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Theater chair

A sound absorption characteristic of a chair in a theater or auditorium is a very important factor in the acoustic environment. Theater chairs are designed to permit an occupant to assume a reclined position upon occupying a seat wherein the reclining mechanism automatically returns the seat to its upright position and maintains that position when the chair is unoccupied. Typically, theater chairs include a pair of fixed, armrest supporting uprights and a seating unit mounted therebetween. The chairs generally are arranged in rows such that each seat shares at least one upright with the chairs adjacent thereto. The back and seat portions of the seating unit are attached to side support members, the back at a predetermined angle to the vertical and the seat substantially parallel to the horizontal. The theater seat includes a generally horizontal seat portion and a generally vertical back portion operatively connected to the seat portion. The seat portion includes a seat frame and a cushion attached to the seat frame. The back portion is fixed relative to the seat portion by a stanchion secured to a floor of the theater. The seat portion pivots relative to the stanchion and back portion.

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