Lounge furniture hire gives an event somewhere other than the dining table to sit: a cocktail area while the couple has photos, a VIP corner at a launch or a chill zone at a 21st. Firms rent couches, Chesterfield-style sofas, wingback chairs, ottomans, coffee tables, rugs and lamps, by the piece or in styled sets. Tell us the event, the space, the look and the date, and we pass it to independent event furniture hire firms in your area. They quote you directly. The request is free, with no obligation to accept any quote.
What goes into an event lounge
- Couches: two and three-seaters, Chesterfield-style button-backed sofas, modern low couches, in leather look, velvet or linen
- Chairs: wingback chairs, tub chairs and occasional chairs
- Ottomans and poufs for extra seats that tuck away
- Tables: coffee tables, side tables and cocktail tables for standing guests nearby
- Rugs, lamps, plant stands and cushions to finish the set
Planning the lounge furniture hire for your space
A typical lounge set is a couch, two chairs or ottomans, a coffee table and a rug, seating five or six people, on about 3 x 3 m of floor. For a wedding cocktail hour, one or two sets near the bar give older guests a seat while the rest stand. A VIP area may need three or four sets. Pick a colour that suits the venue: white and cream show dust and wine, while tan, grey and dark velvet forgive more. Mix in a few cocktail tables so standing guests have somewhere to put a glass. If you are hiring a stretch tent for the event, ask the tent firm whether it also hires lounge sets; one delivery is cheaper.
Outdoors, weather and care
Lounge sets look good on a lawn or a deck, but upholstery hates rain, dew and dust. Put rugs and couches on firm, level ground or flooring, and under cover if there is any chance of a storm. Many firms will not leave fabric couches outside overnight, so the set may be delivered on the day and collected the same night, which can cost more. Couches are heavy: tell the firm about stairs, narrow gates and long carries from the truck. Check for marks on delivery and photograph them, because stains and burns are charged.
What affects the price and what to ask
Lounge pieces are priced per piece or per styled set. The number of pieces, the fabric, styling, after-hours collection and the distance to the venue all count. Ask:
- Is the price per piece or for the set, and what is in the set?
- Do you style the area, or only drop off?
- What happens if it rains on an outdoor set?
For a whole venue, ask about event furniture packages.
What to include in your request
- Number of sets or pieces
- The look and the colours
- Indoors, on a deck or on a lawn
- Styling or drop-off only
- Delivery and collection times
Lounge Furniture Hire for different events
- Families and home celebrations: a chill area at a 21st or a 40th, or a lounge for a garden engagement party
- Weddings and engagements: a cocktail-hour lounge near the bar where older guests can sit while photos are taken
- Funerals, memorials and unveilings: a quiet seating corner for the elders of the family at the after-tears
- Companies, conferences and functions: a VIP lounge at a launch, an expo stand or a year-end function
- Churches and faith gatherings: a seating area for visiting clergy and guests at a church anniversary dinner
- Schools, colleges and universities: a lounge photo spot at a matric farewell or an alumni reunion
- Municipalities, clubs and communities: a VIP area for dignitaries at a festival, a sports day or a heritage celebration
- Venues, caterers, decorators and planners: decorators and planners styling a lounge for a client's wedding or launch
Frequently asked questions
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Lounge Furniture Hire by province and city
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
- Centurion
- Midrand
- Sandton
- Randburg
- Roodepoort
- Krugersdorp
- Randfontein
- Germiston
- Boksburg
- Benoni
- Kempton Park
- Alberton
- Vanderbijlpark
- Vereeniging
- Durban
- Pinetown
- Pietermaritzburg
- Richards Bay
- Newcastle
- Ladysmith
- Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
- East London
- Kariega (Uitenhage)
- Mthatha
- Cape Town
- Bellville
- Paarl
- Stellenbosch
- George
- Worcester
- eMalahleni (Witbank)
- Middelburg
- Secunda
- Mbombela (Nelspruit)
- Rustenburg
- Brits
- Klerksdorp
- Potchefstroom
- Mahikeng
- Polokwane
- Tzaneen
- Kimberley
- Upington
- Bloemfontein
- Welkom
- Sasolburg