Variable™ Monochrome

Peter Opsvik, 2019

A celebration of movement and design innovation. Introducing a new series of Variable™ Monochrome, marking the 45th anniversary of one of our most iconic designs. Scroll to explore the new colorways.

A colorful homage to the original kneeling chair

Adding movement to the act of sitting can actually make us think more clearly and work more efficiently. Variable™ was designed in 1979 by Peter Opsvik. It is the original kneeling chair and has set the standard for this furniture category. Decades since its conception, the chair remains unique in its construction, function, and quality, and with the rise of new ways of living and working, it is more relevant than ever. Variable™ Monochrome is a colorful homage to the original kneeling chair and acts as a symbol of our continued excitement for designer Peter Opsvik’s unparalleled approach to sitting.

An icon renewed

Variable™ has an untraditional shape and form, grounded in function and unaffected by trends. The little chair received mixed reactions when it first debuted in 1979. 45 years later, and the original kneeling chair still provokes and excites with its untraditional appearance and strong character. It is the most popular chair in the Varier collection and is loved by many for the remarkable sitting experience it provides. The Variable™ Monochrome series features seamless transitions from wood to upholstery enhancing the chair’s iconic shape. Vibrant and playful, or tactile and elegant – discover the renewed palette and find the one that will elevate your space and the time you spend seated.

Marine

Plum

Poppy

Forest

Chair : W 52 cm x D 72 cm x H 51 cm

Box : H 10,5 cm x L 73,2 cm x W 54 cm

Weight : 6,3 kg

Variable™ is made from beech plywood. The plywood is treated through an iterative molding process where several veneer layers are combined and glued. Through the application of combined heat and pressure, the layers are given their characteristic shape. All wooden parts are flexible and strong, ensuring a sitting experience that is never static. For a beautiful and durable finish, our plywood is covered with an ash top veneer, manually sanded and coated with water-based lacquers.
Forest Nap – 95% New Wool, 5% Nylon

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