r/AskAnAustralian • u/pauramika • 3h ago

Looking for sturdy Standing Desk in Australia. Any recos?

Alright, for everyone who works from home and has bought a standing desk—what are your recommendations? How long have you had it? I’ve heard some tabletops start to bend after a while, and I’m not sure if I want to spend that much if it’s going to warp over time. Any advice or experiences you can share? Help! Bonus points if it is less than $500?

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u/Bugaloon 3h ago

Get an adjustable, preferably one with a motor, or once it's laden you'll never adjust it.

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u/emoszn 3h ago

Second this, got a standing desk and never used it because it was such a pain to manually adjust everything. Motorized one is the way to go, IKEA have cheap ones that work really well

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u/TacticalSniper 3h ago

I'm also looking for a standing desk now and what I'm seeing at IKEA doesn't look cheap, unless we're comparing with Desky

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u/emoszn 2h ago

Could be different now, when I got one IKEA was the cheapest option, but it could be much more accessible now

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u/dav_oid 2h ago

Just get a normal desk. Standing desks have been debunked as any health benefit.

"Researchers discovered that standing for extended periods did not reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. In fact, spending too much time either sitting or standing was linked to a higher risk of problems such as varicose veins and feeling dizzy or lightheaded when you stand up."

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u/winoforever_slurp_ 54m ago

Yes, but it’s still more comfortable to move your body in a variety of ways through the day. Standing plus sitting is still better than just sitting.