Furniture
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Best overall: Leitz Ergo Small Sit Standing Desk, £262.99 at Back to the Office. Best value: StarTech.com Mobile Standing Desk - Portable Sit Stand Ergonomic Height Adjustable Cart on Wheels - Rolling Computer/Laptop Workstation Table with Locking One-Touch Lift for Teacher/Student, £301.99. Premium pick: Oslo 1600 Sit Stand Desk White Top Wood Edge White Frame Piste Foot, £553.08.
Across the 1,626 matching listings we screened from 4 UK suppliers, most cost £472–£579 and the middle price is £530. Prices checked 27 October 2026.
A sit-stand desk lets staff change position through the day, which fits HSE's advice that DSE work should include breaks or changes of activity. For a business, the harder questions are about fit, load, safety features and who assembles them.
The desks above come from UK supplier feeds with live prices, from compact frames to full 1800mm desks. Some listings are frames only, so read the product name carefully before you order.
| # | Product | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best overall Leitz Ergo Small Sit Standing Desk | £262.99 | Details |
| 2 | Best value StarTech.com Mobile Standing Desk - Portable Sit Stand Ergonomic… | £301.99 | Details |
| 3 | Economy Sit Stand Desk 1800 X 800 Grey Oak-Silver | £494.22 | Details |
| 4 | Fellowes Levado Height Adjustable Desk (Base Only) - Silver | £538.79 | Details |
| 5 | Air 1400x600 Height Adjustable Desk Black CP White Leg Modesty Panel | £527.89 | Details |
| 6 | Premium pick Oslo 1600 Sit Stand Desk White Top Wood Edge White Frame Piste Foot | £553.08 | Details |
| 7 | Air 1600x600 Height Adjustable Desk Black CP Black Leg Modesty Panel | £528 | Details |
| 8 | Air 1800x600 Height Adjustable Desk Black CP Black Leg Modesty Panel | £532.84 | Details |
1 · Best overall
Leitz · Sold by Back to the Office
Compact and stylish mobile sit stand desk for where space is limited. Effortlessly switch between sitting and standing to avoid aches and pains and promote muscle movement which has a positive impact on wellbeing.
2 · Best value
StarTech.com · Sold by Back to the Office
MOBILE STANDING DESK: Portable sit-stand cart is easily movable & fosters a productive workplace/learning environment; Stable base w/ heavy-duty casters that can be locked (front only) w/ foot pedal.
3
Height Adjustable · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Preset your optimum working heights using the built in memory. Lowest sitting position is 65cm. Maximum height 131cm. Silver and white frame available. 6 wood finishes available. Twin motor. Anti-collision. 5 year guarantee. Total weight capacity is 120kg
4
Fellowes · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Incorporate movement - stay productive, stay active. Change positions easily and effortlessly with the Feather-Lift™ LED control paddle and programmable memory settings.
5
Air · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Smooth, powerful electronic dual motors. 4 programmable optional memory height settings. Large 660-1310mm height range. Premium 120kg weight capacity. Anti-trap safety stop feature. Digital LED display. Choice of 7 wood finishes and 3 leg colours.
6 · Premium pick
Oslo · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Smooth, powerful electronic dual motors. 4 programmable optional memory height settings. Large 660-1310mm height range. Premium 120kg weight capacity. Anti-trap safety stop feature. Digital LED display. Bench desk for minimalist look.
7
Air · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Smooth, powerful electronic dual motors. 4 programmable optional memory height settings. Large 660-1310mm height range. Premium 120kg weight capacity. Anti-trap safety stop feature. Digital LED display. Choice of 7 wood finishes and 3 leg colours.
8
Air · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Smooth, powerful electronic dual motors. 4 programmable optional memory height settings. Large 660-1310mm height range. Premium 120kg weight capacity. Anti-trap safety stop feature. Digital LED display. Choice of 7 wood finishes and 3 leg colours.
BS EN 527-1 is the British and European standard for the dimensions of office work tables and desks, and it covers seated, sit-stand and standing work. Ask whether a desk has been designed or tested to it.
HSE recommends adjustable-height work surfaces wherever possible, because elbow heights vary between people. Its DSE posture guidance puts the keyboard just below elbow height, so the desk needs to go low enough for your shortest user seated and high enough for your tallest standing.
The DSE Regulations Schedule requires a work surface that is sufficiently large and low-reflectance and allows a flexible arrangement of screen, keyboard and documents. A pale or matt top is easier to work with than a gloss one.
A sit-stand desk does not remove the need for a workstation assessment. HSE says a new assessment is needed when a workstation is set up or changed, and users need training in how to use their equipment.
Electric desks are heavy and can arrive in more than one box. For several desks, ask the supplier about delivery to your floor, assembly, and taking the packaging away. Check how many power sockets each desk needs and plan cable management so leads move with the desk.
On our shortlist, the Leitz Ergo Small Sit Standing Desk is the best overall pick at £262.99 from Back to the Office. For a tighter budget, the StarTech.com Mobile Standing Desk - Portable Sit Stand Ergonomic Height Adjustable Cart on Wheels - Rolling Computer/Laptop Workstation Table with Locking One-Touch Lift for Teacher/Student (£301.99) is our best-value choice.
Most of the 1,626 UK listings we screened sit between £472 and £579, with a middle price of £530. Trade suppliers often show prices before VAT, so add 20% if you can't reclaim it.
A VAT-registered business can usually reclaim the VAT on equipment bought for business use, as long as it holds a valid VAT invoice from the supplier. Ask the seller for one at checkout.
The picks here come from Back to the Office, UK Office Direct Limited. Most UK trade suppliers offer next-day delivery and VAT invoices; some offer credit accounts for regular orders.
BS EN 527-1 covers the dimensions of office work tables and desks, including desks for sit-stand and standing work. Ask the supplier if the desk meets it.
Yes. HSE says a new workstation assessment is needed when a new workstation is set up or an existing one changes, and that applies to sit-stand desks.
It varies by model, so check the rated load on the listing. Add up the weight of monitors, arms, a laptop or PC and anything else on the desk, and leave some margin.
Not usually. Staff still need a chair that meets the DSE rules, with an adjustable seat and backrest, for the times they sit.