Import bar stools or dining chairs? MOQ and starting budget

Updated October 25, 2026

The lowest unit price need not give the lowest initial goods budget. Compare both rankings within a stated seat-height band. A missing seat height cannot qualify a product for one of these bands.

Cheap per piece or a smaller initial order?

Catalogue snapshot (UTC): 2026-11-04T22:36:33.885Z

Seat 60 to under 70 cm

11 eligible listings in this height band

Lowest starting unit price

Wire Lattice Counter StoolDBW-F204

Seat height (cm): 62
Indicative CNY per piece: 292.17 – 434.69
MOQ (pieces): 12
Goods subtotal at MOQ (CNY): 3,506.04 – 5,216.28

Lowest starting MOQ subtotal

Segmented Shell Counter StoolDBW-F206

Seat height (cm): 65
Indicative CNY per piece: 427.57 – 520.21
MOQ (pieces): 8
Goods subtotal at MOQ (CNY): 3,420.56 – 4,161.68

Seat 70 cm or more

10 eligible listings in this height band

Lowest starting unit price

Wire Lattice Bar StoolDBW-F205

Seat height (cm): 72
Indicative CNY per piece: 292.17 – 434.69
MOQ (pieces): 12
Goods subtotal at MOQ (CNY): 3,506.04 – 5,216.28

Lowest starting MOQ subtotal

Park Place High Bar Stool – Painted FrameDBW-F172

Seat height (cm): 75
Indicative CNY per piece: 569.90
MOQ (pieces): 6
Goods subtotal at MOQ (CNY): 3,419.40

Dining chairs with a stated seat below 60 cm

40 eligible listings in this height band

Lowest starting unit price

Wire Lattice Side ChairDBW-F154

Seat height (cm): 41
Indicative CNY per piece: 256.46 – 370.44
MOQ (pieces): 14
Goods subtotal at MOQ (CNY): 3,590.44 – 5,186.16

Lowest starting MOQ subtotal

Kylo Framed Dining ChairDBW-F158

Seat height (cm): 45
Indicative CNY per piece: 562.78 – 598.40
MOQ (pieces): 6
Goods subtotal at MOQ (CNY): 3,376.68 – 3,590.40

Ranking uses the lower end of each current indicative price range multiplied by that model’s listed MOQ, with no quantity discount assumed. The upper subtotal uses its upper price. This is a goods-only planning subtotal, not a firm quotation, a whole-carton order or a delivered price. Finish, packing multiples, availability, freight and import charges need confirmation. Each card is a separate alternative. Height alone does not establish fit or commercial suitability.

Source: our published, unsold catalogue listings priced per piece, with an English specification record. Figures are recalculated from that record; a name, photo or overall height never supplies a missing seat height. These are catalogue statements, not independent measurements or commercial-use certification.

See every stated and missing stool seat height

Choose by seat height, not the product name

Measure the height of the tabletop or counter and the clear space underneath, including any frame or apron.
Compare the stated seat height with those measurements. Check legroom, the footrest and arm clearance, and try a sample where possible.
Plan table seating and counter seating separately. Choose quantities for the room layout; confirm the minimum for every model, material and finish.

Three catalogue examples for different seating heights

Dining chair

Aurelia Dining Chair

Seat height: 47 cm

$48per piece, before freight

Overall dimensions: 48 x 58 x 79 cm
Listed material: Painted iron and PU leatherette
Minimum order, pieces: 11
Listed packing: 1 piece per carton
Listed volume: 0.16 CBM

Counter stool

Rod Cage Counter Stool

Seat height: 65 cm

$53 to $89per piece, before freight

Overall dimensions: 53 x 52 x 84 cm
Listed material: Silver stainless steel and velvet
Minimum order, pieces: 10
Listed packing: 2 pieces per carton
Listed volume: 0.18 CBM

Bar stool

Rod Cage Bar Stool

Seat height: 75 cm

$56 to $92per piece, before freight

Overall dimensions: 53 x 52 x 94 cm
Listed material: Silver stainless steel and velvet
Minimum order, pieces: 10
Listed packing: 2 pieces per carton
Listed volume: 0.19 CBM

These are individual model examples, not a ranking of every item in the stool category. The listed volume is reproduced without multiplying it by quantity: when several pieces share a carton, confirm whether that volume is per piece or per carton. Request final carton dimensions, gross weight and protective packing for a freight quote.

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Questions buyers ask

Does the cheapest piece mean the cheapest minimum order?

Not necessarily. Compare the stated unit-price range multiplied by the model’s own MOQ. The rankings use the lower subtotal for the starting comparison and show the upper subtotal too.

Do bar stools always take less shipping space than dining chairs?

No. Compare the exact packed dimensions, pieces per carton and the stated volume basis. A category or a backrest does not establish shipment volume, container capacity or freight savings.

Can I use the overall stool height to choose a seat?

Use the stated seat height. Overall dimensions can include the backrest and do not establish the seating level. If the listing has no seat height, request it before choosing a model or ordering.

Can I order samples or mix models and colours?

Ask for the exact model, material and colour reference. Confirm sample availability, price and shipping separately. A mixed shipment can be requested, but each model and finish retains its own minimum; confirm collection timing and packing before consolidation.

Are these models suitable for daily restaurant use?

Suitability needs confirmation for the chosen specification. Ask about frame construction, upholstery composition, cleaning, load limits and applicable durability or fire test reports. A catalogue name or material alone does not prove commercial performance.

Which chair or stool takes less room in a shipment?

Compare the final packing lists for the same number of pieces. Carton dimensions, nesting, assembly and protection affect volume; a stool is not automatically smaller in transport. Do not compare a per-piece volume with a per-carton volume.

Do the displayed prices include freight, customs or delivery?

No. The prices shown here are catalogue goods prices. Sea freight, origin handling, insurance if requested, destination charges, import duty, taxes, clearance and delivery from the port need a separate, itemised quote with the included costs stated.

Do I need a full container or pay on this site?

You can request a quote for a smaller or mixed order, subject to model minimums and a suitable shipping option. The site takes no payment. The enquiry is not a purchase; quantities, availability, packing, price and freight are agreed with a manager.