How to Choose Tatami & Low Chairs for Restaurants & Hotels

By JP Furniture · 2026-08-25 · Tatami & Low Chairs

Written by the JP Furniture production team in Foshan. Updated 2026-08-25. Every model referenced below is in current production and can be ordered made-to-spec.

Key takeaways

Tatami & Low Chairs suit Japanese and tea-house layouts because the low-profile wood frame handles daily loading.
Check seat height against table height first — 45–48 cm with a 72–75 cm top.
Factory price moves with frame gauge, finish and upholstery grade, not with the photo.
MOQ can be met by mixing models in one container rather than deepening a single SKU.
Plan a 10% spare inventory: it turns replacements into a same-week task.

1. Start with the room, not the catalog

Before you look at a single product photo, write down three numbers: how many seats you need, how many hours a guest sits, and how many minutes your staff has to reset a table. Those three numbers decide more about your tatami chair than any style trend. A venue turning tables in 45 minutes needs a different chair than a lounge where guests stay for two hours — which is why tatami chairs are specified by duty cycle, not by looks.

2. Material and frame: what actually fails

The frame is where tatami chairs fail first. Low-profile wood frame construction with a low solid wood frame surface holds up because the load path stays intact after thousands of sits. Cheaper builds use thinner tube walls and stapled joints; they look identical on day one and loosen by month six. Ask any dining chair manufacturer for the wall thickness and the joint method — a real factory answers both without hesitation.

3. Comfort numbers worth checking

Seat height, seat depth and backrest angle are the three dimensions that decide whether a guest stays for dessert. For Japanese and tea-house layouts, a seat height of 45–48 cm works with a standard 72–75 cm table; a 5–8 degree backrest recline reduces fatigue without pushing guests into a slouch. If your concept runs long sittings, add an upholstered seat — padding costs a few dollars and buys you 20 extra minutes of dwell time.

4. Finish, cleaning and total cost

A commercial finish has to survive daily wiping, spilled wine and the occasional scrub. low solid wood frame finishes are easy to repair; coated metal resists stains but chips if the coating is thin. Work out cost per year, not cost per chair: a chair that lasts eight years at $60 beats one that lasts three years at $30.

5. MOQ, customisation and lead time

Most tatami chairs ship from a Foshan furniture factory with MOQ per model starting at a few pieces for stock designs and higher for made-to-spec work. Custom colour, fabric and finish usually add 5–10 days. Plan for 15–25 days production after sample approval, plus transit. If you are importing for the first time, ask for the wholesale dining chairs price in both EXW and DDP so freight surprises land on the supplier's spreadsheet, not yours.

Specification snapshot

Model	Material	Style	Typical use	Factory price	MOQ
JP New Design Tatami Single Legless Backrest	100% Solid Wood	Modern	Dining room, Restaurant	$10–$12	12 pcs
JP Japanese and Korean Living Room Furniture	100% Solid Wood	Modern	Dining room, Restaurant	$12–$12	12 pcs
JP Japanese Tatami Couch Chair Solid Wood	Leather/Velvet/Fabric	Modern	Dining room, Restaurant	$34–$36	12 pcs
JP Home Stacked and Solid Wood Stackable	Leather/Velvet/Fabric	Modern	Dining room, Restaurant	$60–$60	6 pcs
JP Chinese Antique Furniture Reproduction Rustic	Leather/Velvet/Fabric	Modern	Dining room, Restaurant	$10–$12	12 pcs
JP New Arrival Modern Japanese Dining Floor	Solid Wood	Modern	Dining room, Restaurant	$12–$12	10 pcs

Models referenced in this article

JP New Design Tatami Single Legless Backrest $10–$12 · MOQ 12 pcs · 100% Solid Wood

JP Japanese and Korean Living Room Furniture $12 · MOQ 12 pcs · 100% Solid Wood

JP Japanese Tatami Couch Chair Solid Wood $34–$36 · MOQ 12 pcs · Leather/Velvet/Fabric

JP Home Stacked and Solid Wood Stackable $60 · MOQ 6 pcs · Leather/Velvet/Fabric

JP Chinese Antique Furniture Reproduction Rustic Vintage $10–$12 · MOQ 12 pcs · Leather/Velvet/Fabric

JP New Arrival Modern Japanese Dining Floor $12 · MOQ 10 pcs · Solid Wood

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MOQ for tatami chairs?

Stocked models start from 6 pieces per model and can be mixed within one container. Made-to-spec runs start higher because the line has to be set up for your finish.

How long does production take?

15–25 days after sample approval for most tatami chairs, plus 3–7 days for sampling and then transit. Custom fabric or colour adds about a week.

Can I get a sample before ordering?

Yes. We ship a single sample for approval; sampling is the step that fixes every later date, so we recommend doing it before locking an opening schedule.

Do you support custom colours and fabrics?

Yes — frame colour, upholstery fabric, seat density and logo application are all available on tatami chairs. Custom work adds roughly 5–10 days.

How many should I order for a room?

Seat count plus a 10% reserve. The reserve covers damage and lets you replace a chair without a new production run.

Should I choose stackable models?

If you host events or reset the room daily, yes — stackable tatami chairs turn a closet into usable capacity.

Next steps

Browse the full JP Furniture catalog, read the Tatami & Low Chairs archive, or request a factory quote with your quantity and finish. We answer quote requests within one working day.