So I finally bit the bullet and ordered these VINGLI folding chairs for my sister’s backyard wedding, and honestly? They turned out to be a pretty solid purchase! I was honestly a bit worried about buying chairs online (who isn’t?), but we needed 10 decent chairs without breaking the bank.
Right out of the box, these chairs felt sturdier than I expected. They’ve got this metal panel thing underneath the seat that really helps with stability—definitely not your typical wobbly folding chairs from the 90s. The frame is made of this thickened steel that’s powder-coated, which is probably why they can handle up to 350 pounds. That came in handy when my uncle (who’s a bigger guy) sat in one for like 3 hours during the reception with zero issues.
What I really liked was the plastic they used for the seat and backrest. It’s this high-density polyethylene that’s apparently UV-resistant and waterproof. We had a bit of unexpected rain during the setup day, and I was kind of freaking out, but the chairs dried super quickly and didn’t stain at all. That was a huge relief!
Style-wise, they’re nothing fancy, but the white and silver combo looks clean and worked perfectly with my sister’s wedding colors. The seats are actually pretty comfortable too—they’ve got this contoured design that made sitting through the whole ceremony bearable. I mean, they’re still folding chairs at the end of the day, but way comfier than those metal ones I sat on at my cousin’s graduation last year.
The weight is pretty manageable too. Each chair is around 7.2 pounds, which meant I could carry two at a time without killing my back. My brother-in-law and I set up all 10 chairs in like 15 minutes tops. The best part? They came fully assembled! After all the other wedding DIY disasters we dealt with, having something ready to go out of the box was such a lifesaver.
One thing I was worried about was scratching up my sister’s newly refinished deck, but these chairs have these rubber feet things that didn’t leave a single mark. They stayed put too—no sliding around on the deck when people were getting up or sitting down.
Storage has been super easy since the wedding. They fold up really flat—like 2.5 inches thin—so all 10 stack together in this tiny corner of my garage. I’m actually thinking about using them for our family Thanksgiving this year since our dining room chairs are kind of falling apart.
For the specs people (I know you’re out there!): These are about 31.5 inches high, 17.5 inches wide, and 20.5 inches deep when open. The seat height is 17.5 inches, which is pretty standard and worked well for most people. The whole 10-pack weighs about 72 pounds total.
To be fair, I’ve only had them for a few months, but I’ve already used them for the wedding, a neighborhood BBQ, and as extra seating when we hosted a work thing for my husband. They’ve been super versatile—kind of like the Swiss Army knife of chairs! I’m thinking they’ll be perfect for camping next summer too.
For what it’s worth, I think these are a pretty good value for anyone who needs extra seating for events or just around the house. Not bad at all for the price!
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