Such platforms may be fixed height or adjustable.Ī height-adjustable desk or sit-stand desk can be adjusted to both sitting and standing positions this is purported to be healthier than the sit-only desk. Another option is a platform made to sit on top of a regular seated desk that raises the desk's surface to a useful height for standing. If the desk is made for computer use, the legs may be adjustable. For writing or drafting, the angle or slant of the surface may be adjustable, with a typical drawing table or table à la tronchin. To solve this issue, a standing desk may either be custom-made, to suit the height of the user, or made with adjustable parts. However, because users of a standing desk move around more than when seated, using a pedestal to adjust the user's height is not practical. With seated desks, adjusting the height relative to the user can be accomplished by adjusting the height of the user's chair. Ideally the height of a standing desk fits the height of its individual user. While height of most seated desks is standardized, standing desks are made in many different heights ranging from 70 to 128 centimetres (28 to 50 in). Some desks are also constructed like teacher's lecterns, allowing them to be set on top of an existing desk for standing, or removed for sitting. Some standing desks may only be used while standing while others allow users to sit or stand by adjusting the desk height with an electric motor, hand crank, or counterbalance system. Standing desks may be specialized to suit particular tasks, such as certain variations of the telephone desk and desks for architectural drafting. Standing desks have been made in many styles and variations. The top platform rests 6.5" from your desk’s surface in sitting position and 16" when at maximum height. Most of the desk comes assembled out of the box.A woman using a sit-stand desk in its standing position. Standing throughout the day also keeps the mind alert and productive while you work. Switching between sitting and standing throughout a long work day provides several health benefits for the body such as increased blood flow and enhanced posture. VIVO's height adjustable dual-tiered platform sits on top of your current desk and gives you the benefit of standing or sitting on demand. SIMPLE ASSEMBLY – Very minimal assembly out of the box! Place on your existing desk and start organizing your workstation.Weight capacity for the entire desk is 37.5 lbs DUAL TIER - The lower deck holds keyboard and mouse side by side and raises in sync with the top surface creating a comfortable workspace.Customize your work area and create the workflow you need SPACIOUS WORK AREA – The top surface measures 36” x 22” providing plenty of space for a single monitor, dual monitor, and laptop + computer monitor setups.Adjust to your proper comfort level by using the innovative simple touch height locking mechanism (adjustable range: 6.5” to 16”) QUICK TRANSITION – Go from sitting to standing in one easy smooth motion with dual gas spring force.SIT TO STAND – Adjustable workstation allows you to find that needed healthy balance between sitting and standing up throughout the day.