Designform Furnishings has designed and supplied contract-grade furniture for nearly 20 years. Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, we serve restaurants, hotels, casinos, bars, breweries and multifamily projects across North America.
Our line includes hundreds of commercially rated chairs, stools, lounge pieces and tables, with the finish, fabric and COM/COL flexibility that designers and purchasing agents need to meet a spec.
What “contract furniture” means at Designform
- Commercially rated: products are built for commercial use unless otherwise noted, with a 3-year structural frame warranty.
- Specification-ready: every product has a downloadable cut sheet with dimensions, materials and finish options.
- Customizable: wood stains, metal and powder coat finishes, fabrics, leathers and COM/COL.
- Project support: reps across North America plus project managers and administrators who manage orders from procurement to delivery.
Our commercial furniture line
| Category | For | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Chairs | Dining rooms, cafés, meeting spaces | Side Chairs · Arm Chairs |
| Bar & counter stools | Bars, counters, high-tops | Stools |
| Lounge seating | Lobbies, lounges, waiting areas | Lounge Chairs & Sofas |
| Outdoor | Patios, rooftops, pools | Outdoor Chairs & Stools |
| Tables | Dining, counter and bar heights | Table Tops · Table Bases |
Industries we serve
- Restaurants: Restaurant Furniture
- Hotels: Hotel Furniture
- Resorts: Resort Furniture
- Casinos: Casino Seating
- Bars and pubs: Bar Furniture
- Breweries and taprooms: Brewery Furniture
- Wineries and tasting rooms: Winery Furniture
- Entertainment venues: Entertainment Venue Seating
- Multifamily and mixed use: Imperial Hardware Lofts (Riverside, CA)
- Corporate and retail: Lululemon (Seattle, WA)
- Coffee shops and cafés: Coffee Shop & Café Furniture
- Fast casual and quick-serve: Fast Casual & Quick-Serve Furniture
- Malls and food courts: Mall & Food Court Seating
- Airports and travel: Airport & Travel Dining Furniture
- Clubs, campus and corporate: Club, Campus & Corporate Dining Furniture
- Healthcare and senior living: Healthcare & Senior Living Furniture
- Churches and civic: Church & Civic Furniture
Designers and purchasing firms we’ve worked with
Our products have been specified and purchased on projects by leading hospitality design and purchasing firms, including:
- Purchasing firms: The Carroll Adams Group, Benjamin West, Avendra, Beyer Brown, The Parker Company, R-W Purchasing Partners (formerly Bray Whaler), The Stroud Group, Curve Hospitality, Alternate Resources, Innvision and Purchasing Managing International
- Design firms: HBA, Gensler, Rockwell Group, AvroKO, Hatch Design Group, HOK, JCJ Architecture, EDG Interior Architecture, //3877, Baskervill, Aria Group Architects, The Gettys Group, Anderson Design Studio, Charles Ramm Associates and SF Jones Architects
Frequently asked questions
Are your products commercial grade?
Yes. All products are commercially rated unless otherwise noted.
What weight are your products tested to?
Every Designform product is tested to 400 lbs, and most of our frames have been tested to and meet ANSI/BIFMA X5.41, the large-occupant seating standard. If your project needs a higher rating or specific testing on any product, ask your rep or send a request and we will test it to the requirement you need.
Do you sell to the public?
Yes, for commercial projects. Designform is a commercial wholesaler. We sell to businesses, designers, purchasing firms and members of the public furnishing a commercial space such as a restaurant, hotel, office or venue. We don’t sell furniture for residential or personal use. For pricing and quotes, reach out to your local sales rep or one of the project managers at our corporate office.
Where can I see dimensions and specs?
Every product page has a Specifications table and a downloadable cut sheet. We also provide spec sheets, finish samples and shop drawings for custom products, and on request we 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.
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.
How is your furniture built?
For strength and long-term durability. Most of our wood chairs and stools use mortise-and-tenon joinery with very few bolted connections, and our metal frames are fully welded instead of bolted together. Every seating piece is assembled at our factory, so it’s built correctly before it ships.
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.
Does your upholstered furniture meet fire codes?
Yes. Our upholstered products, including foam and upholstery materials, meet California Technical Bulletin 117-2013 (CAL TB 117-2013), the flammability standard for upholstered furniture. If your project or local fire code requires additional testing or documentation, ask your Designform rep before ordering.
Can I use my own fabric?
Yes. Most upholstered products accept COM (customer’s own material) or COL (customer’s own leather). We’ll tell you exactly how much yardage or square footage each item needs, and those quantities are also listed on your proposal. We’ll need a swatch of your COM to confirm it can be used on the products you’ve specified. If you send us the COM spec, we can check our records, and if it’s a material we’ve used before, we may be able to approve it without a swatch.
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.
What’s your warranty?
All Designform products are commercially rated. Finishes and upholstery are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from the shipment date, and the structural integrity of the frame is covered for 3 years. Coverage assumes normal commercial use and regular maintenance, including keeping bolts and hardware tight. If a product is defective, send written notice and photos within 30 days of noticing the issue and we’ll repair or replace it. See full warranty terms.
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.
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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