diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/HolodeckControl.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/HolodeckControl.dm
index 15ebbd360f5..3bdcf8766af 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/computer/HolodeckControl.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/computer/HolodeckControl.dm
@@ -375,6 +375,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/chair/stool/holostool
 	flags = NODECONSTRUCT
+	item_chair = null
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/boxing/hologlove
 	name = "boxing gloves"