Work Design Magazine shares what we love most about some of the top sit-stand desks from commercial manufacturers that you can buy today for your home office.
Is your home office becoming a permanent part of your worklife? Did you love your sit-stand desk at the office and the health benefits it offers? Good news! Many of those same manufacturers have applied their workplace knowledge to create some outstanding home office sit-stand desk options that are available for purchase today. All of the following options come with robust warranties and commercial durability that sets you up for years of healthy, hybrid work from home. The WDM team tried them out over the course of a month and we are sharing what we love most.
hiSpace by Teknion
For the frequent position changer, this super sturdy sit to stand desk from Teknion is the perfect choice. Wires are nicely tucked away with the vertical wire carrier located near the platinum frame. hiSpace by Teknion comes in two thoughtfully packed boxes and took about 30 minutes to assemble. It’s currently shipping for free!
The Rundown
- Lead Time: Typically ships within 5 business days
- Weight limit: Lifting capacity of 200 lbs. (91 kg)
- Assembly: Requires simple do-it-yourself calibration when assembled
- Adjustability: Electric height adjustable desk has a wide range of heights
- Options: For modern office vibes choose from three frame colors and five work surface colors
What We Loved Most
This sit stand desk is super sturdy and relatively quiet as it moves through it’s extensive range of heights. The pre-programmed display worked great out of the box and making changes has been a breeze. The gyroscope-based collision detection system passed all of our (intentional and unintentional) tests too!
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Passport by Herman Miller
Just this month, Herman Miller introduced Passport which offers up an ideal, adaptable work surface solution perfect for all of the areas of your home where you might choose to work including couches and tight spaces. One of the best parts is that it doesn’t require a plug or access to power. We are always on the move, so we opted for the glides instead of casters. This table also offers plenty of variability with height adjustment ranges from 12″ to 18″ depending upon the model.
The Rundown
- Lead Time: It’s in stock! Ships vis FedEx
- Weight limit: Up to 22 lbs (for larger version)
- Assembly: Some assembly required.
- Adjustability: Raise or lower the table with the lift of a lever, and without needing to plug into an electrical outlet.
- Options: Plenty of options to match your decor. Choice of size, top material, and base color.
What We Loved Most
The portability, pneumatic lift, and fact that its untethered, helped our reviewer (and her laptop + favorite drink) log lots of stand up time. There’s plenty of space for your laptop plus drink, mouse, and notebook. The larger worksurface is securely anchored by a very sturdy and weighted base. This mobile sit to stand desk came with her everywhere throughout the day and is super popular with guests during non-work hours. The Passport (with wheels) it the perfect for the remote worker who likes moving to different spots during their workday.
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Switchback by SitOnIt
We knew we found our fit with the Switchback sit to stand desk as it supports a dual monitor work from home set up. While we are strongly eyeing the additional cord management add-on, a docking station, chargers, and anti-collision technology lend a feeling of extra security as our set up was close to a window. With an expansive height range, it fit all three of the workers of varying heights in this reviewer’s home. From opening the box to fully operational, it only took five minutes to get set up!
The Rundown
- Lead Time: Usually two business days, transit times might vary.
- Weight limit: 220 lbs including the worksurface
- Assembly: With one hex key tool, in 5 steps plus a handy video this desk was up in 5 minutes flat!
- Adjustability: The hand set has the most memory keys we have found to date and the display offers 20 potential messages (with solutions).
- Customization options:
What We Loved Most
The incredibly easy assembly of this sit stand desk set the stage for a great first impression. The hand control offers up to 20 messages to let you know the health of your desk and how to troubleshoot any unexpected code messages should they arise. Accessories like the hook come standard and can be positioned based on preference. The eco-friendly bamboo surface with rounded corners is an extra aesthetic bonus.
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Raise Adjustable Height Desk by Poppin
The Poppin Raise Adjustable Height Single Desk is live from New York! Fitting in even the smallest New York studio apartments, this desk can go from 25” to 50.5” to accommodate any work style. Our reviewer preferred to leave hers at standing height to have her coffee in the morning while checking emails, then bring it to sitting height in the afternoon when she had editing and writing to get into. It also served double duty to support her studies at night she is also a student. Setting up and using the desk is easy, breezy, will make you feel like a work-from-home pro!
The Rundown
- Lead Time: In stock + ready to ship! Expect the desk within 10 business days – it came in 7 days during the holidays!
- Weight limit: Desk bases can support and lift up to 300 pounds
- Assembly: 10 minute assembly or less. You will need a buddy to help you flip the desk, it’s sturdy. No extra tools needed! We captured the set up here on TikTok.
- Adjustability: LED leaver handset under the desk controls the up and down motion. The leaver can be switched to either the left or right side of the desk.
- Options: Desktop color (choose between: White, Walnut or Natural Oak), white or black legs, casters added, pinnable privacy shield, power points outlet, power strip, cable hideaway and cable management column.
What We Loved Most
Our reviewer loved being able to stand up while working. The sound the desk makes when it goes up and down is also quite lovely (noise level below 50dB). You can easily take apart the desk without tools if you wanted to move it. It is easy to clean with a laminate top.
