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Upholstered Sutton Tip Up Seat

Premium Comfort Stadium Seating

Features of the Upholstered Tip Up Seat

Upgrade your venue with the Upholstered Sutton Tip Up Seat — a premium, weather-resistant and custom made to order spectator seating solution designed for stadiums, arenas, and high-traffic spectator environments.

Handmade in our UK workshop with over 60 vinyl colour options and optional logo/badge customisation to match your team identity or venue branding.

  • Padding and Upholstering provides superior comfort for an elevated experience in VIP or hospitality spectator zones.
  • Hot Dip Galvanized Black Metal Framework - Durable and weatherproof
  • Weatherproof vinyl - UV protected, abrasian resistant and waterproof for longer lasting good looks and function.
  • Self TIp Up Mechanism counterbalanced weight automatically returns seat to upright position for spectator egress requirements as per the Green Guide.
  • Seat Centres Available in 500mm for increased space and comfort (460mm available on Request)
  • Custom FInish - with over 60 colours to choose from to align with your branding.
  • Branding or Logos available - add club or venue logos to seats for sponsored seating areas or VIP zones.
  • Secure Floor fixing or riser fixing available to match structure in place.
  • Handmade in the UK on Restall Seating Sutton Tip Up Seat Plastics - strength tested to Level 5 of BS4875
  • Suitable for healthcare seating - Antimicrobial protected vinyl.
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Upholstered Tip Up Seat in Green fully weatherproofed vinyl and rubproof vinyl with galvanised metalwork. Just colour eden green vinyl from chieftain fabrics

Benefits of Hospitality Tip Up Seating

Upholstered seating for Hospitality areas or VIP areas is commonly used to provide a WOW factor for reserved seating in sports grounds. Providing superior comfort to match the level of serivce you provide is our aim and we handcraft each seat to ensure they are crafted to the high Willstack quality you’d expect. 

  • Enhanced Spectator Experience: The padded design reduces fatigue and improves engagement throughout events — a key differentiator for corporate boxes, VIP hospitality or premium fan zones.
  • Customisation Adds Value: With multiple colour choices and optional logo printing, you can reinforce club identity and increase sponsorship appeal.
  • Low Maintenance + All-Weather: Upholstery vinyl and galvanised frame are built to withstand rain, UV exposure and heavy usage with minimal upkeep.
  • Improved Crowd Flow: The self-tip up action keeps aisles clear, helping with safe ingress/egress in busy environments. Is in line with Green Guide requirements for spectator safety.
  • Trusted Legacy: The Sutton range has been a stadium seating favourite for decades — backed by Restall’s global track record in spectator seating.

The Upholstered Tip Up Seat is perfect for Football clubs, Rugby clubs or crickets clubs looking to provide superior seating experience. Arena and Event Venues looking to provide VIP areas. The Vinyl is even suitable for use in healthcare environments offering antimicrobial, and antifungal protection against bacteria like MRSA and E-Coli.

Manchester City Upholstered Seat. Dark Blue upholstery from Chieftan Fabrics just colour range - with printed Manchester City Logo in the top centre of the backrest.

Premium Upholstery Vinyl — Built for Real World Use

Our upholstered seats are finished in high-performance Just Colour commercial vinyl — a robust, weather-resistant upholstery material designed for busy stadium and arena environments:

  • Fully waterproof & wipe-clean surface — ideal for indoor and outdoor spectator seating
  • High abrasion resistance with commercial upholstery specification (tested in the hundreds of thousands of Martindale rubs)
  • Excellent UV stability — resists fading and sun damage over years of use
  • Fire-rated options available to meet contract safety standards
  • Resists staining, mildew and everyday wear
  • Available in 60+ vibrant, long-lasting colours
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Just Colour Vinyl from Chieftan Fabrics colour chart - providing over 60 choices of colour to upholster the Willstack Sutton Tip Up Seat

Common Questions For Upholstered Tip Up Seats

The Sutton Tip Up Seating System is engineered for a zero maintenance performance, and its common we have questions regarding what its capable with.

What is an upholstered tip up stadium seat?
  • An upholstered tip up stadium seat features padded seating for enhanced comfort and a self-return mechanism that automatically folds the seat upright when not in use, keeping aisles clear and improving crowd flow.
  • Yes. The Upholstered Sutton Tip Up Seat is designed for both indoor and outdoor venues. It uses weather-resistant vinyl upholstery and a hot-dip galvanised steel frame for long-term durability in exposed environments.
  • Absolutely. The Sutton seat is available in over 60 upholstery colour options, with optional logo or badge application — ideal for clubs, sponsors, VIP areas and branded seating zones.
  • This seat is commonly used in: Football, rugby and cricket stadiums, Indoor arenas and event venues , VIP and hospitality seating areas. Universities and sports facilities or even Community and healthcare spectator spaces.
  • The Sutton seat uses a counterbalanced self-tip mechanism, meaning no springs are required. The seat automatically returns to the upright position when not occupied, reducing maintenance and improving safety.
  • Yes. The Upholstered Sutton Tip Up Seat is manufactured in the UK, ensuring high quality control, reliable lead times and compliance with UK and European standards.
  • Yes. The vinyl upholstery is designed for durability and easy cleaning, making it ideal for venues that require low-maintenance, high-use seating.
  • The Just Colour vinyl we use is a contract-grade upholstery material built to withstand frequent use in spectator environments. Our vinyls are tested to very high abrasion standard — to 1,000,000 Martindale rubs —ensuring exceptional resistance to wear and tear compared to typical domestic fabrics.
  • No — The Just Colour vinyl used has UV-resistant properties that help maintain colour and prevent cracking over long exposure to sunlight, making it suitable for outdoor or indoor seating
  • You can request a bespoke quotation, colour samples, or technical information directly through our Upholstered enquiry form below. A seating specialist can advise on layouts, quantities and custom options.
Image shows UK Manufacture of UpHolstered TIp Up Seating. Just colour vinyl eden green upholstered seat.
Restall UV Protected Tip Up Seat Base getting hand upholstered in Surrey, UK. The image shows the underneath of the tip up mechanism having been covered in Just Colour Vinyl with rubber/metal trimming.

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upholstered Sutton tip up stadium seat in production - showing the top of a seat pan with jazz berry coloured vinyl cover. UK manufacturing quality
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