Secondhand Sound and Lighting Equipment

Commercial Retractable Seating System (167-Seat Capacity) - Rutland

Description

Rutland County Council is offering for sale a high-quality, professional-grade 7-tier retractable seating system.

Originally custom-built for the Rutland County Museum, this system provides a flexible, space-saving solution for theatres, lecture halls, community centres, or school auditoriums looking to maximise floor utility.

The system has been maintained in an indoor environment and is structured on an integrated rolling mechanism for smooth retraction when not in use.

Key Specifications & Dimensions:

Total Seating Capacity: 167 individual upholstered chairs (spaced at 460mm centres).
System Configuration: 7 tiered rows.
Aisle Width: 1100mm.
Row Spacing: 850mm.
Tier Rise: 260mm per row (285mm for the first tier).
Total System Footprint (Extended):
Width: 11,090mm (including clearance)
Depth: 5,800mm

Material & Finish Details:

Chairs: Armless, fold-down design fully upholstered in premium Camira Fabrics Main Line Plus tweed, colour Forest Green (IF094).

Decking/Flooring: Finished with hard-wearing Burmatex 3230 Classic carpet, colour Glamorgan Grey (2109).

Framework & Metalwork: Heavy-duty steel construction finished in RAL 7021 Dark Grey.

Safety Features: Includes both fixed and demountable side safety rails.

Visual Reference Guide:

Technical Layout: For precise structural dimensions, component spacing, and tier rises, please refer to the architectural schematic pdf here https://for-sale.used-secondhand.co.uk/media/documents/Seating_Plan_-_13m_from_rear_to_screen.pdf

Aesthetic Condition: Clear views of the green tweed upholstery, carpets, side profiles, and the tiered layout inside the hall can be reviewed in in the photos.

Undercarriage & Mechanics: The structural integrity of the steel support legs, timber decking base, tracking wheels, and retraction mechanisms can be seen from beneath the unit in the photos.

Important Sale Terms:

Condition: Used, sold as seen. Buyers are encouraged to inspect the mechanism to satisfy themselves of its smooth operation.

Delivery notes

Dismantling & Collection: The buyer will be strictly responsible for the safe decommissioning, dismantling, and removal of the system from the Rutland County Museum premises. Appropriate insurance and method statements may be required prior to removal.

Catmos St, Oakham LE15 6HW