plastic top. The chairs are often made of steel with vinyl-padded seating.

Picnic Tables

A garden with a gray and black picnic table and two matching benches.

If you love a good picnic, but dislike sitting on the ground, then a folding picnic table is a good compromise. They're typically constructed with a durable plastic top and a metal frame. Depending on the size, these picnic tables seat 2-6 people and fold down easily to carry and store.