A compact sit-to-stand desk that’s lightweight, mobile (peep those wheels), and folds in half so you can tuck it away for some extra space when not in use. All you small apartment dwellers, I’m looking at you!
Wayfair
Promising review: “OMG I absolutely love this adjustable standing desk. It fits my needs; I can sit or stand throughout the day. The desk lifts easily, it folds for easy moving, it comes with legs or wheels, nice color choices too. I went with the black. Great buy!” —Ang
Get it from Wayfair for $175.99+ (originally $249.99; also available in black/brown).
Wayfair
Promising review: “OMG I absolutely love this adjustable standing desk. It fits my needs; I can sit or stand throughout the day. The desk lifts easily, it folds for easy moving, it comes with legs or wheels, nice color choices too. I went with the black. Great buy!” —Ang
Get it from Wayfair for $175.99+ (originally $249.99; also available in black/brown).
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An adjustable standing desk converter that’ll transform any table or desk into an ergonomic work station. Sit, stand, skip — work in a way that’s comfortable for you without the investment in a brand-new desk.
Promising review: “This is a great product, and it definitely outplays its price point. While I’ve only had it for about a week, the spring allows easy change in height. One of the primary reasons I bought this versus others was due to the low profile. It takes up less than one-fourth of my dining room table, which is a big hit with my spouse. My work sprawls far less since I can consolidate everything in this space. For those wondering about the height, dining room chair height is very comfortable with the keyboard location. And as someone who is 6-foot-1, I find the maximum height allows me to remain fully vertical, which was a big concern prior to this arriving. Overall about the happiest I’ve been with any of my most recent purchases over $100.” —Adam S.
Get it from Amazon for $99.87+ (available in two sizes and in four colors).
Promising review: “This is a great product, and it definitely outplays its price point. While I’ve only had it for about a week, the spring allows easy change in height. One of the primary reasons I bought this versus others was due to the low profile. It takes up less than one-fourth of my dining room table, which is a big hit with my spouse. My work sprawls far less since I can consolidate everything in this space. For those wondering about the height, dining room chair height is very comfortable with the keyboard location. And as someone who is 6-foot-1, I find the maximum height allows me to remain fully vertical, which was a big concern prior to this arriving. Overall about the happiest I’ve been with any of my most recent purchases over $100.” —Adam S.
Get it from Amazon for $99.87+ (available in two sizes and in four colors).
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A manual standing desk so you can get all the usual health benefits without the high-price tag of similar electric models. Just twist the crank whenever you want to adjust the height and crank up your productivity!
Promising review: “This desk surpassed my expectations. For the money, I was expecting it to have at least a couple of problems. So far I’ve had none. Assembly was super easy and took only about 30 minutes tops. The crank smoothly raises and lowers the desk, despite the desktop being quite full of things, i.e. monitor, laptop, etc. To top it off, the desk itself is beautiful and looks like a much more expensive desk than what it really is. So glad I saved some money by going with this crank version rather than a motorized model which would have been much more pricey and, certainly, much harder to assemble.” —Brett
Get it from Amazon for $179.99 (available in five finishes).
Promising review: “This desk surpassed my expectations. For the money, I was expecting it to have at least a couple of problems. So far I’ve had none. Assembly was super easy and took only about 30 minutes tops. The crank smoothly raises and lowers the desk, despite the desktop being quite full of things, i.e. monitor, laptop, etc. To top it off, the desk itself is beautiful and looks like a much more expensive desk than what it really is. So glad I saved some money by going with this crank version rather than a motorized model which would have been much more pricey and, certainly, much harder to assemble.” —Brett
Get it from Amazon for $179.99 (available in five finishes).
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A customizable standing desk you can design to fit your exact WFH needs. From the size to fun additional add-ons (monitor arms, storage solutions — even an under-desk hammock), this made-to-order desk is about as luxurious as it gets.
UPLIFT
Promising review: “I was amazed at how sturdy this desk was, it is built like a tank! So far I have loved everything about it; it adjusts easily and smoothly, no wobble, and it was the only real wood option that fit my budget.” —Joel
Get it from UPLIFT for $549+ (originally $599+; available in five sizes and in 21 finishes with a range of customization options).
UPLIFT
Promising review: “I was amazed at how sturdy this desk was, it is built like a tank! So far I have loved everything about it; it adjusts easily and smoothly, no wobble, and it was the only real wood option that fit my budget.” —Joel
Get it from UPLIFT for $549+ (originally $599+; available in five sizes and in 21 finishes with a range of customization options).
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An electric standing desk that’s got the easy, motorized movement without the usual bank-breaking cost. Plus, you can program four presets to ensure it’s at the right height for you every time.
