Sit-Stand Workstations

 

A sit-stand workstation sits on top of your existing desk and raises the screen and keyboard so you can stand to work without replacing the desk itself. It is the lower-commitment way into standing. For a desk that raises as one piece, see standing desks, or read the guide below.

It is a riser that sits on top of your existing desk and lifts the screen and keyboard to standing height when you want, then lowers back to sit. It lets you alternate sitting and standing without replacing your desk.
A riser is cheaper and needs no installation, so it suits a quick upgrade or a desk you cannot replace. A full electric standing desk raises the whole surface as one piece, which is tidier and better if you have a lot on the desk. Choose based on budget and how much you keep on the desktop.
Each riser has a weight rating, so check it covers your monitor or dual-monitor setup. An overloaded riser is harder to raise and may not hold position, so confirm the rating before buying.
Most sit-stand risers have a separate lower tier for the keyboard and mouse, so your wrists and screen end up at the right relative heights. This is important for comfortable standing work, so check for it.
Better risers use a smooth gas-assisted or spring lift you raise with a squeeze of two handles, while simpler ones are manual. A gas-assisted lift is easier to adjust through the day, especially with monitors loaded.
All our workstations carry a warranty that varies by product, with individual buyers covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act. We offer bulk pricing and Business Pass discounts plus credit terms, with Afterpay and Zip available and free delivery on orders over $30.

Stand at the desk you already have

A sit-stand workstation is a riser that sits on your current desk and lifts the screen and keyboard up to standing height when you want it, then lowers back down to sit. It lets you get the benefits of alternating between sitting and standing without buying a whole new height-adjustable desk, which makes it the easy, lower-cost first step.

When choosing, look at how the platform raises, a smooth gas-assisted lift is easier than a manual one, and check it has a separate keyboard tier so your wrists and screen sit at the right heights. Confirm it holds the weight of your monitors, and that there is room on your desk for its footprint when lowered.

Digitus Ergonomic Sit/Stand Workstation DVAF835
Digitus Ergonomic Sit/Stand Workstation
$275.69 inc. GST
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Monday from Auckland or Christchurch. Pick up in 2-4 hours.
Arise Deskalator, 680mm Wide x 590mm Deep, 150mm to 500mm High, Black SY-FEHARISDKL68BK
Arise Deskalator, 680mm Wide x 590mm Deep, 150mm to 500mm High, Black
$559.00 inc. GST or as low as $519.87
QTY inc. GST
1 $559.00
2-3 $542.23
4-5 $531.05
6+ $519.87
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Tuesday from Auckland.
Arise Deskalator, 890mm Wide x 790mm Deep, 150mm to 500mm High, Black SY-FEHARISDKL89BK
Arise Deskalator, 890mm Wide x 790mm Deep, 150mm to 500mm High, Black
$639.00 inc. GST or as low as $594.27
QTY inc. GST
1 $639.00
2-3 $619.83
4-5 $607.05
6+ $594.27
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Tuesday from Auckland.
Arise Deskalator, 680mm Wide x 590mm Deep, 150mm to 500mm High, White SY-FEHARISDKL68WH
Arise Deskalator, 680mm Wide x 590mm Deep, 150mm to 500mm High, White
$559.00 inc. GST or as low as $519.87
QTY inc. GST
1 $559.00
2-3 $542.23
4-5 $531.05
6+ $519.87
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Tuesday from Auckland.
Kensington Smartfit Sit-Stand Workstation AO52804
Kensington Smartfit Sit-Stand Workstation
$869.00 inc. GST or as low as $799.48
QTY inc. GST
1 $869.00
2-4 $825.55
5+ $799.48
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Tuesday from Auckland.
Arise Deskalator, 890mm Wide x 590mm Deep, 150mm to 500mm High, White SY-FEHARISDKL89WH
Arise Deskalator, 890mm Wide x 790mm Deep, 150mm to 500mm High, White
$639.00 inc. GST or as low as $594.27
QTY inc. GST
1 $639.00
2-3 $619.83
4-5 $607.05
6+ $594.27
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Tuesday from Auckland.

Standing, without a new desk

A sit-stand workstation is a riser that sits on your current desk and lifts the screen and keyboard to standing height when you want it, then lowers back to sit. It gives you the benefits of alternating between sitting and standing without buying a whole new height-adjustable desk, which makes it the easy, lower-cost first step.

What to check

Look at how the platform raises, since a smooth gas-assisted lift is far easier than a manual one, and check it has a separate keyboard tier so your wrists and screen sit at the right heights. Confirm it holds your monitors' weight, and that there is room for its footprint on the desk when lowered. Add a monitor arm to fine-tune the screen height.

Riser or full desk

For a desk that raises as one piece, with nothing sitting on top, see standing desks, and the full desk range is in office desks. A riser suits a quick upgrade or a desk you cannot replace; a full desk suits a heavily loaded desktop.

Quality and buying

We are 100% New Zealand owned and operated, with workstations from trusted suppliers including Sylex and Dove, each carrying a warranty that varies by product. We offer bulk pricing and Business Pass discounts and credit terms, with Afterpay and Zip available and free delivery over $30 nationwide. For a quote, visit request a quote or call 0800 246 369.

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