Here's the secret of how many man–caves and sports themed venues alike have been enhanced with real stadium seats: STADIA Barstools and Office Chairs, by Archer Seating.

These unique chairs are stadium seats that we transform into office chairs and barstools that:

• immediately add a unique and authentic sports appeal to any home or venue
• are a smart investment for any facility
• last for years to provide safe and comfortable seating
• are easy to implement into your business or home

More than just a stadium seat

Since 1995, Archer Seating has sold seats from stadiums around the country, in large and small quantities, to a wide variety of facilities and collectors.

The benefit of using surplus stadium seats is two–fold: for a large facility, needing thousands of affordable seats, surplus stadium seats are a smart choice, since they are a fraction of the price of the same seats new, and just as durable; or collectors however, "surplus seats" translates to "game–used seats," allowing us to provide them with an authenticated collectible, gamed–used stadium seat.

We have begun to recognize another type of customer: one that likes the idea of having an authentic stadium seat, but doesn't necessarily want to put a shrine on it.

Also we recognized the interest that many sports themed facilities, such as barber shops, bars, batting cages, take interest in having these seats for use by their customers.

These customers were looking to use the stadium seats, in ways they weren't typically designed for, e.g., using them for seating in a bar or restaurant.

Custom–made by Archer Seating

STADIA Chairs have been perfected over a period of years. Their design was frequently enhanced to create the most comfortable and aesthetically pleasing seat possible. The stands for the barstools and office chairs are commercial grade components, made to last, and chosen to enhance the style of the stadium seat, rather than take away from it by being bulky or incongruous.

Our unique method—transforming the seats into office chairs and barstools—has taken some time to develop, to be applicable to all seat types, for barstools and office chairs. Trial and error, and customer feedback was invaluable to their development. We are extremely pleased with the results, and excited to bring you STADIA barstools and office chairs, made from seats out of stadiums far and wide.

What can you do with STADIA Seats?

The Pine Grove Inn, Elkton uses Archer STADIA Seats!

If you're in Elkton, Maryland, stop by Pine Grove Inn, where you'll meet one of our longtime customers, Jack Cooke. He owns 76 acres , ball–fields for leagues; and he has a captive audience forced to drink at his bar and play pool, lottery and shuffleboard! Jack reports his customers love the STADIA seats, and they often "fight" over who gets which seat number!

Jack purchased Camden Yards & Baltimore Memorial STADIA barstools from us eight years ago, to replace the standard seating at the bar, and outside. Learn More

As gifts, stadium seats are almost always a huge hit. It's not often you receive an actual seat from your favorite team's stadium, and one in excellent working condition. We have many (unsolicited) testimonials from customers who've been excited and kind enough to share their stories. We are very excited about STADIA barstools and office chairs; we would love to know what you think of them!

...a good investment... Steve, Thanks so much! The three seats I have from old Tiger Stadium sit in my office below a photo of ballpark. I believe they will be a good investment; my son and I enjoy sitting in them from time to time thinking of Sparky and the boys.
—David, from Detroit

STADIA Office Chairs were made with commercial grade swivel and leg components. They are designed to be comfortable, with gas-lift, swivel, casters and tilt, allowing you to lean back in the seat comfortably and adjust the height. They are very sturdy and stable seats, but roll easily and have no sharp edges. Except for a few stadiums, such as Soldier Field, most had seats with arm rests. The office chair is designed to allow you to use them comfortably.

STADIA Barstools are a big hit with (you guessed it!) sport bars. STADIA seats are available in just about any stadium seat you can imagine. Like the office chairs, the barstools can be made of our seats or yours. Like the office chairs, these are made to last. They are made of commercial grade components, which includes the seat themselves (which were originally made to withstand the stresses of thousands of fans, at major outdoor sports events). You can customize the barstool to fit your particular needs, including the type of base. They are comfortable, stable, and have no sharp edges. Imagine going into a sports bar and seeing every bar stool made of a real stadium seat!

