Custom Home Theater Seating
Elite HTS designs and manufactures custom theater seating, handcrafted in Canada and engineered with chiropractor Dr. Grant O’Neill to deliver ergonomic comfort for residential and commercial cinema projects.
20 year warranty
Unlike most theater seating that is mass-produced offshore, Elite HTS is custom made in Canada and comes with an unmatched 20 year warranty.
Trusted by Interior Designers & AV Integrators Worldwide
Preferred by top designers and integrators who value custom craftsmanship, commercial-grade performance, and a seamless, professional partnership.
Project Portfolio
A curated view of recent cinema projects showcasing Elite HTS seating within completed residential and commercial environments.
Our Four Pillars
Like the four C’s of a diamond, Elite HTS is shaped by four core pillars: Comfort, Craftsmanship, Customization, and Concierge Service. Together, they define the standard of quality our seating is known for.
Comfort
Ergonomically engineered with chiropractor Dr. Grant O'Neill for proper spinal alignment, extended viewing support, and lasting comfort across every configuration.
Craftsmanship
Every chair is handcrafted by skilled artisans using commercial-grade components, built for long-term performance, and backed by an industry-leading 20-year warranty. Made in Cloverdale, BC, Canada.
Customization
Each piece is custom-built to your exact specifications, giving you complete freedom to define the look, feel, and configuration that best complements your theater design — with manufacturer-direct flexibility and refined detailing throughout.
CERTIFICATION
Every Elite HTS chair is backed by our Diamond Elite Certification — a rigorous 10-point quality control process that ensures each seat meets our highest standards before it reaches your room. Supported by a 20-year warranty.
Our Partners
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"In addition to being the most comfortable home theater recliner to ever cradle my haunches-a Goldilocks mix of inviting and relaxing without being sleep-inducing as so many comfy recliners are…...."
"This is an amazing product. The low back cushion has the optimal shape and angle to maintain the ideal lordosis (curve) of the lumbar spine ..... In conjuction with the dual cushion system, the overall effect is to allow for a more relaxed body position giving maximum comfort and thus longer endurance while sitting."
“My client loves the theater chairs. He told me that they are the most comfortable seats in his home. That is quite a compliment except that I provided 80% of the furniture in his home! Once the chairs were delivered and he saw the quality, comfort and style, it made my job so easy..”
Engineered for Endurance
Elite HTS seating is ergonomically engineered in collaboration with Dr. Grant O’Neill to support relaxed, balanced posture during extended viewing. Each feature shown is purposefully designed to maintain alignment, reduce fatigue, and preserve long-term comfort.
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1 - Precisely positioned headrest for optimal head and neck support.
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2 - Contoured side supports for secure, body-cradling comfort.
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3 - Angled lumbar support designed to maintain natural spinal alignment.
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4 - Optimized arm height for natural elbow and forearm comfort.
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5 - Dual cushion system for even weight distribution and lasting support.
layout and riser guidance
Send us your room dimensions and we'll provide optimized seating layouts, riser height suggestions, and sightline considerations tailored to your space.
You can also save various layouts on this site and send them to our team for review. We can then refine the configuration to suit your room size and seating goals.
Craftsmanship without compromise
From heavy-duty frames to refined upholstery, every Elite chair passes through a multi-stage artisanal process designed for longevity, comfort, and aesthetic refinement.
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Reinforced, commercial-grade foundations shaped for strength and longevity.
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Material cutting and stitching performed by master craftspeople for exceptional detail.
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Final upholstery and finishing completed by artisans who ensure every chair meets Elite standards.
PROCESS
The handcrafted build timeline
Your Elite chair moves through five distinct stages, each one essential to the final product. We build without shortcuts because comfort demands precision.
Review
Each project begins with a design and layout review to confirm seating selection, room fit, and overall feasibility before moving forward.
Specification
Seating models, backrests, arms, materials, and options are finalized to align with project requirements and layout considerations.
Crafting
Frames are constructed using commercial-grade components and materials are precision-cut, sewn, and stitched by skilled artisans
Upholstery
Tailored materials are carefully applied to each chair by hand, with attention to tension, alignment, and finish.
Assembly
Every chair undergoes a multi-point inspection before shipping to ensure function, comfort, and build integrity.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions covering specification details, customization options, production timelines, and layout considerations for residential and commercial cinema projects.
Because of consistently high demand and the handcrafted, made-to-order nature of our seating, Elite HTS lead times typically range from 16–20 weeks. Timelines reflect the care, craftsmanship, and production sequencing required to deliver seating built to our quality standards, and may vary by season.
Yes. Elite HTS works closely with interior designers, AV integrators, and other qualified trade professionals through a dedicated trade program. Trade pricing and resources are structured to support specification, coordination, and project execution, and are provided upon approval.
We work across both residential and commercial projects, including private home cinemas, VIP public cinemas, hotels, amenity rooms, screening rooms, and lounges. Each project is specified to suit its environment and use.
Elite HTS seating is backed by a 20-year warranty on the frame, mechanism, and motor, reflecting the commercial-grade construction used across our seating systems. Upholstery and seating foam are covered under a 10-year warranty, based on normal residential or commercial use.
Our Canadian and international head office is based in Vancouver Canada, with a U.S. office located in Las Vegas. All Elite HTS seating is manufactured out of our Vancouver facility.
For U.S. projects, recliners are not subject to tariffs. Certain couch-style seating categories are subject to U.S. tariffs, of which Elite HTS absorbs a portion as part of our cross-border project planning.
Still have questions?
For questions beyond the FAQs, our team can assist with seating selection, customization scope, and integration considerations.
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