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Varier Variable Balans Original Kneeling Chair Designed by Peter Opsvik (Dark Blue Revive Fabric with Natural Ash Base)

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Brand Varier
Color Dark Blue Revive Fabric With Natural Ash Base
Product Dimensions 14"D x 14"W x 28"H
Size 14D x 14W x 28H in
Special Feature Ergonomic
Material
Birch
Item Weight
13.9 Pounds
Frame Material
Wood
Seat Material Type
Wood

About this item

  • The ONLY original kneeling chair designed by Peter Opsvik in 1979
  • Now includes FREE soft tape ($50 value) for floor protection! Avoid scratches on hard floors
  • Norwegian design, manufactured in Europe
  • Highest quality wood means no additional crossbar needed
  • Most flexible and strongest wood on the market gives extra flexibility and bends better.

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Easy to assemble
4.4 4.4
Comfort
4.3 4.3
Ergonomic
4.2 4.2
Support
4.0 4.0
14" 14" 28" 14"

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Customer Ratings
Easy to assemble
4.4
3.9
4.3
4.4
4.4
4.4
Comfort
4.3
3.7
3.7
4.2
4.2
3.6
Ergonomic
4.2
3.9
3.9
4.4
4.4
4.0
Pain relief
3.9
3.5
3.9
3.9
3.1
Support
4.0
3.7
3.7
4.0
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Birch
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style
Scandinavian
Modern
Modern
Original Edition
Original Edition
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max. recommended weight
300 pounds
265 pounds
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250 pounds
250 pounds
weight
13.86 pounds
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20 pounds
17.64 pounds
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wood
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Product Description

Varier Variable Balans
The original kneeling chair

Original kneeling chair

On the Variable kneeling chair your body is constantly encouraged to move.

Variable’s unique design and functionality makes it an icon that is instantly recognizable. The sophisticated kneeling design gently tilts your pelvis forward, which encourages a natural upright posture. With strong core muscles and minimal pressure on your spinal discs, your back and shoulders relax.

Find the ideal balance point for your body.

Place your weight firmly on the forward sloping seat of the kneeling chair, and one or both of your lower legs on, in front of, between, or beside the shin pads to vary your sitting position.

  • Norwegian design 1979
  • A modern classic
  • Body in balance
  • Stimulates muscles
  • Improves posture

Varier Variable balans

Varier Variable balans

Varier Variable balans

Varier Variable balans

A great experience

Sitting on a Variable Balans kneeling chair offers a brand new sitting experience. Place your weight on your bottom when sitting, and on your shins when varying your positions. Your body may need time to adapt to the chair, take your time and gradually increase the time you spend on your Variable kneeling chair. We know that you’ll never want to go back to your old way of sitting!

Simplicity at its best

The Variable Balans kneeling chair is an iconic embodiment of Scandinavian simplicity. Designed as an open construction free of mechanical adjustment parts, the chair is light weight and can easily be moved around while requiring minimal cleaning efforts, making it a stylish companion which adheres to the demands of a modern lifestyle.

Find your balance

Together with the tilted seat, the gently curved wood ensures that the kneeling chair follows your body’s natural movement. When using the chair your muscles are stimulated, decreasing negative effects of static sitting. The kneeling chair encourages dynamic and active sitting positions, allowing the body to flow and find its own balance – just as nature intended.

Produced in Europe

All parts of a Varier kneeling chair are manufactured in Europe. The production process at Varier’s longstanding manufacturing partner has been optimised to minimise waste.

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Rethink sitting

We design for the human body. This means that the movements our chairs invite for are the intuitive motions our bodies naturally want to follow. Our chairs encourage a variation of positions, as opposed to imposing a single perfect posture, because we know that there is no such thing. We believe that the next position is always the best. Ultimately, we wish to invite people to move, and make it an essential part of everyday life - even when we sit.

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Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
854 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the comfort, ease of assembly, and back pain relief of the chair. For example, they mention it allows them to sit comfortably, it has high quality foam, and it's easy to assemble. That said, some disagree on the quality, value, and elasticity.

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128 customers mention92 positive36 negative

Customers like the comfort of the chair. They say it allows them to sit comfortably, their back feels better, and their trunk feels better. The chair is easy to assemble, has comfortable high quality foam, and is stable. It also ensures improvement in your posture, so they can work longer in comfort.

"...My low back pain and the muscle spasm is gone. I have no back muscle tightness. And I have been surprised at the comfort of the chair...." Read more

"...I was surprised that the chair allows me to sit comfortably with my feet, legs in a variety of positions - not just kneeling...." Read more

"...For me, the chair is comfortable. After a couple of hours seated properly, some core muscles were tired; a sign that they can use some toning!..." Read more

"...My shins tend to get a bit sore if I leave them on the shin pads for longer periods but I think it's just getting used to the chair still...." Read more

71 customers mention63 positive8 negative

Customers find the chair easy to assemble. They mention it's smooth, and does not require any additional tools. Customers also say that the chair is easy to switch from using the shin pads to keeping them.

