Two major event furniture providers have new, customizable options that allow you to emblazon seating with logos, customized designs, or photographic imagery.
Lounge22's new upholstery service makes it possible to cover the company's modern-looking Congo line of chairs and sofas with customized images. The available fabrics are a heavyweight poly-cotton canvas or a polyester with the look and feel of heavy silk. Planners work with Lounge22 to provide the patterns, and the turnaround time for the upholstery is about three weeks. The Congo chair with custom printing is available for rent starting at $325 each, and the sofa rental starts at $500 each; the company can also store the custom covers for future use at no extra charge. Rentals and the upholstery service are available in the U.S. and Canada.
DreamSeat's XZipit furniture collection is made up of pieces such as club chairs, sofas, recliners, and rockers that can sport custom branded messages, company logos, or photographs. The line of seating includes removable backrest panels with zippers that accommodate embroidered or heat-pressed designs. Sofas and club chairs come in black or white leather (large quantities can be done in a wider range of colors), and the other pieces from the collection are covered with synthetic leather. The furniture line is available for rent in the U.S., or for purchase outside of the country; rentals range from $49 to $499. Panels range from $59 to $79 for in-stock designs, and custom inserts cost $100 to $500 each, based on the complexity of the design. Clients get to keep the customized panels (which can be stored in wall frames available at extra cost). Inserts are reusable and interchangeable on the various pieces in the line.