What is a height-adjustable desk?
A height-adjustable desk is an office desk that can be adjusted in height, allowing you to switch from sitting to standing in your workspace.
There are generally 4 types of height-adjustable desks:
- Electrically height-adjustable desk
- Height-adjustable desk with crank
- Pneumatic desk
- Height-adjustable desk risers
Checklist for Germany:
8 criteria you should consider before making your decision
With these eight criteria in hand, you are well equipped to find the perfect desk for your home or office.
Height-adjustable desk
Legal aspects and standards
Electrically height-adjustable desks sold on the EU market must meet strict safety and quality standards. The CE marking is a mandatory symbol.
There are other standards for height-adjustable desks such as DIN EN 527-1:2011 (defines dimensions for desks and work tables), DIN EN 1335 (ergonomic requirements for workplace design), DIN 4556 (special requirements for motorized height-adjustable desks) and DIN 68877 (requirements for load-bearing capacity and stability).
Germany
Height-adjustable desk brand guide
These brands are very popular on the German market for height-adjustable desks, both in stores and online:
Sedus Stoll AG/König + Neurath/Steelcase/Dog Office Furniture
IKEA/Flexispot/Maideiste/Fully/Ergotopia/Boho/Yaasa
Herman Miller/Autonomous/LINAK
Sources for your height-adjustable desk
Where to buy your height-adjustable desk? Online specialist, marketplace, or furniture store? Compare all options – save money and find a quality desk!
German market
Buying guide for height-adjustable desks
Find the right height-adjustable desk to suit your budget and intended use from a selection of the most popular models in Germany.
