Original Five-Seat Cinema Bench
£495.00
A fantastic and increasingly scarce original five-seat cinema bench, retaining its rich red upholstered seats and backrests, beautifully contrasted by the original cast iron ends and supports with warm timber seat frames. Full of authentic character and honest age-related wear, this is a wonderful piece of vintage industrial design that would make a real statement in a home, cinema room, restaurant, bar, retail display or commercial setting.
The bench has a wonderful patina throughout, with the cast iron frame displaying decades of use while the deep red upholstery adds a classic Art Deco feel. Solid, sturdy and ready to use, it’s both a practical seating solution and a superb decorative piece.
A Little History
Cinema seating of this type became common from the 1920s through to the 1950s, when purpose-built picture houses were opening across Britain. Built to withstand decades of heavy public use, these benches featured robust cast iron frames, hardwood components and hard-wearing upholstered seats. As many historic cinemas have since been demolished or modernised, original seating has become highly sought after by collectors, interior designers and enthusiasts looking to add genuine vintage character to their homes or commercial spaces.
A striking and highly collectible piece of British cinema history, offering timeless style, comfort and industrial charm.
This set measures 2270 long x 900 high
330 deep with seats folded up
430 deep with seats folded down
£495.00
