Bad Backs is delighted to showcase our Specialty Seating range of products. Although not typically seen in corporate Australia and Government offices today, these products readily occupy the European corporate world and we believe the trend will quickly follow here.
Active Seating
Drafting Stools
Kneeling Chairs
Saddle Seats
Active Seating
Muvman – Active Sit Stand Seating at its Most Stylish!
The Muvman developed in Germany, allows ergonomically perfect sitting and standing. It means being able to assume your optimal posture at different heights in any sitting position. As the seat tilts forwards you always sit at the optimum distance from your work surface, regardless of your height or physique.
The Muvman is the perfect partner for sit-stand height adjustable desks, drafting tables, service counters, information desks, reception areas and numerous other areas.
- Unique seat and back design feature highly contemporary design
- Suitable for all floor surfaces
- Weight limitation 127kg(280lbs)
- Hidden height adjustment button
- Helps to strengthen core muscles
- 3 year limited warranty
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Product Code 5250 (Custom options available)
Muvman Factory- Sit Stand Seating for Production & Assembly
The very latest variable standing/sitting seat called the muvman FACTORY is specially designed for production and assembly areas. It meets the high furnishing requirements for such workplaces and unites increased productivity with optimally healthy working conditions
- Variable standing/sitting allows for longer and more productive work
- Simple and intuitive handling
- Strengthened core as a result of being in motion
- Strengthened core as a result of being in motion
- Active pressure relief zones in the seat
- 3 year limited warranty
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Product Code 5251 (Custom options available)
3Dee – Active Office Chair
The new 3Dee office chair brings dynamism, health and quality of life into the office.
It combines active-dynamic sitting with ergonomically optimized relaxation. The patented technology swopper® supports and encourages natural motion in three dimensions. It makes movements to the side, front and back and also vertical swing possible.
- Helps relieve back pain
- Promotes active-dynamic sitting
- Good training for the muscles
- Keeps ligaments and joints in motion
- Stimulates blood circulation
- Three (3) years on seat structures (spring, seat frame, height adjustment seat frame) & One (1) year on seat cushion and seat fabric
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Product Code 5220 (Custom options available)
Swopper Classic – Changing The Way We Sit!
Designed and developed in Germany by husband and wife team Joseph (an engineer) and Dorle (a world famous physio) Gloeckl, the Swopper was designed to help people relieve their back and spinal problems, and overcome the challenges our bodies face with static sitting.
It’s the only chair in the world that can adapt to all 3 dimensions of human movement.
This movement, sometimes called “active sitting” or “sitting in motion” has shown many beneficial health effects. A person no longer needs to lean forward towards the table and flex their spine to work, as the Swopper’s flexible centre spring will bend forward, so there is no one-sided pressure on your intervertebral discs.
- Spring tension adjustment
- Stylish anthracite black base
- Lateral (side to side) adjustment
- Black, red or royal blue
- Made in Germany & fully recyclable
- 3 year limited warranty
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Product Code 5200-A (Custom options available)
Swopper Air- A New Sitting Experience
The new lightness of sitting! The very latest in swopper’s innovative designs is the swopper AIR, offering feather-light sitting comfort for those looking for softer cushioning in a seat. Made with 3DEA high tech cushioning that is heat regulating, pressure relieving and a breathable mesh material cover with a very modern look.
- Promotes active-dynamic sitting
- Good training for the muscles
- Keeps ligaments and joints in motion
- Pressure-relieving + heat regulating
- Dynamic spring adjustability
- 3 year limited warranty
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Product Code 5203 (Custom options available)
Swopper Care
Especially suitable for the medical sector (health care, therapy, wellness). The seat is upholstered in the CARE (Stamskin) special high-tech fabric in white or black. This super-hygienic cover is anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-mycotic, waterproof and fire-resistant, pleasant to handle and very easy to clean. Just wipe clean with soapy water. Additional disinfecting is not necessary.
- Promotes active-dynamic sitting
- Keeps ligaments and joints in motion
- Stimulates blood circulation
- Unique design & functionality
- Sideways movement adjustment
- 3 year limited warranty
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Product Code 5202 (Custom options available)
Swoppster-Sitting better from the beginning!
The swoppster is the most innovative chair in the world today for kids. Taking a lead from the grown-up swopper, this dynamic swivel stool for children is built with lots of movement in mind. With its unique motion in three dimensions, the swoppster supports and encourages children’s natural urge to move, which in turn promotes their mind and body development, and ensures they are less likely to suffer with back problems.
- Rigid posture, no movement
- Hunchback position
- Passivity and lethargy
- Blood circulation is improved
- Concentration is higher
- Muscles are strengthened
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Product Code 5205 (Custom options available)
Varier® Move
The designer Peter Opsvik, invented the Variér® Move™ after observing how workers made cobblestone streets. He saw that they were sitting on a one-footed stool.
Variér® Move™ is a supportive stool that encourages movement in a fun and unconventional way. When you’re half-standing, (half-sitting) the Variér® Move™ provides you with the same advantages as the cobblestone workers stool did.
