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

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While it would be overselling it to say that the Varier Gravity Balans chair is downright ugly, it would be a hard sell to convince anyone that it was an attractive design. In this case, it’s clear that the designers put the vast bulk of their emphasis on functionality and paid relatively little attention to form. The padding is sufficient to remain comfortable even after extended periods sitting in it but isn’t excessive.

Varier is known for producing top quality products, and this chair is no exception. The frame is constructed of lacquered ash that has been sustainably harvested from European forests, and the overall production quality is superb. Upholstery Options 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.The exception here is the Ekstrem.Owing to its highly unusual design, putting this model together is a bit like assembling a life-sized 3D puzzle, and as such, it can be a bit of a head-scratching process.The good news is that it’s something you’ll only have to do once, and you’ll be able to enjoy it after that with only occasional re-tightening needed. Scandinavian Designed and Built The base of the Varier Move is constructed from beech plywood taken from European forests and covered with an ash veneer made of water-based, non-toxic lacquers.That, combined with the fact that the “Revive” upholstery covering the seat is made almost entirely of recycled polyester, makes this model a great choice for environmentally conscious folks. NEAT Certified I'm a Variable Balans believer after my experience with this chair. Ergonomic, beautifully crafted and built to accommodate your sitting preferences, the kneeling chair is paradoxically both one-size-fits-all and custom made.

As you have seen, Varier isn’t your typical home and office furnishing company.Love them or hate them, the one thing you have to concede is that the company’s designs are bold and innovative, even if they’re not for you. Even if you decide Varier doesn’t make the kind of furniture you’re looking for, we think you’ll enjoy getting familiar with the company’s product offerings. 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. Unfortunately, the rubberized accessory the company sells is incompatible with this model, so there’s no good way to add one unless you make it yourself. On the Heavy Side 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

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It’s a beast to put together solo. While it’s not as tough as the Ekstrem, it’s still a brutal experience that will test your patience and probably cause you to invent a few new swear words as you struggle to keep the various pieces together long enough to get the screws in place. This is a chair you’ll want to enlist the aid of a trusty assistant to help you assemble. 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 Perhaps the best thing about this chair is the deceptive simplicity of its design. Its shape and the way the chair is engineered provide superb ergonomic support, and once you’ve adjusted to sitting in a kneeling chair, you’ll find that you can use it for long periods every day without discomfort. Place your certificate, and receipt in a safe location because you’ll need to present them if you’re looking to make a warranty claim. This is an incredible range, given that most office chairs only have a 4” range of height adjustment motion, and it makes the Move stool useful for just about everyone, provided that you don’t exceed the maximum recommended weight limit, of course. Functional Design