Genesis PewChair™

Product Details:

The Genesis model is part of our Best Value and PewChair series. These chairs are designed to give you the best value for your money. With the same quality components you can expect from all of our church chairs, plus contemporary styling and built-in ganging, these chairs are perfect for the modern church!

Generous 20.5” width and 17.5” seat depth provide exceptional roominess and comfort. The chair foundation is built with industrial grade plywood and our signature StaFast™ steel-to-steel fastening systems. Plus, each chair is finished with an electrostatic powder coating that is guaranteed to last.

For the modern church in need of contemporary seating, our Genesis model is the industry standard!

Features & Accessories

• Roomy, Pew-Like Seating

  Designed with a generous 20.5-inch width and a deep 17.5-inch seat for exceptional roominess and comfort. When ganged together, Genesis™ chairs create a continuous, pew-like seating surface for a cohesive sanctuary layout.

• Premium Comfort and Support

  Enjoy lasting comfort with 3½ inches of dual-layer, 100% virgin foam and a thickly rolled front that provides additional leg support. The ergonomic design offers comfortable seating during worship services, events, and extended gatherings.

• Safe, Quality Construction

  Built with industrial-grade plywood foundations that are CARB 2-certified and compliant with the U.S. Composite Wood Products Act. ChurchPlaza’s TrustWorthy™ safety standards help ensure that chair components meet rigorous safety and quality expectations.

• Premium Fabrics and Durable Finishes

  Choose from high-quality commercial-grade fabrics designed for lasting wear, durability, and colorfastness. All fabric choices include MoistureBarrier™ treatment at no additional cost to help protect against spills and accidents. Durable, chip-resistant, eight-step electrostatic powder coating helps preserve the frame’s appearance.

• MAS certified components.
• Quality industrial grade plywood foundations are CARB 2 certified, safe from cancer causing formaldehyde emissions, and compliant with US Composite Wood Products Act.
• Foam is free from formaldehyde, in compliance with California Proposition 65, and certified to have non-detectable levels of emission levels from TDCPP.
• Chair fabric is in compliance with JIS 112 , The Oeko-Tex100 and American Textile Restricted Substances List regarding formaldehyde emissions.
• StaFast™ steel-to-steel fastening systems.
• Thickly rolled front in the cushion for extra comfort.
• Continuous pew-like seating surface when ganged together.
• In-stock

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Chair Specifications

• Width: 20 ½”
• Height: 34 ⅞”
• Depth: 25 ⅝”
• Seat Width: 20 ½”
• Seat Height: 18 ½”
• Seat Depth: 16 ⅞”
• Cushion Thickness: 3 ½” 
• Weight Capacity: 1700 lbs.
• Chair Weight: 18 lbs.
• Stacks 12 High
• ANSI / BIFMA Compliant: Yes
• CAL 117 Certified: Yes
• Materials: Steel, Plywood, Foam, Fabric
• Frame Material: 16-gauge steel
• Finish: Chip-resistant electrostatic powder coating

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Genesis Warranty

Our Genesis church chair comes with warranties on the frame, seat, back, upholstery, and foam. Quality, value, and trust is what you can expect from ChurchPlaza.

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How to Compare Chairs

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