Tables and chairs · Prices checked
Table and chair hire: which tables, which chairs, and the published prices
Chairs hire from a couple of dollars each; a Tiffany chair costs about three times a plastic one. Here is what each costs and how to choose.
By Claire Dunmore · 2 min read
Tables and chairs are the biggest line on most party-hire quotes simply because you need so many of them. The choice comes down to the kind of event: long trestle tables for a casual or family-style meal, round tables for a seated dinner where people talk across the table.
Tables
| Table (Bargain Party Hire, Sydney) | Price |
|---|---|
| 180cm large round table | $20 |
| 5ft round table | $15 |
| Large trestle table (2.4 m) | $12 |
| Small trestle table (1.8 m) | $10 |
| 90cm cafe table | $15 |
From Bargain Party Hire’s table prices, read 3 October 2026.
Round tables suit a formal dinner and make seating plans easy to read. Trestle tables are cheaper and more flexible: push them end to end for a long banquet, or line them up for a buffet. Cafe and bar tables give a standing crowd somewhere to put a glass.
Chairs
| Chair (Bargain Party Hire, Sydney) | Listed | Sale price on 3 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| White pipee plastic chair | $2.50 | $1.60 |
| Black gladiator chair | $3 | $3 |
| Gold Chanel chair | $7 | $4 |
| White Tiffany chair | $7.50 | $5 |
| Clear Tiffany chair | $9 | $5 |
| Padded bar stool | $10 | $10 |
From Bargain Party Hire’s chair prices, read 3 October 2026. Several chairs were on sale that day.
The price climbs with the look. Plastic chairs are the cheapest and fine for a backyard. Tiffany and Chanel chairs, the slim gold, white or clear designs seen at weddings, cost more and usually come with a seat cushion. Prices on the day we checked showed several chairs on sale, so it pays to ask.
How many?
One chair a guest, plus a few spare for the bridal or VIP table, the band and the inevitable latecomer. For tables, count the seats each table takes on the hire company's own listing; it varies with the table size and how closely you squeeze people in.
What to ask
- Is the price per day or per event, and is delivery extra?
- Are chairs delivered stacked, or set out for you?
- Is there a charge for chairs returned dirty or damaged?