Price: $682.87
(as of May 23, 2024 17:11:00 UTC – Details)
Variable Plus is an advancement of the iconic Variable. Featuring a fixed backrest with an upholstered cushion, the chair inspires you to vary between a wider range of sitting positions, while still providing the unparalleled functionality of the original kneeling chair. Traditional chairs forces a 90° hip angle, while kneeling chairs offer a downward slope that keeps hips at 110°. This mirrors the spine’s natural standing curve, even when seated. Instead of hunching over your desk, you simply shift your weight by leaning forward and the chair follows. Beyond the back, this posture helps the neck and shoulders, allows arm movement, and improves breathing by giving space to internal organs.
The ONLY original kneeling chair designed by Peter Opsvik in 1979, an instantly recognizable design icon
It is lightweight and can easily be moved around. Variable Plus is intended for use with standard height desks
Featuring a fixed backrest with an upholstered cushion. Its curved runners allow for gentle rocking motions, making it more ergonomic and comfortable than traditional office chairs.
Now includes FREE soft tape ($50 value) for floor protection! Avoid scratches on hard floors
Protect it for longer with our extended warranty. Receive a 10-year guarantee against fabrication faults on wooden and polypropylene parts, and a 5-year guarantee against fabrication faults on mechanical parts
10-year Limited Warranty
EASY TO CARE
Andrea –
My lower back is a mess from sitting for work. I tend to sit at the end of a chair on a third of my butt, back hunched over, working for hours straight. My former chair was fancy and not cheap, but still gave me pain. I tried a ball chair, which did not help for long. I was starting to walk hunched over and it took me a while to get up and straighten myself out. I would lay flat on the floor or work from bed in an attempt to keep my back in a better position.Tried this chair on a whim / out of desperation. This chair makes you sit upright even at the edge of the seat. When you lean back, itâs designed to keep you upright. In fact, I’d say you’d have to try to slouch in this chair. With the backrest, you can sit in it like a ânormalâ chair. You can even put your feet on the kneeling part to chill in a more squat like position. Having the option to change body positions keeps things fresh, you can even rock back and forth a little to get movement in your spine. I don’t feel like I will fall off when I lean all the way forward or backward. Height is perfect for desk/keyboard use (I am 5’4). There is a sweet spot with the shin rests. You can lean in a way that puts the majority of your weight on the shins (not sustainable for hours), or you can sit much more on your butt such that the shin part is merely keeping you from sliding further. Again, you can adjust yourself if any of the positions get tiring. The foot print is about the same as a typical office chair.Overall, I am very pleased with the chair and feel it is worth the high price tag. Assembly was a breeze. Yes, it is ikea-like pictures, but if you have any sense of geometry, you can put it together. Chair feels sturdy and well made too. They even gave two allen wrenches–one attached to the under side of the chair– so you can always find it if you need to tighten any screws. I appreciate those details and it shows how thoughtfully the company designed the chair. There were very few used chairs for sale online (most 200+ miles away in NYC, where their storefront is located), which might be because the chair is worth keeping around (or the price tag!). Try it for yourself!
J. J. Schutzman –
Fairly easy to assemble. Well constructed. Seems overpriced.Comfortable
Amazon_Customer –
Impossible to assembly, it came missing one piece.
Kim Dae Hee –
good design and texture
Ruchiccio –
I really love this chair. Ever since using it for the few hours a day that I sit at my desk, my back and neck pain have been eliminated. I used to always get sitting pains after being at my desk for a while but that is no longer a problem. It did take about 3 weeks to adjust, during which I felt aches in different parts of my torso and back, but all that went away once I was acclimated.My only quibble is that the fabric of the chair is not the best. It definitely looks nice but the actual texture is stiff and scratchy. The sitting part doesn’t bother me so much (in fact, it probably helps my body grip the chair better with traction) but my shins feel like they’re getting chafed and exfoliated! If I’m wearing leggins or tights then it’s a lot better, but if I’m bare-legged, then it’s a big problem. The texture is really rough. Someone suggested I “reupholster” that part with towels or a blanket but honestly for this price the fabric could have been softer.