FD 200 Seating
- Lecture Theatres
The FD 200 is a versatile seating system designed for lecture theatres, auditoriums, and multi-purpose venues, combining strength, comfort, and adaptability. Featuring a sprung self-tipping seat base, it is purpose-built for retractable tiering systems, where the seats fold flat to enable smooth system retraction. Floor-mounted to concrete or deckboard, the FD 200 integrates seamlessly into retractable platforms, supporting a wide range of layouts and installations.
Customisation lies at the heart of the FD 200. Options include upholstered or wooden armrests, polished plywood or upholstered panels, and variable backrest depths, with a cut-short backrest (CS model) available for a streamlined look. Writing ledges can be mounted to the rear of seats, with or without integrated power, making it ideal for academic use. Additional features such as removable seats for wheelchair spaces, seat numbering, and varied spacing ensure accessibility and flexibility for every project.
Configurations:
Upholstery:
The FD 200 can be finished with high-quality modesty panels, available in durable wood veneer. Options include underseat panels, outer backrest panels, and modesty panels, providing a refined appearance that complements any lecture theatre or auditorium setting.
Metalwork:
Our standard finish is an epoxy polyester powder coating in RAL 7021 Grey, providing a durable and high-quality surface. However, we also offer a wide selection of other RAL and PANTONE colors upon request.
Heavy Duty Carpet:
Heavy duty carpet available from Heckmondwike Iron Duke (top) and Burnatex 3230 Classic (bottom). Other ranges are available and carpet of customers choice can be reviewed.
Non Slip Flooring:
Veneer Finishes:
The FD 200 can be finished with high-quality modesty panels, available in durable wood veneer. Options include under seat panels, outer backrest panels, and modesty panels, providing a refined appearance that complements any lecture theatre or auditorium setting.
Technical Data:
Explore the full technical specifications of the FD 200 chair below. Designed for lecture theatres, auditoriums, and multi-purpose spaces, it features a durable framework, flexible upholstery options across seats, backs, and panels, and adaptable retractable configurations with optional rear-mounted writing ledges.
- Retractable floor folding with tipping seat base
- Required for retractable tiering systems
- Without writing ledge
- Standard retractable tiering system seat
- With writing ledge
- Optional retractable tiering system seat with rear-mounted writing ledge
- Sit height: 375mm
- Sit depth: 400mm
- Min. seat centre: 450mm
- “Seat Centre” refers to a measurement taken between the centres of two adjacent seats
- Min. seat centre: 290mm
- With writing ledge, the depth must be minimum 900mm (increase to match any increase in ledge depth), riser height must be minimum 285mm throughout
- Writing ledge thickness: 18mm
- Avg. single seat installation weight: 15kg
- Stanchion rake angle: 75 degree
- 400mm seat depth cushion with 75mm of comfort upholstery grade foam including a “wrap” foam to encapsulate structural board edges for comfort and appearance
- Fixed height backrests curved across their width with 25mm of comfort upholstery grade foam encapsulating structural board edges.
- 18mm MDF Core laminated top face with Formica Fundamentals Pewter Grey 6632 as standard, with a white balancer laminate to the underside and edgebanded ABS all around to match the top face.
- Other laminates available, including to underside.
- Spring assisted tip-up mechanism ensures that seat automatically “closes” when not in use to increase walkway
- Tested to meet the requirements of: BS EN12727:2016 test level 4.
- Tested & Certified to meet the requirements of:
- BS 5852:2006 Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering & flaming ignition sources, Section 4: Methods of test for the ignitability of upholstered composites ignition source 0, 1 & 5, Crib 5.
Installations:
See the FD 200 in action across a variety of installations. Explore our gallery to view its seamless fit within lecture theatres and auditoriums, showcasing bespoke layouts, refined finishes, and practical features designed for flexible, high-performance environments.
Options & Accessories:
Customise the FD 200 with options that boost functionality, comfort, and sustainability. Choose eco-friendly foam upgrades, short or tall backrests with lumbar support, optional numbering for organisation, and integrated writing ledges—tailored for lecture theatres, auditoriums, and flexible multi-purpose spaces.
Seat base and backrest foam can be replaced with a recycled (and recyclable) sheet fibre product, sourced from recycled PET and clothing – inherently FR and nearly endlessly recyclable in a closed loop factory, this upgrade significantly improves product sustainability, both in manufacture and at end of life, as the material is commonly isolated for recycling by civic waste disposal and recycling centres.
Structures:
Discover the foundation behind truly seamless seating solutions—our expertly engineered retractable structures. Unlike competitors who only supply chairs, SIS Global Seating designs, manufactures, and installs fully integrated tiered flooring systems, delivering a turnkey service from concept to completion. Every structure is precision-built to fit any space, from compact lecture halls to large, complex auditoriums.
Our modular construction enables rapid installation, transforming venues into fully functional lecture theatres or auditoriums in just days. Designed for optimal capacity, sightlines, and user experience, our retractable tiering solutions offer custom riser and tread dimensions with the flexibility of straight or curved configurations—providing the perfect foundation for high-performance seating.