Original price was: $399.00.$349.00Current price is: $349.00.
Variable's unique design and functionality make it an icon that is instantly recognizable. First introduced at the Scandinavian Furniture Fair in Copenhagen in 1979, Variable was one of the first prototypes derived from the balans concept. Ever since then, Variable has continued to deliver an unparalleled sitting experience.
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Varier is a furniture company based in Oslo, Norway.
We design and produce high-quality, ergonomic chairs that invite people to move while they sit.
Since 1979, Varier products have led the way in innovation within our field and inspired creativity in workspaces and homes worldwide. We believe that we can live healthier and more sustainable lives by being in balance. To us, being in balance means a mixture of stability and movement. Our versatile collection of chairs reflects our commitment to human-centered design, focusing on people’s needs as a starting point. Simply put, we bring color, play, and function to ergonomics.
Our chairs have been meticulously designed in close collaboration with some of the most tradition-breaking and unafraid Scandinavian designers, including Opsvik, Øie, Ekstrøm, Salto, and Sigsgaard, who has been widely recognized for their positive effects on health. Peter Opsvik took furniture design and turned it upside down in the 1970s. He was an ambassador of the revolutionary.
Variable is available in a natural or black finish, and a wide range of upholstery fabrics and colors. The wooden runners are made from layers of beech and ash plywood, which are laminated and given their characteristic shape through the application of heat and pressure. This traditional wood-working technique allows for extreme shapes that endure continuous pressure. Enabling us to craft functional furniture based on creative designs, without the constraints warranted when using solid wood. All wooden parts are flexible and strong, ensuring a sitting experience that is never static.
It is important that most of the weight is on your hips and only about 10-15% is on your shins. Also, your kneecaps should not be touching the padding. This will help your back be more aligned and help you feel more balanced on the runners.
The weight limit for the Variable Balans is 240 pounds. (Another option is the Thatsit, which has a weight limit of 300 pounds)
CURBSIDE: A delivery agent will place your chair outside your home.
3-year limited warranty
Variable’s unique design and functionality make it an icon that is instantly recognizable. First introduced at the Scandinavian Furniture Fair in Copenhagen in 1979, Variable was one of the first prototypes derived from the balans concept. Ever since then, Variable has continued to deliver an unparalleled sitting experience.
As the name Variable indicates, the chair allows variation, where the kneeling posture is one of many. The chair encourages subtle movements – shifting between positions and finding the ideal balance point for your body. Curved runners allow for gentle rocking motions, while a tilted seat enables an open hip angle. The two cushions beneath the seat can be used to rest your shins, one foot, both, or neither by placing your feet on the ground between them. Turn all the way around or sit sideways if you please, with Variable there is no right or wrong.
Supplementing with the optional backrest adds to the range of possible sitting positions, allowing you to lean back and stretch out. Designed as an open construction, free of mechanical adjustment parts. The Variable is lightweight and can easily be moved around. When you’re done for the day, simply place the chair on the edge of your tabletop, keeping it off the floor and out of the way.
Designed by: Peter Opsvik
We want everyone to have the opportunity to experience the joy that comes with owning our massage chairs, recliners, and mattresses. To make Furniture For Life products more affordable, we offer 0% financing through SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL on purchases of $300 or more.*
*Financing available with approved credit.
**Costs per month calculated by applying 36-month financing with $0 down and 0% interest to current promotional pricing. Not all applicants will qualify.
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I bought this kneeling chair some years ago and it is still in excellent condition however a few of the screws needed to hold the seat and kneeling pads have somehow fallen off and they are very difficult to replace.
I use this chair about 50% of the day… One need not be stuck in a rigid position.
I have struggled for years to find a chair that was comfortable to work in and allowed me to move around, or get up easily to go get books (my office is kind of small). I have tried almost every kind of chair and they either are too hard or too soft, and the arms are annoying and often are not conducive for me to type. most chairs can’t accommodate the desire i have to move my legs around and sit in different positions. The last one i ended up with was yoga ball which was ok for rocking but it started to hurt my hips and my upper back, let alone the material made me sweaty. So i looked around at options and that brought me to kneeling chairs, I saw that Varier Variable Balans rated very well and had a good warranty. They were listed as great quality. I had a chat with the consultant quickly – which was helpful. So i ordered my kneeling chair, it shipped pretty fast, and i am really super happy. I put it together easily and started using it right way. It’s super comfortable on my hips and back, it accommodates my long legs well, and it allows me to change position as much as i want and move about freely. I can easily wiggle the chair in and out of place when i need to get up or sit down. With no arms typing is super easy and in variety of positions. I love this chair and i am never going back to other types of chairs.
After much research I decided to opt for the original Varier Balens. I have suffered from lower back pain for some time and became lazy and slouchy spending lots of time behind computers badly designed and fitted office chairs. Bad posture was significantly contributing to ongoing discomfort and exacerbating the condition. The Varier Balens is very easy to transition to and puts my back into a great upright and natural position. The quality of the maple wood rails and cushion pads allows great flexibility whereas cheap copies are fixed more rigid not allowing core movement and core muscle engagement. Absolutely love it.
New, arrived about a week ago. Easy assembly, well designed to be stable and sturdy… I can get accustomed to this. Especially since the pads are otherwise very comfortable.
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