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cinius kneeling chair without back, rubberwood
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The cinius kneeling chair without back is about as simple as a kneeling seat gets: a rubberwood sled frame, a padded seat and a padded knee rest, with no backrest and no moving parts. cinius makes a point of the materials, contrasting its rubberwood and firm padding with pine copies. It suits someone who wants a basic kneeling chair to use for part of the day.
- Base
- Rubberwood sled, glides
- Backrest
- None
- Height adjustment
- Not stated
- Knee pads
- Shaped padding
- Max load
- 220 lb (100 kg)
In its favour
- The frame is rubberwood rather than pine, according to cinius.
- The padding is described as non-deformable with a hard-wearing fabric cover.
- The sled base glides, so it moves without castors rolling away.
Good to know
- There is no backrest and no stated height adjustment.
- The listing gives very little detail on dimensions or warranty.
Our take
Materials and shape
The frame is rubberwood, polished in a natural finish in this version. The seat and knee pad are upholstered with padding that cinius calls non-deformable, covered in a very resistant fabric, and both are shaped to support the body. The base is a sled that glides across the floor rather than rolling or rocking, so it stays put when you stand up. Amazon lists the chair as armless and backless.
Load and fit
The listing gives a maximum load of 220 lb, about 100 kg. There is no height adjustment described, and the listing gives few dimensions, so it is worth checking the seat height against your desk with the seller. The chair is described as suitable for adults and teenagers, and the surface recommendation is hard floor.
Living with it
With no levers, gas lift or castors, there is very little to maintain. The fabric cover is not described as removable or wipe clean, so treat spills quickly. A sled base glides on a hard floor and keeps the chair from wandering, but if you want something that rocks or rolls you will need a different design.
Because the seat is fixed, the chair suits a desk at a fairly standard height. Test the posture for short spells at first, since kneeling chairs load the shins in a way a normal office chair does not.
How it compares
The Varier Variable Balans is the obvious step up: it rocks on curved beech runners and carries 7 years of cover on wooden parts, while the cinius listing gives no warranty. The cinius with back from the same maker adds a padded backrest, wheels and felts. The Master Massage chair is the choice if you need six clear height positions.
Verdict
The backless cinius suits buyers who want a plain, solid kneeling seat on a gliding sled and do not need adjustment. If you value rocking movement or a long warranty, the Varier Variable Balans is the better buy, and the cinius with back is worth the extra if you want to lean back.
Compared with alternatives in: Best kneeling chairs for a home office
Amazon listing title: cinius Professional kneeling ergonomic chair without back, in several colours