{"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","url":"https:\/\/thekarst.com\/products\/hierarchy-found","provider":"TheKarst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}