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Indianapolis, IN — Esteemed theatre seating manufacturer Irwin Seating Company today introduced the Performance VIP family of home theatre seating that blends unique styling with features designed to heighten the entertainment experience and simplify seating selection and room design. The line consists of Recliner, Club Chair and Theatre-Rocker styles that are available in various models and with many options.

“We spared no expense making Performance VIP,” says Irwin Seating Company Home Theatre Division Manager Rose Pefhany. “Its strong lines and bold design artfully combine luxuriant leather and polished wood accents and table arms for sophistication and elegance that will transform an ordinary home theatre into a world-class private cinema. After all, the home theatre is as much a showplace as it is an entertainment room.”

Performance VIP models combine form and function. Working with leading home theatre industry acousticians, Irwin created a low-back version with optional telescoping and articulating headrest that provides an unobstructed acoustical experience. A special recline feature enables full footrest extension in both movie-watching and fully reclined positions.

The Performance VIP family solves the common design issue of mismatched chairs within the home theatre. “Quite often we see one particular style or brand used for the front row and something completely different used in the rear rows, and it detracts from the theatre’s overall aesthetics,” says Pefhany. “All Performance VIP models can be mixed and matched, creating a more cohesive design and effective seating layout than ever before. This is a home run for interior designers and home theatre owners alike.”

All Performance VIP models, which are shipping effective September 2004, can be ordered in a wide variety of hand-chosen Italian leathers and commercial grade velvet finishes and are available in a wide selection of seating configurations.