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Types of Possible Furnishings

This document discusses types of furniture that could be considered for a facility. It covers chairs, tables, beds, and materials. For chairs, it describes elements of comfort, types of chairs, and considerations for choice and arrangement. For tables, it discusses shape, size, construction features and surface materials. It also outlines the anatomy of a conventional guestroom bed, including springs, mattresses and frames. Finally, it lists common materials used for furniture.

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Types of Possible Furnishings

This document discusses types of furniture that could be considered for a facility. It covers chairs, tables, beds, and materials. For chairs, it describes elements of comfort, types of chairs, and considerations for choice and arrangement. For tables, it discusses shape, size, construction features and surface materials. It also outlines the anatomy of a conventional guestroom bed, including springs, mattresses and frames. Finally, it lists common materials used for furniture.

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TYPES OF POSSIBLE

FURNISHINGS FOR
CONSIDERATION IN THE
FACILITY
JANE B. DOLON-SANORIA, LPT, MBA
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• After reading this chapter, the student should be able to:


• Determine furniture selection procedures;
• Enumerate the elements for seating comfort;
• Describe the different types of chairs;
• Describe the shape, size, and construction of tables;
• Determine the anatomy of the bed;
• Describe how to select good quality beds;
• Describe materials for furniture;
• Enumerate and describe some pieces of furniture in the hotel lobby and in the guestroom
FURNITURE SELECTION

• Needs of customer (standards expected of the room)


• Operational needs (place settings, seat turnover, ease of
handling, ease of storage, and flexibility)
• Space dimension (the area, shape, and its limitations)
• Anthropometrical factors (body dimensions of the users)
CHAIRS
CHAIRS – ELEMENTS FOR SEATING
COMFORT
1. Select chairs that are comfortable, durable, and adaptable and should be in
keeping with the ambience of the place.
• Shape and angle of seat and back
• A 15-degree angle for the chair back is recommended
• The depth of the seat, from the edge to the chair back should be 16 inches
• The height of the chair from the floor to the top of the chair and back should be not more
than 34 inches
• The standard distance from the seat to the floor should be 18 inches
• The distance between the seat and the tabletop should be 12 inches
• Allow 24-26 inches of space for each chair at table
CHAIRS – ELEMENTS FOR SEATING
COMFORT

2. Chair construction
• Seats may or may not be
upholstered. Upholstery
conforms to body
postures and shapes.
CHAIRS – ELEMENTS FOR SEATING
COMFORT

2. Chair construction
• Chairs can have arms if the space will be able to accommodate
them. Armchairs provide extra support for the body to relax.
• For quick-service restaurants:
• Durability
• Capacity
• Maintenance of the chair
CHAIRS – ELEMENTS FOR SEATING
COMFORT

3. Choice and arrangement


• Chairs may be free standing (loose) or fixed to the floor or
to an extended frame.
• Chairs may also be arranged as all loose, all fixed, or
combination to provide flexibility.
TYPES OF CHAIRS

• Stacking chair
• framework is of metal with plastic
of fiberglass seat and back or they
may be upholstered with cloth,
leather, or plastic material.
• Selected primarily for ease of
storage and handling.
TYPES OF CHAIRS

• Folding
chair -
TYPES OF CHAIRS

• Arm chair – requires more width and access space. It is less mobile.
TYPES OF CHAIRS

• Cantilevered chair – bent tubular steel (round or square section)


forming a continuous support for the seat and back.
TYPES OF CHAIRS

• Molded chair – thermosetting plastics


to form the seat and the back. It may
be fixed to metal legs or to a pedestal
of plastic or metal.
TABLES
FEATURES OF TABLES: SHAPE, SIZE, AND
CONSTRUCTION
• Shape
• Circular table – provide variety and informality, studies
have indicated that round tables produce slower turnover
because guests tend to linger in round tables.

• Square or rectangular tables – allows regularity, a sense of


order, and may be connected or extended as required.
FEATURES OF TABLES: SHAPE, SIZE, AND
CONSTRUCTION

• Shape
• Trapezoids – (four-sided
figure with two parallel
sides) when two are placed
together, it creates a
hexagonal table.
FEATURES OF TABLES: SHAPE, SIZE, AND
CONSTRUCTION
FEATURES OF TABLES: SHAPE, SIZE, AND
CONSTRUCTION
• Shape
• Serpentine – (arc-
shaped) table that
can be placed end
to end to create
an S-shape, and
many other table
set-ups.
FEATURES OF TABLES: SHAPE, SIZE, AND
CONSTRUCTION
FEATURES OF TABLES: SHAPE, SIZE, AND
CONSTRUCTION
• Shape
• Ovals – create a
graceful look
• Half-rounds or half-
moons – remove the
train configuration of
rectangular tables.
• Drop-leaf tables
FEATURES OF TABLES: SHAPE, SIZE, AND
CONSTRUCTION

• Surface – exposed table surfaces should be waterproof, resistant


to scratching, cigarette burns, heat, spillage, grease and
abrasions.
• Wood, marble, ceramic, plastic laminates, and other synthetic material.
• Construction
• Should have sturdy construction
• Should provide the customer with sufficient amount of legroom below.
BEDS
CONVENTIONAL GUESTROOM BED

• Most beds consist of the following:


• Springs – provide resiliency, support and durability
• Mattress – lies on top of the spring and provides extra
padding
• Frame – where the spring and mattress rest
TYPES OF SPRINGS

• Box springs –
mounted on a
wood frame and
covered with a
pad.
TYPES OF SPRINGS

• Metal coil springs –


arranged in a single
layer or in two layers.
TYPES OF SPRINGS

• Flatbed springs – lengthwise strips


of metal attached to a frame with
helical hooks (small coils with
hooks at both ends).
CONVENTIONAL GUESTROOM BED
PARTS OF A BED FEATURES
Springs
a. Box a. Have coils that are tied together, installed on
hardwood frames
b. Metal b. Can accommodate most mattresses
c. Flat bed c. For rollaway bed; least durable, expensive
Mattresses
a. Inner spring a. Should be paired with box spring to attain standard
height of bed
b. Latex b. Light and heavy to lift; easily cleaned
c. - horse c. Stuffing should be compartmentalized
- cotton - most durable and resilient
- kapok - develop linters, cannot be rebuilt
Bed Frames
a. Platform a. Requires regular cleaning of occupied area
b. Box b. Sits tight to the floor
STANDARD BED SIZES

TYPE OF BED SIZE


Crib 28 x 52 inches
Rollaway 39 x 75 inches
Twin 39 or 42 x 76 inches
Three-quarter 48 x 76 inches
Double 54 x 76 inches
Queen 60 x 80 inches
King 78 x 80 inches
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF BEDS

• Turn the mattress 4 times a year.


• Check them for tears and lumps.
• Check caster of bed frames and joints.
• Check dents and scuffs (worn-out parts).
MATERIALS FOR FURNITURE

1. Wood – hardness strength that that give it ability to resist wear, rigidity and
permanence, the natural beauty of the grain , the capacity to take stains, and finishes,
and the reasonable cost of upkeep.
2. Metals
3. Fiberglass and thermosetting plastics – stain resistant and easy to maintain, durable,
lightweight, and resilient to scratching and availability in a wide range of colors.
4. Marble and ceramics
5. Indigenous materials

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