8 Useful standing desks for the home
BY READERS DIGEST
5th Apr 2024 Home & Garden
5 min read
Standing desks are a great way of using flexible and easily assembled furniture in the home for work or studying. While also having health benefits
With an increasing number of people now working in a
hybrid model, working from home a few days a week, the importance of a
comfortable home environment is higher than ever. Standing desks are a way of
working with flexible desks that can be suited for either sitting or standing.
Reported orthopaedic
benefits of using standing desks include burning more
calories, improving posture, and aiding with circulation and digestion.
If you’re in the market for a new way to work, we’ve
put together a list of some great options for you to look into.
SANODESK QS+ electric standing desk
This desk is made from maple wood and primarily
designed to be used as a computer desk. It has a white frame and a base made
from alloy steel that can hold a 60kg load capacity.
This model also has a control panel with buttons, for
adjusting the orientation and height of the desk itself, whether you prefer to
stand or sit.
Specifications:
Desk design – Computer desk
Top material – Maple wood
Panana electric standing desk
Great for home office use, this electric desk comes in
a brown finish, with its top material made from sturdy iron, with engineered
wood as the base material.
The desk also has an adjustable height feature and an
extra quiet motor, running at only 50dB, which will let you get your work done
in peace. Also included are step-by-step instructions and a toolkit for easy
installation.
Specifications:
Desk design – desk
Top material – Iron
TRIUMPHKEY electric standing desk
This desk is two-tiered, with a main desk and an
attached monitor shelf. Its design is modern and sleek, with an industrial
grade steel frame keeping it in place.
Also featured are two preset adjustable height
settings, ranging from 72cm to 117cm, depending on your preferred working
height.
Specifications:
Desk design – computer desk
Top material – engineered wood
Marsail electric standing desk
Made in a minimalist style with sturdy steel table
legs, this desk is great for potential use in a student bedroom or home office.
It can be used for a variety of things, from general computer work to gaming.
Also included is a handy side-pocket for holding items
like books, pens and cables.
Specifications:
Desk design – credenza desk
Top material - wood
Fezibo electric standing desk
This Fezibo desk comes in a laminated rustic brown
colour, for a more traditional aesthetic. A useful added feature is its
ergonomic keyboard tray, which can be used to help you keep a healthier pose
when working.
Also featured is an intelligent keypad for height
adjustment, which has intuitive anti-collision technology.
Specifications:
Desk design – computer desk
Top material - wood
YITAHOME electric standing desk
Primarily designed as a computer desk, this model
comes with a sturdy black frame, with more than enough room for a monitor,
keyboard and other items. The desk also has small conveniences like a
side-storage bag, a cable organiser tray, a cable grommet, and a built-in plug
outlet with two AC outlets and two USB ports.
Specifications:
Desk design – computer desk
Top material – engineered wood
VonHaus electric standing desk
Made from light wood material, with an alloy steel
base and legs, this desk has clever features that make it a solid choice for a
standing desk.
The desk has a spacious design and is also
spill-resistant, in case of any on-table mishaps. Also featured is a USB
charging port along with a control panel that’s built into the desk itself.
Specifications:
Desk design – computer desk
Top material – maple wood
FLEXISPOT electric standing desk
This standing desk is single tiered but multi-functional,
with central space for a computer, laptop and desk adornments like lamps and
plant pots. Also included is a tray for keeping cables organised and a hook
which can hold bags or headphones.
The desks structure is made from sturdy
industrial-grade steel and can manage a 85kg load capacity.
Specifications:
Desk design – computer desk
Top material – maple wood
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