The short version
BizChair, founded in 2001 and now part of the Ubique Group out of Canton, Georgia, sits in the same broad space as InStockChairs: commercial seating that ships fast. BizChair operates four warehouse locations and lists thousands of in-stock items, with most orders submitted before 2pm Eastern shipping the same day. Items not held in BizChair's own warehouses ship direct from the manufacturer to the customer.
InStockChairs has been online since 2009, with parent company Modern Office in business since 1978. The company operates one warehouse in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, where the entire customer service and product evaluation team works alongside the showroom. Every product on InStockChairs.com is selected and reviewed in-house, with no drop-ship arrangements.
Buyers comparing the two are usually weighing one of three things: how often a single order arrives in one delivery versus multiple, how strict the freight policy is at delivery, and how much trust to place in a US family-owned independent versus a corporate group with international reach.
Quick comparison
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Factor |
InStockChairs |
BizChair |
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Founded |
Modern Office, 1978; InStockChairs.com, 2009 |
BizChair, 2001 |
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Ownership |
Family-owned, independent, US-based |
Part of Ubique Group, Canton GA; international brand |
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Warehouse model |
Single warehouse, all stocked in-house |
Four US warehouses; mix of in-house and drop-ship from manufacturer |
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Free shipping |
Free to 48 contiguous states |
Free on many items; some items incur shipping charges |
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Showroom |
On-site, Eden Prairie, MN |
Online and catalog focused |
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Freight delivery |
Confirm terms with sales |
Strict signature, damage notation, and inspection rules |
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Purchase orders |
Accepted directly |
Available on request |
Where BizChair is strong
BizChair has built a serious operation over 25 years and serves a customer base far wider than seating alone. The brand's strengths are real.
- Same-day shipping cutoff. BizChair publishes a 2pm Eastern cutoff for same-day shipping on stocked items. That is a clear and useful commitment for buyers on a tight clock.
- Broad product range beyond seating. BizChair carries restaurant furniture, event seating, church seating, school furniture, and home furniture. Buyers who need cafeteria tables alongside chairs can fill the order from one vendor.
- Four warehouse locations. Multi-warehouse distribution can reduce freight time on long-haul routes when the nearest warehouse holds the item.
- Volume and review base. BizChair reports over 25,000 5-star reviews and a track record across schools, churches, restaurants, and event venues.
- International reach. BizChair has grown into an international brand under Ubique Group, which can matter for buyers with multi-country offices.
Where InStockChairs wins
One warehouse, one shipment
This is the headline difference. BizChair lists thousands of in-stock items, but items BizChair does not hold are drop-shipped direct from the manufacturer. For a procurement buyer placing an order that mixes a few SKUs, a multi-source order can mean multiple delivery dates, multiple freight carriers, multiple chances for one box to go missing, and multiple delivery appointments. InStockChairs holds every product in one warehouse. The order ships from the same building.
No drop-ship middle layer
BizChair's shipping policy states that items not stocked in BizChair warehouses ship from the manufacturer. That is a reasonable model, but it puts a chain between the buyer and the actual source. If a chair arrives damaged, the BizChair chain involves the manufacturer's loading dock, the freight carrier, and BizChair's claims process. InStockChairs picks and packs its own product, so the resolution path is one phone call into Eden Prairie.
BizChair's freight delivery rules are strict
BizChair's published freight delivery policy is one of the strictest in the category. The buyer must be present at delivery, must inspect the shipment within 15 minutes, must note damages or shortages on the delivery receipt, and must report damage within 5 days for small parcel and 10 days for LTL. Missed notations void future claims. For a facilities manager fielding deliveries across multiple buildings, that level of process risk is real and should be priced into the decision. Buyers comparing the two vendors should ask InStockChairs about freight terms before placing the order so the comparison is informed.
Family-owned, US-based, independent
BizChair is part of the Ubique Group, headquartered in Canton, Georgia, and operates as part of an international brand. InStockChairs is family-owned through Modern Office, which has been in business since 1978. Both are valid, but for buyers on US-supplier preferences or buyers who want one phone tree instead of a corporate group, the family-owned model is a different conversation.
