--- product_id: 290100992 title: "Variable Original Kneeling Chair Design by Peter Opsvik - Natural/Red" brand: "varier" price: "€ 253.01" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/290100992-variable-original-kneeling-chair-design-by-peter-opsvik-natural-red store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Original 1979 design by Peter Opsvik Premium flexible wood, no crossbar needed Includes free $50 floor protection tape Variable Original Kneeling Chair Design by Peter Opsvik - Natural/Red **Brand:** varier **Price:** € 253.01 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🪑 Sit Smart, Stand Out: The Original Kneeling Chair for the Modern Pro ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Variable Original Kneeling Chair Design by Peter Opsvik - Natural/Red by varier - **How much does it cost?** € 253.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/290100992-variable-original-kneeling-chair-design-by-peter-opsvik-natural-red) ## Best For - varier enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted varier brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dynamic Core Engagement:** Flexible wood rails promote active sitting, strengthening core muscles unlike rigid imitations. - • **Ergonomic Posture Boost:** Gently tilts pelvis forward to align your spine naturally, reducing back and shoulder strain. - • **Ready to Use Out of the Box:** Comes fully assembled with a sleek black revive fabric and black ash base—no hassle, just sit and feel the difference. - • **Protect Your Floors in Style:** Includes complimentary soft tape ($50 value) to prevent scratches on hardwood or tile surfaces. - • **Iconic Scandinavian Craftsmanship:** Authentic Norwegian design, crafted in Europe with the highest quality wood for durability and style. ## Overview The Varier Variable Balans is the original kneeling chair designed by Peter Opsvik in 1979, featuring premium flexible wood construction that eliminates the need for crossbars. Manufactured in Europe with authentic Norwegian design, it promotes natural upright posture by tilting the pelvis forward, reducing spinal pressure and engaging core muscles. This fully assembled chair comes with a durable black revive fabric and black ash base, plus a free $50 floor protection tape to keep your floors pristine. ## Description Buy Variable Original Kneeling Chair Design by Peter Opsvik - Natural/Red online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: Perfect for teachers - I have been working as a college teacher for the past 22 years. And for the past 22 years I have maltreated my back with various office chairs - the cheap, the hand-me-downs, the Swedish and the last sorry attempt was using a gymnastic ball because I thought it might be fun to bounce up and down at my desk. It wasn't and I spent the next day whimpering from lower back pain. A couple of months ago I looked into the Varier Balans chair, did the usual research on the internet, flicking through reviews and watching YT videos to get a feel for the chair. I was looking for something long-lasting and comfortable. I did not realise that I would also be getting something so beautiful. Thanks to Corona, I needed to spend even more time at my desk and that's why I decided to buy a new chair. There are a lot of complaints on desertcart platforms in the UK and the US that this chair is expensive. If you order this, you will probably also think that it is a lot of money to pay for such a simple chair. Constructing it is a breeze if you place all the parts together correctly ... It even has a nifty pocket under the chair to keep the allun key! So you may wonder about the price until you sit on it and carry it around your home to watch TV, work at your desk, relax in the kitchen etc. At least, that is what I did the first couple of days because I fell in love with it. The seating and kneeling pads are covered in quite a rough material so that you don't keep slipping down. If you are short, then you may need to fork out another 66.00 Euros to get the distance blocks. I am 1.62m tall and I invested in the blocks so that the chair is more comfortable when I place my legs on the knee pads. Now it is perfect. The brilliant thing about this chair is that you can change your posture while you work. So while I am surfing the internet, I place my feet on the knee pads. If I am marking, I kneel on the pads (although the main weight stays on your bottom). I worked for 7 hours straight at my desk at the weekend with ten-minute breaks in between and had absolutely no back and no shoulder pain directly afterwards or the next day. Cleaning the pads is a breeze if you have a steam cleaner. A quick wipe with the steamer and the chair looks like new. The chair is also delivered with protective tape for the bottom of the runners so that they don't scrape the floor. I just placed a small rug under the chair so my office is cosy. So, summing up, I love this chair and know that it will be serving me well up to retirement. I am also considering getting the backrest in the future but the chair is fantastic without it! Review: Cumple