Contract Furniture

New England Seating is a contract furniture manufacturer: we design, build and install commercial-grade booths, banquettes, tables and seating for restaurants and hospitality spaces. Everything is handcrafted to specification in our New Haven, CT facility, as it has been since 1947, and backed by a 10-year warranty on our manufactured seating.

Whether you are a designer specifying a single dining room or an operator rolling out multiple locations, you work directly with the manufacturer, from shop drawings to delivery and installation.

Request a quote or call 203-776-1116 to talk with our design staff.

What is contract furniture?

Contract furniture is furniture built for commercial use rather than for the home. It is made from commercial-grade materials and construction so it holds up to daily, heavy use in restaurants, bars, hotels and other public spaces, and it is usually specified and ordered by project, often through a designer, architect or contractor.

Contract seating and furniture we manufacture

• Restaurant booths: single, double and back-to-back booths built to any length.
• Banquettes and wall seating: long runs of upholstered seating for dining rooms, lounges and lobbies.
• Round and curved booths: focal-point and private seating in half, three-quarter and full-round shapes.
• Custom booths: one-off shapes, sizes and finishes drawn to your plans.
• Custom restaurant tables and commercial chairs to complete the space. See our full restaurant furniture line.

Who we build for

• Independent restaurants, cafes, diners and bars
• Multi-location restaurant groups and chains
• Hotel restaurants, bars and other hospitality spaces
• Interior designers, architects and general contractors specifying seating for a project

How a contract furniture project works

1. Plans and specs: send your floor plan, drawings or design intent. We can also help with your seating layout.
2. Shop drawings and samples: you approve computer-generated shop drawings and finish samples before production.
3. Manufacturing: our craftspeople build your order in New Haven, CT. Production typically takes 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the project.
4. Delivery and installation: we blanket-wrap and deliver on our own trucks, and our team can usually install an entire project in a day.

Why work with New England Seating

• A manufacturer, not a reseller: family-owned and building commercial seating since 1947
• Commercial-grade vinyls, fabrics and wood finishes from premier suppliers (see options)
• 10-year warranty on manufactured seating against defects in materials and workmanship
• Serving Boston to Washington, DC and beyond from our New Haven, CT facility

Contract furniture FAQ

What does “contract grade” mean?

Contract grade means furniture designed and built for commercial use, with materials and construction meant to withstand heavy daily use in public spaces like restaurants, bars and hotels.

Do you work with designers and architects?

Yes. We build to your drawings and specifications and provide shop drawings and finish samples for approval before manufacturing.

Can you supply multiple locations?

Yes. We handle orders of all sizes, from a single independent restaurant to multi-location chains.

How long does a contract furniture order take?

Production typically takes 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the complexity of the project. You receive a specific timeline with your quote.

Where are you located?

Our manufacturing facility and showroom are in New Haven, CT. Call 203-776-1116 to book a showroom visit.