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Active sitting with a little more calm

The VARIER Thatsit is designed for those who like to move while sitting, but also value extra support. You're not stuck in one position and you don't have to constantly readjust your spot. This makes the chair comfortable for longer working days. You stay in motion, but in a calm way.

Why this product?

More adjustment options than you might think at first glance

The Thatsit is a balance chair with a backrest, adjustable knee pads, and a back that can be adjusted in height and depth. This allows you to better tailor the chair to how you sit and work. Useful if you find that a chair only truly feels comfortable when it can be adjusted to your body.

When do you choose the Thatsit over the Variable?

If you're mainly looking for a simple, compact balance chair for shorter sitting periods, the Variable is often sufficient. If you opt for the Thatsit, you are consciously choosing more chair: more back support, more adjustment options, and more calm during longer working days. Especially if you spend serious hours at your desk daily, the Thatsit quickly feels like the more complete choice.

For those who sit for longer periods

This chair particularly excels in a fixed workplace where you spend serious hours. The generous seat, backrest, and larger frame provide a little more calm during long sitting periods. So you get the dynamism of a balance chair, but with more support to get through the day well.

Explanation of use

Easily switch between working and leaning back

For typing or concentrated desk work, you often sit more actively forward. If you want to read, think, or relax briefly, you can more easily lean back against the backrest. The Thatsit therefore doesn't just work well in one position. It's precisely the switching between them that makes this chair comfortable.

First, adjust the basic settings correctly

When using it for the first time, take a moment to properly adjust the backrest and knee pads. This ensures that your thighs are positioned correctly and that the support feels natural. It doesn't have to be a big project. Just adjust it calmly, and you'll usually quickly notice what the chair has to offer.

Ergonomic benefits

The seat tilts forward, keeping your hip angle more open than on many traditional chairs. This helps you sit more actively and upright. At the same time, the knee pads provide support at the front, and the backrest offers cushioning if you want to lean back. Thus, the Thatsit doesn't support one perfect posture, but rather a workday with movement and variety.

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Made for daily use

The Thatsit feels sturdy and spacious. The frame is constructed from beech plywood with an ash veneer top layer and finished with water-based lacquer. This makes it a chair that not only offers a unique sitting experience but also truly makes its presence felt as a piece of furniture in your workplace.

A quick measure

Please note that your desk should be approximately between 71 and 76 cm high. Varier also states a general guideline for body height of approximately 150 to 205 cm and a maximum load of 110 kg. These are useful pointers to check beforehand whether the chair logically fits your workplace.

Easy to assemble

You can easily assemble the Thatsit yourself. The video shows you step-by-step how to do it. Useful if you want to set it up correctly straight away.

Pros and cons

•  Adjustable backrest and knee pads
•  Spacious seat with ample support
•  Supports active sitting and leaning back
•  Great if you spend long days at your desk
•  Less ideal if you're looking for a compact model

In short: VARIER Thatsit is an ergonomic balance chair for long work and study sessions. Important: adjustable back and knee pads, suitable for desks approximately 71 to 76 cm high.

Guide: below you will only see the key figures.

Brief specifications

Key figures: 56 x 92 x 93 cm, seat height 51 cm, up to 110 kg.

In short: VARIER Thatsit is an ergonomic balance chair for active sitting with extra support. Important: spacious seat, adjustable backrest, adjustable knee pads.

How happy will my body be with this?

Score overview: back 5/5, neck 4/5, shoulders 4/5, hips 3/5.

Product features

•  Designed by Peter Opsvik
•  Balance chair with backrest
•  Backrest adjustable in height
•  Backrest adjustable in depth
•  Knee pads adjustable
•  Spacious seat, 47.4 cm wide
•  Curved wooden runners for subtle movement
•  Made from beech plywood
•  Finished with ash veneer top layer
•  Lacquered with water-based lacquer
•  Designed in Norway
•  Made in Poland

What's in the box?

•  1 x VARIER Thatsit in parts
•  1 x Set of mounting hardware
•  1 x Allen key

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