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Sit/stand desks are key to an ergonomic office design

We spend hours sitting at our desks, even though it’s not great for our bodies. Switching between sitting and standing boosts energy and reduces back strain. With affordable sit/stand desks, everyone can move more and work better. This guide shows you how.

Office space with sit/stand desk workstations, separated by beige-white MITTZON acoustic screens in Gunnared fabric.

In a better position

Height-adjustable desks help your team sit, stand or lean comfortably. Keep screens at eye level and arms relaxed. Whether sitting or standing, keep your back straight and feet flat. With good support and the right setup, everyone stays energised and feels better at work.

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Office scene with a person standing while using a white MITTZON birch veneer sit/stand desk in high mode at a computer setup.
Office scene with a person using a white MITTZON birch veneer sit/stand desk on low mode, sitting by a computer setup.
White MITTZON birch veneer sit/stand desk in mid-high mode with a person leaning on sit/stand support while working.

Add-ons optional? Let’s ask your body.

When you think about setting up an ergonomic workspace, a desk and a chair come first. But it doesn’t hurt to give your eyes, arms and feet a little support too.

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This desk never gets in the way

Standing desks offer more than good posture. MITTZON’s memory settings let employees save their preferred sitting and standing heights, and anti-collision tech stops the desk if something’s in the way. A cable tray keeps cords tidy, and acoustic screens help everyone stay focused.

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A workspace with a beige MITTZON acoustic screen made from Gunnared fabric separates the desk from the background.
Close-up of a beige MITTZON acoustic desk screen in Gunnared beige, with a smartphone and neatly managed charging cables.
A close-up of a person’s hand pressing the buttons on a beige/white MITTZON frame with acoustic screen in an office setting.
Office scene with a person sitting at a workspace separated by a beige MITTZON acoustic screen in Gunnared beige.

It’s in the details

Now that you’ve got the desk positions set and the buttons figured out, it’s time to give your office more character. Help your team feel at home and ready to work by adding a few simple touches.

“At IKEA, we understand the importance of comfort and support when you’re spending long hours at your desk. A sit/stand desk allows you to seamlessly adjust the height of the work surface. We believe that these features should not be a luxury for the few, but accessible to many. That’s why we make sit/stand desks affordable while maintaining our high standards of quality and function.”
Philip DiléProduct developer
Philip Dilé, product developer, sits on a beige LIDKULLEN active sit/stand support, with a sit/stand desk in the background.