Race Furniture
Race Furniture is at the forefront of theatre and lecture hall seating design, with expertly crafted installations in concert halls, national theatres, lecture theatres, conference halls, schools and cinemas across the world.
In addition, its public area seating range provides concourse seating solutions for airport terminals, railway stations, bus stations, shopping malls, ferry terminals and other public waiting areas.
Race’s portfolio encompasses standard, customised and bespoke products, and it provides a complete technical and creative service tailored to ensure the perfect solution.
Based in the UK, Race also continues to manufacture the iconic post-war furniture designed by its founder Ernest Race.
Bourton Industrial Park
Bourton-on- the-Water
Gloucestershire
GL54 2HQ
United Kingdom
T: 01451 821446
Products
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Read MoreNew Special Assistance Area at London Gatwick by Race
2 Oct 2018
Race Furniture were commissioned by London Gatwick Airport to furnish its new North Terminal lounge for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). With the project representing an investment of £2m, the special assistance area has been designed to have the feel of a premium lounge and features bespoke chairs adapted by Race from its Ernest Race Heritage...
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Read MoreRace Furniture Celebrates 80 Years of Excellence and Innovation
17 Feb 2025
Race Furniture, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of premium auditorium and theatre seating, proudly celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2025. This remarkable milestone honours eight decades of pioneering craftsmanship, innovation, and a legacy that began with the visionary designer Ernest Race. A Legacy Worth Celebrating Founded in 1945 by Ernest Race, the...
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Read MoreUK MADE: Race Furniture
19 Jan 2021
Design Insider is thrilled to share one of the first articles as part of our latest campaign, MADE. Bespoke, British and Brilliant – take a look at behind the scenes at UK manufacturer Race Furniture… [Find Race Furniture on the BCFA Product Finder] Can you tell us about Race Furniture’s history? Race Furniture celebrated its...
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Read MoreRace’s Historical Product Launch Event
28 Mar 2019
After extensive research into the archive of iconic British designer, Ernest Race, Race Furniture and Ocee Design are enormously proud to launch a revival of the Ernest Race Heritage Collection. This much anticipated launch includes pieces that were made famous at the Festival of Britain in 1951, along with other true icons of mid-century furniture...
