In commercial hospitality furniture, seating takes many forms. A restaurant chair gives guests a place to sit, while a seating tray is a separate piece that serves a different role in the seating category. This head-to-head compares the H&D Commercial Seating 6199, a chair for dining and event spaces, and the Rubbermaid Commercial FG781588, a seating tray with a 3 1/4-inch height. Both are listed as new, but they answer different seating questions.
Quick Verdict
If your missing piece is a place for a guest to sit, the H&D 6199 is the obvious pick. If your missing piece is a seating tray-not a chair-then the Rubbermaid FG781588 is the one to consider. The two products aren't interchangeable, so the verdict depends on which seating-related role you need to fill.
Listed Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| H&D Commercial Seating 6199 | $63.93 | Direct seating in dining, banquet, and trade show settings |
| Rubbermaid Commercial FG781588 Seating Tray | $71.17 | Serving as a seating tray rather than as a chair |
The listed price spread between the two is $7.24.
Where Each Product Wins
- The H&D 6199 wins when the goal is seating guests directly. It is intended for fine dining establishments, banquet halls, and trade show seating, and it comes with a textured black frame and vinyl seat. It also lists a full set of dimensions: 17 inches wide, 19 inches deep, and 32 inches high, with an 18-inch seat height.
- The Rubbermaid FG781588 wins when the goal is a seating tray rather than an additional chair. It is made of plastic, stands 3 1/4 inches high, and has a platinum finish. Its role is clear from the product name: it's a seating tray.
Product Notes
H&D Commercial Seating 6199 Black Metal Restaurant Wrinkle Back Chair Vinyl Seat
The H&D Commercial Seating 6199 is a full chair with a textured black frame and a vinyl seat. It's listed as new and is intended for fine dining establishments, banquet halls, and trade show seating. The chair measures 17 inches wide, 19 inches deep, and 32 inches high, with an 18-inch seat height, so it provides a clear physical footprint for a seating layout. The wrinkle back design gives the backrest a distinct look, and the vinyl seat is part of the chair's restaurant-focused design. The limitation is that this is a chair, not a tray; if the gap in your hospitality furniture is a seating tray, this product won't fill it. For a dining room or banquet hall, you'll need one chair per guest, so account for the quantities your space requires.
Rubbermaid Commercial Fg781588plat Seating Tray, 3 1/4 In H, Platinum
The Rubbermaid Commercial FG781588 is a seating tray, not a chair, and it's listed as new. It is made of plastic and stands 3 1/4 inches high, with a platinum finish. The product's purpose is directly named in the title: it's a tray for seating, so it is not itself a seat. This is the right product if your space needs a seating tray. The limitation is that it cannot seat anyone; if you're short on chairs, this tray won't help you accommodate guests. The model number is clearly listed as FG781588, and the brand name on the product is Rubbermaid Commercial.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the H&D 6199 when you need a chair for a dining room, banquet hall, or trade show floor. Choose the Rubbermaid FG781588 when you need a seating tray and the chairs are already covered. Neither product replaces the other, so the right pick is the one that matches the specific seating gap in your commercial hospitality furniture.
