Collection: Standing Desks

A standing desk (also called a sit-stand desk) is a height-adjustable desk that lets you work comfortably while sitting or standing. You can raise or lower the desktop to match your posture, monitor height, and preferred working position.

A standing desk works by lifting and lowering the desktop using an adjustable base (the frame/legs under the top). Depending on the model, it adjusts in a few common ways:

• Electric standing desks: Motors inside the legs raise/lower the desk with a control panel (often with memory presets).
  
• Manual crank desks: You turn a handle to raise/lower the height.
  
• Pneumatic / counterbalance desks: A spring or gas-lift system helps you move the desk up and down more easily.
  

The desk’s telescoping legs slide smoothly to different heights, and the base is designed to stay stable at both seated and standing positions.

The point of a standing desk is to let you switch between sitting and standing so you can work more comfortably and avoid being stuck in one position all day.

Key benefits:

• Reduces long sitting stretches: Helps break up sedentary time.
  
• Improves comfort: Easier to adjust desk height to your body, which can reduce neck/shoulder/back strain when set up correctly.
  
• Boosts energy and focus for some people: Standing periodically can help you feel less sluggish.
  
• Supports movement habits: Makes it easier to add light movement (short standing intervals, shifting, walking breaks).
  

It’s not about standing all day, it’s about having options and changing posture regularly.

Yes, height adjustable tables are worth it, especially for anyone who spends long hours at a desk. They allow you to switch between sitting and standing, which can help improve posture, reduce back strain, increase energy levels, and boost overall productivity. Many workplaces choose them as part of their ergonomic setup because they support healthier, more active work habits.

Choosing a chair for a standing desk comes down to making sitting comfortable at a higher desk range and supporting quick posture changes throughout the day.

• Pick the right seat height range: Your chair should adjust high enough that your elbows sit around 90° when the desk is in your seated position. Many people need a drafting chair (taller cylinder) instead of a standard office chair—especially if they use a standing-height setup often.
  
• Look for a foot ring or foot support: If the seat is high, you’ll want a foot ring (or a separate footrest) so your feet aren’t dangling.
  
• Prioritize lumbar support: Choose a chair with solid lower-back support and adjustable backrest tension so you can keep a neutral spine during long sits.
  
• Seat comfort and edge shape matter: A waterfall seat edge helps reduce pressure behind your knees, which is important if you’re sitting higher than normal.
  
• Armrests should be adjustable (or removable): Adjustable armrests help support shoulders, but they shouldn’t bump the desk when you pull in close.
  
• Consider a perch stool for “in-between” posture: If you like half-standing/half-sitting, a sit-stand stool (perching stool) can be great for quick breaks—just not always ideal as your only seat for all-day use.
  

Rule of thumb: if your standing desk is used mostly for sitting, a quality ergonomic chair is fine. If you often work at taller seated/perched heights, go with a office stool + foot ring for proper support.