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Iconic Gravity Balans Reclining Chair by Peter Opsvik for Varier, Norway 1980s
Iconic Gravity Balans Reclining Chair by Peter Opsvik for Varier, Norway 1980s

Iconic Gravity Balans Reclining Chair by Peter Opsvik for Varier, Norway 1980s

By Peter Opsvik

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find am exceptionally rare "Gravity Balans" chair design by Peter Opsvik

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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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1980s Stokke Gravity Balans Reclining Chair by Peter
1980s Stokke Gravity Balans Reclining Chair by Peter

1980s Stokke Gravity Balans Reclining Chair by Peter

By Peter Opsvik

Located in Stafford, TX

The Gravity Balans chair, designed by Peter Opsvik for Varier, is a unique ergonomic recliner that

Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Gravity Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, Sweden 1984
Gravity Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, Sweden 1984

Gravity Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, Sweden 1984

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H 49.02 in W 28.35 in D 53.15 in

Gravity Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, Sweden 1984

By Stokke Møbler, Peter Opsvik

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

lounge chair/daybed is a new and exciting experience for the user who uses it This Gravity Balans chair

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Beech

Stokke 1984 Peter Opsvik Duo Balans Balance Gravity Lounge Chair
Stokke 1984 Peter Opsvik Duo Balans Balance Gravity Lounge Chair

Stokke 1984 Peter Opsvik Duo Balans Balance Gravity Lounge Chair

Located in West Hartford, CT

Whether you are working at a computer or want to take a snooze, this chair is the right chair. It

Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood, Plywood

Vintage 1980s Stokke Varier Zero Gravity Balance Balans Bentwood Lounge Chair
Vintage 1980s Stokke Varier Zero Gravity Balance Balans Bentwood Lounge Chair

Vintage 1980s Stokke Varier Zero Gravity Balance Balans Bentwood Lounge Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage 1980s Stokke Varier Zero Gravity Balance Balans bentwood lounge chair. Item features

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Stokke Gravity Balans Reclining Armchair by Peter Opsvik
Stokke Gravity Balans Reclining Armchair by Peter Opsvik

Stokke Gravity Balans Reclining Armchair by Peter Opsvik

By Peter Opsvik

Located in London, GB

An unbelievably comfortable and iconic design by Peter Opsvik, this is the Gravity Balans recliner

Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Leather and Bentwood Gravity Balans Armchair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke
Leather and Bentwood Gravity Balans Armchair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke

Leather and Bentwood Gravity Balans Armchair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke

By Peter Opsvik

Located in London, GB

This is an amazing Gravity Blans armchair, designed by Peter Opsvik and made by Stokke in Norway. This is an early model, from when they were first produced in the early 1990s. We ha...

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1990s Norwegian Rocking Chairs

Brown Leather Gravity Balans Relax Armchair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1980s
Brown Leather Gravity Balans Relax Armchair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1980s

Brown Leather Gravity Balans Relax Armchair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1980s

By Peter Opsvik, Stokke

Located in Izegem, VWV

The Gravity chair was designed by Peter Opsvik in 1983 for Stokke Varier, Norway. This chair is an

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Late 20th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

"Tripos Balans" the Scandinavian Chair Produced by Stokke, 1980s
"Tripos Balans" the Scandinavian Chair Produced by Stokke, 1980s

"Tripos Balans" the Scandinavian Chair Produced by Stokke, 1980s

By Stokke Møbler

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This chair in beechwood with leather upholstery belongs to The Tripos Balans collection. It was

Category

Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Postmodern Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik
Postmodern Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik

Postmodern Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik

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H 40.5 in W 96 in D 38 in

Postmodern Globe Sofa by Peter Opsvik

By Peter Opsvik

Located in Tulsa, OK

footrest heights. - **Balans Variable Chair (1979)**: This kneeling chair encourages an open hip angle

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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Oak

Varier Stokke Gravity Balans Chair, Custom White Leather and Beach, Peter Opsvik
Varier Stokke Gravity Balans Chair, Custom White Leather and Beach, Peter Opsvik

Varier Stokke Gravity Balans Chair, Custom White Leather and Beach, Peter Opsvik

By Peter Opsvik

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Varier Stokke Gravity Balans chair, custom white leather and beach, peter Opsvik, 1984. Experience

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Variable Balans Peter Opsvik Kneeling Ergonomic Chair, Varier, 1970s, Norway
Variable Balans Peter Opsvik Kneeling Ergonomic Chair, Varier, 1970s, Norway

Variable Balans Peter Opsvik Kneeling Ergonomic Chair, Varier, 1970s, Norway

By Peter Opsvik

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The iconic Variable Balans kneeling chair by Peter Opsvik is instantly recognizable. An industrial

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Duo Balans Lounge Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1980s
Duo Balans Lounge Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1980s

Duo Balans Lounge Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1980s

By Peter Opsvik

Located in Warsaw Wesola, PL

This is the Duo Balans chair by Peter Opsvik, a Norwegian industrial designer best known for his

Category

20th Century Norwegian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Leather

Stokke Gravity Balans Designer Fabric Chair Rocking Chair Brown Pattern Look
Stokke Gravity Balans Designer Fabric Chair Rocking Chair Brown Pattern Look

Stokke Gravity Balans Designer Fabric Chair Rocking Chair Brown Pattern Look

By Stokke Møbler

Located in Cologne, DE

We bring to you a Stokke Gravity Balans designer fabric chair rocking chair brown pattern look.

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21st Century and Contemporary German Rocking Chairs

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Stokke Gravity Balans Designer Leather Wood Rocking Chair Brown by Peter Opsvik
Stokke Gravity Balans Designer Leather Wood Rocking Chair Brown by Peter Opsvik

Stokke Gravity Balans Designer Leather Wood Rocking Chair Brown by Peter Opsvik

By Peter Opsvik, Stokke Møbler

Located in Cologne, DE

We bring to you a Stokke Gravity Balans designer leather wood rocking chair brown by Peter Opsvik

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Gravity Balans Chair by Peter Opsvik
Gravity Balans Chair by Peter Opsvik

Gravity Balans Chair by Peter Opsvik

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H 48 in W 28 in D 53 in

Gravity Balans Chair by Peter Opsvik

By Peter Opsvik

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage Gravity Balans chair by Peter Opsvik, 1984. Measures: 28.7" W x 44.5", 48.4" H x 53.1

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs

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Balans Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the balans chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every balans chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect balans chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each balans chair bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made balans chair over the years, but those crafted by Peter Opsvik and Stokke Møbler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Balans Chair?

Prices for a balans chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $971 and can go as high as $3,400, while the average can fetch as much as $1,898.

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