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Varier · Standing & Saddle

Varier Thatsit balans

Designed by Peter Opsvik · 1991 · Varier

Users transitioning to active sitting.

NOK 18,149 – NOK 22,299

≈ $1,910 – $2,350

  • 10-year warranty
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Summary

Peter Opsvik's 1991 kneeling chair with a backrest, on curved wooden runners.

Best for

  • People who want a kneeling chair they can also lean back in.
  • Taller users; Varier gives it a larger frame and a height range of 150 to 205 cm.
  • Standard desks of about 71 to 76 cm.

Good to check first

  • Set the backrest height and depth and the shin rests to your body after delivery.
  • It is made to order; Varier quotes 2 to 6 weeks for delivery.
  • Try one at a Varier retailer if you have never used a kneeling chair.

The trade-off

A kneeling chair with real back support, at a high price for its category.

Value check

Lists at NOK 18,149 to NOK 22,299 at Varier's Norwegian store, depending on upholstery and base.

Price
NOK 18,149 – NOK 22,299
Warranty
10 years

What Varier highlights

  • Kneeling with a backrest

    Thatsit pairs a kneeling seat with a concave backrest. Varier says it supports you leaning back and, with the shin rests, working at a table.

  • Adjustable fit

    The backrest adjusts in height and depth, and the shin rests are adjustable. It has a generous seat and a larger frame.

  • Moulded plywood

    The wooden parts are moulded beech plywood with an ash top veneer, sanded by hand and finished with water-based lacquer.

As described by Varier on its official pages; not a Chairpedia assessment.

Before you buy

Fit (official)

  • For users 150–205 cm (4'11"–6'9"); tested up to 110 kg (about 243 lb).
  • Seat height 51 cm (20.1 in); seat width 47.4 cm.
  • Overall 56 cm W × 92 cm D × 93 cm H.

Delivery and setup

  • Made to order; delivery 2–6 weeks.
  • 10-year guarantee.

Sources: Varier, Thatsit ↗ (checked Oct 12, 2026)

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Specs

Size and fit
Sizes
W 56 cm x D 92 cm x H 93 cm (chair dimensions); suitable for individuals between 150 cm and 205 cm
Seat height
51 cm (about 20.1 in)
Seat width
47,4 cm (about 18.7 in)
Back height
Backrest adjustable in both height and depth
Load capacity
Tested for use by individuals up to 110 kg (about 243 lb)
Build and warranty
Warranty
10-YEAR GUARANTEE
Made in
Poland (designed in Norway)

About Varier

Based in
Oslo, Norway

Varier describes itself as an Oslo furniture company whose chairs invite you to move while you sit.

Questions

How much does the Varier Thatsit balans cost?

It costs NOK 18,149 – NOK 22,299 at the Varier Store (Norway), about $1,910 – $2,350 at a fixed exchange rate (checked Sep 2026).

What is the Varier Thatsit balans's weight capacity?

It is rated for Tested for use by individuals up to 110 kg in Standard, according to Varier's official specifications.

What sizes or versions of the Varier Thatsit balans are there?

It comes in W 56 cm x D 92 cm x H 93 cm (chair dimensions); suitable for individuals between 150 cm and 205 cm.

What do owners say about back pain with the Varier Thatsit balans?

Back pain comes up in 1 owner review summaries. These are owners' own reports, not medical findings.

Where can I buy the Varier Thatsit balans?

You can buy it from Amazon or the Varier Store (Norway). Check the configuration, price and return terms before ordering.

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