FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a seating unit embodying the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the seating unit shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a left side view of the seating unit shown in FIG. 1, the right side being a mirror image thereof.
FIGS. 4–6 are rear, top, and bottom views, respectively, of the seating unit shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a seating unit embodying the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a front view of the seating unit shown in FIG. 7.
FIG. 9 is a left side view of the seating unit shown in FIG. 7, the right side being a mirror image thereof; and,
FIGS. 10–12 are rear, top, and bottom views, respectively, of the seating unit shown in FIG. 7.
The dashed lines in FIGS. 1–12 are to show the environment, but do not form a part of the claimed invention.
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