Cross Back Chair

Cross back chair for rustic and refined event seating

When it comes to combining elegance with versatility, few options compete with the cross back chair. With its distinctive design and broad aesthetic appeal, this timeless seating option has become a firm favourite among event professionals across the UK. Whether you’re designing a casual dining zone at a large music festival or furnishing a VIP terrace at a major sporting event, the cross back chair provides a stylish and practical solution that can adapt to a wide range of hospitality environments.

Named for its instantly recognisable backrest design — with wooden slats forming a refined “X” shape — the cross back chair delivers rustic charm and contemporary sophistication in equal measure. It’s an ideal alternative to more traditional seating options like the Chiavari or Napoleon chair, offering a fresh yet classic look that suits everything from alfresco dining to smart indoor receptions.

Available in a variety of wood finishes, this chair can be tailored to suit your event’s overall tone, colour scheme, or branding. From light oak tones that complement countryside festival aesthetics, to darker finishes suited to formal hospitality lounges at international sports venues, the cross back chair has the ability to work seamlessly across a wide design spectrum.

Classic design, customised to your venue style

As part of our high-quality furniture hire collection, the cross back chair offers not only visual appeal but also comfort and flexibility. It’s designed with a curved backrest and supportive frame to provide a pleasant sitting experience, even over longer periods — an important consideration for seated dining, live talks, or extended networking sessions.

To ensure additional comfort and aesthetic compatibility, you can select from our range of seat pad colours, allowing you to coordinate the chair with your table linens, decor elements, or overall theme. Whether you’re opting for soft neutrals, classic white, or bold contrast tones, the seat pad choice adds that extra layer of polish that helps elevate the look of your entire setup.

Thanks to its classic structure and well-balanced design, the cross back chair works equally well in rustic, vintage, industrial, or even minimalist event spaces. It brings a visual texture to seating arrangements that can often feel too rigid or corporate, offering a more relaxed and inviting atmosphere for your guests.

Cross back chair hire for events of every scale

Choosing cross back chair hire is a flexible, scalable solution for planners looking to create attractive and functional guest seating areas without committing to permanent inventory. These chairs are available in large quantities and are regularly used across both public and private event settings — from sports hospitality lounges to festival VIP dining tents, branded pop-ups, and backstage hospitality villages.

Because the chair is stackable, it also offers logistical advantages when it comes to transport and storage, particularly during multi-phase or mobile installations. Whether you’re building a temporary venue in a city centre or setting up a relaxed field-based hospitality area, the cross back chair helps simplify your operation while adding clear visual value.

Pair it with wooden dining tables for a cohesive rustic look, or contrast it with more modern table styles to blend traditional structure with contemporary styling. Either way, the cross back chair serves as a reliable foundation for a well-dressed, event-ready space.

Ideal for seated dining, front-row speaker events, or casual lounge configurations, this is a truly multi-purpose chair that continues to grow in popularity across the live event landscape.

Request your hire quote today and add warmth, charm, and customisable comfort to your next event with the cross back chair — a timeless furniture favourite for both music and sports hospitality environments.