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Thatsit™ Kneeling Chair

Peter Opsvik, 1991

$1,499.00

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10 Year Warranty

Made in Europe

30-Day Return

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Thatsit™ is an evolution of the iconic Variable™. It is an ideal work chair for either the home or the office and is designed for seamless transitions between different positions. It features a wider seat, a backrest, adjustable in both height and depth, and adjustable shin rests. The wingback is a perfect spot to rest your elbows or turn around and lean your torso against it for variation.

Thatsit™ provides back support when leaning back, and shin support when working at a table in front of you. The chair is adjustable, allowing you to find the setting that best supports you.

Thatsit™ is intended for use by standard height tables.

Thatsit™ is available in a natural or black finish and a wide range of upholstery fabrics and colors. The wooden components are made from
layers of beech and ash veneer.

Chair Measurement:

22.05 x 36.22 x 40.55 inches

Box Measurement:

7.5 x 32 x 21 inches

Weight incl box:

28.6 pounds

Weight Limit:

265 lbs

Thatsit™ 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.

Designed in Norway, made in Poland.

Wood – Estonia
Foam – Poland
Polypropylane – Norway
Screws – Norway

  • Standard height table
  • Seat height: 51 cm
  • Home office, Office

If you are unsatisfied with your order, you can return it within 30 days. However, we recommend using your new chair for at least 2 weeks to give your body time to adjust.

We stand by our furniture with a 3-Year Limited Warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship. Visit the Limited Warranty page for all warranty details. Free extended coverage of TEN (10) YEARS is available. For extended coverage, simply register your product within 30 days of your purchase.

Meet the Designer

Peter Opsvik

Peter Opsvik (1939 – 2024) was a Norwegian industrial designer, and stands as one of the most influential figures in ergonomic design. Throughout his career, much of which was spent as a freelance industrial designer, Opsvik shaped the way we think about comfort and functionality. Opsvik’s philosophy and design approach are integral to the Varier identity, and we continue to maintain a close collaboration with his team, working with one commitment – to reimagine the way we sit.

Customer Reviews

May 17, 2024

My feet don’t go numb anymore!!! My back doesn’t hurt anymore either. I was skeptical, considering the price, but I sit almost all day. Back health is worth it!!!

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Atticus
December 23, 2023

I really enjoy the wider variety of support provisions (“winged” backrest and adjustable kneepads) that this chair provides over competitive kneeling chairs. Also, the design is very stable in that I could not tip it over no matter how far I leaned forward or backwards.

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T. Hanson
November 8, 2021

I have chronic back pain and basically any kind of sitting is bad for me. I have all sorts of alternatives. This has been a great option and I am able to sit for up to an hour without back pain.

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Keyvan Azami
July 21, 2021

Having a lot of back pain post surgery. Took this to work. Alternate between using this and walking on under desk treadmill I just bought because I can no longer sit all day. Really glad I bought this and glad I went for the one with a back on it. I do occasionally bump my backrest adjustment bar with my heel and have to readjust it but doesn’t bother me much. I’m not quite 5’5” and was worried I might be too short to be comfortable. But I was able to adjust it to my liking. I watched online YouTube video for set up which helped. I bought it used from Amazon and it was in good condition. Was feeling pretty desperate with the pain so I was willing to spend the money and this has been a key part of my solution. Really glad I bought this.

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Ultimate
July 3, 2021

The back support works extremely well after adjustment. I am an oil painter. My back has been hurting me while I work on details. This chair makes my painting job very enjoyable like the way it was 20 years ago. Thank you Varier!

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LY
January 3, 2021

Very comfortable, no more back pain. Easy to compile 🙂

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Margarita
August 20, 2020

This chair is rather incredible. Pricey indeed for those that are not aware of the endless benefits to sitting in the correct posture, however priceless for those who do understand. This chair appears to be designed to support the perfect posture both in and active and inactive position. I use the chair daily for about 9-10 hours and and I am able to sit comfortably in the perfect posture the entire time. The adjustability of the knee rest really change the game comparatively speaking to the variable balans which I also owned before this purchase. I find my self utilizing the various positions available in this chair without even thinking about it. At the end of the day I realize I feel great. I have no aches and pains and feel much more alert. The body is designed to allow the energy to flow without resistance and many of the ailments and illnesses that people have are deeply rooted in simply sitting in the incorrect posture. This puts pressure on nerves which cause pain. Pain causes stress which increases the cortisol levels in the body. When one gets in the habit of sitting in the wrong position they are also teaching the body the habit of producing the stress hormone. When this hormone is released it puts the body and mind in flight or fight which takes the energy away from the body and mind that it needs to not only focus and think clearly, but it also takes the energy that is required to generate more t-cells and embryonic cells. This means the body learns to redirect the energy it needs to develop, grow, and prosper to simply surviving. This like buying a care and never keeping up on the maintenance and eventually has quite a noticeable affect on the body. What affects the body also affects the mind and emotions. If the body is being affective negatively then so is the mental and emotional reality of the individual. Simply sitting in the correct posture there for can have profound benefits on the wellbeing of individuals, especially those of us who have developed that habit of sitting in the incorrect posture. I would not recommend worrying too much about the color and material that this chair is made from. I chose this color because it was half the price and many of the other options with different fabric. Although expensive than most, this chair is well worth the purchase and should be the standard that every furniture company works towards and upholds. This chair is well made, comfortable and stylish. I would recommend this chair over getting treatments for your back that are not fixing the problem at its source. This chair gets a 10 stars out of five for me and my friends would tell you I’m the most particular individual they know. I am not easily awe’d.

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Jordan Curry
July 22, 2020

I have been using this chair for three weeks. I bought it because of back pain I was experiencing in my typical desk chair. (I have no back medical issues). I assembled the chair by myself although a second person would be very helpful. Construction diagrams are horrible, but using common sense you can put it together. When adjusting this chair for you, be sure to study videos of people sitting in this chair online to observe the proper body alignment you are striving for. I have to admit I’m hefty lady so I chose this chair for it’s sturdy construction and numerous adjustments. It was an extravagant purchase for me but worth it! Immediate relief of back pain for me. I use it eight hours a day at my desk. It sounds funny, but this morning I put a piece of nonslip rug padding on the seat so I couldn’t slip forward when both shins were on the shin rests. I know I will like this addition :-). Very happy with seller communication.

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