Antique Indian Cinema Chairs (Early 1900s)
Original Triple Seating from India’s First Theatre – Watson Hotel, Bombay
Vintage Bollywood Era Wooden & Iron Theatre Seats for Home Cinema, Café or Collector Display

Step back into the birth of Indian cinema with this historic set of Antique Cinema Chairs, salvaged from the legendary Watson Hotel in Bombay (Mumbai)—the site of the very first film screening in India by the Lumière Brothers on 7 July 1896. Believed to have once furnished the earliest movie halls in the country, this trio of wooden theatre seats is more than functional—it’s cinematic heritage.

✦ A Cinematic Legacy in Your Home

Each chair tells a story of velvet curtains, flickering film reels, and the awe of a new medium. Crafted in the early 1900s, these seats pair beautifully aged Indian hardwood slats with a cast iron frame, retaining signs of original paint, numbering, and age-worn patina. The three-seater configuration offers a functional yet storied piece perfect for display or use.

Whether placed in a home theatre, boutique café, film studio, or creative lobby, these chairs bring gravitas, nostalgia, and industrial charm to any space.

✦ Key Features

• Authentic heritage – From Watson Hotel, site of India’s first film screening
• Circa early 1900s – Over 120 years of cinematic history preserved
• Materials – Solid Indian hardwood with heavy-duty cast iron frame
• Original condition – Includes authentic wear, patina, and detailing
• Three-seat format – Iconic for film buffs, ideal for narrow hallways or gallery walls
• Sturdy & stylish – Balances industrial design with warm wooden character

✦ Dimensions

• Width: 165 cm
• Height: 80 cm
• Depth: 50 cm
• Weight: 60 kg

✦ Why This Piece Is Special

✔ Museum-worthy provenance – Connects to the origins of Indian cinema
✔ Perfect for collectors – Ideal for Bollywood, film, and theatre enthusiasts
✔ Statement décor – Adds drama and vintage elegance to interiors
✔ Eco-conscious – Reclaimed, repurposed, and historically important
✔ Ready to use or display – Functional bench or collector’s showpiece

✦ Styling Tip

Use it as standout seating in a home cinema room or create a film-lover’s corner with vintage posters, old projectors, and warm lighting. Perfect for indie cafés, gallery installations, or even retro retail window displays.

Exclusively available at Regen Bespoke
Own a piece of India’s cinematic soul. Contact us to enquire or arrange UK-wide delivery.