Lyric (Apex Series) | Auditorium / High-Capacity Venues / Creative Spaces
Lyric presents a clean, striking aesthetic with rugged internal construction — molded covers protect the outer surfaces of the seat and back, while a sturdy steel frame with suspension webbing and high-density polyurethane foam cushions delivers lasting comfort and durability. This vibrant red configuration, set on an exposed black steel frame, gives Lyric a bold, contemporary look well suited to creative arts spaces and modern theatres. Its slim chair envelope allows architects to maximize seating capacity without sacrificing comfort or proper egress space. Backed by a lifetime warranty.
Key Features & Ergonomics: Vibrant red fabric upholstery on seat and back with removable, impact-resistant molded covers; molded high-density polyethylene armrests; exposed black powder-coated steel frame and legs; gravity seat tip-up mechanism; slim 17-1/2" profile; unique floor plate design concealing anchoring bolts; lifetime warranty.
Advantages:
- Gravity Tip-Up Seat: Lyric's gravity counterweight mechanism ensures consistent, automatic return to the upright position — unlike spring or cylinder mechanisms, which weaken with fatigue and can affect room aesthetics or egress code compliance. Operation is silent, with zero risk of long-term mechanism failure.
- Rugged Comfort System: Elastic suspension webbing combined with a flexible polyurethane seat cushion provides a supportive yet soft feel that holds up over extended use — unlike serpentine spring construction, which fatigues, sags, and eventually fails.
- Maintenance-Free Seat Hinge: Molded of DuPont™ Zytel® material, Lyric's seat hinge withstands extreme impacts and heavy loads with no risk of catastrophic failure — unlike cast metal hinges — delivering years of silent, maintenance-free performance.
- Bold, Practical Aesthetics: The vibrant red upholstery on an exposed black steel frame creates a striking visual statement, while removable seat and back covers allow for fast, easy on-site replacement without specialized labor.
- Space-Efficient Profile: At just 17-1/2" wide, Lyric's slim profile allows architects to maximize seating capacity within a given footprint without compromising comfort or egress compliance.
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership: Lyric's competitive pricing, durability, and TSI's warranty/service levels combine for stronger long-term value than lower-cost alternatives, which often lose their initial savings advantage through ongoing maintenance and replacement costs.
Available Models:
- Lyric D1 — Wood veneer outer back panel combined with an economical, durable injection-molded polypropylene seat shell. Upholstered inner seat and back cushions with a removable fabric cover.
- Lyric D4 (shown) — Upholstered seat and back cushions with outer injection-molded polypropylene covers. Both seat and back feature removable fabric covers, set on an exposed steel frame.
Customization Options:
- California Technical Bulletin 133 Fire Code Compliance (where required by local codes)
- End Panels — Available in black powder-coated MDF or veneer finish
- Aisle Lights — Low-voltage (24V) LED lighting concealed in arm cap underside or end panel, with frame-routed wiring for a clean installation
- Seat Identification Tags — Recessed into the front edge of the seat cover, available in a variety of colors and fonts
- Row Identification / Donor Tags — Available in a variety of shapes and finishes, mountable on end panels, armrests, or back panels
- Removable Chairs — Steel sled-base units (1, 2, or 3 chairs) conforming to row radii; standard bolt-down or freestanding extended base
- Transfer Arms — ADA-compliant access; hinged lift-up armrest (no end panel) or removable end panels (with end panel)
- Bookracks — Available in wood, plastic, or metal, mounted on the outer surface of plastic or wood back covers
- Wood Armrests — Available flat or curved, in a variety of species and finishes (alternative to standard molded polyethylene)
Specifications:
- Frame spacing: 19", 20", 21", 22" c.c.
- Profile width: 17-1/2" (slim chair envelope)
- Seat/back covers: Impact-resistant molded polypropylene
- Armrests: High-density polyethylene (molded), shown in black
- Finish: Durable powder-coat standard on all steel components
- Seat hinge: Molded DuPont™ Zytel® material
Warranty: 3-year standard warranty against manufacturing defects.