Peter Opsvik
Norwegian designer and jazz musician (1939-2024) · Norway · On the map · Musicians · Died at 85
Peter Opsvik was a Norwegian industrial designer best known for his innovative and ergonomic chairs, and the father of Jazz bass player Eivind Opsvik. Opsvik's furniture can be found under the brand names: Rybo (Garden), Nomi High Chair, Håg, Varier (Balans), Stokke Naturellement (Reflex), Cylindra and Moment (Globe).
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![Balans Chair designed by Peter Opsvik (1979)[1]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Varier_Variable_Monochrome_Kneeling_Chair_Design_by_Peter_Opsvik_1979_%28cropped%29.jpg/500px-Varier_Variable_Monochrome_Kneeling_Chair_Design_by_Peter_Opsvik_1979_%28cropped%29.jpg)
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His book Rethinking Sitting came out in 2009 giving insight into his thinking about sitting and explaining the philosophy behind his chairs. Peter Opsvik was also a jazz musician. He was a member of Christiania Jazz band from 1972 and the band Christiania 12 from 1993.
