Vintage CIMO cinema bench

Description

Vintage CIMO cinema chair; CIMO was an old factory based in Rio Negrinho, with facilities located in Santa Catarina and Rio de Janeiro. Widely used in cinemas, auditoriums, and churches from the 1940s to the 1970s. This particular set dates from the 1950s. The bench consists of five chairs in a row. Worn by time, it has been structurally restored: paint and wax marks removed, all components sanded, and varnished. Its seats are not original—they were newly fabricated to replace the originals, which were completely damaged due to prolonged use—likely occurring in the 1980s, owing to the type of material used (plywood), albeit highly resistant. The movable parts, made of cast iron, are original; the movement grooves, although worn, remain fully functional; the piece is in excellent condition. DIMENSIONS: 2.30 m in length, 80 cm in height, seat 40 cm x 40 cm, backrest 42 cm x 38 cm. ATTENTION – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 1) SHIPPING COSTS TO BE BORNE BY THE BUYER; 2) I DO NOT RECOMMEND DISASSEMBLING, SINCE PARTS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE—THUS, UPON REASSEMBLY, BACKRESTS CANNOT BE SWAPPED, NOR CAN THE LOWER BAR; SEATS MAY BE REPOSITIONED. THEREFORE, DISASSEMBLY IS NOT RECOMMENDED UNLESS THE ITEM CANNOT FIT THROUGH THE ENTRYWAY; IN SUCH CASE, I SUGGEST MARKING THE POSITION OF EACH PART; 3) WHEN PLACING THIS ITEM, SECURE IT TO THE FLOOR, KEEPING IN MIND THAT ITS LEGS ARE LOCATED VERY CLOSE TO THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT, OR LEAN IT AGAINST A WALL. ORIGINALLY, IT WAS DESIGNED TO BE ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR (FOR SAFETY). OBSERVATION: I DO NOT CONDUCT TRANSACTIONS OUTSIDE THE OLX PLATFORM