Lecture theatre seating

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

Asset A10 provides good comfort levels based on cassette-style upholstery. Asset A20 is a traditionally upholstered seat base and back, incorporating an under ply and seat-back finisher trim. Trim panels can be stained, lacquered or upholstered in a wide range of finishes and fabrics. Asset A30 is designed with a panelled seat cover, which allows

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

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 Arts PC premium sized, nose mounted theatre chair is designed for use with Hussey Seatway retractable platform systems. Typical applications include theatres and arts based multi-purpose halls, as well as corporate rooms and hospitality suites. It has a unique, folding action, with automatic arm rests, that closes the chair into a small space

The FT10 Turn & Learn lecture theatre seats have an integrated A3 Wrimatic tablet and can rotate 360° to enable students to work in groups without having to leave their seats. The Wrimatic tablet stows neatly when not in use. The interior of both the tip-up seat and backrest are sprung and has a thick padding. The backrest is contoured to provide

LT lecture theatre fixed seating is designed specifically for use in schools, colleges and universities. The system comprises an under-structure that can be customised to suit any room, including curved installations. A range of seat types with writing tables is available, the Hussey Seatway Gallery 2 and Integra 2 seats have been adapted to work

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

Vario is CPS's mid-range lecture theatre chair. Built around proven principles of counterweight tipping, all-bolted construction and prefinished, foam-wrapped timbers, the Vario C9 provides seating that is ergonomically-designed to ensure the comfort of the user whilst seated at a fixed writing desk. The chair is specifically designed to withstand

Primera Beaufort seating offers clean lines and a simple design for projects requiring a stylish, contemporary aesthetic. It features a small closed depth, so it is particularly suitable for use in small spaces and tiers of 800mm depth, without having to compromise on comfort or accessibility. Primera Beaufort seating is highly customisable with

The CLUB Bench is a fully upholstered, premium sized bench seating system designed for use with Hussey Seatway Maxam Plus and TP retractable seating platforms. Typical applications include schools and small theatres as well as multi-purpose venues where durability and good looks are important requirements. The CLUB Bench provides comfortable

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

The Primera Pacific seat is durable and comfortable. Its compact envelope allows for ease of access and egress and the extensive backrest options ensure maximum comfort and function. The moulded foam cushions wrap the support springs in an airtight cocoon preventing both noise and corrosion: robust sloping standards for lifetime support

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

Over the last few years CPS Manufacturing Co has taken theatre seating installation projects from concept to completion. Our theatre seating solutions are hand-crafted with comfort in mind. Our theatre seating systems are provided with our lifetime warranty, received a class C AIRO report for sound absorption and noise control as well as passed

TP retractable, telescopic seating platforms were developed in the UK for use in a range of facilities, including performing arts centres and theatres where there is a requirement for seating areas and floor space. TP seating platforms use the innovative ‘spaceframe’ concept, featuring a fully welded platform structure rather than a set of bolted

Apollo is a design-led approach to providing practical, comfortable seats and desks, where maximisation of space and a striking aesthetic are the priority. This iteration on Ferco’s standard lecture theatre seating has allowed them to maximise comfort within the very limited dimensional constraints often available. By re-thinking some old ideas

Arc One Turn & Learn is a lecture chair that can rotate 360° to enable students to work in groups without having to leave their seats. The swivel mechanism contains an integrated gas lift for smooth and silent rotation and the seat automatically returns to the forward position once the user vacates. The ARC lecture chair is ergonomically shaped

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 Novus chair is a modern auditorium seat, which can be used in religious building (such as syngogues and churches) and town halls. The whole of the Novus chair has been designed to have all of the seat components fixings hidden from view. The seats also feature concealed seat pivot mechanisms. The Novus seat features a tip-up armrest, which can

Malvern is a versatile beam-mounted seating system. Its modular, aluminium-framed design is highly adaptable, making it especially suitable for venues with a wide range of functions. With fewer floor fixings than conventional seats, Malvern makes it simple to add free-standing units. The range can be supplied fixed or fully removable. Offering

A flexible range of modular beam mounted seating featuring meticulous attention to detail and stylish aesthetics. Seats are available in variable dimensions in a wide choice of finishes. The product is fully assembled prior to site delivery which results in an extremely efficient installation procedure: upholstered in a range of fabrics / colours

The Type chair is CPS's top model within the format of a traditional lecture theatre chair providing a high level of comfort, aesthetic and durability. Traditional craftsman upholstery ensures that not only are the ply cores prefinished pencil round, but these are also padded with felt to ensure that the ply core will never damage or cut through

The Cadet chair was initially designed as a cost-effective solution for design-and-build projects. It utilises more standard components than any other chair in CPS's line-up. The Cadet chair has gained favour with clients looking for a robust, hard-wearing chair at a competitive price. Using curved and shaped ply cores has allowed CPS to make a