These rooms all have the same problem: they have to look residential and survive commercial use. A university dining hall, a corporate café and an apartment amenity lounge are all furnished by somebody who wants the warmth of a restaurant and the durability of an airport.
That is the line we build. Every frame is commercial-grade underneath, whatever the finish looks like.
Furnishing a country club or golf resort? See Country Club & Golf Resort Furniture.
Campus and corporate dining halls
Stacking chairs, communal tables and counter seating that handle continuous service and get cleared nightly.
StackableCounter StoolsTable Bases
Amenity lounges and clubrooms
Lounge chairs, sofas, ottomans and occasional tables for apartment clubrooms, coworking lounges and tenant amenity floors.
Lounge Chairs & SofasUpholstered ChairsComplete Tables
Terraces, pool decks and patios
All-weather aluminum, rope, teak and poly for the pool deck, the courtyard and the roof terrace.
Al Fresco CollectionPoly-Molded All-Weather CollectionOutdoor Quick Ship
Campuses and companies that chose Designform
- Athletic clubs: Midtown Athletic Club (Chicago, IL)
- Universities and campus dining: Tarleton State University, University of Nevada Reno, Columbus State Community College, Franciscan University, Florida State University dining hall, University of Dayton, University of Colorado, Kansas State University housing, Temple University, Oberlin College, UC Irvine
- Corporate and workplace: Intel campus cafés, Hines amenity floors, North Star Diagnostic headquarters, 96 Corporate Park, Ballet Memphis, Kraemer Design Group, Lululemon (Seattle, WA), Anheuser-Busch breweries (Hayward, CA and North Andover, MA)
- Multifamily and student housing: MVW Grand Residences (Lake Tahoe), Mosaic Apartments, AVA Toluca Hills clubhouse (Los Angeles, CA), Variant Apartments, University View Apartments, CODA Apartments, Fitzhugh Apartments (Dallas, TX), Tehaleh Clubhouse (WA), WAHU student housing (University of Minnesota), Imperial Hardware Lofts (Riverside, CA)
Projects invoiced 2008–2026, most recent first.
Why campuses and workplaces choose Designform
- Residential looks on commercial frames — one line covers the café and the dining hall
- COM and custom finishes, so the furniture matches an existing design scheme
- Stacking, nesting and outdoor versions of the same families for multi-use rooms
- Nationwide Quick Ship for a summer shutdown or a fast amenity turn
Worn in, not worn out
Dining halls, cafés and amenity lounges deserve furniture with a sense of heritage. Our pieces are design-focused and built from American walnut, American white oak, American ash and European beech, upholstered in the finest leathers, faux leathers and fabrics from around the world. They’re made to break in over time and take on the vintage patina of real heirloom furniture — worn in, not worn out.
Frequently asked questions
Can you match our existing furniture?
Often yes. Send your rep a photo and the dimensions — custom finishes and COM are standard on most frames.
Do you have stacking chairs for a multi-use ballroom or dining hall?
Yes. Several families stack. Stacking carts aren’t standard, but we can custom-make them on request.
Can you furnish the pool deck and the dining room from one order?
Yes. Our outdoor collections are finished to coordinate with the indoor lines.
Can you build custom furniture to our specifications?
Yes. Send us your full project specifications, and we’ll review them and let you know which custom pieces we can provide. Our current catalog includes more than 900 products, and over nearly 20 years we’ve built thousands more, so even if you don’t see exactly what you need, there’s a good chance we’ve built something similar.
Do you provide design files and documentation for specifying?
Yes. We provide cut sheets, spec sheets and finish samples, plus shop drawings for custom products. On request, we also supply 3D models (IFC, compatible with Revit) and 2D CAD drawings (DXF, compatible with AutoCAD). Tell us which items you’re specifying and we’ll send the files over.
Is your outdoor furniture suited for year-round use?
Yes. Most of our outdoor products, including the Poly-Molded All-Weather Collection, are UV-resistant and built for year-round outdoor use. Our Al Fresco Collection is also UV-rated and made from outdoor-grade materials; in extreme environments, a little extra care will help it last longer. Your Designform rep can recommend the best collection for your climate.
What are your lead times?
Quick Ship items that are pre-finished, assembled and available only as shown can ship in as soon as 2–3 days of order and payment. Quick Ship items with a choice of stain or upholstery options usually take 2–6 weeks, depending on the product; if you have a rush project, let us know and we’ll see what we can do. Custom orders typically take 14–20 weeks, and many custom products can be rushed and delivered in 8–10 weeks. If you need something sooner, ask your Designform rep and we’ll see whether we can meet your timeline.
Can I get samples?
Yes. We can send finish swatches so you can see wood stains, metal finishes and upholstery in person, and most chairs and stools are available through our Sample Loan Program for a sit test. Projects of 10 or more pieces receive up to two complimentary seating samples, with shipping covered both ways; for smaller projects, shipping and any sample charges are the client’s responsibility. Samples are a 60-day loan with a credit card authorization on file, and loan samples may show light cosmetic wear from previous use. Contact your Designform rep to request samples.
Do you have a minimum order?
Our minimum order is typically 4 pieces. If you need fewer, ask your Designform rep and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
Can I buy directly from Designform?
Yes, for commercial projects. Designform is a wholesaler, so we sell to businesses, designers, purchasing firms and anyone furnishing a commercial space, but not for residential or personal use. Find your local rep for pricing, samples and lead times.
How do I get pricing?
Contact your local Designform sales rep, or a project manager or project administrator in our office, for quotes, samples and lead times. We sell wholesale for commercial projects, to businesses, designers, purchasing firms and anyone furnishing a commercial space, but not for residential or personal use.
Ready to spec your project?
Tell us what you are furnishing. We will send pricing, finish options and samples, and connect you with your local Designform rep.
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