Promising review: “Bought this desk for my wife. She was surprised to get this. Working from home and using the dining room table causes back and neck pain. The desk was very easy to put together (took approximately 30 minutes). With only one motor, movement is smooth. Easy to program settings. I would not put anything very heavy in the drawer, but it’s very handy and my wife loves it. The USB for phone cord on the controller switch is a great idea! So far she really likes it. There is enough room for the cat to lounge as well as ride up when the wife needs to stand. Wasn’t clear that the top of the desk is in two parts, but wife doesn’t seem to care. It has four memory settings which is nice.” —SCrisp
Get it from Amazon for $259.99+ (available in three sizes and in three colors).
Promising review: “Bought this desk for my wife. She was surprised to get this. Working from home and using the dining room table causes back and neck pain. The desk was very easy to put together (took approximately 30 minutes). With only one motor, movement is smooth. Easy to program settings. I would not put anything very heavy in the drawer, but it’s very handy and my wife loves it. The USB for phone cord on the controller switch is a great idea! So far she really likes it. There is enough room for the cat to lounge as well as ride up when the wife needs to stand. Wasn’t clear that the top of the desk is in two parts, but wife doesn’t seem to care. It has four memory settings which is nice.” —SCrisp
Get it from Amazon for $259.99+ (available in three sizes and in three colors).
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An adjustable laptop stand for anyone who needs a change of scenery throughout the day. You can bring this little stand with you anywhere to turn countertops and tables into a workspace that’s won’t have you and your back hitting the heating pad after work hours.
Promising review: “I’ve tried so many similar products that wobble around. Even though I’m sure they’re steady, when your laptop is bouncing around a foot off the table, it’s a little disconcerting. Nulaxy did a great job of making this laptop stand 100% stable. It may not move with a fluid motion, but that adds to the stability that it offers. I would recommend this for anyone, especially those working at home during this time of COVID.” —Bil Moore
Get it from Amazon for $72.99+ (available in two finishes).
Promising review: “I’ve tried so many similar products that wobble around. Even though I’m sure they’re steady, when your laptop is bouncing around a foot off the table, it’s a little disconcerting. Nulaxy did a great job of making this laptop stand 100% stable. It may not move with a fluid motion, but that adds to the stability that it offers. I would recommend this for anyone, especially those working at home during this time of COVID.” —Bil Moore
Get it from Amazon for $72.99+ (available in two finishes).
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An electric desk converter that turns any run-of-the-mill table into a motorized standing desk that can support up to 55 pounds. So for all you dual monitor-lovers — this thing’s got you covered.
Promising review: “I could not be happier with this desk riser. It comes out of the box already put together which to me is one of its biggest strengths. The materials feel high-quality and the desk couldn’t be easier to operate. I like the additional removable shelf for your keyboard and you can take it off if you don’t want to use it. This thing does exactly what it says it will and does so flawlessly. Lastly, it’s just the right size, not too big not too small. Although I will say my monitor and laptop just fit on it. I highly recommend this brand if you’re in the market for a standing desk.” —Dylan
Promising review: “I could not be happier with this desk riser. It comes out of the box already put together which to me is one of its biggest strengths. The materials feel high-quality and the desk couldn’t be easier to operate. I like the additional removable shelf for your keyboard and you can take it off if you don’t want to use it. This thing does exactly what it says it will and does so flawlessly. Lastly, it’s just the right size, not too big not too small. Although I will say my monitor and laptop just fit on it. I highly recommend this brand if you’re in the market for a standing desk.” —Dylan
A height-adjustable desk cart so you can roll around the house and work from anywhere. Conference calls from the couch! Brainstorms from the porch! The possibilities are endless.
Promising review: “I wanted a desk that was small, sturdy, and portable to do my school work. I tried a few different ones and this one is perfect! It’s easy to assemble and is height-adjustable. It’s light enough for me to move it to any room that I want to work in. I love it! The price was perfect too.” —Patty
Get it from Amazon for $62.45 (available in three colors).
Promising review: “I wanted a desk that was small, sturdy, and portable to do my school work. I tried a few different ones and this one is perfect! It’s easy to assemble and is height-adjustable. It’s light enough for me to move it to any room that I want to work in. I love it! The price was perfect too.” —Patty
Get it from Amazon for $62.45 (available in three colors).
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A motorized sit-to-stand desk that looks great, is easy to assemble, and has room for allllll your work stuff. So spread out, grab some snacks, and get down to business!
