Case Study: Custom Restaurant FF&E Manufacturer for Standard Beer + Food | Raleigh, North Carolina
Custom Hospitality Furniture That Brings People Together
Standard Beer + Food was created with a simple goal: to become a neighborhood gathering place where great food, local beer, and genuine hospitality bring people together. For their Raleigh, North Carolina location, the ownership team envisioned a warm, inviting space that balanced industrial character with everyday comfort.
To help bring that vision to life, Contraxx partnered with the project team to manufacture and install custom commercial furniture designed specifically for the space—combining handcrafted aesthetics with the durability required for a high-traffic restaurant.
The Challenge
The design called for furniture that reflected the restaurant's welcoming, contemporary atmosphere while performing in a demanding hospitality environment. Every piece needed to complement the overall interior design, provide lasting durability, and maintain its appearance through years of daily use.
The Contraxx Solution
Contraxx manufactured and installed a complete package of custom hospitality furnishings tailored to the project's design intent, including: custom upholstered banquettes, dining tables, benches, serving stations, planters, custom bar and back bar with bronze plated accents & integrated lighting.
Distinctive bronze plated metal accents paired with pine plywood surfaces created a warm, modern aesthetic that complements the restaurant's industrial-inspired interior. Each piece was engineered for commercial performance while preserving the handcrafted look and feel that defines the guest experience.
From fabrication through final installation, the Contraxx team managed every stage of the project to ensure consistent quality, seamless coordination, and on-time completion for opening day.
The Results
Today, Standard Beer + Food has established itself as a favorite neighborhood destination in Raleigh. The thoughtfully designed interior encourages guests to relax, connect, and enjoy the experience, while the custom furnishings continue to perform under the demands of a busy restaurant.
By combining durable construction with timeless design, the furniture not only supports daily operations but also reinforces the welcoming atmosphere that has become central to the restaurant's identity.
Project Highlights
- Client: Standard Beer + Food
- Designer: Parts & Labor Design
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Scope: Custom Furniture Manufacturing & Installation
- Products: Custom Banquettes, Dining Tables, Benches, Serving Stations, Planters and Bar.
- Materials: Radiata Pine, Rustic Red Oak, Leather, Fabric, & Bronze Plated Metal Accents
Why Contraxx
Every hospitality environment tells a different story. Contraxx collaborates with restaurant owners, architects, designers, developers, and purchasing teams to manufacture custom commercial furniture that reflects each property's unique vision while meeting operational and budget requirements.
Designed and manufactured in the USA, our custom hospitality furnishings combine craftsmanship, quality materials, and commercial-grade construction to create spaces that welcome guests—and stand the test of time.