The best standing desks to help you avoid binge-sitting

“Standing all day is not the cure for sitting all day, and alternating between the two is best,” the experts add. “Sit-to-stand desks are beneficial because they encourage regular movement between postures,” they describe, explaining how, “This lowers health risks, leads to better energy and productivity.”

What is the average height of a standing desk?

“The height range of a standing desk varies, and will also depend on the type of desk you choose,” says the Herman Miller team. “For Herman Miller offerings,” they begin, “the standard height range typically falls between 64cm lowered and 120cm raised.”

The height of a standing desk will also vary depending on brand. The FLYTTA Height Adjustable Electric Standing Desk, for example, has been specially designed to be suitable for people up to 6ft 9″, and measures in at 130cm when raised – not including the desktop. Homall’s Height Adjustable Electric Standing Desk, on the other hand, only raises to 116cm, which is just over 45.5” (around 3’8″ in feet and inches). This means that it’s always worth checking the height specifications of a desk before you click purchase, as the difference between brands can be quite significant.

FLYTTA 2: Height Adjustable Electric Standing Desk

Homall Standing Desk Height Adjustable

What are the top 3 factors to consider when buying a standing desk?

Space

Before you start thinking about the specifics of your desk design, the first thing you’ll need to consider is the space your desk sits in. The amount of space you have in your room will dictate whether your desk should be standard sized, compact, permanent, or portable, but the type of space your desk sits in will also help you decide which sort of design is best. Put simply, do you want something that’s obviously office-like, or something that looks more like a regular piece of furniture? Taking into account your room’s current aesthetic will help you decide.

“If you have a dedicated home office space, you might choose something like The Float Table, because it comes in a standard desk size,” explains Mark. “This type of desk,” he continues, “would also work in a general living space that doubles up as home office, because it comes in finishes that will suit any home environment”.

float designed by Humanscale Design Studio

“If you’re in a small apartment, however,” Mark qualifies, “The Float Mini table is a much better option. It’s compact, and therefore better for small home office spaces.” He adds, “If you just don’t have the room for an extra piece of furniture, you might want to consider solutions that can transform ordinary desks or tables into a healthy and active workspace instead. ”Something like the QuickStand Eco is great because it can be attached to a traditional table and stored away if required.”

Height range

It might seem obvious, but the ‘one size fits all’ rule doesn’t necessarily apply with standing desks. Although it varies from brand to brand, the majority of standing desks measure in at around 120cm to 123cm at their extended heights. So, if you require something taller or shorter, you’ll need to check the specifications of the desk model before you buy.

Some brands, like Flytta, have desks which have been specially designed to cater for people up to 6ft 9″, whereas if you’re after something shorter, Symple Stuff’s variable height trolley measures in at 113cm when fully extended.

Mobile Sit/Stand Variable Height Trolley Workstation with Pneumatic Pedal Adjustment

It’s worth remembering that with electric standing desks, you can often save particular height presets into the system once you’ve discovered your most comfortable working heights, whereas those that are manually operated don’t carry that function.