Balans Kneeling Chair
These chairs are meant to reduce lower back.
Balans kneeling chair. Its variable balans chair designed by peter opsvik in 1979 is claimed to be the original kneeling chair. For one of the best kneeling chairs in the industry look no further than the company that started it all. Our variable balans kneeling chair and our move standing chair are both design icons that are instantly recognizable. Moreover these chairs are meant to reduce lower back strain.
In this position the body s weight is distributed across multiple areas. Balans chairs also known as kneeling chairs are designed to place the user in a sitting position that angles the thighs between 60 and 70 degrees as opposed to the usual 90 degree sitting position most chairs have in this position the body s weight is distributed across multiple areas. The kneeling chair gently tilts the pelvis forward and encourages a natural dynamic and upright spine. Engaged muscles strengthen preventing back and shoulder tension and improving circulation.
Designed by peter opsvik in 1979 variable balans is the original kneeling chair. Made of high quality durable wood this norweigian designed chair not only looks stylish but it functions well too. Balans chairs are designed to place the user in a sitting position that angles the thighs between 60 and 70 degrees. Variableʼs unique design and functionality makes it an icon that is instantly recognisable.
In 1979 hans christian mengshoel invented the original kneeling chair of modern times the balans chair three norwegian designers oddvin rykken peter opsvik and professor svein gusrud developed chairs based on the same principle. A look at balans kneeling chairs. Product description text block variable balans. Varier is a modern scandinavian brand inspired by movement.
The kneeling chair is meant to reduce lower back strain by dividing the burden of one s weight between the shins and the buttocks. Eco friendly fabric options available. This is opposed to the normal 90 degree sitting position most chairs have. Since 1979 our chairs have offered a uniquely uncompromising experience embodying activity freedom and innovation.
To create our ideal kneeling chair we went straight to the source collaborating with hans christian mengshoel famed designer of the 1979 balans kneeling chair.