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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 Height: 17 1/2"
Materials: Plywood & Cast Iron
Category
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Theater Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These industrial styled theater seats are made out of bent plywood and the arm rests are solid wood.
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Industrial Benches
Materials
Wood
$1,650
1950s Vintage Cinema Chair Beech Wood Theater Seat Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
Authentic 1950s vintage cinema chair crafted from solid beech wood and plywood.
This original theater seat features a beautifully aged surface and retains its original numbering, hig...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$347 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Set of Four Folding Theater Seats
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique set of theater chairs feature hardwood construction, original dark finish, four individual folding seats, and complete folding frame.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,568 Sale Price
20% Off
1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
This authentic theater seating piece is crafted from solid beech wood and bent plywood, featuring original folding seat mechanisms and numbered back panels.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$695 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Iconic Sesc Pompeia Stool, by Lina Bo Bardi, 1979-1980, Midcentury Brazilian
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in New York, NY
A similar version is also used for the theater seats.
The Sesc Pompeia project was created to revitalize an old abandoned factory built in 1938.
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
