One more thing to take into consideration, Varier has a 14 days return policy, but it doesn’t apply to customers from the US. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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. 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 Scandinavian design, famous for its minimalism (think Ikea), strips away the bells and whistles from an object to reveal its simplest form. The first designers of this style were coined "functionalists," but Opsvik argued that minimalism was a far cry from functionality. 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.The Varier Balans chair comes with a 7 year warranty for the wood frame. The foam used to fill up the seating and knee pads have 5 years of warranty.

While other brands of kneeling chairs have adjustable settings, like Office Star, DRAGONN and VIVO, the Variable Balans is non-adjustable, potentially making it not a great fit for those with extra-long legs or a heavier build. 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. 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. 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. In addition to correcting posture and pressure, the kneeling chair's forward shift creates a pelvic opening that promotes better breathing and a smoother digestive system. This means oxygen and nutrients have an easier time making their rounds to deliver enhanced energy, alertness and concentration.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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!