"...Easy to sit and kneel on for hours.Easy assembly. It is sturdy. I'm 6 feet 2 inches and weigh 192 lbs...." Read more

"...I put it together myself very quickly and easily...." Read more

"+ : New, arrived about a week ago.Easy assembly, well designed to be stable and sturdy. Seat pad is firm, stable, comfortable...." Read more

"...you, it is beautiful, very well made, and was quite easy and smooth to assemble. All the holes, pegs and screws lined up perfectly...." Read more

62 customers mention47 positive15 negative

Customers like the back pain relief provided by the chair. They say it provides spinal support and good balance for long sitting sessions. Customers also mention that it has been a life and pain saver for them.

"...My low back pain and the muscle spasm is gone. I have no back muscle tightness. And I have been surprised at the comfort of the chair...." Read more

"...It's fantastic, easy to put together and my back pain is almost completely gone (albeit, I do workout and stretch and take my dog on walks every day)..." Read more

"...The quality is lovely. When I sat on it, it was fantastic for my lower back - took the pressure right off so there was no pain at all, and gave me..." Read more

"...This chair has solved my back ache, I was worried it would turn into a chronic problem...." Read more

55 customers mention52 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the chair. They mention that the wood looks and feels beautiful, the product is well designed, and engaging. The overall presentation is great, and it's incredibly easy to put together. Customers also mention that it has an outstanding ergonomic design.

"+ : New, arrived about a week ago.Easy assembly, well designed to be stable and sturdy. Seat pad is firm, stable, comfortable...." Read more

"...Norwegian Varier kneeling chair, here, and I can tell you, it is beautiful, very well made, and was quite easy and smooth to assemble...." Read more

"I like the looks, and I really like the rocking part, I don't think I'd like a knee chair that doesn't rock...." Read more

"...But this is a beautifully designed chair and though expensive, is more than worth trying if all else has failed...." Read more

28 customers mention20 positive8 negative

Customers like the size of the chair. They mention that it fits easy with their desk, is compact, and fits under their desk when not in use. The size is perfect for their height and fits the standard office desk. It's comfortable and doesn't take much space at all. Customers also say that it works well and is not bulky at all

"...I like that feature.The height is perfect for me. Fits easy with my desk.I'm happy I bought it." Read more

"...This chair has been an adjustment for my body...." Read more

"...relatively small person, however at 6'0" and 230 pounds the chair is simply too small. It feels like I'm sitting at the kids' table on Thanksgiving...." Read more

"...3. Lightweight and portable4. Looks niceCons:1. Doesn't feel very sturdy.2...." Read more

128 customers mention83 positive45 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the chair. Some mention that it's well designed, sturdy, and easy to assemble, while others say that it feels a bit unstable and is poorly manufactured.

"...Easy to sit and kneel on for hours.Easy assembly. It is sturdy. I'm 6 feet 2 inches and weigh 192 lbs...." Read more

"...However, the finish on the wood pieces appears to be very high-quality, and likely to be durable...." Read more

"...it’s the right decision and I’ll get used to it but it does feel a bit unstable right now." Read more

"...Varier kneeling chair, here, and I can tell you, it is beautiful, very well made, and was quite easy and smooth to assemble...." Read more

41 customers mention18 positive23 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the chair. Some mention it's worth the price, while others say it'd be better off with a cheaper model.

"...although compared to expectations of Ikea furniture, it seems substantially overpriced...." Read more

"...But this is a beautifully designed chair and though expensive, is more than worth trying if all else has failed...." Read more

"...Not worth cost as-is. Returning." Read more

"...I am actually truly grateful for this chair, well worth the money, took like five min. to put together." Read more

20 customers mention10 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the elasticity of the chair. Some mention that it feels more flexible compared to a traditional chair, and provides a nice stretch. However, others say that the padding is mediocre, stiff, and thin. That said, the chair has a considerable amount of flex when wiggling on it.

"...I can stretch my arms behind my back and stay limber.- Well constructedCons-..." Read more

"...What I did notice at the beginning was some muscle tightness and fatigue in my mid back, between my shoulder blades...." Read more

"...It's attractive, due to the natural wood- It's very flexible (watch some of their videos) so it moves with you-..." Read more

"...The two pads that support knees/lower legs seem thicker and less firm than the seat...." Read more

Needed to use with taller desk
5 Stars
Needed to use with taller desk
I bought this chair nine months ago because I was having lower back pain issues sitting in a regular office chair while working from home. The first few months I switched between the regular chair and the Varier chair because neither were comfortable long term. I realized, however, that my desk height was too low to use the Varier correctly so to accommodate the height I was putting too much weight on my knees when sitting in the Varier and slouching a bit. Recently I purchased a manual standing desk topper for my desk and it made a huge difference. When closed the standing desk top is about 2 inches higher than the top of my desk, which allows me to sit in the Varier correctly. This is now my primary desk chair and I love it! I like that I can shift positions or rock. Even though I am still sitting for long periods for work, the upright position feels more active and my back is straight and no longer hurts. With the standing desktop I can easily switch between using the Varier or standing. I also like that it tucks away under my desk, a plus in a small home office. For reference I am 5’10” and 205 lbs. and I have a long torso. My current desk height with the topper is 32 inches high. Anything lower than that would not work for me.
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