The problem
Not enough matching seats in a home for 25 or 30 guests.
How we help
We'll fill the gap with one consistent style so the room looks planned, not pieced together.
Chicago & suburbs · Showers
Shower chairs that make the guest of honor glow
We rent chairs for bridal and baby showers across Chicago and the suburbs, from living rooms and backyards to restaurant private rooms and clubhouses. Pair airy guest chairs with a special seat for the guest of honor. Request a quote with your date and headcount.
Seating math
- Guest seating
- One seat per guest for a sit-down brunch or games
- Gift area
- Guest of honor's chair plus a small side table nearby
- 60-inch round
- Seats 8 comfortably, 10 snugly
- Extra chairs
- Add 2-3 for hosts and helpers
What usually goes wrong
The seating headaches, solved
The problem
The guest of honor needs a seat that stands out.
How we help
A rattan garden chair, cane-back or royal throne gives her a clear focal point for gifts and photos.
The problem
Walk-ups and narrow entries in city apartments.
How we help
Tell us about stairs and elevators when you book. Lighter chairs like ghost and shell chairs are easier to carry in.
The problem
Spring and summer showers outside, with Chicago weather.
How we help
We'll suggest outdoor-friendly chairs and help you plan a quick move indoors if the sky turns.
Our picks
Chairs we'd choose for showers
Rattan Garden Chair
$12–16Hand-woven texture that makes a lovely gift-opening chair, indoors or out.
Ghost Chair
$10–14Light, clear guest chairs that let florals and decor stand out.
Cane-Back Chair
$12–16Soft vintage charm for garden-party and tea-party themes.
Planning notes
Showers are usually smaller and more personal than the main event, often held in a parent's home in Hinsdale, a backyard in Glen Ellyn, a city apartment or a community clubhouse. The details carry the day: florals, a dessert table, and a pretty spot for opening gifts.
That gift-opening seat is the one everyone photographs. A rattan or cane-back chair, or a throne if you want to go all out, turns a corner of the room into a backdrop. Ghost or wishbone chairs around the tables keep things light.
Homes come with stairs, tight entries and hardwood floors. We'll ask about access when you book and plan the drop-off so you're not carrying chairs up the front steps the morning of.
Your seating checklist
- 1
Confirm headcount and whether it's a sit-down meal or mingling
- 2
Pick the guest of honor's chair and where it will go
- 3
Measure the room or yard and note stairs or elevators
- 4
Choose a guest chair style that suits your theme
- 5
Plan a weather backup for outdoor showers
- 6
Request a quote with your address and date
Where we deliver
Showers across Chicagoland
- Lincoln Park
- Lakeview
- Andersonville
- St. Charles
- Geneva
- Glen Ellyn
- Hinsdale
- Evanston
- Arlington Heights
- Highland Park
- Lake Forest
- Wilmette
- Chicago
- The Loop
- River North
- West Loop
- Gold Coast
- Wicker Park & Bucktown
- Logan Square
- South Loop
- Hyde Park
- Pilsen
- Batavia
- Aurora
- Naperville
- Wheaton
- Downers Grove
- Oak Brook
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Joliet
- Elgin
- Schaumburg
- Barrington
- Skokie
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Questions
Showers seating questions
Can I rent a special chair for the bride or mom-to-be?
Yes. Many hosts choose a rattan garden chair, a cane-back or a royal throne for the guest of honor. We deliver across Chicago and the suburbs.
Do you rent chairs for small showers at home?
Yes, we're happy to plan smaller home events. Delivery and setup are itemized in your quote, so you can see the full cost for a smaller order.
Can you deliver to a walk-up apartment in Chicago?
Yes, let us know the number of floors and any building rules when you book. We'll plan time for stairs and suggest lighter chair styles.
What chairs look best for a boho shower?
Rattan garden and cane-back chairs bring natural texture, and ghost chairs keep a small room feeling open. Our blog has more styling ideas.
How much do shower chairs cost to rent?
Our estimated ranges run from about $10 to $14 for ghost chairs and $12 to $16 for rattan or cane-back. Your quote lists chairs, delivery and setup separately.
Can you deliver to a restaurant private room?
Often, yes, if the restaurant allows outside rentals. Check with the event manager on delivery times and any COI they require.
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Let's talk showers seating
A 15-minute call is the fastest way to a plan: guest count, chair styles, delivery window and venue access. Prefer email? Send a quote request and we'll reply with pricing.
- I.
Tell us the basics
Date, guest count and the look you want.
- II.
Get a clear quote
Chairs, delivery, setup and pickup, itemized.
- III.
We handle the rest
Placed before guests arrive, collected after.
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