Bristol

Heritage Comfort, Modern Reliability

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A Charming Revival

Bring elegance back to your auditorium with the Bristol Theatre Seat – heritage aesthetics and modern comfort harmoniously co‑exist, perfect for historic venues seeking reinvention. The Bristol Seat blends vintage theatre form with today’s safety, ergonomics, and craftsmanship, ideal for breathing new life into traditional circles and stalls.

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Step into nostalgia – the Bristol theatre seat rekindles the elegant character of classic auditorium seating with a refined, contemporary update. Its curved timber back and show‑wood top rail echo mid‑century charm, yet beneath its timeless exterior lies rigorously modern engineering. The height-adjusted crown and CNC-crafted seamless backs pay homage to period aesthetics while delivering improved legroom and ergonomic comfort. Effortlessly retrofitted into existing tiering without re-stepping, Bristol transforms upper circles and dress circles with minimal disruption—preserving the soul of your venue while enhancing comfort and compliance.

Features

Time-Honoured Aesthetic: Curved timber back and show-wood top rail echo vintage theatre elegance.
Modernised Comfort & Safety: Crown height increased, CMHR foam, and finger-safe tip-up meet today’s expectations.
No-Tear Retrofit: Works on legacy tiering, ideal for preserving historic interiors without costly rebuilds.
Precision Manufacturing: CNC-milled backs ensure consistency and speed in reproduction.
Fire-Regulation Ready: Upholstery and foam comply with current safety standards.
Customisable Specifications: Tailored seat widths, upholstery, and finishes to fit each venue’s character.

Product Specification

Bespoke Specification Fire testing available upon request
All Fabrics conform to BS 5852:2006 Clause 12. Ignition Source 5 (Crib 5): Medium Hazard
All Polyurethane Foams are: Combustion Modified High Resilience (CMHR)

Sustainability

Typically, seats are all FSC® approved, and contain 80%+ recycled steel content.
Race Furniture’s products can be disassembled with standard tools thereby allowing reuse, refurbishment, repair, and recycling of components.
For further guidance on our sustainability procedures and certifications please reference our Sustainability Manual.