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What are theater chairs?
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What theater chairs are depends on the context. In some cases, “theater chair” describes plush recliner seating positioned in front of home theater systems. They often have special features like cup holders and armrest storage. “Theater chair” can also refer to seating designed to be anchored to the floor of a theater, movie theater, auditorium or other entertainment venue to provide seating for a crowd. On 1stDibs, find a range of theater chairs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Cast Iron & Wood Theater Seats
Overall Dimensions: 42 1/2" x 20" x 32 1/4" high
Seat
Category
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Iron
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Located in Vulpellac, Girona
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Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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Antique Vintage Wood Slat Double Folding Theater Seat School Chair Old Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Vintage Wood Slat Double Folding Theater Seat School Chair Old Bench. Item features a book
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Chairs
Materials
Wood
3 Auditorium Theater Seats Set Golden Door School NJ
Located in New York, NY
Auditorium seats from Golden Door School in Jersey City, NJ. The frame is made of green painted
Category
Early 20th Century American Benches
Materials
Steel
1960's Compass Leg Theater Chairs by American Seating
By American Seating
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of metal folding theater seats in good found condition, very comfortable and sturdy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Carlo Mollino, Brass and Velvet Armchair from the RAI Auditorium, Italy, c. 1951
By Carlo Mollino
Located in New York City, NY
of Mollino's work - all signature trademarks of his celebrated design oeuvre. Original theater seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass