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Sep 13, 2023

The 20 best standing desks on Amazon in 2023

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Love the flexibility of working from home, but hate the lack of flexibility of being tied to your desk or chair all day?

Many who work from home on the regular have made the switch from a traditional desk setup to a standing one, or even a walking one for those that like to get their steps in. However, since a standing desk contraption can be a bulky investment, you’re probably wondering — where is the best place to buy one?

Like the answer to most questions, it can be found on Amazon. The online retailer not only sells standing desks of all heights and makes, but in a variety of price ranges, too, from simple desk risers to full builds that include upgrades like storage and motorized features. The best part is that they are delivered right to your door, many coming with the option to add on expert assembly, too.

Speaking of experts, we also spoke with two medical and fitness specialists. First, certified strength and conditioning specialist Mike Tromello, RSCC, who is also the owner of Precision CrossFit in Agoura Hills, California gave us his take on the trend.

“Working at a desk all day tightens up the hips, which leads to low back pain. In addition, low back pain usually means a person has weak abdominal muscles,” explained Tromello.

“Those who work from home can be more active especially if they have a stand up desk, take calls walking around the house or even around a trail, and can move more freely throughout their work day. This alleviates so many issues like those mentioned just because as we have heard before, ‘A body in motion, stays in motion.’ People who work from home are able to do this easier which is better for their health and longevity.”

We want you to keep you body in motion, per Tromello’s suggestion, and so adding a standing desk can mean the world. We also suggest adding a walking pad underneath your standing desk, adding even more steps to your typically sedentary work life.

Dr. Caroline Cederquist, chief medical officer at bistroMD and board-certified physician in family and functional medicine agrees that movement is essential for a productive and healthy work day.

“A general recommendation is getting 10,000 steps per day, which is what I like to personally aim for. However, the utmost importance isn’t necessarily getting those steps in but striving to be less sedentary throughout the day—even if that means quick and small active bouts,” said Dr. Cederquist. “Take quick, yet intentional breaks throughout the day—your movements truly don’t have to be so formal! Even if you feel extra busy, I’ve found even just a few minutes away from my screen freshens my mind and heightens my alertness and productivity.”

Take a quick walk, per the doctor’s orders above, and then take a look below at the best standing desks on Amazon.

For an easy transition from a regular desk to a standing one, consider this riser, which can be placed on your current desk for an upgrade. The TechOrbits Standing Desk Converter comes with a place for your monitor as well as a keyboard and mouse shelf, which can also be used for other desk needs should you be a laptop user.

Make your desk as flexible as your new work from home schedule. This FLEXISPOT brand desk is an Amazon Choice product, with over 1,500 positive reviews and counting. The desk comes in a variety of colors and sizes, adjusting to your needs for color and space.

Bring this into your home office or the actual office to upgrade your space, big or small. The Ergoton WorkFit-Z Mini is a great space-saver, as all you need to do is place it on your current desk and raise or lower it to fit your needs. It also comes with a keyboard shelf in the middle and a handy nook for your phone and other electronics.

Sit or stand, this desk can accommodate it all. The fully electric desk can be adjusted to four different memorized height settings and has a super quiet motor, as to not disturb others working from home. It comes with the option for expert assembly and in a variety of five colors and two desk sizes.

This desk is great for those that only want one piece of equipment that can do it all. The standing desk has three memory presets and can adjust at the tap of a button. It also comes in a wide variety of colors, three sizes and with the option for assembly.

To contrast the option above, if you have a larger space or a bunch of tech to keep track of, this L-shaped desk is the best fit for you. It’s large enough to store computers, printers, laptops and more, and can fit into the corner of your room for a great office layout. It comes in black, light brown and darker brown and can be purchased with expert assembly if needed.

This desk comes with all the storage you could want, but in a more compact layout. The FEZIBO desk has enough surface area to hold a dual monitor work set up, plus a laptop and other desk items like a lamp, coffee cups and even headphones with a place to hang them. It comes with or without assembly in four colors and three sizes.

Have your coffee on the go, while working from your standing desk. This option is slim enough to be placed anywhere in your home office, but comes with a lot of fun accessories, like a hook for your headphones, a keyboard shelf and even a cup holder. It also happens to be the most affordable, at $70 without expert assembly added on.

This desk does a stand-up job. The skinny standing desk is great for small office spaces, and can be easily moved from room to room on it’s wheels at the base. It comes in black, beige, wood and even in pink to match your trendy home office space.

You’ve found it! A sleek, substantial standing desk, sold on Amazon. This model comes with two pull-out drawers that are great for office storage, paperwork and more, keeping the rest of the surface clear for your laptop and other accessories.

Two is better than one, right? In the case of having space for two monitors, yes. This is a great gadget for that, as it has enough surface area to have a dual monitor setup and can sit on top of most any desks to convert it into the standing desk of your dreams.

Work from anywhere when you have a desk on wheels. This slim standing desk is great for in the office or at home, as you can move it around with ease, while keeping all your tech, cords and other materials neatly tucked into the attached slots and cup holder.

Stand tall and steady with this desk from Amazon. The Stand Steady comes in a corner desk configuration, which is great for cubicles in the office or L-shaped desks. This model comes in a stunning cherry brown, as well as in black, maple and white.

This standing desk is an uplifting addition to your space. The UPLIFT brand desk also comes with a standing pad, made of matching bamboo material, to help increase mobility even more as your rock, swivel and practice balance.

Stand up and sit back down again with ease, using this electric standing desk. The desk raises and lowers at the touch of a button, and also has enough room for monitors, laptops and hanging hooks for your work things.

Kids need to stand up and stretch, too. This standing desk for children is a great school-from-home option or a great study desk for homework, crafts and more. It has a hand crank for an electric-free setup that you can use anywhere.

Another option for kids is this two-in-one set, that comes with an adjustable desk and an ergonomic chair for all the best studying and crafting posture.

Get your game on, standing or sitting. This desk set up is designed with a gamer in mind, with enough room for a huge gaming computer display, plus an LED light strip and extra outlets built in to the desk.

Turn up the tunes and raise the roof…and the desk. This super high-tech desk can be raised or lowered at the touch of a button and can also sync to your music, with a light show right inside the desk.

Bigger isn’t always better. This black standing desk is made for just you and your laptop, which is all you need when working from home or surfing the web. It also has wheels on the bottom, for an on-the-go experience.

Type: There are a few different types of standing desks included above, with options for electric ones that can be lowered or raised with a button, stationary ones and even desks on wheels. Think about what you need, your height and even where you will be working and then choose from the options above. Plus, some standing desks allow for room for a walking pad underneath, to get in even more movement.

“Walking pads can be a great way to get in your daily steps while working—just as long as it doesn’t interfere with your productivity, that is. However, even walking at a slow pace or in short bursts can increase your overall activity levels. Some people even find walking while working can get their creative juices flowing and spur productivity,” said Dr. Cederquist.

Price: Standing desks don’t need to be a huge investment, if you don’t want them to be. We included a range of prices, starting at just $80.

Size: How big should my standing desk be? It depends on what your work set-up requires. Choose a smaller desk for a single laptop, or a larger one if you have multiple monitors and other gadgets that you need everyday.

Shape: Going hand-in hand with the above, you can tailor your standing desk to your space. Some desks can simply be set on top of an existing service, while others come in an L-shape to neatly fit into the corner of the room.

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