Couches, Settes, and Tables, Oh My!

The popularity of standing desks means that many office workers enjoy using them throughout the day, but there can be times that people want to take a seat for a short period of time. Someone with an adjustable standing desk can lower it so that they can use a conventional office chair, but not every standing desk offers this functionality. If you have some non-adjustable standing desks in your office, it's important to have some appropriate seating options that your staff can use. Here are three office seating options to use with standing desks.

Desk Stool

Your local office furniture store will have all sorts of stools that are suitable for use with standing desks. Often labeled as "desk stools," these stools don't look like barstools that you might use in your home. Instead, they have an ergonomic design to ensure that those who use them can sit in comfort. Desk stools are adjustable in height and some have back support to provide extra comfort. You can find desk stools in muted colors such as black and gray, which can make them a good fit for many offices. If you decorate your office in vibrant hues, you may wish to look for desk stools that have colorful padding.

Adjustable Chair

Look for some adjustable chairs that allow you to raise them enough to use with standing desks. While conventional office chairs may only go up and down a few inches, there are those that share some design features with stools — meaning that they're taller off the ground. These chairs are also possible to raise and lower. Employees who favor being able to sit in a familiar-feeling chair, rather than on a stool when they use a standing desk, will appreciate this type of seating option.

Leaning Chair

Another option to think about is a leaning chair, which shares some design similarities with both stools and chairs. Although leaning chairs vary considerably from model to model, you'll generally find that they're tall like a stool but don't actually feature a seat on which to sit. Instead, there's an elevated back support that is reminiscent of some chairs and allows the user to lean back while standing, thus reducing some of the pressure on their legs and knees. This type of office furniture is ideal for someone who doesn't want to actually sit down at their standing desk, but who may need a break from standing on their own.