- Mystic Black Fabric & Natural wood base
- Scandinavian design
- Allows 360° movement
- Custom colours are available
- Ideal for sit/stand workstations
- 7 year limited warranty
Drafting Stools
WERK AX Sit Stand Stool
The QDOS sit stand stool is perfect for all drafting or sit stand environments.
Water and stain resistant, the polyurethane construction of this great drafting stool makes it ideal for static sensitive areas. The chair seat is durable, yet comfortable for long terms sitting.
Includes both castors and glides for multiple use applications
- Seat angle adjustment
- Moulded polyurethane (PU) seat
- Ideal for static sensitive and heavy duty areas
- Height from Floor to Seat: 59-85cm
- Weight limit 127kg (280lbs)
- 2 year limited warranty
WERK NXR-2 PU Chair With Footring
The popular ‘NXR-2’ drafting stool is both stylish and functional. Featuring a moulded polyurethane drafting seat and back, it is ideal for your office environment.
Complete with pneumatic seat height adjustment and back height adjustment, its 18″ chrome height adjustable footring and heavy duty nylon base with twin wheel casters, means it’s made to last. This chair does not come with arm rests.
- Contoured waterfall seat
- Moulded polyurethane (PU) seat and back
- Manual back height adjustment
- 5 star black base
- Weight limit 127kg (280lbs)
- 2 year limited warranty
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Product Code 1297-V2
WERK RX-2 Drafting Chair With Footring
This new RX-2 drafting stool and chair from Bad Backs offers great ergonomics at a great price.
Featuring a gas lift height adjustable seat, chrome base and foot-ring. No arm rests included. Features rolling casters as standard, but glides are available as an optional extra, which stop the chair from rolling.
- Foam & fabric seat and back
- Pneumatic seat height adjustment
- Colour – Black
- Height & Depth adjustable back rest
- Weight limit 127kg (280lbs)
- 2 year limited warranty
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Product Code 1298-V2 (Custom options available)
Kneeling Chairs
Jobri™ Deluxe Kneeling Chair
The Jobri deluxe swivel style kneeling chair helps reduce your lower back pain.
By easing your hips into a forward tilt position, the kneeling chair encourages an upright posture that correctly aligns your back, shoulders and neck. Kneeling chairs are a super sitting alternative for people with lower lumbar, sciatic and hip problems. They are also ideal for people have anal fistula problems, a really painful problem exacerbated by traditional sitting positions.
- Sturdy black steel frame with 5 nylon castors
- Swivel style movement
- Weight limitation 127kg(280lbs)
- Built to industry standards to fit most desks
- High density premium foam
- 5 year limited warranty
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Product Code 1208
Jobri™ Wood Accent Kneeling Chair
The Jobri™ Ergonomic Kneeling Chair Accent Wood – adds a touch of ergonomics and elegant style to any office.
Now available in both premium foam and super comfortable memory or visco foam.
Ideal for those who suffer from back, hip, prostate, or other lower torso discomforts while using traditional chairs.
- Sturdy wood frame with 4 nylon castors
- Manual height adjustable from 61cm to 75cm
- Weight limitation 127kg(280lbs)
- High density premium foam or pain relieving Visco-Elastic memory foam
- Recommended by Chiropractors and back experts
- 5 year limited warranty
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Product Code 1206 (Custom options available)
QDOS Kneeling Posture Chair
A Bad Backs favourite, this ergonomic swivel style kneeling posture chair is a super design. Made to last, its functionality and comfort are ideal for correct postural sitting.
The backrest can be adjusted up or down for a custom fit, and the chair height itself is adjustable using a gas lift mechanism. The knee pad includes a premium moulded foam for a luxury feel and extra support, and also now available is a super comfortable memory or visco foam version, with memory foam in the knee and seat pads for that extra bit of luxury!
- Swivel style movement
- Moulded premium or memory foam
- Manual back height adjustment
- 5 star black base
- Weight limit 127kg (280lbs)
- 5 year limited warranty
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Product Code 1204
QDOS Vivid Kneeling Posture Chair
The success of our original QDOS Kneeling Posture Chair, has spurned the development of a new range of designer colours, with a stylish satin silver star base. Still with all the same features and benefits as the original, this is a great addition to our ergonomic swivel style kneeling posture chair range.
The knee pad features moulded WonderFoam® for a super comfortable feel and extra support. This kneeling chair helps ease your hips into a forward tilt position, encouraging an upright posture that correctly aligns your back, shoulders and neck.
- Green, Red, Chocolate or Grey colour options
- Moulded knee rest, back rest & foam seat
- Swivel style movement
- Height & Depth adjustable back rest
- Weight limit 127kg (280lbs)
- 5 year limited warranty
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Product Code 1202 (Custom options available)
Varier® Multi balans® Kneeling Chair
Multi™ balans® has an adjustable sitting angle (the distance between thigh and torso). The sitting angle can be regulated from a very open to a close one. When sitting in a position with an open angle, the strain on the back is reduced, as the weight of the body will be put on the thighs.
