People actually use them The Stand Up to Work study found that height adjustable desks reduced the amount of time people spent sitting down in the office: “People who received height adjustable desks reported a 17 percent reduction in sitting three months into the study, a trend that remained at the one year mark.”

A number of elements contribute to the high cost of standing desks: material quality; adjustable mechanisms; ergonomic design; technical features; shipping and assembly; market demand; health advantages; customization possibilities; warranty; and research and development.

Typical Lifespan Expectations: An adjustable desk should last five to ten years on average. This estimate, however, depends on several factors.