The Casper Polycarbonate Banqueting Chair
The Casper chair came into Band International’s range of Phantom chairs as a result of demand for the Ghost look several years ago. The original Philip Stark Ghost chair was not available at affordable prices for the rental industry and, until variations of the design came onto the market more recently, the polycarbonate chair was largely unobtainable.
The Casper chair, similar in style to the Ghost chair, is renowned for its 18th century form and translucent appearance. Whilst its well established appearance will dazzle guests at every banquet, the Casper chair does not offer the rental company such an easy ride. Stackable 4 high, it is neither as sturdy nor as user friendly as other polycarbonate models. The design is such that the thin part under the seat means there is a relatively small contact area between the two chairs when stacked. Consequently the stack tends to slide apart. For hotels and restaurants that do not transport chairs between storage and venue, the Casper chair presents itself as a good choice; for the rental company or venue for whom materials handling is a major feature, Band International recommends the Banquo polycarbonate banqueting chair as a more suitable alternative.
Like other polycarbonate models, the Casper banqueting chair stacks 4 high and can seat 8-10 guests around a 5’ table; 10-12 guests around a 6’ table.
The ghost chair style, which is synonymous with the oval seatback, has many similarities with the Windsor Medallion wooden banqueting chair, Band International’s latest addition to the bentwood range. With interchangeable back and seat pads in various colours, the round or oval wooden back has made a successful debut and promises to satisfy the market’s search for a classic retro style just as the ghost chair did 6 years ago.