Antique Indian Cinema Chairs (Late1890s) – Original Triple Seating From Watson Hotel Bombay | Bollywood Theatre Seats
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Price

£695

Materials

Hardwood & Wrought Iron

Period

1900's

Place of origin

India

SKU

CH-RB-22-002

Dimensions

Width: 165 cmHeight: 80 cmDepth: 50 cmWeight: 60 kg
Quantity:

Available Stock: 1

About the product

Antique Indian Cinema Chairs (Early 1900s)

Original Triple Seating | Vintage Bollywood-Era Wooden & Iron Theatre Seats | Heritage Home Cinema or Collector Display

A Cinematic Legacy in Your Home

Step into the golden age of Indian cinema with this remarkable set of antique theatre chairs, crafted in the early 1900s. Once used in traditional Indian picture houses, this rare triple-seater embodies more than a century of cinematic history, from the silent era to the rise of Bollywood. It is both a functional bench and a museum-worthy artefact that brings nostalgia and storytelling into any space.

The design pairs aged Indian hardwood slats with a robust cast iron frame, retaining traces of original paint, numbering, and patina. Every mark evokes the atmosphere of flickering projectors, velvet curtains, and the anticipation of audiences experiencing moving pictures for the very first time.

Key Features

  • Authentic triple-seat cinema bench from the early 1900s

  • Over 120 years of heritage preserved

  • Solid Indian hardwood with heavy-duty cast iron frame

  • Naturally worn patina with original detailing intact

  • Functional and decorative: suitable as seating, display, or collector’s showcase

Dimensions

  • Width: 165 cm

  • Height: 80 cm

  • Depth: 50 cm

  • Weight: 60 kg

Why This Piece Is Special

✔ Rare survival of early theatre seating, both historic and functional
✔ Ideal for film, theatre, and Bollywood collectors
✔ Adds industrial charm and story-rich presence to interiors
✔ Eco-conscious, reclaimed, and repurposed
✔ Ready to use as a bench or display piece

Styling Tip

Use it as standout seating in a home cinema, film studio, or boutique café. Pair with vintage film posters, projectors, or Edison-bulb lighting for a nostalgic ambience. Its sculptural ironwork and warm wood tones also make it perfect for eclectic gallery spaces or as a retro retail display piece.

Delivery & Collection

This set will be white-glove delivered across the UK or can be collected by appointment. For international shipping or specialist installation, please contact Regen Bespoke.

Exclusively at Regen Bespoke – Own a piece of India’s cinematic soul.