con su función y es bonito - Es un taburete, que no una silla, que cumple con lo que dice: es pequeño, no encordia y se puede guardar bajo la mesa del despacho. Es fácil de montar, como las sillas de Ikea. La he comprado en rojo y se corresponde con la descripción del fabricante. Lo único es que si pesas más de 90 kg, es inestable: empieza a moverse y a oscilar, pero yo, que peso 62 kg, no tengo problemas. La compré para el dolor de espalda y desde que la uso, ya no tengo dolor ni molestia. También puedes sentarte de otras formas para no estar siempre en la misma posición, algo que no puedes hacer con una silla normal de oficina. No tiene ruedas, pero tampoco las echo en falta. Lo recomiendo si pasas muchas horas sentado como yo. ## Features - Original Peter Opsvik Knee Chair 1979 - Variable is an easily recognisable design icon. - As the name suggests, the chair allows variations in all possible positions. Its curved blades allow gentle rocking movements, while an inclined seat allows an open hip angle. - It is lightweight and easy to move. - Felt strips included to protect your floor. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01N27SW4K | | Additional Features | Ergonomic, Kneeling chair | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Arm Style | Armless | | Brand | Varier | | Brand Name | Varier | | Color | Red / Natural | | Colour | Red / Natural | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 158 Reviews | | Fill Material | Polyester | | Finish Types | Polished | | Form Factor | Upholstered | | Frame Material Type | Beech Wood | | Frame material | Beech Wood | | Furniture Base Movement | Swivel | | Furniture Finish | Beech | | Global Trade Identification Number | 07020036101079 | | Included Components | Allen key, Floor protection tape, Installation instructions and screws, Seat | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Item Depth | 72 centimeter | | Item Dimensions | 72 x 52 x 51 centimeters | | Item Type Name | Variable™ | | Item Weight | 6.3 Kilograms | | Item weight | 6.3 Kilograms | | Leg Style | Straight leg | | Manufacturer | Varier | | Manufacturer Part Number | F10005REV634 | | Material | fabric | | Material Type | fabric | | Maximum Weight Recommendation | 243 Pounds | | Model Name | Variable™ | | Model Number | 10001010591012 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Pattern | Solid | | Product Care Instructions | After assembly, tighten all screws tightly. The natural properties of the wood and your movements during the use of the chair require an occasional tightening of the screws. Please keep the Allen key attached in the loop under the seat. | | Reclining Position Count | 2 US | | Recommended Uses For Product | Office | | Required Assembly | Yes | | Seat Material | Polyester | | Shape | Rechteckig | | Size | One Size | | Style Name | Natural | | Surface Recommendation | Indoor | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Varier - **Colour:** Red / Natural - **Item weight:** 6.3 Kilograms - **Material:** fabric - **Size:** One Size ## Images ![Variable Original Kneeling Chair Design by Peter Opsvik - Natural/Red - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61B046nNIHL.jpg) ![Variable Original Kneeling Chair Design by Peter Opsvik - Natural/Red - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61IG-VRvjTL.jpg) ![Variable Original Kneeling Chair Design by Peter Opsvik - Natural/Red - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61q-yrY9tuL.jpg) ![Variable Original Kneeling Chair Design by Peter Opsvik - Natural/Red - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ExkPx5z7L.jpg) ![Variable Original Kneeling Chair Design by Peter Opsvik - Natural/Red - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EiZDA1maL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why did you decide on a rocker type instead of one with casters? What do you see as the advantage?** A: Varier does offer a version of the kneeling chair that is on casters instead of a rocker style. It is named the Multi Balans. We offer different chairs for different needs but the Variable Balans with the look and function of the rockers is by far the most popular. In general the theory is that sitting in a completely sedentary state is inherently bad for our bodies. The rockers lend to movement and keeping the core engaged which in turns improves posture and helps keep blood flowing, calories burning, etc. That is the general theory behind the entire line of the Varier chairs as they are dubbed "movement chairs". Sit down, move on. **Q: This chair is not adjustable, I am 162 centimeters tall. How does this chair accommodate different body types?** A: I’m also 162 cm tall, and I think the chair ideally fits someone 170 cm tall or taller. What happens is that when I rest my shins on the pads there’s too much weight on them, because since my legs are shorter I have to adjust forward on the seat, and after 15-20 minutes of sitting still, it strains my knees, because obviously more of my weight is in the shin rests than they recommend. I bought it just this week and didn’t return it because I bought it as a meditation chair, and since I’m sitting still, I’m still playing around with trying to add pads to the shin rests to see if that will help. **Q: Is this chair good for tall people (above 6 feet)?