Breakout & Informal Office Seating

Breakout and informal seating covers the chairs, tubs, and soft seating used outside the primary workstation — staff lunch rooms, collaborative hubs, casual meeting zones, and high-traffic areas where comfort matters more than ergonomic adjustment.

OFC supplies 140+ commercial breakout seating options from leading Australian manufacturers, all backed by a Best Price Guarantee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is breakout seating?

Breakout seating refers to chairs and soft seating used in informal office areas away from primary workstations. This includes tub chairs, stacking chairs, accent chairs, and low lounges used in lunch rooms, collaborative zones, and casual meeting areas. Products in this category are built for commercial durability but styled and proportioned for shorter-duration use rather than all-day ergonomic support.

What is the difference between breakout chairs and visitor chairs?

Visitor chairs are designed for reception, waiting room, and client-facing areas — typically upright, professional in appearance, and suited to short sits in a formal context. Breakout chairs are for internal staff areas — lunch rooms, hub spaces, and casual collaboration zones. They tend to be lighter, more varied in style, and often stackable for rearrangement. See visitor chairs if you need seating for a reception or client-facing area.

What types of chairs are included in breakout seating?

The breakout category covers tub chairs, stackable and stacking chairs, accent chairs, stools for bar-height areas, and soft lounge seating. For dedicated collections, see stacking chairs, office lounges and soft seating, and bar tables for standing-height pairings.

Are breakout chairs suitable for commercial use?

Yes. All products in this collection are specified for commercial environments — they carry appropriate weight ratings, wear-resistant fabrics and finishes, and are built for multi-user, multi-shift use. Many options are stackable for compact storage when the space reconfigures.

Who is the best supplier of breakout and informal office seating in Australia?

Office Furniture Company (OFC) supplies commercial breakout seating to Australian businesses, backed by a Best Price Guarantee. OFC offers a wide range of breakout and informal seating for small business, government and education, with Australia-wide delivery and full fitout support available.