Velvet Dining Chair
$18–25Rich upholstery that suits gallery dinners and lounge-style receptions against brick and steel.
Near North Side · Chair rentals
Chairs for River North lofts and rooftops
We rent event chairs in River North for gallery openings, loft weddings, rooftop parties and brand events, with delivery, setup and pickup handled by our team. Many of the area's timber-and-brick warehouse buildings have freight elevators and alley docks, and we plan your load-in around them. Request a quote or schedule a short call to start planning your 2027 date.
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- ~35 mifrom our base
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- 13chair styles
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Serving ZIP 60654 · 60610 · 60611
Chosen for River North
Three chairs that suit River North
Ghost Chair
$10–14Keeps the room open and modern while letting art, florals or skyline views be the focus.
Wishbone Chair
$14–18A design-forward wood chair that fits the neighborhood's showroom aesthetic at long dinner tables.
Celebrating in River North
River North was once a district of warehouses and factories, and plenty of those heavy-timber buildings now hold event lofts, galleries and showrooms. The exposed beams and brick walls are a gift for photos, but the access is old-school: freight elevators with manual gates, docks tucked down alleys between Hubbard and Kinzie, and stairwells that were never designed for a hundred chairs.
It's also a neighborhood that throws a lot of evening events. Gallery nights, rooftop happy hours, rehearsal dinners above restaurants and product launches in showrooms all tend to start right after work, so setup usually happens in the late afternoon while the street is at its busiest. We plan arrival times with that traffic in mind and keep our footprint on the curb as small as we can.
Style-wise, River North leans modern and a little dramatic. Clear acrylic, black frames and velvet upholstery look right at home against brick and steel. We're happy to suggest combinations, like velvet at a head table with simpler chairs elsewhere, and to price both options so you can decide on a call.
Where people celebrate
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Converted warehouse lofts
Brick-and-beam spaces with freight elevators that vary widely in size and age.
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Art galleries and showrooms
Popular for openings and private dinners, where furniture needs to complement the work on the walls.
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Rooftop terraces
Common on newer buildings and above restaurants, with skyline views and exposure to wind.
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Private dining rooms
Upstairs rooms used for rehearsal dinners and small receptions, often reached by stairs only.
Delivery notes
Know before we arrive
Every River North venue is a little different. These are the things we ask about on a planning call so chairs are placed and ready before your first guest walks in.
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Older loft freight elevators can be small or manually operated. Measure the cab or ask the venue for its dimensions so we can size our carts and stacks.
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Alley docks in River North are often shared by several businesses. Ask your venue which hours the dock is free and whether we need to book it.
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Late-afternoon setup collides with rush hour on Ohio, Ontario and Wells. Building in a buffer before guests arrive keeps the timeline relaxed.
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Walk-up private dining rooms mean carrying chairs by hand. Let us know the floor and stair count so we can staff the setup properly.
Popular in River North
Seating for every occasion
Questions
Renting chairs in River North
Where can I rent chairs for a loft wedding in River North?
We deliver event chairs to River North lofts and handle setup and pickup, planning around the building's freight elevator and dock. Request a quote with your venue name and we'll work out the access details with you.
Will my River North venue let me bring in outside chairs?
Many loft and gallery venues allow outside rentals, but some have in-house furniture or approved vendor lists. Check with your venue coordinator before you book so there are no surprises.
Can chairs be carried up stairs to a private dining room?
Yes, we can carry chairs up to walk-up rooms. Tell us the floor and number of stairs when you request a quote so we plan enough crew and setup time.
What chairs look best in a brick loft?
Warm wood styles like the wishbone or cross-back complement exposed brick, while ghost chairs and velvet seats lean more modern. We're glad to talk through options on a quick call.
Do I need to reserve the loading dock for a River North event?
Often, yes, especially in shared buildings where several tenants use the same alley dock. Ask your venue how to reserve a time and pass that window along to us.
Now booking holidays & 2027
Planning something in River North?
A 15-minute call is the fastest way to a plan: guest count, chair styles, delivery window and access at your River North venue. Prefer email? Send a quote request and we'll reply with pricing.
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Tell us the basics
Date, guest count and the look you want.
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Get a clear quote
Chairs, delivery, setup and pickup, itemized.
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We handle the rest
Placed before guests arrive, collected after.
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