** A: In general there is no height limit for the Variable. But sometimes the Variable feels a bit "small" for very tall people so some choose instead a Thatsit. This is quite individualistic of course. The Thatsit has an adjustable seat and kneepads, so it's easier to fit. **Q: Is this chair good if you suffer from varicose veins?** A: Just a theory, but it seems to me that if varicose veins are caused by inactivity and standing, then the gentle motion this chair allows might be beneficial. ? ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for teachers *by V***A on 14 May 2020* I have been working as a college teacher for the past 22 years. And for the past 22 years I have maltreated my back with various office chairs - the cheap, the hand-me-downs, the Swedish and the last sorry attempt was using a gymnastic ball because I thought it might be fun to bounce up and down at my desk. It wasn't and I spent the next day whimpering from lower back pain. A couple of months ago I looked into the Varier Balans chair, did the usual research on the internet, flicking through reviews and watching YT videos to get a feel for the chair. I was looking for something long-lasting and comfortable. I did not realise that I would also be getting something so beautiful. Thanks to Corona, I needed to spend even more time at my desk and that's why I decided to buy a new chair. There are a lot of complaints on amazon platforms in the UK and the US that this chair is expensive. If you order this, you will probably also think that it is a lot of money to pay for such a simple chair. Constructing it is a breeze if you place all the parts together correctly ... It even has a nifty pocket under the chair to keep the allun key! So you may wonder about the price until you sit on it and carry it around your home to watch TV, work at your desk, relax in the kitchen etc. At least, that is what I did the first couple of days because I fell in love with it. The seating and kneeling pads are covered in quite a rough material so that you don't keep slipping down. If you are short, then you may need to fork out another 66.00 Euros to get the distance blocks. I am 1.62m tall and I invested in the blocks so that the chair is more comfortable when I place my legs on the knee pads. Now it is perfect. The brilliant thing about this chair is that you can change your posture while you work. So while I am surfing the internet, I place my feet on the knee pads. If I am marking, I kneel on the pads (although the main weight stays on your bottom). I worked for 7 hours straight at my desk at the weekend with ten-minute breaks in between and had absolutely no back and no shoulder pain directly afterwards or the next day. Cleaning the pads is a breeze if you have a steam cleaner. A quick wipe with the steamer and the chair looks like new. The chair is also delivered with protective tape for the bottom of the runners so that they don't scrape the floor. I just placed a small rug under the chair so my office is cosy. So, summing up, I love this chair and know that it will be serving me well up to retirement. I am also considering getting the backrest in the future but the chair is fantastic without it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cumple con su función y es bonito *by E***I on 5 November 2025* Es un taburete, que no una silla, que cumple con lo que dice: es pequeño, no encordia y se puede guardar bajo la mesa del despacho. Es fácil de montar, como las sillas de Ikea. La he comprado en rojo y se corresponde con la descripción del fabricante. Lo único es que si pesas más de 90 kg, es inestable: empieza a moverse y a oscilar, pero yo, que peso 62 kg, no tengo problemas. La compré para el dolor de espalda y desde que la uso, ya no tengo dolor ni molestia. También puedes sentarte de otras formas para no estar siempre en la misma posición, algo que no puedes hacer con una silla normal de oficina. No tiene ruedas, pero tampoco las echo en falta. Lo recomiendo si pasas muchas horas sentado como yo. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Entlastung und Mobilisation für den Rücken *by K***4 on 14 August 2026* Sehr zufrieden, sitze oder kauere oft auf dem Hocker. Leichtes Schaukeln bewegt auf angenehme Weise die LWS. Achtung, man muss öfter mal die Inbus-Schrauben nachziehen. ## Frequently Bought Together - Varier Variable Balans Original Kneeling Chair Designed by Peter Opsvik (Black Revive Fabric with Black Ash Base) - FEZIBO Standing Desk Mat Balance Board, Anti Fatigue Mat Standing Desk Office, Wobble Board with Ergonomic Design, Obsidian Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/290100992-variable-original-kneeling-chair-design-by-peter-opsvik-natural-red](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/290100992-variable-original-kneeling-chair-design-by-peter-opsvik-natural-red) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-09*