About Richardson Seating | Restaurant Furniture Manufacturer
Upholstered Bar Stools Made for Restaurants
Richardson Seating Corporation is a Chicago manufacturer of commercial restaurant furniture, specializing in upholstered bar stools. We build restaurant-grade bar stools, counter stools and chairs for independent restaurants, bars, hospitality groups and multi-location restaurant chains.
Our seating is made for demanding food-service environments where durability, comfort and appearance all matter. We manufacture in Chicago so we can closely control construction, upholstery and quality from one order to the next.
Commercial Restaurant Seating Made in Chicago
Our 75,000-square-foot Chicago factory brings our metal shop, wood shop and upholstery shop together under one roof. We use commercial-grade materials, heavy plywood and thick steel to manufacture seating designed to perform in busy restaurants for years.
- Upholstered restaurant bar stools
- Commercial counter stools
- Restaurant chairs and diner seating
- Custom upholstery selections for restaurant projects
- Consistent seating programs for multi-location restaurant chains
For Restaurant Chains, Designers and Architects
Richardson Seating works with restaurant owners, purchasing teams, dealers, interior designers and architects. Whether the project is a single restaurant or a multi-location rollout, our team can help identify commercial seating that fits the design, performance requirements and ordering needs of the project.
Design professionals may specify customer-supplied upholstery through our COM and COL program. Our in-house manufacturing capabilities also help us maintain consistent construction and finishes across repeat orders. See our commercial seating FAQ for answers about purchasing, lead times, shipping and warranties.
A Family Tradition in Restaurant Furniture
Richardson Seating was founded in 1975 by Harry Richardson and his wife, Tolza, but our family's history in commercial restaurant seating began decades earlier. Harry, his father Joe and his brother Reuben manufactured and wholesaled commercial chairs and bar stools for the food-service industry through Carroll Chair in Chicago.
Richardson Seating moved to its current Arthington Street factory in 1983. Harry's son-in-law, Earl Lichtenstein, later led the company for nearly 30 years. During that period Richardson manufactured large programs for Target and licensed bar stools for well-known brands including Harley-Davidson, Coca-Cola, General Motors, Ford and Fender.
Today, Earl's sons Ira and Scott continue the family tradition. The Richardson and Lichtenstein families have manufactured restaurant furniture for generations, using the same principles that built the company: durable materials, careful workmanship and responsive service.
Quality Restaurants Can Count On
Richardson Seating has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and 140 five-star Google reviews. We take pride in building commercial seating that restaurant operators can depend on and design professionals can specify with confidence.
Visit Our Chicago Factory
Our factory is on Chicago's West Side, approximately two miles from downtown and a short drive from McCormick Place. Restaurant owners, designers, architects and purchasing teams are welcome to contact us about visiting.