Why do I need a table with height adjustment

It has been proven that permanent sitting in a sitting position leads to stagnation of blood and the formation of many diseases. Academician Nikolai Amosov also spoke about the importance of standing. He argued that our brain functions more productively if a person is engaged in writing work while standing.

Work standing

You can work while standing at the computer using a special table.

But previously all the tables in schools, universities and offices were low. Now engineers have solved this problem by inventing a table that is easily adjustable in height.

Desk for standing

Mobile desk for standing work

Furniture must fit our body geometry.

In order for the body to be in a comfortable position while working, the furniture must match the geometry of our body.

How does it work

Table for work standing and sitting

Desk for standing and sitting electrically with ergostol in working position

The main essence of this invention is visible from the title. The highlight is that the table can change and fix the height at any level due to its design. So, it consists of:

  • two compound legs with guides;

    Set of supports

    A set of supports for the table for work standing and sitting

  • traverse (frame connecting leg);

    Assembled props

    Assembled supports with table frame

  • countertops;

    Adjustable table top

    Changing the height of the table

  • control system consisting of several buttons;

    Control system

    Adjustable table control system

  • power supply (in electric models).

    Electric drive for lifting

    Electric drive for lifting table supports for standing and sitting

Also, the table may have an additional vertical board-screen for mounting the monitor. Depending on the modification, the product is complemented with cabinets, niches, footrest. A common option is to add an attachment for the processor. For convenience, the monitor and system unit are screwed to the table.

Height-adjustable table

Height-adjustable table with attached system unit

Since sometimes you have to change the height, this addition is very convenient. For models with electric lift, there is a console with a display of the elevation height in centimeters, which allows you to remotely adjust the lift.

Monitor upper border

The upper border of the monitor should be at eye level, for this you can install the monitor on a stand or a special bracket

Lifting weight varies from 55 to 200 kilograms depending on the base material and design. The system can be of any shape and size. It all depends on the parameters you need. If you are fascinated by this invention, and you decide to purchase it, pay attention to the existing variety of models.

Ergostol table

Ergostol electrically adjustable height table

Kinds

 

Organization of the workplace of the student

The quality organization of the student’s workplace (growing desk + orthopedic chair) allows the child’s body to be in a natural position

Laptop table

Table for the laptop for work standing and sitting

We can separate existing models according to several criteria. They will also become a checklist when choosing a product. So:

Criterion Varieties
Age category
  • children;
  • for the older age group.
Type of adjustment
  • mechanical;
  • electrically.
Countertop material
  • wooden;
  • metal;
  • plastic.
The form
  • corner;
  • round;
  • rectangular.
Additional functions
  • no additions;
  • with additional options (the presence of sockets built into the table, console, fasteners).
Table with mechanical adjustment

Table with mechanical height adjustment

The simplest form is a table with a mechanical lift system without additions. Its cost will be within 14 thousand Russian rubles. If you want a table with electric drive and additional functions, expect to spend on it from 30 thousand rubles.

Electrically adjustable table

Table with electric height adjustment

Advantages and disadvantages

Writing corner table

Standing writing table with electric height adjustment

New items are always hotly discussed. Not bypassed this action and the present invention. Judging by the reviews and personal experience of use, we identified the positive and negative sides of the table with a lifting mechanism.

Tables in the office interior

Height-adjustable tables in the office interior

pros

  • The ability to adjust the height for their own height. This is convenient if you have to change the position of work, in the case of using the table by several people, in children's tables.

    Perfect table

    The ideal table for working at a computer

  • Height allows you to work while standing. The table rises high enough to provide an adult with comfortable, comfortable conditions for working while standing.

    Standing table

    Desk to work with computer and documents

  • Modern look. Such products perfectly fit into modern office interiors. They will create an excellent company for the styles of minimalism, loft, cubism, techno, hi-tech.

    Ergonomic desk for work standing and sitting

    Ergonomic desk for standing and sitting, height adjustable electrically with office interior

  • Variety of choices. Furniture online stores can provide a huge number of models, differing in the base material, tabletop, in the way the mechanism is adjusted, color and style.
Adjustable table model

Table model with height adjustment mechanism - extra-long gas lift

Table height adjusted correctly

If the height of the table is adjusted correctly, then the angle at the elbow joint will be 90 degrees or a little more.

The most significant advantage attracting modern business people is the opportunity to work in standing and sitting positions. But despite all the advantages, opponents found some drawbacks of the design.

  • High price.
  • Faster degraded compared to a regular table, due to the fact that the mechanism is often used.
Ergosmart console

You can put a special, adjustable Ergosmart console on the table and work while standing and sitting

Acquire a table with such characteristics, or not - you decide. However, judging by the large number of positive reviews, it is a useful invention. Do not forget about the proper care of the mechanism, and your table will last a long time, bringing only benefits and positive emotions.

Height-adjustable writing desk

Desk with height adjustable worktop from Ikea

Video: Electric height adjustable table Ergostol Duo

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Maksim

Recently I decided to buy an adjustable table, because I realized that after a long sitting at the table my back starts to hurt. Can you advise something?

Denis

great article

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