A new study from Finland in which a group of healthy, physically active volunteers donned special shorts that measure muscular activity in the legs showed that regular exersise for fitness does not decrease muscular inactivity time during normal daily life. A growing body of science suggests that prolonged inactivity, sedentary or prolonged sitting, is both [...] Read more »
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If you prefer standing to sitting at work you need a MOVE stool to stand safely for extended periods
Looking for the best option for an adjustable height desk, standing desk or sit to stand desk ? Move stool and its unique perching position allows for safe comfortable periods of prolonged standing in comfort with proper postural support. Varier has created this simple one page PDF that describes the the major benefits of [...] Read more »
Looking for a better way to sit? Discover the major benefits of Varier seating
Looking for the best ergonomic office chair for work? The best chair for bad backs? How about a chair that burns extra calories while you sit, or one that works your core, stengthens your back muscles, improves your posture? Varier has created this simple one page PDF that describes the The major benefits of Variér [...] Read more »
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As office space shrinks, and office workers grow larger, what are the best seating options ?
According to Core Net, the average allocation of office space is expected to fall below 100 square feet in the next 5 years for North American workers. In Europe this is a trend that is already well underway. In 2010 the average workspace allocated to a worker in North America was 225 square feet, in [...] Read more »
Varier with new Inspiration Map Brochure for iPad
Varier has just created a new online brochure suitable for download to iPad or Laptop. This new tool is perfect for designers, retailers and consumers – get yours here Read more »
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An Interview with Peter Opsvik
We had the privilage of sitting down with designer Peter Opsvik, a short while back to get this rare interview. Considered by many to be one of the most influential seating designers of all time, Mr. Opsvik’s ideas and concepts have found their way into many of todays most well known chairs. Mr. Opsvik has [...] Read more »
Is Variable balans the best chair for pregnant women?
The benefits of using a kneeling chair during pregnancy Midwife, Jean Sutton, and Pauline Scott, an antenatal teacher, in a theory they developed called ‘Optimal Foetal Positioning‘ (OFP) [1], found that the mother’s position and movement could influence the way her baby lay in the womb in the final weeks of pregnancy. Many difficult labours [...] Read more »
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A moving testimonial ..
Every once in a while a story comes in that touches us, and we thought this one was something to pass along. One of our dealers in Milwaukee Wisconsin just sold 8 Gravity balans chairs to an 85 year old senior citizen. She is a long time (20 yr) proud owner of a Gravity and [...] Read more »
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Fidget to Focus. Can a chair make you smarter? Varier’s Move stool utilized in comprehensive study of ADD/ADHD children
Can a chair make you smarter? Varier’s Move stool utilized in comprehensive study of ADD/ADHD children to evaluate how “movement while sitting” aids in concentration and cognitive ability. Varier’s Move stool is quite possibly the perfect chair for homework or grown-up work. Research points to movement as the key to focus and improved posture. Longtime [...] Read more »
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Variable Balans on Amazon’s list of Best Selling Office Chairs
In less than 20 months after making its debut on Amazon.com, the Variable balans by Varier Furniture has made its way onto Amazon’s highly regarded bestseller list of best selling office chairs. As of this writing, Variable balans was ranked number 14 in the “Best Selling Office Task Chairs” category on Amazon.com and climbing. This [...] Read more »
