$299.00 – $548.00
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.
The weight limit for the Variable Balans is 240 pounds. (Another option is the Thatsit, which has a weight limit of 300 pounds)
We are proud of our products and stand by all of them with a 7-year warranty against fabrication faults on the wooden parts, and 5-year warranty against fabrication faults on the mechanism. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your order, you can return it within 30 days. We do recommend however that you try it for at least 2 weeks, as it can take a bit to get used to.
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.
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.
