How to Choose the Right Chairs for Your Melbourne Event — The Complete Guide

Choosing the right chairs for your event might seem like a small detail — but experienced event planners will tell you it’s one of the most impactful decisions you’ll make. The wrong chair can undermine even the most beautifully styled venue; the right one pulls everything together and creates the visual cohesion that makes events look professionally planned and genuinely special.

If you’re planning a Melbourne event and feeling overwhelmed by the options — Tiffany chairs, Ghost chairs, Bentwood, Louis, Americana — this guide will help you navigate the choices and find the perfect hire chair for your occasion.

Understanding the Main Chair Types

Tiffany Chairs (Chiavari Chairs)

Tiffany chairs — also called chiavari chairs — are Melbourne’s most popular event hire chair, and for good reason. Their slender, elegant profile suits virtually every event theme, from romantic weddings and christenings to formal gala dinners and milestone birthday celebrations. Available from MUX Events in white ($6), gold ($6), black ($6), and clear ($6) finishes, Tiffany chairs offer the widest colour range and the broadest event suitability of any chair type. If you’re unsure, start here.

Best for: weddings, christenings, milestone birthdays, formal dinners, engagement parties, debutante balls.

Ghost Chairs (Victorian / Oval)

Ghost chairs are the contemporary event designer’s favourite. Their transparent acrylic construction creates a visually open, modern look that complements almost any colour scheme without competing with it. In Melbourne’s current event scene, Ghost chairs are the signature chair of contemporary weddings, sleek corporate events, and design-forward birthday celebrations. Available in Victorian and Oval styles from MUX Events at $8 per chair.

Best for: modern weddings, corporate events, styled birthdays, product launches, events with bold colour schemes.

Bentwood Chairs

For events that call for warmth, naturalness, and an organic feel, Bentwood chairs are the answer. These beautifully crafted timber chairs bring an earthy, artisan quality that suits garden parties, outdoor weddings, vineyard events, and bohemian-themed celebrations perfectly. Available in natural and warm brown finishes at MUX Events for $8 per chair.

Best for: outdoor weddings, garden parties, boho celebrations, rustic and winery events, long-table feasts.

Louis Chairs

When opulence and grandeur are required, look no further than Louis chairs. These ornately carved, upholstered chairs bring a distinctly French royal aesthetic that elevates formal events to a truly exceptional level. Available in white and gold from MUX Events at $10 per chair.

Best for: formal wedding receptions, luxury birthday dinners, debutante balls, high-society functions.

Americana Folding Chairs

The practical powerhouse. Americana folding chairs are lightweight, durable, weather-resistant, and remarkably affordable at $4 per chair from MUX Events. They’re the go-to choice for outdoor ceremonies, large community events, school functions, and backyard parties where practicality and budget matter as much as aesthetics.

Best for: outdoor ceremonies, community events, large backyard parties, school and church functions.

Matching Chairs to Your Event Theme

Here’s a quick reference guide for matching chair style to event theme:

• All-white wedding: White Tiffany chairs throughout, or White Tiffany for guests + Ghost chairs for the bridal table
• Gold & white glamour: Gold Tiffany chairs, or Gold Louis chairs for a royal touch
• Black tie / formal: Black Tiffany chairs or Ghost chairs with dark linen
• Rustic / garden / boho: Bentwood chairs (natural or brown)
• Modern / minimalist: Ghost chairs or Clear Tiffany chairs
• Outdoor ceremony: Americana folding chairs or White Tiffany chairs
• Corporate function: Ghost chairs or White Tiffany chairs

How Many Chairs Do You Need?

For fully seated events: one chair per guest, plus 5–10% buffer. For cocktail-style events: plan for 40–60% of guests seated at any one time. For mixed format events: discuss your specific layout with the MUX Events team for personalised advice.

Booking Your Melbourne Chair Hire

MUX Events is Melbourne’s most comprehensive event chair hire company, with 700+ White Tiffany chairs, 500+ Ghost chairs, and over 16 chair styles available for delivery across greater Melbourne. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote for your upcoming event.