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Sleekform Austin: rocking stool, 20-ply birch
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The Sleekform Austin is a rocking kneeling stool in white and winter linen, aimed at people who want the active sitting style of a Varier but with a different look. What sets it apart in the listing is the frame: Sleekform uses 20-ply birch rather than 14-ply and adds three cross bars instead of one, which it says makes the stool stiffer and more durable.
- Base
- Rocking birch frame, 3 cross bars
- Backrest
- None
- Height adjustment
- Not stated
- Knee pads
- Memory foam
- Max load
- 120 kg
In its favour
- Sleekform states 20-ply birch and three cross bars rather than one, for a stiffer frame.
- The seat is 4 inches thick and the knee cushions are memory foam.
- A 120 kg load rating is stated, with a height range of 5ft 2 to 6ft 6.
Good to know
- There is no backrest and no stated way to adjust the height.
- The listing does not state a warranty period.
Our take
Seat, cushions and frame
The seat is 4 inches thick, roughly 10 cm, and the knee cushions are memory foam. The frame is wood, and the runners let the chair rock so your weight shifts as you work. Amazon lists the size as 40.6 x 55.9 x 71.1 cm and the weight as 6.99 kg, so it is easy to lift and move. The upholstery is described as linen in colour, and the cushions use memory foam.
Who it is sized for
Sleekform gives a weight capacity of 120 kg, about 265 lb, and says it works for people from 5ft 2 to 6ft 6 at a standard 29 inch table, roughly 74 cm. That is a wide height range for a seat with no adjustment, so if you are near either end it is worth checking the seat height against your desk. The listing does not describe any way to raise or lower the seat.
Uses beyond the desk
Sleekform suggests it for meditation, study, writing, gaming, sewing and crafts as well as computer work. The rocking motion is the main feature: the maker links it to staying focused and shifting position rather than sitting still. As with any kneeling chair, most people use it for spells during the day and keep a conventional chair nearby. There is no backrest, so it will not support you when you lean back.
Against the Varier and the East Austin
The Varier Variable Balans is the original rocking design with a 7-year warranty on wooden parts, but it is rated to 110 kg against the Austin's 120 kg. The Sleekform East Austin from the same brand adds a back rest and adjustable height, though it does not rock. The Austin listing does not state a warranty period, which is the main gap compared with Varier.
Verdict
The Austin suits buyers who want a rocking kneeling stool with a sturdy multi-ply frame and thick cushions, and who sit at a standard height desk. If a long warranty matters, the Varier Variable Balans is the safer choice. If you want a back rest or height adjustment, step across to the Sleekform East Austin.
Compared with alternatives in: Best kneeling chairs for a home office
Amazon listing title: Sleekform Austin Kneeling Chair - White & Winter Linen, Rocking Stool, Home