Variable Balans, Original Kneeling Chair, Designed By Peter Opsvik, Black/Black

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To have a successful assembly and usage you might want to follow these tips: First tighten the screws barely so the parts can hold together, and then tighten them all the way. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can talk you through all the options and help customise the chair to fit you and your needs. Also Bought Weight limits: The weight limit is 225 lbs on the Fully Balans and 240 lbs for the Variable Balans. In 1979, renowned Norweigan industrial designer Peter Opsvik created the furniture design that is now recognized as one of the 50 furniture designs that changed the world: the Variable balans kneeling chair.

Divina Melange 3: is a vibrant piece-dyed woollen upholstery textile reminiscent of felt. Cheerfully simple, it comes in a fresh, versatile palette. Compact, comfortable and extremely smooth! Yes, but it is a very simple process, and it should take you around 15 minutes from start to finish. You’ll have 6 parts to work with, and all the screws and tools needed are inside the box. Perfect for home or work, our kneeling chairs promote a sitting position with open body angles, and they keep important core muscles activated. Furthermore, Opsvik’s open design, free of mechanical parts, allows you to easily assume a wide variety of sitting postures. If you’re using your Varier kneeling chair the right way, you won’t be uncomfortable. Anyone who tells you that a Variable balans puts pressure on the knees, or requires a fixed leg position, is not using the seat correctly. Bottom First One thing everyone agrees on: The chair is made of high-end materials, crafted to perfection and the fabric on the seating and knee-pads is better than the rest.My job involves a computer almost entirely, which means, among many benefits, that I’m sitting all the time. The extended work-from-home limbo that I have gratefully inhabited during the pandemic has reduced significantly the amount of walking I do –to the train, up the stairs, to the break area or the bathroom. Since I cannot exist without working some minimum amount, and I’ve made my choices as to industry, I’ve turned my focus to my chair. Both chairs are beautiful to look at and are descendants of an original “balans” prototype from designer Hans Christian Mengshoel. Scandinavian designers, fortified with a new understanding of ergonomics and how the body reacts to sitting in a chair for long periods, attempted to design their way to a solution. Balans chairs encouraged the body “ to support itself.” The Variable Balans was designed in 1979 by famed Norwegian designer Peter Opsvik.

What you get is two modes: A typing mode where you’re bent slightly forward, and a relaxing mode, where you are sitting upright with your shoulders and arms resting in your lap.Hans Christian Mengshoel was the first designer to come up with the concept of active sitting, he shared his vision with 3 more designers (among which Peter Opsvik) and the “Balans” chair was born. The name of the chair suits it well, since that was their primary mission, to feel balanced while sitting. Squatting and kneeling encourage a more natural posture, but people who grew up without regular use of these postures tend to find them very difficult to hold. One more thing to take into consideration, Varier has a 14 days return policy, but it doesn’t apply to customers from the US. Revive - 100% Recycled polyester - Varier's entry Level Fabric. Hard wearing, but not as soft on the skin as other options. If you wear shorts or skirts in summer we suggest an upgrade to something softer like Forest Nap, Divina or Dinamica. Hallingdal 65: is made of wool and viscose, which complement each other well: the wool provides excellent durability and flexibility, whilst the viscose adds brilliance and depth to the colour.

Dinamica - The most popular choice in our stores. Hard wearing, hypo-allergenic, smooth, eco friendly, easy to clean and luxurious. Ideal for everyday & summer use; read more about this amazing fabric HERE The instantly recognizable Variable balans is THE original kneeling chair. Building from his seminal research and thinking on ergonomic seating and kneeling chairs, in 1991, Opsvik introduced Thatsit, which is an evolution of the iconic Variable balans.

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To be truly functional, Opsvik begins his designs by considering the basic needs of the human body, letting form fall into place; and if there's one thing Opsvik is sure of, it's that humans weren't built for passivity. Noir (Semi Aniline):Noiris a versatile leather boasting a smooth surface texture and a matt look with a subtle shine. As a Semi-aniline, full-grain leather, the natural markings are visible, adding authenticity and originality. Melange Nap: Extremely soft yet durable, Melange Nap appears to be brushed. It is constructed with a unicoloured and a melange yarn, which creates a graphic pattern of tiny dots that play across its surface.

Freedom of movement is the main idea behind the kneeling chair, and it’s even written in the name “variable balans,” or variable balance. Kneelers are meant to adjust their positioning until optimal balance and comfort is achieved—and then to shift once that position gets stiff. Variable is made from top quality beech ply wood from European forests. The ply wood is treated through an iterative molding process where several veneer layers are combined and glued. Through the application of combined heat and pressure, the layers are given their characteristic shape, making our Variable stand out from the crowd. All wooden parts are flexible and strong, ensuring a sitting experience that is never static. For a beautiful finish, our ply wood is covered with ash top veneer, manually sanded and coated with water-based, non-toxic lacquers. Re-Wool: Crafted using 45% recycled wool, Re-wool is a rich upholstery textile with a sustainable profile. The textile is partly made by reusing scraps from Kvadrat’s yarn spinners in the UK. The Varier Company started producing active chairs 40 years ago, when one of their manufacturers named Stokke decided to separate their active seating line from the rest of the production.

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One thing that distinguishes this chair from the crowd is the level of comfort it provides. The seating is not as padded as some competitors, but it is just as comfortable and won’t become flat or heat up your behind. Make sure you find a size of a Varier chair that is perfect to you. Unfortunately this chair is not adjustable. This might limit the number of people that will be able to use it in one house-hold. But if you need it for your office, it will fit right in. On the other hand, one issue everyone warns you about. Get some soft tape and place it on the bottom of the runners if you wish to protect your wooden floor. FAQ’s About The Chair