Varier Variable (balans)
Kneeling chair by Varier, made for the European market in Poland. Every figure below is the manufacturer's own, with the source listed.
Updated By The Best Office Chairs Europe editorial team4 sources
The 1979 rocking kneeling chair by Peter Opsvik, with a fixed 500 mm seat and an EPD. Not a task chair, so it is not scored against EN 1335.
Adjustments
What the Variable (balans) lets you adjust, as published by Varier. "Option" means it costs extra or depends on the configuration you order.
| Adjustment | As published |
|---|---|
| Seat depth adjustment | Fixed |
| Backrest height adjustment | No |
| Lumbar support | None |
| Armrests | No armrests |
| Recline tension | None |
| Recline lock | not published |
| Forward seat tilt | Standard |
| Headrest | No |
Fit: seat height against EN 1335
The published seat-height range is 500 mm (Fixed, not adjustable. For tabletops approx. 71–76 cm). It does not span the full range of any EN 1335-1:2020 Type.
Check this chair against your own height.
Prices in Europe
Prices from official Varier stores, as listed on the date shown. They are for the configuration described; options change the price.
| Market | Store | Price | Configuration | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK | Varier Furniture (official) | 2,899 DKK | Variable, lowest-priced fabric (Tonal 60999) | 20 October 2026 |
| EU-EUR | Varier Furniture (official) | €379 | Variable, lowest-priced fabric (Tonal 60999) | 20 October 2026 |
| NO | Varier Furniture (official) | 4,449 NOK | Variable, lowest-priced fabric (Tonal 60999) | 20 October 2026 |
| SE | Varier Furniture (official) | 4,249 SEK | Variable, lowest-priced fabric (Tonal 60999) | 20 October 2026 |
| UK | Varier Furniture (official) | £379 | Variable, lowest-priced fabric (Tonal 60999) | 20 October 2026 |
Compare these prices in euro, with and without VAT.
Where it is made
Varier gives Poland as the place of production for the European version (source).
More on the company, its plants, warranty and take-back terms: Varier in Europe.
Sustainability, repair and warranty
- EPD: published (NEPD-4880-4130-EN, issued 31.08.2023, valid to 31.08.2028; declared unit 1 kg).
- Environmental and emissions labels: none found.
- Recycled content: EPD materials table shows 0.00 kg recycled share in product materials; overall 'amount of recycled materials' indicator 9.98%.
- Warranty: 10 years (10-year guarantee on wooden and polypropylene parts for chairs registered online). Your two-year legal guarantee from the seller applies on top; see warranty and guarantee.
- Spare parts and take-back: See Varier warranty page 'Spare parts and repair' section
How to read these documents: sustainable office chairs, by the numbers and repair and spare parts.
Compare and alternatives
- Same maker: Varier Move
- Same maker: Varier Thatsit (balans)
- All chairs in the register
What we could not verify
- Seat depth
- Safety standards (none declared)
- Production site in Poland (EPD lists the Oslo address as place of production, which conflicts with the product page)
Sources
- Varier — official product page: www.varierfurniture.com/en/variable/10001012201412
- Variable EPD (PDF): varier.filecamp.com/uniq/hhGM3EGrYjLjKBRl.pdf
- Varier – Product warranty: www.varierfurniture.com/en/product-warranty
- Varier Furniture (official) (DK) price: www.varierfurniture.com/en/variable/10001094311111
All sources checked 20 October 2026. Where a manufacturer does not publish a value, we say so rather than estimate it.
Cite this page
Best Office Chairs Europe, “Varier Variable (balans)”, https://bestofficechairs.eu/chairs/varier-variable-balans/, updated .