An improved seating apparatus and system includes an interconnected plurality of articulating assemblies having an upright position and a seated position. Each of the articulating assemblies includes a seat member pivotally connected to a base member, and a back member pivotally connected to the seat member. The articulating assemblies are configured to pivot incrementally relative to one another between the seated position and the upright position. A portion of the articulating assemblies can be in the seated position while another portion can be in the upright position. The result can be a wave-like and/or curvilinear seating surface. The articulating assemblies are configured to automatically return from the seated position to the upright position. The articulating assemblies can be configured to articulate in two directions to provide two seating surfaces positioned on opposite sides of the back member of the seating apparatus.