I was just in a almost century old church that has old fashioned wooden theater chairs.ochhhhhhhhhhh
I prefer nicely padded chairs myself...it allows some flexibility in the sancturary. I did go to a church that has padded pews which made the 2 hour service a pleasure not a back pain
I have heard of church splits on this topic..personally I do not mind pews .I would bring a stadium seat if they are the non padded type :>)