{"title":"K827 Hierarchy","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally designed for film sets, the chair is now marketed as a home product. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe environment changed, but the authority remains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hierarchy-done","title":"Hierarchy Revived","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eA new backrest with an integrated handle and a new seat were designed as simple rectangular shapes in CAD and prepared as DXF files, along with spacers. The parts were fabricated by an online laser-cutting service from 5.4 mm clear cast acrylic and fastened using stainless steel bolts, oversized washers, and square nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eTo install the backrest, the existing top holes were extended and two additional bottom holes were added. The seat was fastened using acrylic clamps to preserve the original material and minimize drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eBolting the backrest altered the chair’s structural behavior, resulting in increased rigidity. The new seat sits lower than the original foam seat, shifting the seating position and changing the relationship between seat and backrest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe textile and foam seat and backrest were removed. The plastic U-profile seat attachment was also removed. This part allowed the seat to lift and included the original tag, but it would appear visually intrusive beneath the acrylic. Since the chair did not include an under-seat bag, the lifting function was no longer necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe wheels were removed, cleaned, rust brushed off, steel parts treated with beeswax, and reassembled. The bent wheel holders were left unchanged, as they point to the chair’s use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheKarst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52486853329208,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/2086\/2776\/files\/DSC_6013_f472383d-722f-46dd-b38a-363574a901fb.jpg?v=1781723282"},{"product_id":"hierarchy-in-work","title":"Hierarchy Research","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThis director’s chair was designed in the 1990s and sold in the U.S. market by Hollywood Chairs, owned by Tom and Joanne Sullivan. It was introduced as a more comfortable and more monumental alternative to standard cloth director’s chairs, which were produced in large numbers and frequently replaced. Unlike those lightweight, disposable counterparts, this chair was built to last - to hold presence and support longer working sessions. Because of this, it also became a chair of choice in exposition environments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eAlthough foldable, the chair is heavier and bulkier than its mass-produced counterparts. To address this, it incorporates wheels and a handle, allowing it to be moved easily across a set. At its core, it is a working chair. Tall and wide, it allows its user to sit comfortably while remaining at almost the same level as people standing nearby. This shifts the dynamics of the space immediately. The seated person is neither passive nor secondary. They remain relaxed, yet elevated - both physically and socially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eIts presence commands the room. Authority emerges naturally from height, space, and posture. One person remains seated, while others stand, approach, ask questions, receive direction, and move on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe company still exists today under a different name - Totally Bamboo - with the same owners, but a slightly different concept. The director’s chair design remains largely unchanged. Production has shifted toward sustainability, with chairs now made of bamboo, and the company is a certified woman-owned business.\u003cspan style=\"color: #215e99; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 191;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eSome functional elements have evolved. The wheels and handle are no longer present, while other features remain as add-ons, such as drink holder, under-seat storage bag, and side pouches. The biggest shift, however, is conceptual. Today, the chair is marketed directly to homeowners with the promise: \"Sit like a star in your own home with your own Director’s Chair.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe environment changed, but the authority remains.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheKarst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52486872662328,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/2086\/2776\/files\/image20crop.png?v=1781721810"},{"product_id":"hierarchy-found","title":"Hierarchy Acquired","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eAcquired from Joy in Thousand Oaks, January 2026. She received the chair from a friend who had owned it for some time but planned to discard it. Joy cleaned the chair, which had coffee spilled over it, but never used it. The chair’s earlier history remains unknown, and its original use cannot be confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe chair was likely manufactured in the 1990s to early 2000s. The frame was solid, with some discoloration, surface scratches, and fine cracks. The seat and backrest showed discoloration, while the foam remained firm and elastic. Layers of dust had accumulated on oil residue around the wheel axles. Overall, the chair was in sound condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe chair folds and unfolds easily. The handle on top of the backrest could be tucked between the two backrest sides to hide it. This is a thoughtful idea, but it does not fully work, as the handle tends to pop out during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe seat could be lifted to access an under-seat bag, an optional feature not present on this chair. The thick foam seat lifted the user high above the frame, causing the backrest to sit relatively low and altering the seating relationship.\u003cspan style=\"color: #215e99; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 191;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe wheels appeared as if installed later, as one was slightly higher than the other and attachment plates were not perfectly aligned with the chair legs. However, since the chair incorporates a handle that would have little function without wheels, and the attachment plates align with the chair structure, the wheels are likely original. The imprecision may result from manual installation rather than factory assembly. The wheel holders are bent inwards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe wooden crossbar, which also serves as a footrest, showed evidence of former rubber or plastic protection. Sharp discoloration surrounded the area, and traces of glue remained on the wood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003eWhen folded, the chair cannot stand upright against a wall, as the wheels lift the legs off the ground, causing it to roll. Bulky seat foam prevents the chair from fully folding, leaving it slightly open. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheKarst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52486886785336,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/2086\/2776\/files\/image5.jpg?v=1781721678"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/2086\/2776\/collections\/DSC_6013.jpg?v=1781723338","url":"https:\/\/thekarst.com\/collections\/k827-hierarchy.oembed","provider":"TheKarst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}