Classic (Cinema Line) | Community Cinema / Historic Theatre Revival
The TSI Classic Series is a versatile and elegant theatre chair solution designed to offer both functionality and style. With its clean, simple lines and superior comfort, it provides a balance of timeless design and exceptional durability — delivering dependable comfort for community cinemas and vintage theatre restorations. The chair features a synchronized push-back mechanism and a manual tip-up system for smooth operation, pairing a traditional curved backrest silhouette with sturdy floor-mounted pedestals for reliable commercial resilience at an exceptional value.
Key Features & Ergonomics: Deep red fabric upholstery with vertical channel-tufted backrest; black molded armrests with integrated cup holders; roller-based synchronized push-back mechanism with manual tip-up system; floor-mounted pedestal framing; durable powder-coat steel components.
Advantages:
- Roller-Based Synchronized Pushback: The chair comprises a roller-based synchronized pushback system, along with manual tip-up for cleaning and operational use, allowing patrons to adjust the seating angle to their body comfort during films.
- Traditional Elegance: The classic silhouette perfectly matches the aesthetic of historic and community theatres, well suited to restoration and heritage cinema projects.
- Office-Chair-Grade Seat Construction: Flexible polyurethane foam is glued directly to the seat structure (patterned after ergonomic office chairs), delivering silent, sag-free comfort over long periods — unlike serpentine spring construction, which fatigues and becomes noisy over time.
- Custom Upholstery Options: All-wood construction allows for custom upholstery detailing; the fully-upholstered seat uses a zippered slip-on fabric cover for fast, easy on-site replacement.
- Customizable Sizing: Available in multiple frame spacing options (19", 20", 21", 22" c.c.), allowing architects flexibility in chair layout to suit venue size and site conditions.
- Cinema-Ready Convenience: Integrated cup holders in the armrests cater directly to moviegoers — a practical, expected feature for commercial cinema seating.
- Flexible Frame Construction: Welded heavy-gauge steel assembly allows cost-efficient design modifications for unique building conditions — unlike high-volume cast alternatives.
- Easy Maintenance: Removable, zippered seat and back covers make maintenance simple, ensuring a clean, fresh environment for patrons.
- Optional Features: Available with power/data-ready frames and air diffuser pedestals, offering integrated heating and cooling capabilities for modern venues.
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership: Classic's durability and TSI's warranty/service levels mean the investment is recovered through reduced maintenance and replacement costs over the product's lifetime, compared to lower-cost alternatives.
Available Models:
- Classic C1 — Plastic outer back panel combined with a fully-upholstered seat for economy and warmth; zippered slip-on fabric cover.
- Classic C3 — Fully-upholstered seat and back cushions for an elegant, warm appearance; zippered slip-on covers for easy on-site replacement.
Customization Options:
- Armrests — Hardwood, plastic cup holder, or PU finish, available in a variety of species and finishes
- Power/Data-Ready Frames — Distributes networked communications and power to each chair
- Air Diffuser Pedestal Frames — Integrated heating/cooling airflow distribution through the pedestal base
Specifications:
- Frame spacing: 19", 20", 21", 22" c.c.
- Cushioning: High-pressure polyurethane molded, 50±5 density (seat and back)
- Finish: Durable powder-coat standard on all steel components
- Mounting: Flush-mounted floor attachment standard
- Mechanism: Roller-based synchronized pushback with manual tip-up
Warranty: 3-year standard warranty against manufacturing defects.