3 ms·

I have a drafting chair + standup desk (modified IKEA Jerker). I can sit, or stand, total cost $60 (used). Both are solid and will probably outlast me.

• rogerbinns 13y ago
  I never understand the fascination with moveable standing desks, instead of just getting a tall "drafting" chair like you did. That also lets you put shelves or hanging holders (eg for tower cases) under the desk. The Jerker no longer being available is mourned by some http://www.ikeafans.com/home/modular-desks-ikeas-jerker-is-undisputed-king/ http://www.ikeafans.com/home/modular-desks-ikeas-jerker-is-u...
  • kerpal 13y ago
    You may be able to find the Ikea Jerker on craigslist or other classifieds. I got mine from a college student for relatively cheap, I think around $40 or $60. It works great as a standing desk but you don't have any motorized mechanism to lower or lift the desk. This is probably a good thing if you are trying to stand but an alternative solution is getting a high-rise stool/seat. I alternate between standing and sitting now.
    • subpixel 13y ago
      I just got one of these[1] and I'm loving it. My wife laughed hard when I ordered it, but after testing it out she was practically cooing. It's $100 and it's almost perfect - the one thing I may do is add an angled footrest. But I'm not in a big rush. [1] http://store.focaluprightfurniture.com/mogo.html http://store.focaluprightfurniture.com/mogo.html
• obelos 13y ago
  My setup is similar. I've wall-mounted my screen and a keyboard shelf at standing height, then I pull up a tall drafting chair when I want to sit. When it takes only a couple of seconds to switch between sitting and standing, you don't even have to think about the change. Cheap and simple, very space efficient.
• specialist 13y ago
  +1 I also have a Jerker. I swapped the drafting chair for a padded bar stool, like you'd see in a sports bar.