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Varier® Actulum
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We are created to move, not sit still !
This reflects Varier's sitting philosophy. They have always focused on developing chairs that by letting you move provide well-being. When you move, you feel good. Both physically and mentally. As long as your body has a choice, it will choose movement over inactivity.
That’s why Varier have made its mission to develop chairs based on the movement philosophy. These unique sitting solutions encourages dynamic and active sitting positions, which in turn provide maximum comfort and well-being while seated.
Variér Furniture
HISTORY
In 1932 Georg Stokke started manufacturing furniture on the Norwegian west coast, near the famous Geiranger fjord. He was truly innovative, and was amongst the first to employ professional Scandinavian designers. Since then, products have come and gone, and much has happened.
However, the simple idea remains the same: If humans can move in a natural way, even when sitting, the body will feel better and possibly also last longer. This is why movement and variation remain the most important thing in everything we produce.
When you buy a Varier product, you choose one of the healthiest chairs available. Or – as Varier likes to call it – intelligent sitting.
DESIGN
Movement and variation promote and renew strength. Energy, ideas and well-being are released through variation and movement. Variér® has built its unique sitting concept on this principle. The chairs give freedom for natural movements and variation so you can concentrate on the activity in hand, be it reading, listening, eating or simply relaxing.
Form – Variér® is known for developing chairs with a distinctive style, and for using materials which destine them to become future classics. A unique combination of aesthetics, comfort and technology ensures that the chairs are both amazing to look at and amazing to sit in.
Variér® has a long tradition in working with acclaimed designers. They have worked together with some of Scandinavia’s most important furniture designers. Variér® chair designs stand out internationally and many have been awarded ”the stamp of good design” by the Norwegian Design Council.
Function – Variér® is known for developing chairs which inspire you to move naturally. Natural and variable ways of sitting enhances wellbeing of body and soul. They are often asked ”what is the best position to sit in?” The answer is: “The next position is always the best “.
Why does furniture overwhelm us in comfort in the "relaxing" areas of our homes, while forcing us to sit uncomfortably at the dining table ? "Actulum™ is an attempt to remedy this imbalance", says designer Peter Opsvik.
The heart of family life is most often around the table. It is more than just a place for meals. It’s a chance to catch up about work or school.
Watch the Varier Actulum in action:
The table is also the centre of many activities including work, study, playing games and generally spending time with others.
Actulum™ is designed so that you can move freely whilst sitting. The chair stimulates dynamic and active sitting, which in turn promotes well-being while seated and helps reduce back and sitting pain and discomfort. The backrest also has a flexible joint to increase comfort when leaning backwards. Seat and back cushions are detachable, washable and can easily be changed.
Actulum™ has wooden runners, which means that you are balancing while sitting. It encourages active sitting and responds to the body’s movements. It follows your body from leaning backwards to forwards, providing support for arms and elbows. The runners may also function as a support for the feet.
Features:
- Supports for arms and elbows
- Tilted seat gives healthy, natural sitting positions
- Wood runners help support the feet
- Flexible joint backrest
- Ideal for dining table and computer table
Specifications:
- Cushion: Polyurethane foam
- Choice of wood colours
- Choose from Fame wool or Dinamica fabric or Elegance semi-analine leather
- Assembly is required
- 7 year limited warranty - see below for more details
- Size is 51cm wide x 90cm high x 66cm deep
- Model 102 has a removable seat cushion
- Model 104 has zippered seat cover and seat depth is adjustable
Custom Orders for Different Fabrics, Colours & Wood Stains
Varier can supply the Variable balans in a range of fabrics and colours, including:
- Fame Wool Fabric - numerous colours 95% wool, 5% polyamid, flame retardant, abrasion resistant (200,000 Martindale), light fastness 5-7, rub resistant 4-5 (dry) 3 (wet), pilling of 3-4. Dry clean or spot clean with mild detergent only
- Dinamica Classic Microfiber - numerous colour
88% polyester, 12% polyurethane, flame retardant, abrasion resistant (50,000 Martindale), light fastness 5, rub resistant 4-5 (dry or wet), pilling of 5. Spot clean with mild detergent only - Elegance Semi-Analine Leather - numerous colours
100% semi-analine leather, flame retardant, tear strength 20N, thickness 1.3-1.5mm, light fastness 5, rub resistant 4 (dry or wet). Careful cleaning is required as semi-aline leather has open pores and a natural grain. It is not protected with dye or lacquer. Use a water based maintenance program. - Wood options are:
Beech Natural lacquered
Beech Black stained
Beech Mocca stained
Please contact your local Bad Backs store or call our toll free number at 1800-615-666 to discuss your specific needs and requirements.
We are able to air ship product in if urgent or we can sea freight with expected delivery times of approx 3 months from ordering.
Prices:
Prices for this product will vary depending on the material and wood options chosen. Call us at 1800-615-666 for a detailed quotation.
Varier Materials:
We use wood from farmed sources harvested using principles of sustainability. All the beech and oak we use comes from Europe. The walnut comes from North America.
Respect for the environment:
Using environmentally friendly materials and methods is a major priority for Variér®. We also attach importance to ensuring that the production methods are environmentally friendly.
Warranty:
7 years/5 years. Variér® offers an extended 7 years guarantee on all wooden parts and 5 years on mechanical parts. Variér’s guarantee only covers manufacturing defects and does not include misuse, normal wear and tear and defects caused by exposure to sunlight. The guarantee will not apply if the customer fails to tighten screws as recommended and this results in damage to the piece of furniture.
