The document provides information about auditorium seating from Irwin Seating Company. It discusses how Irwin has focused on meeting customer needs for public seating solutions for 100 years through innovative design, durable manufacturing, and unmatched service. It highlights some of Irwin's popular seating models and components, including the Marquee, Citation, Millennium, and Crusader series. It also shows customizable options, specialized seating, and accessories that can be added.
2. The Irwin Difference
People, Products & Services
For 100 years, Irwin Seating
Company’s sole focus has been
on meeting our customers’ needs
for public seating solutions. We
achieve this through innovative
design, by manufacturing the
industry’s most durable products,
and by providing unmatched ser-
vice before, during, and after the
installation of a project. Everyone
at Irwin Seating Company is
focused on quality, continuous
improvement and customer satis-
faction. This commitment is what
the Irwin Difference is all about
and why we are the world’s
leading supplier of auditorium McGuinn Hall, Boston College - Boston, Massachusetts
seating.
We start by asking the right ques-
tions and listening to our custom-
ers’ needs to understand their
requirements for a successful
project. We provide design con-
sultation for seating layout, chair
customization and offer sight line
studies and ADA recommenda-
tions to ensure an unencumbered
experience by all.
We recognize the importance
of stewardship and understand
seating must be reliable, easy to
maintain, stylish, and comfort-
able for years to come. This is
accomplished through the use
of superior materials, including Canyon Springs Middle School - Las Vegas, Nevada
impact resistant plastics, seat lift
mechanisms that are virtually
maintenance free and fabrics that
pass the industry’s most strenu-
ous tests.
Our expertise will help to take
care of the physical environment
so the audience can focus on the
presentation or performance. We
coordinate installation with the
construction contractor using fac-
tory certified installers and offer
full chair restoration services to
return old, worn chairs to their
original beauty. Talk with your
Irwin Seating Company represen-
tative today and experience the
Irwin Difference.
Fine Arts Center, SUNY Buffalo - Buffalo, New York
1 Right: Culver Academy - Culver, Indiana
4. Designed Versatility
Every facility is unique in design and appearance so we design our products in a modular fashion to put
choice into your hands. We manufacture over 40 different backs, 8 different seats and dozens of aisle
panels and accessories. We’ve included our most popular components here, but others can be found at
www.irwinseating.com.
BACK [No. 51]
SEAT [No. 12]
AISLE STANDARD [No. 66]
Model: No. 51.12.66 Marquee
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5. No. 4 Citation No. 47 Millennium No. 51 Marquee No. 52 Marquee
• Plastic Rear Panel • Plastic Rear Panel • Plastic Rear Panel • Veneer Rear Panel
• 2” Poly Foam • 2” Poly Foam • 2” Poly Foam • 2” Poly Foam
• 1-Piece Cover • 1-Piece Cover • Tufted Cover • Tufted Cover
• Available with 3” Foam, Decora- • Available with 3” Foam, Decora- • Ergonomic Design • Ergonomic Design
tive Tufting, 35” High Back tive Tufting, 35” High Back • Available with 38” High Back
No. 8 Meteor No. 22 Saturn No. 6 Century PAC No. 1 Crusader
• Laminate Rear Panel • Laminate Rear Panel • Veneer Rear Panel • 7-Ply Hardwood Veneer
• 2” Poly Foam • 2” Poly Foam • 2” Poly Foam Back
• 1-Piece Cover • 1-Piece Cover • 1-Piece Cover (2-pc optional) • Available with Extended
• Available with 3” Foam, • Available with 3” Foam, • Available with 3” Foam, Laminat- Kick Plate
Veneer Rear Panel Veneer Rear Panel ed and Upholstered Rear Panels • Available with 11-Ply
Hardwood Veneer
No. 12 Seat No. 6 Seat No. 12U Fully Upholstered Seat No. 14 Crusader Seat
• Plastic Seat Foundation • Steel Seat Pan • Plastic Seat Foundation • Self-Rising, 7-Ply Hardwood
• 2” Poly Foam (3” Available) • Serpentine Springs • 2” Poly Foam Plywood Seat
• Available with Serpentine Spring or • 2” Poly Foam (3” Available) • Zipper Enclosure • Surfaced with Wood Veneer
Ergonomic Substrate Construction • Available with Accoustical Perfora- • Available with Upholstered Pad
tions and Sound Absorption Pad • Available with 11-Ply Hardwood
Veneer
No. 66 Aisle End No. 86 Aisle End No. 73 Aisle End No. 46 Aisle End No. 56 Aisle End No. 12 Aisle End
• Steel Column • Steel Column • Steel Column • Steel Column • Steel Column • Cast Iron Column
• Laminate Surfaced • Laminate Surfaced • Laminate Surfaced • Solid Wood Panel • Veneer Surfaced Aisle with Cast Iron Panel
Aisle Panel Aisle Panel Aisle Panel with Block Front Panel • Available for Riser
• Available with • Available with • Available with • Available with Riser • Available with Riser and Mounting
Riser and Cantiliv- Riser and Cantiliv- Veneer and Uphol- and Cantilivered Cantilivered Mounts • Available with Nos.
