Over the last couple of years the design of modern office furniture has – thankfully – evolved from the archaic practice being purely made for purpose to, well, modern office furniture that is geared to be more user-friendly.
Because let’s face it, we Homo sapiens weren’t exactly designed for sitting for aeons at a time. It is in fact so bad for you (and the British journal of Sports Medicinewill back us up on this one) that along with a thirteen percent increased risk of cancer and more than twice the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, people who sit for too long also have a seventeen percent increased risk of premature death. Yikes!
Luckily we’re here to help! The effects of prolonged sitting can be easily undone by something as simple as standing up.
Here are a couple of height adjustable or sit stand desks to help you get up:
Vitra | Tyde Adjustable Table
Designed by the brothers Bouroullec, the Tyde Adjustable Table sets the tone for sit stand desks, allowing you to choose the height at which you want to work. Tydeis equipped with sound-proof screens and with technology covers under the table top. These are made of a lightweight innovative polyester fleece. Moreover, the motor for electric height-adjustment is especially quiet.
Assmann | Canvaro Sit Stand Desk
Canvaro height adjustable desks has a large range of height adjustable features with quiet motors, and a nifty anti-collision feature, which means no crushed fingers when you adjust the height. The desk also features low standby power consumption and the electrical settings, which allow for an adjustment range of 650-1280mm, are easy to use.
Actiu | Mobility Height Adjustable Desks
*************************************************************************Mobility Deskprovides a combination of different solutions in height adjustment for single and double tables, as well as offering a wide range of tops that allow you to compose a workspace to suit the needs of each user. Importantly, the height of each individual desk in a system can be adjusted independently.
A unique "H" shape has been designed to form the table legs, removing the need for additional supportive feet, providing more space and further mobility.
For office noise reduction,Mobility Height-Adjustable Deskincludes an impressiveheight-adjustabledesk screen divider, with silent operation. The sound absorption of the screen is achieved via polyurethane foams or latex material.
Mobilityalso includes mobile storage units and cushioned cabinets, encouraging movement and informal communication. Additional elements include CPU supports and wiring ducts.
Elite | Progress Adjustable Desks
Progress Adjustable Desksare set using gas to lift and set the workstation height.The Progress desk range is theonly manual sit stand adjustable workstation in the Apres furniture portfolio of adjustable desks to offer a height of 685 to 1185mm. Elite Progress height adjustable deskscome available with MFC table tops (ash, beech, cherry, silver, oak, walnut, wenge, or white) or veneer finish (ash or oak). Progress desks can be purchased as a height adjustable sit and stand desk or a fixed height office desk, this allows you to have a continuity within the office.