Knoll
BuzzFeed editor Melanie Aman loves hers. In her own workds:
“I love this desk. Until quite recently, I’d been working either on the couch (which hurt my back, neck, and wrists), in my bed (which made me want to nap every five minutes), or at a tiny kitchen table (which was only large enough for my laptop). Now that I have this bad boy, I have room for my work laptop, a 27-inch monitor, and my ginormous 17-inch laptop, plus space for snacks, my water bottle, random chargers, and my office supplies. On top of that, I can easily adjust its height if I’m ever tired of sitting and need a new view. I cannot stress how much this desk has increased my productivity and made working from home…actually…enjoyable.”
Get it from Knoll for $695 (available in three tops and two bases).
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A multipurpose laptop stand with built-in USB-powered cooling fans for anyone whose laptop sounds like it’s going to explode more often than not. It’s super versatile and can play the role of lap desk, posture-improving stand, or standing workstation!
Promising review: “We’re in the middle of moving and I’ll be desk-less for a month. This is compact enough to fit in my suitcase, it’s sturdy and works wonders for my laptop and monitor set up. The only downfall is the mouse pad is a little small. Outside of that it’s amazing for the price and would highly recommend it.” —Beatriz Garcia
Promising review: “We’re in the middle of moving and I’ll be desk-less for a month. This is compact enough to fit in my suitcase, it’s sturdy and works wonders for my laptop and monitor set up. The only downfall is the mouse pad is a little small. Outside of that it’s amazing for the price and would highly recommend it.” —Beatriz Garcia
An electric L-shaped standing desk with tons of customization options for anyone who’s really missing their corner office right about now.
Fully
Promising review: “Right when our stay-at-home orders started in California, I knew I needed a new desk. Other sit/stand desks didn’t go as low as I needed them to for good ergonomic support. This one did and after having used it for several weeks, I absolutely love it. It feels and looks very solid, the construction and aesthetics are great. Motors work great together. No wobble. Customer service was also amazing. Very minor changes I needed were shipped immediately and addressed to my full satisfaction with minimal effort on my part.” —Derick
Get it from Fully for $1,299+ (available in five sizes and four colors with a range of customization options).
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A treadmill/desk combo that’ll up your step count by thousands! It’s super quiet (unlike regular treadmills) as not to disturb your co-workers — whether that’s your partner or pet!
LifeSpan
Promising review: “Needed to increase my daily exercise and help with focus. This worked like a charm. Very quiet and easy to use. Helped me with back pain that I sometimes got on just a regular standing desk. Now, I either sit down or walk. About 6 miles a day, actually. I am on my third week as I write this review.” —Robert N.
Get it from LifeSpan for $1,299+ (available in two sizes and in three tops and two bases).
LifeSpan
Promising review: “Needed to increase my daily exercise and help with focus. This worked like a charm. Very quiet and easy to use. Helped me with back pain that I sometimes got on just a regular standing desk. Now, I either sit down or walk. About 6 miles a day, actually. I am on my third week as I write this review.” —Robert N.
Get it from LifeSpan for $1,299+ (available in two sizes and in three tops and two bases).
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A rustic convertible desk with lots of storage if you love a more traditional-looking desk but still wants that modern posture-improving flexibility.
Amazon
If you’re particularly tall, this might not be the desk for you. Be sure to note the height at checkout and see if it will fit your needs!
Promising review: “This is a great adjustable desk and definitely worth the price. The dimensions were exact and the piece feels very sturdy overall. There is a decent amount of storage space and the adjustable height is perfect for me (I’m 5’2”).” —Emily
Get it from Amazon for $209.96+ (available in three colors).
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A good-looking height-adjustable desk that won’t mess with your carefully curated decor if you don’t have the luxury (like so many of us) of having a designated home office room. In the wise words of Tim Gunn, we all just have to “make it work.”
Birch Lane
Reviewers note that the crank is pretty heavy and somewhat difficult to adjust. If you like to change the height several times throughout the day, this desk might not be for you!
Promising review: “Love this desk! I wanted a bit more of an authentic look, rather than a modern desk and this fits the bill. I bought it because the height is adjustable and not so much as a standing desk. The crank is pretty heavy and I wouldn’t recommend this as a desk that has to move up and down all the time.” —Wouter
Get it from Birch Lane for $422 (originally $599.99).
Birch Lane
Reviewers note that the crank is pretty heavy and somewhat difficult to adjust. If you like to change the height several times throughout the day, this desk might not be for you!
Promising review: “Love this desk! I wanted a bit more of an authentic look, rather than a modern desk and this fits the bill. I bought it because the height is adjustable and not so much as a standing desk. The crank is pretty heavy and I wouldn’t recommend this as a desk that has to move up and down all the time.” —Wouter
Get it from Birch Lane for $422 (originally $599.99).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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