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• Reduces Sedentary Time: Alternating between sitting and standing helps combat the negative effects of prolonged sitting, such as back pain and poor posture.
• Improves Circulation: Standing periodically encourages better blood flow and energy levels.
• Supports Ergonomic Practices While Standing or Sitting: Allows users to adjust the desk to their ideal working height, reducing strain on the neck, shoulders, and wrists when seated or when standing.

• Increased Alertness: Standing can help employees feel more engaged and focused, especially during long meetings or training sessions.
• Task Flexibility: Employees can switch positions based on the task—standing for collaborative work, sitting for deep focus.

• Height Range: Ensure the desk accommodates a wide range of user heights, ideally from sitting to standing (typically 22"-48").
• Ease of Adjustment: Look for electric motors with smooth, quiet operation. Manual crank systems are less ideal for frequent use.
• Programmable Settings: Some models allow users to save preferred heights, which is great for shared workstations.

• Frame Material: Steel frames offer better durability and stability.
• Weight Capacity: Consider the equipment that will be placed on the desk (monitors, training materials, etc.).
• Wobble Factor: Test for lateral stability, especially at full height.

• Surface Material: Laminate, wood veneer, or solid wood—choose based on durability and corporate style.
• Cable Management: Add-on vertical and/or horizontal cable management systems help maintain an able clean, professional look.
• Finish Options: Match with existing office furniture and branding.

Should have a 1” clearance on sides and back of worksurface to avoid any obstructions.

To ensure compatibility with height-adjustable environments, base dimensions must be specified as nominal values. This means:

• 1.0” must be subtracted from both the width and depth of the worksurface to allow for movement clearance.
• For example, a worksurface listed as 30.0”D x 60.0”W should actually be 29.0”D x 59.0”W.
• This adjustment prevents the worksurface from catching on edges as it moves up and down.

Fellowes worksurfaces are made to exact dimensions. If nominal sizing is needed, please specify when ordering. TFL worksurfaces are 1.0" thick. HPL worksurfaces are 1.125" thick.

Never take an existing top that is wedged between two surfaces (cantilevered) and offer a base under it. It will more than likely catch an edge and turn into a problem for your end user. Research having the top cut down and re-edge-banded to ensure you have a nominal measurement.

Stability - While tables with a wider leg segment at the bottom may provide additional stability, any of today's quality height adjustable tables will be secure regardless of leg segmentation.

Aesthetics - Some users may prefer the look of one leg segmentation over the other, however, performance should not be any different.

The legs form a "T" shape when viewed from the side. The vertical column is centered over a horizontal foot.

Symmetrical support: Offers balanced weight distribution.
Stability: Often more stable, especially for heavier loads or wider desks.
Ideal for dual-leg setups: Common in sit-stand desks.

The centered column may slightly reduce legroom or interfere with under-desk accessories.

Remember: configuration must achieve BIFMA certification

The vertical column is offset toward the rear of the foot, forming a "C" shape.
Often used in modular office furniture systems.

More legroom: The offset design allows for better clearance under the desk. as the column is set back providing greater leg clearance.
Cable management: Easier to route cables and mount accessories.
Better for shared workspaces: Allows more flexibility in layout.

Slightly less stable than T-leg designs, especially if heavily loaded or used with wide surfaces.