Client Background & Needs

CHICA BONITA is a popular modern Latin American restaurant in Sydney, known for its passionate flavors and energetic atmosphere. The owners wanted the interior space to reflect the soul of the cuisine—vibrancy, joy, color, and sharing.

Their challenges included:

1. Style Alignment: Furniture needed to embody Latin cultural warmth with urban contemporary refinement.
2. Durability Requirements: With high customer volume, furniture had to be extremely sturdy, resistant to wear, scratches, and spills.
3. Comfort & Flexibility: Accommodating everything from intimate dinners to large group gatherings while ensuring comfort for extended stays.
4. Ease of Maintenance: Surfaces had to be easy to clean and maintain to keep up with a fast-paced service environment.

Our Furniture Solutions

We worked closely with CHICA BONITA’s designers to understand their brand DNA and delivered the following core furniture pieces:

1. Core Chairs: Tango Series Solid Wood Chairs

• Features: Sturdy solid wood frame with fluid, sculptural lines. The curved backrest offers excellent lumbar support.
• Material & Craftsmanship: Seats are upholstered in high-density, high-resiliency custom teal green water-resistant faux leather, comfortable to the touch and easy to clean. The wood finish uses an open-grain technique, highlighting natural texture for a rustic charm.
• Design Concept: Named after the dynamic yet elegant Latin dance, the Tango chair adds constant rhythm to the space.

2. Signature Tables: Custom Terra Series Concrete Top Tables

• Features: Custom-sized industrial-style concrete tabletops with a sturdy and unique texture. The black powder-coated steel base provides stability and a modern, lightweight visual.
• Material & Craftsmanship: The tabletop is sealed multiple times for superior stain, heat, and scratch resistance. The robust steel base ensures long-term stability.
• Design Concept: The rugged concrete contrasts intriguingly with Latin vibrancy, serving as a visual anchor.

3. Lounge Banquettes: Havana Booth Seating

• Features: Custom-built high-back banquettes along walls maximize space and create semi-private dining areas. Plush cushioning offers sofa-like comfort.
• Material & Craftsmanship: Filled with high-density foam that retains shape over time. Upholstered in stain-resistant, dark textured fabric that hides marks and reduces maintenance. The wooden table edge complements the Tango chairs for design consistency.

4. Bar Stools: Salsa Stools

• Features: Metal-frame stools with back support, ideal for bar-side dining or drinks. A 360-degree swivel base facilitates easy conversation.
• Material & Craftsmanship: Seats use the same water-resistant faux leather as the chairs. The metal is treated for rust resistance, ensuring longevity in humid bar environments.

Results & Client Feedback

Since opening, CHICA BONITA’s interior design has received acclaim from both media and customers. Our furniture solution proved to be a key success factor.

• Successful Ambiance: The furniture helped create an energetic yet refined and comfortable dining environment, perfectly conveying the brand’s concept.
• Durability Verified: Despite months of heavy use, all furniture remains in excellent condition, demonstrating outstanding durability and ease of maintenance.