Preferred Seating is your source for advice regarding the latest developments in commercial auditorium seating, theatre seats, and even multipurpose seating. We offer services throughout the construction cycle, from seat selection to layout to installation.

We’ve partnered with those renovating classic gilded theatres and as well as those in charge of new ultra-modern civic centers. We serve clients across the country by providing theater chairs used new.

  • Back heights: 32 1/2″ and or 35″
  • Chair widths: 22-1/8″ – 19-1/8″
  • Chair widths are measured from the centerlines of the armrests
  • Cushions: Cold molded Polyurethane foam padding with ergonomic design.
  • Inner back: Ribbed injection-molded polypropylene plastic formed with compound curves for natural body support.
  • Outer back: Injection-molded high impact resistant, textured, linear polypropylene plastic.
  • Frame structure: Rectangular steel tube frame in various gauges to meet structural requirements and needs. Every part and every assembled piece has been stress-tested.
  • Plastic parts: Multi-ribbed high impact injection-molded polypropylene plastic.
  • Aisle standard covers: Rigid molded polyurethane with a decorative finish.
  • Metal for pedestals: 1” x 3” 14 Gauge
  • Shoe Plate: Gauge 11
  • Paint: Thermoplastic Powder coating, with an electrostatic process. Oven-baked at 200ºC.
  • Fabric: 100% Marquesa Lana (polyolefin) with fire retardant. Meets requirements for California Technical Bulletin 117, Section ECS-191-53. We can also use synthetic leather by request (high quality materials)
  • Swing or Rocker mechanism: Rubber operated mechanism with no springs. The tension of the back can be adjusted. For quiet and secure use and a long lasting life.
  • Automatic self-rising seat: Using a gravity lift mechanism for quiet.
  • California TB-117
  • California TB-133 (optional)
  • ASTM F-851 (impact and static)
  • The mechanisms are totally safe and silent and are built for frequent and intense use.
  • The high quality plastic can be cleaned and maintained easily and economically.
  • The steel structure is solid, built with gauges capable of handling intense use.
  • The back pad is complete with an integrated lumbar and head support.
  • The outer back is concave and anatomic formed with multiple ribs.
  • The chair is an attractive love-seat style theatre chair with a comfortable ergonomic design.
  • Durable plastic outer back and seat pan
  • Padded and upholstered seat and back
  • Gravity lift mechanism returns seat to upright position

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