Same showroom, same team, every day
BizChair operates customer support out of its corporate offices. InStockChairs' sales reps work in the same building as the warehouse and the on-site showroom. When a buyer asks about the seat foam density or the arm pad firmness, the answer comes from someone who can walk over to the showroom and check.
Free shipping with no asterisk
BizChair offers free shipping on many items but not all. Some products show a 'shipping charges will apply' notation at the cart. InStockChairs offers free shipping to the 48 contiguous states. For procurement buyers building total-landed-cost models, that removes one variable from the comparison.
Category-by-category notes
Airport seating and beam seating
InStockChairs leans into this category. Tandem beam seating built for waiting areas, terminals, dispatch, and corporate lobbies is one of the deepest sections of the catalog. BizChair carries reception and lobby seating but does not anchor on this category.
Big and tall and 24/7 chairs
Both vendors carry heavy-duty and continuous-use seating. InStockChairs is a clear option for 911 dispatch, control rooms, and 24-hour call center floors, with multi-shift-rated chairs in stock. BizChair has options in this category but does not specialize in it the same way.
Stack chairs and event seating
Stack chairs are a BizChair strength because event and church seating is a core category for the brand. For a 200-chair training-room or ballroom order, both vendors will quote it; the question is whether the buyer wants the order from a seating specialist or from a broader event-furniture catalog. For mixed-use commercial offices, InStockChairs' commercial-grade stack chairs are built for the office floor.
Call center and ergonomic task chairs
InStockChairs has a clear advantage here. The category is built into the catalog with specific filtering for weight capacity, lumbar support, shift rating, and arm style. BizChair carries office task chairs but with less commercial-buyer-specific filtering.
Shipping, returns, and freight policy
Both vendors operate on real timelines. The differences worth pulling out:
- InStockChairs shipping: Free to the 48 contiguous states.
- BizChair shipping: Free on many items but not all; some items show shipping charges at checkout.
- InStockChairs delivery: Confirm freight terms with the sales team in Eden Prairie before placing the order.
- BizChair delivery: Buyer must be present, inspection must occur within 15 minutes, damage must be notated on delivery receipt, damage must be reported within 5 days (small parcel) or 10 days (LTL); missed notations void claims.
For a single buyer accepting a small parcel order at one address, BizChair's policy is workable. For a facilities team accepting freight LTL shipments at multiple buildings on different days, the process risk goes up fast.
Who should pick which
BizChair is the right call when the order spans restaurant, event, school, or church furniture alongside seating, when buying from a multi-warehouse network reduces freight cost on a particular route, or when the broader Ubique Group catalog is the simplest source.
InStockChairs is the right call when the order is commercial office seating, when single-warehouse fulfillment matters, when the buyer wants a US family-owned independent on the vendor list, or when the buyer wants to talk to the same team that picks the chair off the rack.
Frequently asked questions
Does InStockChairs drop-ship products?
No. Every product on InStockChairs.com is selected, evaluated, and held in the Eden Prairie warehouse. The customer service team can inspect any product before it ships.
Is BizChair the same as Flash Furniture?
BizChair is part of the Ubique Group, which also operates Flash Furniture as a related brand. Ordering and customer service flow through the Ubique Group corporate structure.
How does InStockChairs' ship timing compare to BizChair?
BizChair publishes a 2pm Eastern same-day cutoff on stocked items. InStockChairs confirms ship dates at the time of order; for time-critical orders, contact the customer service team in Eden Prairie before placing the order.
Does InStockChairs offer net 30 or PO billing?
Yes. Purchase orders are accepted directly, including for government and large corporate buyers. The credit and terms process is handled in-house.
Why does the freight delivery difference matter?
If a chair arrives damaged and the damage is not notated on the delivery receipt at the moment of delivery, BizChair's policy voids future claims. For a buyer fielding deliveries on a tight schedule with no time to inspect, that risk is real. Buyers comparing the two should ask InStockChairs about damage-claim procedure before placing the order.
Where to start
If the order is commercial office, dispatch, call-center, or waiting-room seating, and a single-shipment, single-team experience matters, start with the InStockChairs category page that matches the use case. For 25 or more units, ask a rep about bulk pricing before placing the order.