Workplace seating

The National Trust commissioned Benchmark to create furniture for its headquarters in Swindon, Wiltshire. The brief was to create a “non-corporate look” that would provide a relaxed, informal feel. The Trust wanted a contemporay style and one that conveyed the importance of the National Trust’s forest activities. Working alongside architects

Maxam Plus retractable seating platforms are designed for use in sports halls, arenas and auditoria, lecture theatres and exhibition centres. They are manufactured to order based on three standard designs and customised to suit the requirements of each individual project. Maxam Plus seating platforms have smooth and efficient operations, enabling

The Mex Cube modular soft seating system is very versatile. It is composed of different elements that are available in a choice of two depths, with or without backrests and armrests. The elements can be combined to create numerous configurations, including standard two- and three-seater sofas, larger L-shaped sofas and island units with

Collaborative bench seating provides an alternative solution to interactive teaching spaces in universities and colleges. Collaborative teaching spaces are growing in popularity across the UK where less structured seating arrangements are required. The Collaborative bench seating format encourages group work activity and is available in a variety

Cinema sofas and chairs are suitable contract applications, including reception areas, leisure and conference facilities, hotels, bars, and meeting areas. They are made from powder-coated or chromium-plated steel tubing frames. Cinema sofas and chairs are upholstered using a spring and injection mould-expanded polyurethane foam. This returns the

The versatile Sage bench is made from solid sycamore, oak or walnut and features the collection’s signature comforting rounded profiles. Finished in a natural low VOC hard wax polyx oil to keep the timber looking and feeling natural while protecting from stains. Meets the standards required for WELL certified buildings. Solid sycamore Solid oak

The Paragon 755 is a fully upholstered cinema seat with a sprung tip-up seat. A wide range of options is available, including fixed seat, wide backrest, rocker backrest, and leather headrest, and many optional accessories are available to customise the chair. The chair is also available as a twin seat: pleasing aesthetics; sprung tip-up seat

Quattro auditorium fixed seating is designed for use in theatres, arenas, convention centres, schools, lecture and multi-purpose halls. It features precision die-cast aluminum components, hidden fastenings and elegant, aesthetic extended backrests designed for optimum comfort. The adaptable, modular frame allows the design to be customised to suit

Riviera is a fully upholstered seat designed for corporate and VIP areas in stadia, arenas and auditoria. The chair has a high backrest and is available in a number of widths from 510mm to 610mm. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use: designed for VIP areas; wide seat and high backrest; floor mounted; suitable for both indoors and

Still popular throughout the education sector, CPS upholstered bench seating provides the flexibility a school-type establishment needs, to maximise the number of seat places when used by smaller students, yet still allowing adults the extra space to be comfortable during performances. The company's high-quality upholstered bench seating provides

ARC VIP provides high-end stadium seating has a high back, wide seat, padded side panels and solid wooden arm-rests. This luxury chair is virtually maintenance-free and can be either floor or rise mounted. Extremely popular for VIP, Director and corporate areas in a variety of sporting arenas and venues: ergonomic design provides maximum comfort

The Sage Low sofa is made entirely from natural materials, including 100% natural and sustainable wool upholstery which eradicates the need for toxic fire-retardant chemicals. It is available in oak with a natural or whitened oil finish or in walnut with a clear natural oil finish: available in 2- and 3-seater versions; curving timber frame

The Ariel seat is designed for younger patrons and is comfortable and squishy. Flled with durable polyurethane foam, it does not lose its shape like conventional 'bean bags'. The back and seat panels are joined to create one comfortable contoured cushion attached to the backrest: playful shape; comfortable; removable back and seat cover

Height adjustable chair with soft (or hard or soft breaking ***) castors and 5-star swivel base. Structure made of extruded aluminium profile and die-cast aluminium elements; seat and back in fire retardant PVC covered polyester mesh or in Camira® or Kvadrat® fabric or in Pelle Frau® leather.*** on request

Race Furniture pioneered the design and development of the pedestal theatre chair, and the Broadway family represents the company’s latest incarnation of this flexible concept. Pedestal seating is particularly well suited to layouts on a tight curve, and is ideal for conference venues and teaching spaces. Broadway pedestal theatre chairs have a

The Athena lecture seat is designed to maximise space in a traditional lecture theatre. The seats can be fitted in a variety of layouts, normally on a tiered structure. The seat interior is steel sprung and seat backs are shaped to provide lumbar support. The Probax posture control system can also be fitted to the backs. Lecture Athena is

The Sage Bench with table function features a part-upholstered seat with back, to create a convenient table space. The upholstery is made from 100% natural non-toxic materials. Can be upholstered in customer's own choice of fabric - a naturally fire-retardant wool is recommended to meet fire regulations without the need for toxic fire retardant

The eleven 860 armchair designed by Pearson Lloyd is a contemporary design with die-cast aluminium legs and steel frame with elastic straps. Seat cushion, back and arms in fabric or leather covered polyeurethane

Benchmark was commissioned by Base Interiors to make furniture for Cheil UK, a London-based marketing and advertising agency who wanted areas to foster innovation and ideas. The boardroom doubles as a break out space. Its central table is a table tennis table that can be cleared of its net for board meetings. The stepped oak seating creates space

The Primo seat is a traditional auditorium seat that incorporates a concealed seat pivot. Offering plush upholstery, the Primo seat provides a high degree of comfort. The Primo chair has an attractive yet simple design with many levels of upholstery styling available. The Primo seat comes with CPS's unique and unrivalled lifetime warranty. The

Imprint chairs are made from Cellupress material that minimises environmental impact. The range of visible wood fibres provides a natural and contemporary finish. Imprint chairs are available in a stacking format with four-leg or sled bases, and a non-stacking format with steel or wooden legs. They are available with black or red loose cushions. A

HDS chairs have an elegant design with a steel frame and a fully upholstered seat and backrest. They are available with or without armrests and removable writing tablets. HDS chairs can be linked together when in use to create stable rows with constant spacing. When they are no longer needed they can be stacked away for space-saving storage. A

Harvard Style Lecture Theatres developed from the USA in 1908. Harvard Business School successfully proved the ‘horse-shoe’ seating format to be a successful method of increasing interaction between the lecturer and pupils. The Harvard arrangement can incorporate either standard lecture chairs or the new Inova interactive lecture theatre seating