Cohousing-L Mailing List: Common House Tables and Chairs

[Tim Clark (gsadix]

Hi Mary,

 

I have done a lot of research for our common house and it seems that wood
and light weight easily stackable are mutually exclusive.

 

I know of one community that went the wood table way and the tables are so
heavy that it takes four men to lift them to stack. Stack in this case is
just one on top of another.  Folding legs is a good idea.

 

If you are willing to go plastic then you have many more choices. Keep in
mind that wood will not hold up as well as plastic in this particular use. 
It is subject to scraching and chipping.

 

Try doing a google search for stackable chairs and tables. Lifeline makes a
whole system, stacking cart and all. If there is a costco near you they
carry that brand. The chairs are form fitting and surprising comfortable.



Tim