ered Mounts ered Mounts stered Aisle Panels Mounts • Available with Plastic 56, 66 and 86 Aisle
• Available with • Available with • Available with Laminate and Uphol- Panels Surfaced with
Veneer and Uphol- Veneer and Uphol- Upholstered Aisle stered Aisle Panels, and Laminate or Veneer
stered Aisle Panels stered Aisle Panels Panels Block Front
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6. Marquee
51.12.66TA Marquee
shown with:
• 36” high back with impact resistant plastic rear panel
• upholstered self-rising seat with plastic seat foundation
• tru-fold tablet arm
• laminate surfaced aisle panel and armrests
Richardson Performance Hall Hojel Hall Glen Rose ISD
Del Mar College University of San Diego Glen Rose, Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas San Diego, California
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7. 52.12.46 Marquee
shown with:
• 36” high back with wood veneer rear panel
• upholstered self-rising seat
• rounded wood armrests
• aisle standard with wood aisle panel and 2” round row
letter plate
51.12.150 Marquee E-Link
shown with:
• 36” high back with impact resistant plastic rear panel
• upholstered self-rising seat with plastic seat foundation
• E-Link power & data system
• laminate surfaced aisle panel and armrests
• number and letter plates
Fowler Center Alys Robinson Stephens Center Adlai Stevens High School
Arkansas State University University of Alabama Lincolnshire, Illinois
Jonesboro, Arkansas Birmingham, Alabama
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8. Citation
4.12.86TA Citation
shown with:
• 33” high back with impact resistant plastic rear panel
• upholstered self-rising seat with plastic seat foundation
• tru-fold tablet arm
• steel standards with laminate surfaced aisle panels and
armrests
Susquenita High School Wausau East High School Workman Junior High School
Duncannon, Pennsylvania Wausau, Wisconsin Arlington, Texas
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9. 4.12.56 Citation
shown with:
• 33” high back with impact resistant plastic
rear panel
• upholstered self-rising seat with plastic seat
foundation
• steel standards with laminate surfaced aisle
panels and plastic cupholder armrests
4.12.12-86 Citation
shown with:
• 33” high back with impact resistant plastic rear panel
• upholstered self-rising seat with plastic seat foundation
• cast iron standards with laminate surfaced aisle panels
and wood armrests
Detroit High School for the Arts Oxford High School Mosinee High School
Detroit, Michigan Oxford, Michigan Mosinee, Wisconsin
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10. Millennium
47.12.88 Millennium
shown with:
• 32” high back with impact resistant plastic rear panel
• upholstered self-rising seat with plastic seat foundation
• cantilvered steel standards with laminate surfaced aisle
panels and wood armrests
• number and letter plates
47.12.150 Millennium E-Link
shown with:
• 32” high back with impact resistant plastic rear panel
• upholstered self-rising seat with plastic seat foundation
• E-Link power & data system
• low voltage, L.E.D. aisle light
Range View High School McLeod Hall Galen Center
Aurora, Colorado University of Virginia University of Southern California
9 Charlottesville, Virginia Los Angeles, California
11. 47.12.12-56 Millennium
shown with:
• 32” high back with impact resistant plastic rear panel
• upholstered self-rising seat with plastic seat foundation
• cast iron standards with laminate surfaced aisle panels
and armrests
47.12.119 Millennium
shown with:
• 32” high back with impact resistant plastic rear panel
• upholstered self-rising seat with plastic seat foundation
• cast iron standards with wood armrests
California State Univ. Northridge Culver Academy Range View High School
Northridge, California Culver, Indiana Aurora, Colorado
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12. Century PAC & Davies
17.12.46 Davies
shown with:
