What is the difference between a nesting chair and a stacking chair?

A nesting chair slides under or behind the next chair (like nested measuring cups) rather than lifting on top of it - nesting chairs don't stack vertically. This is common with chairs on casters for conference tables - they roll together for compact storage without stacking. A stacking chair is lifted and placed on top of the next chair, creating a vertical stack. Stacking allows for higher-density storage (up to 10-15 chairs in a single stack); nesting creates a horizontal row of interlocked chairs. Stacking is more space-efficient vertically; nesting is easier to arrange quickly at a table. For events needing maximum storage density, stacking wins. FindOfficeFurniture.com - 888-719-4960.