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Store Paradox of the Typical Atypical Chair, No. 1
The Paradox of the Typical Atypical Chair 01 is a product from L'enclos which is neither art or design but a self-questioning device. Image 1 of 4
The Paradox of the Typical Atypical Chair 01 is a product from L'enclos which is neither art or design but a self-questioning device.
Apartment view: The 'Paradox of the Typical Atypical' chair's intriguing design, featuring a peculiarly angled leg, encourages a non-dualistic exploration of the ordinary and extraordinary. Image 2 of 4
Apartment view: The 'Paradox of the Typical Atypical' chair's intriguing design, featuring a peculiarly angled leg, encourages a non-dualistic exploration of the ordinary and extraordinary.
The 'Paradox of the Typical Atypical' chair. The chair's singular deviating leg inspires contemplation on the nature of normativity and eccentricity. Image 3 of 4
The 'Paradox of the Typical Atypical' chair. The chair's singular deviating leg inspires contemplation on the nature of normativity and eccentricity.
The visible A of the 'Paradox of the Typical Atypical' chair from its side. Image 4 of 4
The visible A of the 'Paradox of the Typical Atypical' chair from its side.
The Paradox of the Typical Atypical Chair 01 is a product from L'enclos which is neither art or design but a self-questioning device.
Apartment view: The 'Paradox of the Typical Atypical' chair's intriguing design, featuring a peculiarly angled leg, encourages a non-dualistic exploration of the ordinary and extraordinary.
The 'Paradox of the Typical Atypical' chair. The chair's singular deviating leg inspires contemplation on the nature of normativity and eccentricity.
The visible A of the 'Paradox of the Typical Atypical' chair from its side.

Paradox of the Typical Atypical Chair, No. 1

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"Paradox of the Typical Atypical" is a chair designed to transcend being a mere design object or art furniture. One may recognize its potential for introspection at first sight. It symbolizes a spiritual design approach, creating self-questioning devices that invite users to shift their perception, remember their nondual spiritual practice, and connect more deeply to the present moment. Designed by engineers to appear broken while being able to sustain more than 300 pounds, the chair serves as a tool for altering how individuals perceive and understand the objects and thoughts that fill their minds and homes. The "Paradox of the Typical Atypical" Chair promotes a more mindful approach to our surroundings and other people, encouraging nonjudgment and a conscious way of living.

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"Paradox of the Typical Atypical" is a chair designed to transcend being a mere design object or art furniture. One may recognize its potential for introspection at first sight. It symbolizes a spiritual design approach, creating self-questioning devices that invite users to shift their perception, remember their nondual spiritual practice, and connect more deeply to the present moment. Designed by engineers to appear broken while being able to sustain more than 300 pounds, the chair serves as a tool for altering how individuals perceive and understand the objects and thoughts that fill their minds and homes. The "Paradox of the Typical Atypical" Chair promotes a more mindful approach to our surroundings and other people, encouraging nonjudgment and a conscious way of living.

"Paradox of the Typical Atypical" is a chair designed to transcend being a mere design object or art furniture. One may recognize its potential for introspection at first sight. It symbolizes a spiritual design approach, creating self-questioning devices that invite users to shift their perception, remember their nondual spiritual practice, and connect more deeply to the present moment. Designed by engineers to appear broken while being able to sustain more than 300 pounds, the chair serves as a tool for altering how individuals perceive and understand the objects and thoughts that fill their minds and homes. The "Paradox of the Typical Atypical" Chair promotes a more mindful approach to our surroundings and other people, encouraging nonjudgment and a conscious way of living.

Made to order (7-11 weeks)

Size: 15.7" width 34.3" height 15.7" depth

Materials: solid white oak, white oil finish, right leg extended back

Fabrication: hand-crafted in Brooklyn

Design: Martin Lenclos and Chia Chun Chuang

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