As a general rule, people do not think of furniture as a good housewarming gift. Of course, that is, unless the person receiving the gift are younger and just starting out on their own. Although this is a reasonable group to gift furniture like folding chairs and a table, many established families also would appreciate a flexible way to increase the seating capacity of their home or backyard.
Giving a gift to a friend, relative, or loved one is a very kind gesture but can be difficult to the right item. Finding the prefect gift to give often takes a lot of time and money. If you are in need of a gift for an individual who loves the outdoors then you should consider purchasing a folding chair set for their yard. Many of these sets are collapsible and allow for easy storage when the outside season is over.
Folding chair sets were first developed to allow for flexible use during informal get togethers. The original name for these sets were "card" tables. This was no doubt due to the popular use of folding tables to double as a card table when friends would come over for a visit. Today, a folding chair and table set are often considered a valuable and important piece of furniture if only because of the great flexibility and ease of use.
Before selecting a folding chair set, the actual use should be considered. If it's to be used outside or in weather, a longer lasting. more outdoor type of finish should be considered. If the gift is for campers, then a smaller stow away type is in order. Camping chairs are usually multi-foldable to shrink the overall footprint size making it much easier to carry. If the intent is to give something that can be set up and left in a room, consider the esthetics of the design. Many folding chair and table sets now use some high quality finished and are quite acceptable doubling as full time game or homework areas.
Folding chairs are generally made using a steel frame with a semi-rigid back and bottom for comfort. The better quality chairs have a powder coat finish that is hard and will last several years without difficulty. Be prepared that as with almost anything, you get what you pay for. Be certain to try out the chairs for comfort. The better quality ones have more back support and more cushioning on the seat.
Once you have made the decision to give a folding chair set as a gift you will need to find an a store who sells them. Since folding chairs are typically a lower cost item, discount stores are a good bet along with larger furniture stores. Another option is online. With the rapid growth of online commerce, you will probably be able to find a higher quality chair set at a lower cost on line. The trade off of course is that you cannot touch or use the chair to check for quality.
Overall, a good quality folding chair set is not only a good investment but can be a great gift for almost anyone.