Posted on October 12. 2015
Chairs
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This video in our VARIER VIDEO BLOG SERIES features the Variable balans chair. The Variable balans was designed by Norwegian designer Peter Opsvik in 1979. Chances are, you may have a vague memory of this chair. Do you recognise the original kneeling chair? Watch the following video to see why this chair is still relevant today.
Peter Opsvik is probably most famous for the childrens chair Tripp Trapp and the iconic Variable balans (launched in 1979). Other chairs he has designed that are produced by Varier are the Gravity balans, Wing balans, Thatsit balans, Multi balans, Pendulum and Actulum.
The Variable balans was conceptualized based on the theory that the body should be in constant movement. In fact, movement and variation are of primary importance in most of Opsviks ergonomic chair designs. The Variable is the perfect chair design for conscious sitters who like to sit “actively” while strengthening their back and abdominal muscles. The Variable balans is designed in a way that makes muscles bear the weight of sitting and not the spine.
Benefits
The Variable balans is an iconic design that suits everything from the home office to a modern office space. A space that displays the Variable is making a statement about iconic Norwegian design or just being forward-thinking and health conscious. Which one are you?
You can read more about the Variable balans on the