Adjustable-height and standing desks allow you to move throughout the workday. This increased movement can support improved health, making height-adjustable desks one of the most popular desking options. We stock a wide variety of adjustable desks that are beautifully made and built to last.
Adjustable-height and standing desks allow you to move throughout the workday. This increased movement can support improved health, making height-adjustable desks one of the most popular desking options. We stock a wide variety of adjustable desks that are beautifully made and built to last.
Some of the Best Adjustable Desk Styles
Adjustable-height desks come in a vast and varied selection to suit a wide range of needs. For example, you can upgrade your workspace with a sit-stand workstation. Or, you can find an L-shaped standing desk with file storage or a minimalist height-adjustable standing desk with cable management for a clean, modern look.
If you still love your current sitting desk, you can use a standing desk converter to transform your current desk into a sit-stand desk. Adjustable monitor mounts can be simply and easily clipped onto your existing desk.
The most popular adjustable-height desk styles include:
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Adjustable executive desk: An adjustable executive desk features a large adjustable-height rectangular work surface with 2 storage pedestals on either side of the base.
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Adjustable desk riser: An adjustable desk riser allows you to retrofit a standard desk with adjustable desk capability.
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Adjustable small desks: Adjustable small desks offer the flexibility of a height-adjustable desk with a small footprint for when square footage is a furnishing challenge.
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Adjustable corner desk: An adjustable corner desk is an adjustable-height standing desk that’s been specifically designed for use in the corner of a room and often features a curved edge on the user’s side of the desk.
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Adjustable L-shaped desk: An L-shaped desk features 2 parts, the main desk and the desk return. With an adjustable L-shaped desk, one of the desk sections functions as a sit-stand workstation.
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Adjustable computer desk: An adjustable computer desk is a flexible standing-height workstation that can support many user needs. Standing computer desks often include features to support your tech setup, like grommets for wire management and concealed power/charging stations.
Mechanical Options for Operating an Adjustable Desk
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Electric adjustable desks: An electric standing desk allows you to change the desk height with the push of a button. Electric adjustable desks require power to operate and often come with programmable heights/settings.
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Gas lift adjustable desks: Standing desks that operate by gas lift use a gas cylinder similar to the pneumatic tube used in office chairs. Gas lift adjustable desks require manual operation and are generally easy to use.
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Crank adjustable desks: Adjustable desks that use a crank require the user to turn the crank to adjust the desk height. Crank height desks are often the most affordable option in the adjustable height category.
The Benefits of Height-Adjustable Standing Desks
Adjustable-height standing desks offer many benefits and have become increasingly popular for professionals and office designers shopping for furniture. If you’re considering a height-adjustable desk, here are some of the main attractions:
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You can quickly move between a sitting and standing position in a single workstation.
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You can customize the desk height to your body for an ergonomic position while standing.
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Standing desks offer increased health benefits.
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Sit-stand desks help support improved posture.
What to Consider When Shopping for An Adjustable Height Standing Desk
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Style: Standing desks come in modern, traditional, minimalist, rustic, and industrial styles.
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Desk type: Height-adjustable desks come in various desk types—L-shaped standing desks, executive standing desks, standing desk workstations with file storage, standing desk converters, etc.
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Material: Consider what material you would like your desktop and standing desk frame to be. Do you want solid wood, high-density laminate, or MDF with a veneer finish?
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Operation mechanism: Choose how you want to operate your desk—hand crank manual desk, gas lift, or electric standing desk?
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Desk features: Some desks offer special features like preset heights, a keyboard tray, desired height range, or compatibility with an existing desk. Prioritize the features that matter most to you.
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Weight capacity: What do you plan to keep on the desktop of your workstation? Look for a standing desk that can accommodate that weight.
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Desk size: Executive desks are great for offices with more room. Compact standing desks fit the bill for small spaces.
Adjustable-Height Desk Materials
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Laminate: Because laminate is an engineered material, it can be constructed to withstand high levels of impact and consistent wear. There are different grades of laminate, with some more durable than others. High-performance laminate can be one of the best materials for corporate office settings because of its ability to withstand wear and tear.
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Wood: Solid wood desks are as beautiful as they are timeless. They also come with a couple of drawbacks: They’re heavy, making them difficult to move, and they aren’t as durable as many performance office furniture materials. Because of this, wood desks are usually best used as a home office desk rather than in a commercial office setting.
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Engineered wood: Engineered wood pairs affordability with durability. If you’re looking for the “solid wood” look but don’t want to pay the price tag that matches it, engineered wood can be an ideal alternative.
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Metal: Metal is lightweight, affordable, and durable, making it a popular material for office desks, especially in modern silhouettes. You’ll most commonly see it incorporated in desks with mixed materials. For example, you might see a laminate or wood top paired with a metal frame.
Other Popular Desk Styles
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L-shaped desk: L-shaped desks are made of 2 parts—a desk and a return. The main desk is typically larger. The return is the smaller, often more narrow side, designed to be used as an additional workspace.
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Standing desk: Standing desks, or adjustable-height standing desks, allow users to move between working in standing or seated positions.
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Executive desk: Executive desks are large desks that usually come with 2 pedestals (with storage cabinets, filing, or drawers) on either side.
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Writing desk: Writing desks have a tablelike design that consists of a spacious work surface and minimal built-in storage.
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Compact desk: Compact desks are designed for small spaces. You can find compact writing desks, L-shaped desks, and compact U-shaped desks, providing you with work surface options even when square footage is a challenge.
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Corner desk: Corner desks are designed for use in the corner of a room. They differ from L-shaped desks in that the desk has a rounded surface in the corner. However, many people use the terms “L-shaped desk” and “corner desk” interchangeably.
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