It has been proven that constant sitting leads to blood stagnation and the development of many diseases. Academician Nikolai Amosov also spoke about the importance of working while standing. He claimed that our brain functions more productively if a person does writing work while standing.

Work standing up
You can work standing at the computer using a special desk

But previously all the desks in schools, universities and offices were low. Now engineers have solved this problem by inventing a desk that is easily adjustable in height.

Standing desk
Mobile desk for standing work
Furniture should correspond to the geometry of our body
In order for the body to be in a comfortable position during work, the furniture must correspond to the geometry of our body.

How it works

Desk for working standing and sitting
Electric lift desk for standing and sitting ergostol in working position

The main idea of ​​this invention is obvious from the name. The highlight is that the table can change and fix the height at any level due to its design. Thus, it consists of:

  • two composite legs with guides;

    Set of supports
    Set of table supports for standing and sitting work
  • crossbar (frame connecting legs);

    Assembled supports
    Assembled supports with table frame
  • countertops;

    Adjustable table top
    Changing the height of the table top
  • control systems consisting of several buttons;

    Control system
    Adjustable table control system
  • power supply (in electric models).

    Electric drive for lifting
    Electric drive for lifting table supports for standing and sitting work

The table can also have an additional vertical board-screen for mounting the monitor. Depending on the modification, the product is supplemented with cabinets, niches, a footrest. A common option is an addition in the form of a mount for the processor. For convenience, the monitor and system unit are screwed to the table.

Height adjustable desk
Height adjustable desk with attached system unit

Since it is sometimes necessary to change the height, this addition is very convenient. For models with electric lifting, there is a remote control with a display of the lifting height in centimeters, which allows you to remotely adjust the lifting.

Upper border of the monitor
The upper border of the monitor should be at eye level, for this you can install the monitor on a stand or a special bracket

The lifting weight varies from 55 to 200 kilograms depending on the base material and design. The system can have any shape and dimensions. Everything depends on the parameters you need. If you are fascinated by this invention and decide to buy it, pay attention to the existing variety of models.

Ergostol table
Ergostol height adjustable desk with electric drive

Types

 

Organization of a schoolchild's workplace
High-quality organization of the student's workplace (growing desk + orthopedic chair) allows the child's body to be in a natural position
Laptop table
Laptop table for working standing and sitting

We can divide existing models by several criteria. They will also become a checklist when choosing a product. So:

Criterion Varieties
Age category
  • children's;
  • for the older age group.
Type of adjustment
  • mechanical;
  • with electric lift.
Table top material
  • wooden;
  • metal;
  • plastic.
Form
  • angular;
  • round;
  • rectangular.
Additional functions
  • without additions;
  • with additional options (the presence of sockets built into the table, a remote control, fasteners).
Table with mechanical adjustment
Table with mechanical height adjustment

The simplest form is a table with a mechanical lifting system without any additions. Its cost will be within 14 thousand Russian rubles. If you want a table with an electric drive and additional functions, expect to spend from 30 thousand rubles on it.

Table with electrical adjustment
Table with electric height adjustment

Advantages and disadvantages

Writing corner desk
Corner standing desk with electric height adjustment

New products are always hotly discussed. The presented invention did not bypass this action. Judging by the reviews and personal experience of use, we have identified the positive and negative sides of the table with a lifting mechanism.

Tables in the office interior
Height-adjustable desks in office interiors

Pros

  • The ability to adjust the height to your own height. This is convenient if you have to change the working position, in the case of using the table by several people, in children's tables.

    The perfect table
    The perfect desk for working at a computer
  • The height allows you to work while standing. The table rises high enough to provide an adult with comfortable conditions for working while standing.

    Standing desk
    Standing desk with computer and documents
  • Modern look. Such products fit perfectly into modern office interiors. They will create an excellent company for the styles of minimalism, loft, cubism, techno, high-tech.

    Ergonomic desk for standing and sitting work
    Ergonomic desk for standing and sitting work, height adjustable with electric drive, for office interior
  • Variety of choice. Online furniture stores can offer a huge number of models that differ in the material of the base, tabletop, the way the mechanism is adjusted, color and style.
Adjustable table model
Model of a table with a height adjustment mechanism - an extra-long gas lift
The table height is adjusted correctly.
If the height of the table is adjusted correctly, the angle at the elbow joint will be 90 degrees or slightly more.

The most significant advantage that attracts modern business people is the ability to work in standing and sitting positions. But despite all the advantages, opponents have found some disadvantages of the design.

  • High cost.
  • It wears out faster than a regular table, due to the fact that the mechanism is used frequently.
Ergosmart console
You can put a special adjustable Ergosmart console on the table and work standing or sitting

Whether to buy a table with such characteristics or not is up to you. However, judging by the large number of positive reviews, it is a useful invention. Do not forget about proper care of the mechanism, and your table will serve for a long time, bringing only benefits and positive emotions.

Height adjustable desk
Desk with adjustable tabletop height from Ikea

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