Five decisions, in the order that matters — and the numbers behind each one.
| Type | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed frame | Exam halls, permanent seating | Cheapest; room cannot be reconfigured |
| Stackable | Training rooms used weekly | Slightly higher unit cost; clears a room in minutes |
| Folding | Chairs that move between rooms | Hinge is the wear point; more moving parts |
Most buyers default to stackable, and for good reason: it is the only type that does not force a compromise between rigidity and flexibility.
A writing tablet changes the carton, and the carton changes the freight. Our 088-1 loads 1,040 pcs per 40HQ. The 068-3 — same family of chair, but with an ABS tablet and a book basket — loads 586. At USD 5,000 per container that is USD 4.81 versus USD 8.53 per chair in freight alone.
If the room genuinely needs a writing surface, pay for it. If it is "nice to have", the freight difference will cost more than the tablet.
Our plastic and training chair line has 40 models. 33 carry a published EXW price from USD 18 to USD 47, median USD 31. Loading ranges from 520 to 1040 pcs per 40HQ.
| Model | Specification | Pcs/40HQ | Carton cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 088-2AC | PP · Reclining · Armrest | 1040 | 66×66×57 |
| 088-2A | PP · Reclining · Armrest | 1040 | 66×66×57 |
| 088-2 | PP · Reclining · Chrome frame | 1040 | 66×66×57 |
| 088-1AC | PP · Reclining · Armrest | 1040 | 66×66×57 |
| 088-1C | PP · Reclining · Painted steel frame | 1040 | 66×66×57 |
| 088-1AW | PP · Reclining · Castors | 1040 | 66×66×57 |
Always ask for pcs per 40HQ for the exact model. A unit price without a loading figure is not a comparable quote — see the landed cost calculator for why.
| Option | Worth it when |
|---|---|
| Castors (W) | The room is reconfigured weekly rather than fixed |
| Armrests (A) | Sessions run over an hour, or older users |
| Book basket | Students carry materials; adds carton volume |
| Custom colour | Brand match; adds 5–7 days and a minimum |
Every one of these can be added to models that do not list them as standard — see models by feature for which models ship with what.
Fixed frame is cheapest and strongest but the room cannot be reset quickly. Stackable keeps the frame rigid and lets you clear a room in minutes. Folding is for chairs that travel between rooms. For a room used for training most weeks, stackable is the usual answer.
From 586 to 1,040 pcs depending on the model. Our 088-1 loads 1,040; the 068-3 with writing tablet and book basket loads 586 because the tablet adds carton volume.
Yes, and it is the single biggest factor after frame type. The tablet increases the carton, so the same family of chair can drop from over a thousand pieces per container to under six hundred.