Ekstrem™
Designed by Terje Ekstrøm in 1984
from RRP $8,248*
delivery included in 4weeks to you.
*upholstered in Knit by Devold Fabric
Ekstrem™ is not merely a chair, but a stand-alone object. It represents one of Norway’s first postmodern designs. Its unexpected geometrics allows you to sit forward with your feet on the ground, sideways with your legs draped over the armrests, or completely backward with the front of your torso against the chair’s back. A sitting experience that can only be described as out of the ordinary. Ekstrem™ consists of a steel frame covered in soft foam and is available in two upholstery options: Knit and Gentle 2.
Knit is a bespoke woolen upholstery textile by Devold. Made from one continuous thread, it provides an elasticity that is essential when fitted to the chair’s organic shape. Knit is soft and breathable and features a classic quadratic pattern.
Gentle 2 is a lush, knitted velvet upholstery textile by Kvadrat Febrik. The textile offers excellent stretchability and features a rich surface with an elegant shine. Ekstrem™ in Gentle 2 features visible seams which accentuate the chair’s distinct shape, adding to its strong character.
As a child, Ekstrøm was often told to sit still, to avoid tilting his chair, and sit properly in his chair.
Rather than accept this limitation, he envisioned a chair that would embrace movement and offer the support needed for a dynamic sitting experience. Driven by this idea, Ekstrøm designed Ekstrem™, a chair that breaks free from convention, allowing one to move and shift freely, while still having the support needed. Today, Ekstrem™ is recognized worldwide, known for its sculptural and striking appearance, but also for its impact on the way we think about comfort, support, and movement.
The unconventional geometry of Ekstrem™ provides the freedom to sit in a wide variety of positions. Whether you opt for a forward-facing stance with your feet planted on the ground, a sideways pose with your legs resting on the armrests, or a completely backward orientation with the front of your torso against the chair’s back, resulting in a sitting experience which is truly extraordinary.
Health professionals have highlighted the dangers of prolonged sitting, often referring to it as the ‘new smoking.’
With its varying depths, openings, and rounded edges, Ekstrem™ allows you to shift positions freely, stretch out, all while staying supported
Varier is a furniture company based in Oslo, Norway. We make out-of-the-ordinary furniture that balances form and function, inviting you to move while you sit.
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