Headquarters
Carson, California
Country
United States
Founded
1985
Official site
www.fortressseating.com ↗The story
Fortress Seating builds custom theater seating in its Southern California workshop, supplying high-end residential cinemas and post-production screening rooms worldwide. Each chair is made-to-order with hardwood frames and top-grain leathers.
Specialties
- Custom residential theaters
- Screening rooms
- Hospitality cinema
Signature
- Kiln-dried hardwood frames
- Top-grain leather upholstery
- Made-to-order configurations
Example seating from Fortress Seating
Representative pieces from the Fortress Seating lineup. Listed for reference only — confirm current specs with the manufacturer.
Quick answer
- What space should I plan for Fortress Seating seats?
- Across these examples, plan roughly 32–36" of width per seat and 40–42" of depth upright, expanding to about 64–68" when fully reclined. Wall-hugger models need only 6–8" of rear clearance, while traditional recliners want more room behind. See per-model space.
- What materials should I expect from Fortress Seating?
- Typical builds use a hardwood or steel frame with top-grain leather, leather match, or performance fabric upholstery. Common upgrades include power motion, ambient base lighting, contrast stitching, and integrated cupholders or storage. See per-model materials.
Matinee
Single power recliner- Materials
- Kiln-dried hardwood frame, top-grain leather, 8-way hand-tied seat
- Space requirements
- Approx. 34" W × 40" D upright, 66" D fully reclined
- Ideal for
- Homeowners building a dedicated theater who want a lifetime-grade recliner.
- Room layout tip
- Works best in the front or middle row with clear sightlines to the screen.
Often specified as the baseline chair for dedicated screening rooms.
Learn more on www.fortressseating.com ↗Director
Multi-seat row with consoles- Materials
- Hardwood frame, leather options, optional ambient base lighting
- Space requirements
- Plan ~34" W per seat plus 6" consoles; 8" rear clearance with wall-hugger
- Ideal for
- Families and integrators building multi-seat rows in a purpose-built theater.
- Room layout tip
- Install in straight or gently curved rows on a riser for staggered sightlines.
Common in two- and three-row residential theater layouts.
Learn more on www.fortressseating.com ↗
Frequently asked
- Where is Fortress Seating based?
- Fortress Seating is headquartered in Carson, California, and has been operating since 1985. See overview.
- What does Fortress Seating specialize in?
- Custom residential theaters, Screening rooms, Hospitality cinema. See specialties.
- What makes Fortress Seating distinctive?
- Signature elements include Kiln-dried hardwood frames, Top-grain leather upholstery, Made-to-order configurations. See craftsmanship.
- Does Fortress Seating offer a warranty?
- Fortress Seating backs its products with manufacturer-level coverage. Specific terms vary by product line, so confirm current warranty details directly with Fortress Seating before purchasing.
- Where does Fortress Seating ship?
- Fortress Seating is based in Carson, California and typically serves domestic and international markets. Contact Fortress Seating directly to confirm shipping availability to your region and any associated costs.
- Where can I learn more?
- Visit the official site at www.fortressseating.com.