Inviting you to move when you sit
Varier is a furniture company based in Oslo, Norway. We make out-of-the-ordinary chairs that invite you to move while you sit. We believe that we can live better and more sustainable lives through everyday acts of movement. That small steps can have a big impact on how healthy we feel. So whether it’s for living or for work, we strive to create a more balanced way to sit – one that allows us to go back to our moving instincts.
The next position is always the best
We design for the human body. This means that the movements our chairs invite for are the intuitive motions our bodies naturally want to follow. Our chairs encourage a variation of positions, as opposed to imposing a single perfect posture, because we know that there is no such thing. Our aim is to explore how furniture can invite us to keep on moving - even while we sit.
Norm-breaking designs
Several key pieces in our collection were created in the 1970s and 80s, challenging the reigning Scandinavian aesthetic of the time. By prioritizing movement and function, a group of young designers developed a new visual language, laying the foundation for the unconventional forms that characterize Varier chairs today. We are incredibly proud to have these design icons as part of our collection - timeless pieces that, with their disregard for trends, continue to challenge established ideas of what a chair should and can be.
Our commitment
Driven by the belief that we can make a difference, we are committed to responsibly managing our impact on both people and the planet. We strive to uphold our commitment in everything we do. Sustainable thinking is a core principle that guides our decisions - from seemingly small actions in the day-to-day to our overall philosophy and long-term strategic planning.