Can standard office guest chairs be used outdoors?

Standard commercial guest chairs with fabric upholstery and steel frames aren't designed for outdoor exposure — UV, moisture, and temperature cycling degrade both the frame finish and the fabric relatively quickly. For outdoor or covered patio use, specify chairs built for it: powder-coated aluminum or stainless steel frames with UV-rated all-weather fabric or sling seating. FindOfficeFurniture.com can identify the right outdoor specification for your application — call 888-719-4960.