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The occasional chairs in Airstreams are NOT tied or bolted down. I've pulled my unit and my previous Airstream many a mile without ever noticing the chair moving one bit. Granted, I haven’t had a major accident, but in that case, there would be a lot more to worry about than whether the chair moved or didn’t. Occasional chairs in motor homes are a different story because people are likely to sit in them as they travel down the road. In those situations, the chair must be attached and must be fitted with restraint systems, but not in a trailer since no one will be riding there.
You don’t have to purchase a chair that appears in an RV catalog. Any well made chair will work for you. The primary considerations should be that it be somewhat petite in stature so as to not take up much room in the relatively limited space of the Airstream living area. It should also be sturdy and well built because of the vibration that is going to occur. Consider a chair with a metal base though this is not an absolute necessity. A base with as much contact to the floor as possible is also an asset such a one with a circular base or one with five feet rather than three or four feet. The only other consideration would be that it be in a color and style that suits your interior décor. For ideas on what originally came in your trailer, look at interior pictures on airstreamphotos.com by pressing the photo button at the top of the page.
GStephens
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