- Adjustable leg cushion
- Scandinavian design
- Distance between seat and leg cushion is adjustable
- Custom colours are available
- Foldable for easy storage
- 7 year limited warranty
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Product Code 5005 (Custom options available)
Varier® Thatsit balans® Kneeling Chair
When you sit on a Thatsit™ balans® you’ll use the wooden runners to distribute your body weight. This automatically straightens up and balances the spine properly over the pelvis.
The optional backrest is adjustable in height and depth, and the leg cushions can be adjusted so that the distance between the seat and leg cushions is suitable for a wide range of body types.
Multi™ balans® is recommended by physiotherapists for patients who have recently had back operations.
- Adjustable leg cushion
- Optional backrest design supports the arms and elbows
- Runners help support the feet
- Custom colours are available
- Width 50cm, depth 83cm, seatheight 51cm
- 7 year limited warranty
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Product Code 5002 (Custom options available)
Varier Variable™ balans® Kneeling Chair
The Variable™ Balans was the first chair to be produced based on the balans® concept developed by Peter Opsvik and H Chr. Mengshol and the chair continues lives up to its name today.
Variable™ balans® encourages natural and active sitting positions whilst the runners allow gentle rocking. The balans® concept makes it possible to work at a table without bending or straightening out the natural curve in the spine, because the upper part of the body remains in a natural position of balance.
- Black or Red with natural beech frame – stocked
- Stylish wooden frame
- Proven design, over 25 years old
- Custom colours are available
- Split knee cushion
- 7 year limited warranty
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Product Code 5000-MY (Custom options available)
Saddle Chairs
Bambach EXECUTIVE Saddle Seat
A person sitting on a Bambach Saddle Seat automatically assumes the position that produces the least stress for muscles, ligaments and joints, thus relieving stress on the lumbar discs and spine because the pelvis is properly positioned and stabilised.
The Bambach Executive Saddle Seat has been designed for men and larger framed people. The Executive is also specific to those who are much taller and / or heavier and prefer the increased depth and width in the seat.
- Various adjustable height ranges
- Optional height adjustable back rest
- Neutral position for back, neck, head & shoulders
- AFRDI approved to Level 6
- Recommended by the APA (Australian Physiotherapy Association)
- 5 year warranty
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Product Code 1183 (Custom options available)
Bambach NARROW Saddle Seat
This particular Bambach Saddle Seat has a narrow front and is ideal for people in the height range of 1.57m to 1.68m (5’2″ to 5’6″) and allows the user to have their legs closer together – ie can wear a skirt and still use the seat.
The Award Winning Australian design is the result of extensive research supporting the inventor’s theory that a person’s spine is held in its natural curve, with less stress, when seated in a saddle.
- Smaller seat cushion ideal for smaller framed users
- Optional height adjustable back rest
- Neutral position for back, neck, head & shoulders
- AFRDI approved to Level 6
- Recommended by the APA (Australian Physiotherapy Association)
- 5 year warranty
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Product Code 1181 (Custom options available)
Bambach SMALL Saddle Seat
The Bambach Saddle chair has a smaller seat and recommended for children up to 13 years old and for adults up to 1.63m (5’4″).
By providing an upright posture retaining natural spinal curves, especially the lumbar curve, the result is an open chest and abdomen, giving good function for digestion and breathing. The ‘open’ position of the hips fosters good blood circulation.
- Smaller seat cushion ideal for younger users up to 13 years old, or adults up to 5’4″
- Optional height adjustable back rest
- Neutral position for back, neck, head & shoulders
- AFRDI approved to Level 6
- Recommended by the APA (Australian Physiotherapy Association)
- 5 year warranty
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Product Code 1182 (Custom options available)
Bambach STANDARD Saddle Seat
The Bambach Standard Saddle Seat is shaped like a saddle to enable the body to maintain an ideal posture when sitting.
Ideal for the average user, the Bambach Standard Saddle seat comes with an optional height & angle adjustable back rest to help provide relief from back pain and allow extended use during the day.
- Seat cushion length – 39cm
- Optional height adjustable back rest
- Neutral position for back, neck, head & shoulders
- AFRDI approved to Level 6
- Recommended by the APA (Australian Physiotherapy Association)
- 5 year warranty
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Product Code 1180 (Custom options available)
Werk EX Saddle Chair
For a number of years now we have been searching to bring you the right saddle chair, with seat tilt functionality and long term sitting comfort, all at a great price.
Exclusive to us here at Bad Backs is this super new saddle seat or chair. Available in a choice of three PVC colours, black, dark navy and chocolate, the chair has modern styling with a satin star base and cylinder, and an ergonomically designed seat shape, with the ability to adjust the angle of the seat for that perfect customised fit.
- Black, dark navy or chocolate PVC
- Seat tilt adjustability
- Two (2) chair height options
- 5 star satin base
- Weight limit 127kg (280lbs)
- 2 year limited warranty
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Product Code 1264