Camden Yards STADIA Barstools at Richmond Airport - Club Level Grill

The restaurant features an eclectic blend of sports history and 21st-century technology with an array of flat-screen televisions showing local and national sporting events. It is a unique combination of sports history and modern-day amenities such as [...] bar stools that are modified stadium seats from Baltimore's Oriole Park at Camden Yards

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Introducing STADIA: The Ultimate Expression of a Stadium Seat

Just about every seat you see on our website can be made into a STADIA seat; this includes wooden seats and collectibles. If you don't see a particular style that you're looking for, just send us an email or give us a call, as our inventory includes a large amount of style and color variations that haven't made it to the website yet.

We can also convert your stadium seats into STADIA barstools and office chairs. This is a great option if you happen to have a seat with broken legs (you can always purchase replacement legs from us, depending on the chair).

"We are the guys who make the Yankee Stadium barstools for Steiner Sports. We invented the stadium seat barstool in 1999"—Steve Archer

How STADIA seats can be an investment

Your facility can set the standard for what a "real" sports bar, barber shop, meeting, man–cave, and etc., looks like. STADIA seats are relatively new to our product list, and have never been actively marketed, making them and uncommon (and hence appealing) item for any venue. This is the same reason they are such a big hit as gifts.

By introducing STADIA seats, you add value through engaging your customers, allowing them to sit in real stadium seats during their stay. A happy customer is a repeat customer and a walking advertisement!

So not only can these seats pay for themselves, they can even generate money through:

• Sponsors: Allow local business to sponsor your seats. You would then create a small plaque or engraving that could be attached to the seat. This is a popular method employed by booster clubs of high schools.
• Referrals: Any customer that buys any stadium seat from us, as a direct results of your referral, will earn you a commission (and a big thanks!) from Archer Seating. Please call or email for complete details.

STADIA Seats are NOT...

STADIA Seats are NOT cheaply made. We have worked with manufacturers to create custom commercial grade components, sparing no expense (or cutting any corners). The seats are stable, have no sharp edges, are easy to clean, and maintain the ability to endure harsh conditions and weather typical of American Seating stadium seats.

STADIA Seats are NOT untested gimmicks. At Archer Seating we have used STADIA Barstools and Office Chairs around the office and in our homes for years. Maybe we are a bit biased, but we prefer them to regular seating now!   Steve Archer in his STADIA ChairWe have had great feedback from customers who purchased earlier models. Our latest STADIA Seats are better than ever: we have enhanced their craftsmanship while cutting down on the cost to make them, and hence the price we sell them for.

• Whether you're looking for tips on how to enhance your living room, or you're looking to launch your new brand of sports products with a business meeting using STADIA seats, you'll get the same level of attention and enthusiasm by our team. We love hearing about your projects (especially how they look after!) so please feel free to give us a call/email and chit–chat. STADIA Seats are available in bulk prices as well as individual prices, for all customers.

Purchasing your STADIA Seats is easy

1Determine your needs. Once you've settled on what type of STADIA seat you want (Office Chair or Barstool), you can choose from any of the seats shown on our website. If there's a particular color or style you cant' find, make sure you call or email, as our entire inventory is not shown online. We are happy to help you—over the phone and/or through email—narrow down exactly the type of STADIA seat you're looking for, and provide photos of exactly what you'll be getting.

2Get a quote. Prices range $310 to $450 for most STADIA seats, unless their collectible value dictates higher. During the process of finalizing your quote, we'll also be able to show you sample photos, provide dimensions of the seats, and help you work through any details of your projects.

3Have them shipped or arrange pick–up. We ship STADIA seats partially disassembled, meaning the base will be detached from the seat. Once it arrives you simply connect the two; no other assembly is required. Single orders of STADIA seats are shipped in our custom–made UPS boxes, to ensure no breaks occur. Large orders can save on shipping by having them shipped LTL. If you're in the South Jersey area, you're welcome to stop on by and pick up your seat, too (just schedule a time with us first).

What your STADIA Seat Order Includes

• A Certificate of Authenticity will be included if your STADIA seat is a collectible chair.
• Instructions on how to assemble the seat (it arrives in two pieces; minimal assembly required).
• Fast Shipping. If the chair is already a STADIA seat, we can ship the same day or next. For custom–made chairs it can take as little as 2–3 business days!