When furnishing commercial spaces, durability should be a top priority. Commercial spaces are typically high-traffic areas that see lots of use within short periods of time—restaurants, museums, and hotels. It’s hard to pinpoint the exact clientele for a commercial site, so businesses must be prepared for anything. Investing in long-lasting furniture is a smart choice for any business owner. Not only will it save you from having to replace furniture every few years, but it also guarantees that your furniture will be able to withstand the wear and tear of daily use. This is especially important in high-traffic areas such as lobbies, waiting rooms, and dining rooms.
Finding a lasting option for commercial furniture is difficult if you don’t know where to look. Consider the common furniture materials—wood, metal, glass, plastic. They all have their pros and cons. Softwood is classic and shapable, but it rots and warps with moisture. Metal bends, glass cracks, and plastic breaks. However, some materials can be enhanced, highlighting their best qualities while alleviating some concerning traits.
Iron is a common strong metal that can withstand high temperatures. When heated enough to melt, iron can be poured into a mold to solidify, at which point it’s called “cast iron.” That means cast iron can be infinitely recycled! At JI Bases, we coat all exterior cast iron and steel surfaces with a durable finish to minimize scuff marks. Since cast iron naturally rusts once the surface is exposed to the elements, we also offer selected styles and sizes in Zinc-plated to deter the rusting process. The engineering of our top and base plates also helps ensure stability for the table overall. For example, steel can bend under additional pressure, whereas cast iron will not bend. Our cast iron top plate is built to spread and hold the weight. These are so dependable we use cast iron top plates for all our cast iron and stainless steel bases!
Since 1958, the people at JI Bases have trusted and perfected cast iron for commercial furniture. Our cast iron bases’ stable structure has proven to be a staple in this industry—especially with our 4-prong base. Combined with years of experience, strong engineering, and a lifetime guarantee, cast iron’s durability certainly speaks for itself.
