We all know that sitting around in front of the TV at home isn’t good for you, but have you ever considered how much time you spend sitting whilst you’re at work? The VARIChair has been specially designed to engage your legs, back and core muscles whilst you are at the desk or work station, and encourages you to move more throughout your day.
Due to the low back design and curved padded seat, you can either comfortably sit or lean on the stool. The generous padding is comfortable in either position and feels durable, but it also has a plastic texture and doesn’t breathe well; a sweaty backside may be another clever tactic to keep you moving, but I don’t think that was intentional!
The secret to the VARIChair is the articulating pedestal - this offers a wide range of motion, so you can rock or stretch while sitting. The air-lift piston also raises or lowers the seat from 23” to 32.75” and can easily be adjusted whilst sitting on it, so you can quickly change position when needed. This chair has a weighted base, so you don’t have to worry about it tipping over or moving about on the floor, and the notable absence of wheels means you are more likely to get up to fetch things that are just out of your reach. Thankfully, like the other VARIDESK products, the VARIChair comes fully assembled, so you don’t need to mess about with tiny screws and complicated instruction manuals - simply pop it out of the box and it’s ready to use.
One thing that didn’t feel comfortable in the VARIChair was turning; due to the lean on the chair, it feels like you are about to be toppled off. I think this is intended to keep your core engaged, but it just made me feel unstable.
I mostly liked to use this stool for leaning on, and it kept me more active than usual – however, it does take a little getting used to, as it is a big change from a regular stool (that is the point, after all!), so it might not be for everyone. RRP $195
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4 out of 5
Pros
Wide range of movements
Can be used for sitting and leaning
Low profile back to promote good posture
Air-lift piston mechanism
Fully assembled
Cons
Takes some time to get used to
Odd angle when turning to the sides
High price
Seat material doesn’t breathe
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