• 31” high back surfaced with maple veneer and attached with
concealed fasteners
• upholstered self-rising seat with plastic seat foundation
• steel standards with solid maple aisle panels which feature a
block front and solid maple armrests
6.12.56 Century P.A.C.
shown with:
• 31” high back surfaced with maple veneer and attached with concealed fasteners
• upholstered self-rising seat with plastic seat foundation
• steel standards with veneer surfaced aisle panels and solid maple armrests
• concealed low voltage aisle light
• row letter & seat number plates
Lacawana Junior College Theatre Works Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
Scranton, Pennsylvania Hartford, Connecticut University of Indianapolis
11 Indianapolis, Indiana
13. Meteor & Saturn
22.12.92 Saturn
shown with:
• 31” high back surfaced with plastic laminate
and attached with exposed fasteners
• upholstered self-rising seat with plastic seat
foundation
• steel standards with ADA flip-up armrest
8.12.56 Meteor
shown with:
• 31” high back surfaced with wood veneer
and attached with exposed fasteners
• upholstered self-rising seat with plastic seat foundation
• steel standards with veneer surfaced aisle panels and
solid maple armrests
The Classic Center Hugely Hospital Weis Performing Arts Center
Athens, Georgia Fort Worth, Texas Bucknell University
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 12
14. Crusader
1.6.73 Crusader
shown with:
• 32” high back surfaced with maple veneer and attached
with exposed fasteners
• upholstered self-rising seat with steel seat foundation
• steel standards with laminate surfaced aisle panels and
armrests
1.14.56 Crusader
shown with:
• 32” high back surfaced with maple veneer and attached
with exposed fasteners
• plywood self-rising seat surfaced with wood veneer
• steel standards with veneer surfaced aisle panels and
solid maple armrests
San Fernando Middle School Zavala Elementary School Engineering Building
Los Angeles, California Austin, Texas University of Michigan
13 Dearborn, Michigan
15. Patriot
31.33.30 Patriot
shown with:
• 32” high semi-upholstered blow mold plastic back
• semi-upholstered, self-rising, blow mold plastic seat
• steel standards with blow mold plastic armrests
30.32.36 Patriot
shown with:
• 32” high blow mold plastic back
• blow mold plastic self-rising seat
• steel standards with laminate sur-
faced aisle panels and armrests
• tru-fold tablet arm
• row letter & seat number plates
Southwest Missouri State University Robinson High School Huston Middle School
Hill Hall Robinson, Texas Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania
Springfield, Missouri 14
16. Custom Theatre Seating
Do the math on our component based system, and you will find over 15,000 possible chair combinations;
and that doesn’t include accessories! But we know even with that kind of selection to choose from there
are times when a custom solution is needed; whether it’s a period-style end or a custom shaped back the
Irwin Difference will ensure the seating meets all your expectations. For more infomation see our Theatre
Seating Brochure or go to www.irwinseating.com.
63.6.158 Empire 66.12U.XX Majestic 82.6.158 Orpheum 69.12U.XX Emerson
81.6.158 Oriental 10.6.56 Grand Rapids 67.12U.XX Imperial 11.6.155 Springfield
27.17.17 Allegro Custom Chair Custom Chair Custom Chair Custom Chair
International Festival Institute Omaha Performing Arts Center The Venitian Resort, Hotel & Casino
Roundtop, Texas Omaha, Nebraska Las Vegas, Nevada
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17. Specialized Seating
As the recognized leader in the design and manufacture of auditorium seating for 100 years, we’ve had the
privilege to seat some of the most prestigious institutions around the world while also meeting the needs
for smaller, more specialized venues like planetariums and courtrooms.
51.12.66JB Marquee
shown with:
• 36” high back with impact resistant plastic rear panel
• upholstered self-rising seat with plastic seat foundation
• swivel base with 90° left/right rotation and memory
return
• wood aisle panels and armrests
0.6.73 Galaxy Planetarium Chair
shown with:
• 32” high back with vinyl headrest, laminate surfaced
rear panel with exposed fasteners, available in five
back pitches
• upholstered self-rising seat with steel seat pan
• steel standards with laminate surfaced aisle panels and
armrests
• row letter & seat number plates
McDonnal Star Theatre District Court Building Qualcom Corporate Headquarters
St. Louis, Missouri Williamsburg, Virginia San Diego, California
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18. Accessories & Options
It’s often said details are what distinguish one project from another so we offer a wide array of accessories
designed specifically to help add those final touches of function, comfort and beauty.
No. 92 ADA Aisle Standard No. 12 ADA Aisle Standard Movable Base
Cantilever Steel Standards Riser Mount Steel Standards Riser Mount Cast Iron Standards
Row Letter Plate Row Letter Plate Seat Number Plate
120v Rectangular Aisle Light 120v Round Aisle Light Low Voltage Concealed Aisle Light
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19. Period Style Cast Aisle Standards
Standard Armrest
(stained or surfaced with
plastic laminate
Rounded Wood Armest
Upholstered Seat Insert Veneer Seat Insert
Blow-Mold Plastic Armest
(black only)
Donor Plate Tru-Fold Tablet Arm Scrolled Wood Armest
Plastic Cupholder Armrest
Low Voltage L.E.D. Aisle Light E-Link Power & Data System
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20. Chair Restoration
Restoration is an excellent way to maintain the original design of an auditorium or theatre and is often the
best solution when compliance with modern building codes is a concern. Chair restoration is also an out-
standing way to practice environmental stewardship. Often, the best solution is a mix of new and original
components and with 100 years of experience the Irwin Difference can help to bridge the gap between new
and old.
Before
AMSECO 16M
Restoration Details:
• all components not suitable for restoration were
replaced from stock
• all steel / cast iron components were stripped, pre-finished
and powder coated After
• seat-lift mechanisms were restored to proper working condition
• fabric covers and foam were replaced
• wood armrests were stripped, sanded and stained
• number and letter tags were replaced
Candor High School (before) Candor High School (after) Lincoln Theatre
Candor, New York Candor, New York Yountville, California
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21. Before
Period Chair
Restoration Details:
• all components not suitable for restoration were replaced from stock
• all steel / cast iron components were stripped, pre-finished and powder coated
• standards were modified to accept new self rising seats
• upholstered pads were added to the backs After
• wood armrests were stripped, sanded and stained
• aisle light assemblies were replaced
• custom number and letter plates were produced
Bailey Hall (before) Bailey Hall (after) Warner Theatre
Cornell University Cornell University San Pedro, California
Ithaca, New York Ithaca, New York 20