Sports Arenas + Theaters
CUSTOM FURNITURE BUILT FOR HIGH-VOLUME PUBLIC SPACES.
From arena suites to theater lobbies. Fortner builds seating and upholstery programs for entertainment venues that see thousands of guests every week.
Trusted by:
BUILT FOR THE CROWD
AND FOR THE CLOSE-UP.
Entertainment venues live and die by the guest experience. The furniture in your suites, your lobbies, your club-level spaces, and your concession areas carries that experience. It needs to hold up through thousands of events, look right under stage lighting, and survive the wear that comes with high-volume public use.
Fortner builds custom seating and upholstery programs for arenas, theaters, performing arts centers, and event venues. We understand the scale of these projects. Multi-section installs, phased timelines, and tight coordination with construction crews are part of how we work.
We have been building commercial furniture in Columbus, Ohio since 1929. Every project is managed by a dedicated project team from first measurement through final install.
SPORTS ARENAS + THEATER FURNITURE SOLUTIONS
REUPHOLSTERY
PROGRAMS
Refresh worn seating across an entire venue without replacing every piece. We coordinate large-scale reupholstery programs on your timeline.
CUSTOM
FURNITURE
Suite seating, club-level lounge pieces, lobby chairs, and banquettes. Built to your specs and durable enough for thousands of events per year.
PRODUCTION
AT SCALE
Multi-level installs and large-quantity custom orders. We build at scale without sacrificing quality or consistency across sections.
PREVIOUS PROJECTS
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Lounge Furniture
Made to Order Sofas, Sling Chairs, and Ottomans.
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Dining Area Seating
Commercial-Grade Banquettes Built for High Traffic Dining Areas.
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U-Shaped Banquettes
Creative Seating Solutions for Spaces of All Shapes and Sizes.
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Common Area Seating
Custom Banquettes and Stair Pads
THE FORTNER PROCESS
Five steps to a successful sports arena or theater project.
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You approve the estimate and materials, and we get to work. Fabrics, finishes, and any COM materials are confirmed before production begins. No surprises down the line.
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Our team comes to your property and takes precise measurements. Every dimension is verified on site before a single cut is made.
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We produce detailed shop drawings for your review and sign-off. You see exactly what you're getting before it goes into production.
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Once all materials are on hand and drawings are approved, your project moves into our Columbus shop. Foam, fabric, finishing. Built by hand, built to spec.
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When production is complete, we coordinate delivery around your property's schedule and handle the install from start to finish.
Planning a sports arenas or theater
build or facilities refresh?
Tell us about your project. Single building or multi-facility program, we will help you build a furniture solution that holds up through the academic year.
SPORTS ARENA + THEATER PROJECTS BY FORTNER
Frequently Asked Sports Arena and Theater Furniture Questions
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A: Yes. Fortner builds and installs custom furniture for large entertainment venues including arenas, performing arts centers, and event spaces, including multi-section installs coordinated with general contractor timelines.
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A: Fortner builds suite seating, club-level lounge pieces, lobby chairs, banquettes, and custom upholstered pieces for entertainment venues of any size.
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A: Standard lead time is 8-10 weeks from deposit and material confirmation. Large-scale or phased projects are scoped individually with a dedicated project manager.
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A: Yes. Fortner offers large-scale reupholstery programs for entertainment venues, coordinated around event schedules and phased by section to minimize downtime.
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A: Yes. Fortner coordinates delivery and installation for all commercial venue projects as part of the project process.