Buckle Up for Your 9-to-5: Toyota Turns the Crown Luxury Seat Into a $3,500 USD Desk Chair
Finally, a reason to wear a seatbelt during a zoom call.
Summary
- Toyota Boshoku and office furniture manufacturer Itoki have collaborated to transform the front power seat of the Toyota Crown into a luxury desk chair retailing for approximately $3,500 USD
- Retaining the features of the automotive original, the chair includes power recline, lumbar support, heating, and cooling, along with a repurposed seatbelt buckle that serves as a hidden USB port
- Limited to a production run of just 70 units, the exclusive item is available through Japan’s “THE CROWN” retail network as part of the specialized “THE CROWN COLLECTION”
Automotive luxury is officially crossing over into the workspace. Toyota Boshoku, the specialized division responsible for crafting Toyota’s premium vehicle interiors, has linked up with Japanese office furniture powerhouse Itoki to release a highly limited desk chair. Reimagining the front passenger experience of the flagship Toyota Crown sedan, the duo has engineered an executive seat that brings the exact ergonomics and opulent comforts of the road directly into the home office. Retailing for ¥495,000 JPY (approximately $3,500 USD), the piece represents a growing cultural shift where automotive design language bleeds into high-end homeware.
Transitioning a heavy-duty automotive component into a functional piece of portable furniture requires serious mechanical adaptation. Itoki and Toyota Boshoku worked closely to ensure the adapted Toyota Crown seat maintained its original structural integrity while sitting on a rolling five-spoke wheelbase. The resulting design utilizes the exact same power mechanisms found in the production vehicle. Users can dial in their posture via electronic height and tilt adjustments, all controlled through the original side-mounted switchgear. Beyond basic movement, the collaboration seamlessly integrates the original heating and cooling ventilation systems, delivering bespoke thermal control to the user throughout the workday.
Powering a car seat outside of a vehicle chassis presents a unique logistical challenge. To bypass the need for a constant wall connection, the chair is equipped with a discreet onboard rechargeable battery that feeds electricity to the internal motors and climate systems. The design team also injected a clever Easter egg into the build, repurposing the iconic metal seatbelt buckle to act as a hidden USB charging port for mobile devices. Aesthetically, the piece remains indistinguishable from the premium cabin of the sedan, wrapping the user in the same perforated leather and bolstered support that defines the modern Toyota Crown driving experience.
Securing one of these crossover pieces will require both deep pockets and considerable luck. Availability is strictly capped at an initial production run of just 70 units globally. The exclusive item is being offered specifically through Japan’s “THE CROWN” retail network as part of the brand’s specialized “THE CROWN COLLECTION” capsule. Due to the anticipated demand among die-hard brand enthusiasts and furniture collectors alike, buyers will be selected via a randomized lottery system. This hyper-limited approach mirrors the drop culture mechanics typically seen in streetwear, turning a functional piece of office equipment into a highly coveted automotive grail.
