Overview of the Balans Kneeling Chair Options

People may well be confused by the Balans chair options, because the name is actually used by two different manufacturers, Variér and HÅG.

Why is This?

Variable Balans Kneeling Chair

Peter Opsvik was inspired to design the original Balans in the late 1970s following pioneering ideas by Dr A. C. Mandal and Hans Chr. Mengschoel for an alternative way of sitting to the stereo typical 90º angle of an office chair. And this original concept is the one Variér has chosen to stick with.

HÅG on the other hand collaborated with Peter Opsvik who designed a new version of the Balans which was more in keeping with the styling of an office chair as it includes a 5 star swivel base giving more mobility to the user and yet retaining the overall principal of the kneeling concept.

Which Is Best?

HÅG Balans Kneeling Chair

Both chairs are excellent examples of kneeling seats and can be used in broadly similar ways. The Variable Balans has a unique function insofar as it has a rocking action and could be said to more readily promote active or dynamic seating. Here's where you will find a more detailed review of the Variable version.

The HÅG Balans tends to find favour with people who need to be able to move quickly around the workspace and this is due to the wheeled base.

The absence of the rocking action to some extent reduces the active sitting position of the original. However, it readily allows users to vary their seating position, so shouldn't present any issues with sitting dynamically.

You will find a full review of the HÅG Balans here.

Where To Buy Online

This online specialist store stocks both the Variér and HÅG versions of the Balans.