Sit-to-Stand is Here to Stay
How to ensure it benefits your people and your organization
![A collaborative office setting featuring a long Locale workbase, two sit-to-stand desks, and a blue Mirra 2 office chair. A collaborative office setting featuring a long Locale workbase, two sit-to-stand desks, and a blue Mirra 2 office chair.](/content/dam/hmicom/page_assets/campaigns/sit_to_stand/mh_cmp_sit_to_stand.jpg.rendition.480.360.jpg)
![Two images. In one, a man works at a sit-to-stand table. In the other, four colleagues gather round a standing-height table. Two images. In one, a man works at a sit-to-stand table. In the other, four colleagues gather round a standing-height table.](/content/dam/hmicom/page_assets/campaigns/sit_to_stand/uw_cmp_sit_to_stand_01.jpg.rendition.480.480.jpg)
![Robert Propst, inventor of the Action Office system, perches on a stool to work at a standing-height surface. Robert Propst, inventor of the Action Office system, perches on a stool to work at a standing-height surface.](/content/dam/hmicom/page_assets/campaigns/sit_to_stand/it_cmp_sit_to_stand_04.jpg.rendition.480.480.jpg)
Experience
In 1968, Robert Propst wrote, “Man’s physical machine has evolved to do many things well but no single thing continuously. ...the office can be a kinetic active, alert, vigorous environment.” His Action Office System featured a stand-up desk, which he argued “would do more than anything else to overcome sedentary decline.” We’ve offered standing surfaces ever since.
![Adjacent workstations equipped with sit-to-stand surfaces, one positioned at seated height and one at standing height. Adjacent workstations equipped with sit-to-stand surfaces, one positioned at seated height and one at standing height.](/content/dam/hmicom/page_assets/campaigns/sit_to_stand/it_cmp_sit_to_stand_05.jpg.rendition.480.480.jpg)
Insight
At its best, design is a response to social change; we developed Living Office in response to the evolution of work. A purposeful variety of settings helps people feel more creative, connected, and engaged in their work. So does purposeful movement. Our ongoing ergonomic research shows the combination of sitting, standing, and moving in varying amounts is vital, especially at the desk.
![A woman and man share a laugh while seated at an oval table. A woman and man share a laugh while seated at an oval table.](/content/dam/hmicom/page_assets/campaigns/sit_to_stand/it_cmp_sit_to_stand_06.jpg.rendition.480.480.jpg)
Service
Research shows that a choice between sitting and standing combined with training on the benefits of postural change is most effective at reducing sitting time, which benefits both the individual and the organization. Our Ergonomics Consultants can help organizations reduce risk factors while increasing employee health, comfort, and productivity.
Designed by Brian Alexander
Renew Link
Renew Link makes standing desk systems better, helping organizations condense their real estate footprint while improving employee health and focus. By accommodating both sitting and standing work postures, Renew Link brings a new level of individual choice to shared work environments.
![A Renew Link standing desk system with eight work surfaces, blue fabric screens, and blue and white Mirra 2 office chairs. Two of the work surfaces are raised to standing height. A Renew Link standing desk system with eight work surfaces, blue fabric screens, and blue and white Mirra 2 office chairs. Two of the work surfaces are raised to standing height.](/content/dam/hmicom/page_assets/campaigns/sit_to_stand/it_cmp_sit_to_stand_08.jpg.rendition.480.480.jpg)
![A Nevi Link standing desk system with four work surfaces, gray fabric screens, and a black Aeron office chair. One of the work surfaces is raised to standing height. A Nevi Link standing desk system with four work surfaces, gray fabric screens, and a black Aeron office chair. One of the work surfaces is raised to standing height.](/content/dam/hmicom/page_assets/campaigns/sit_to_stand/it_cmp_sit_to_stand_09.jpg.rendition.480.480.jpg)
Designed by Brian Alexander
Nevi Link
Fit more people into your office without sacrificing their comfort with Nevi Link. This system of sit-to-stand desks encourages regular movement and condenses your real estate footprint through a streamlined design. It’s how we’re helping you create an active and efficient office and a healthy bottom line.
Motia Sit-to-Stand Tables
Moving with workers and their workflow, Motia enables a smooth transition between sitting and standing. Designed with quality, minimal materials, and available in various finishes, Motia makes height adjustability easy to afford, easy to use, and easy to integrate in any setting.
![A Motia standing desk with dark gray legs and white work surface raised to standing height. A Motia standing desk with dark gray legs and white work surface raised to standing height.](/content/dam/hmicom/page_assets/campaigns/sit_to_stand/it_cmp_sit_to_stand_10_gbl.jpg.rendition.480.480.jpg)
![A Nevi standing desk with light gray legs and white work surface raised to standing height. A Nevi standing desk with light gray legs and white work surface raised to standing height.](/content/dam/hmicom/page_assets/campaigns/sit_to_stand/it_cmp_sit_to_stand_12.jpg.rendition.480.480.jpg)
Nevi Sit-to-Stand Tables
We think people should be able to sit—or stand—comfortably. With the efficiently designed Nevi Sit-to-Stand Tables, you don’t have to choose between getting desks or ergonomic office chairs or accessories—you can have it all. Nevi encourages regular movement between postures for better energy and productivity and is available in refined, timeless finishes that harmonize with the entire Herman Miller portfolio.