Vari Electric Standing Desk 60" x 30"

This desk is just amazing. It’s simply beautiful, very well built. Sturdy etc. I just can’t say enough good things about it! I will say, it is VERY heavy. And our office would be set up on the third floor of our house, that was definitely fun. But we got it up there and set up in under an hour! I am not disappointed. It’s so beautiful, the wood it beautifully stained. It’s think strong wood, amazing colors. The controls are all very well built. Very easy to assemble as the directions are easily understood put in step by step order. Even getting it flipped right side up after assembly was easier than we first thought. I must admit, I was a bit nervous but he flipped that thing right over and it didn’t budge or hurt a thing. Just amazing. I just wish they had it in “L” shape so I could have the same one. Sadly they didn’t and the one I got was no where near as nice as his. But I still get to enjoy it by looking over at it jealously lol. Definitely highly recommend and worth every penny!

I like my Vari desk a great deal. Being able to raise and lower the desk top is great. You can find the perfect height any time. It assembles fairly easily but will take a little time. The only downside is that the desk is very heavy. You assemble upside down, then have to flip the desk over. I recommend a second set of hands to do this. The material for the desktop and legs is of high quality. There was nothing about the desk that I thought felt cheap. I have used this for almost 5 years now, and it still looks as good as the day I assembled it. The motor still works flawlessly. I was able to clamp dual monitor stands, a boom microphone, and a laptop stand very easily. The desk is the perfect size for me.

Purchased the butcher block color.... I am 5'3" and I put this desk together by myself. I had my 14-year-old son help me drag the one box in that contained the top and had him help me flip it once it was assembled. Other than that, I did it all myself. I can NOT believe how easy it was to put together. I have put so many desks together in my lifetime, and I can tell you that this was by far the easiest and only took me 20-25 minutes total. I LOVE this desk. It's the real deal. The cable box attachment add-on purchase is a must. This desk is so sturdy and gorgeous. You will love it. Literally, took one try w/out reading the directions to program 3 stops, and they all have worked without a flaw. Not sure why other people have posted it doesn’t remember the settings. So smooth and quiet when it moves. My back, shoulders, wrists, neck are all thanking Vari already. I was miserable with the 3 other desks I had before because of pain. Love that I can now stand some during the day. I did buy some additional stick-on cable guides from Amazon, which I highly recommend b/c you'll need to run / hide the cable going into the cable box. OMG!! I just can't tell you how much I love this desk. I did not want to spend this much money, but I work from a Mac and a PC, with a consulting job on the side and need to check-in with that some throughout the day. I couldn't find a workable KVM switch, so I have to have two keyboards, two mice, and monitors. This is a brilliant solution. I just slide back and forth to each one throughout the day. Invest the money if you’re a full-time work-from-home person. It’s worth it!! Oh and shipping was like 1 day. Also, I did buy an 8-outlet surge protection power strip from Amazon. The one on Vari’s website was too short. I wanted to max out the space. I think the strip is 17” long and the cable component is 21”, so room left over. Couldn’t find a 10-outlet so I settled with 8.

First: yes, you will love this desk. Everything about it feels like high-end corporate-grade furniture - because it is. All the edges are rounded and the materials are absolutely solid and heavy. A word on that later. First, assembly: It literally could not have been any easier. Four bolts that are made of high-quality machine steel on each side, two hold the leg to the surface, two hold the feet to the legs. One of the big reasons I shelled out the bucks for this was the comments on how easy it was to assemble. Absolutely lived up to the promise. Second: Not injuring yourself while assembling or placing this terrific desk. It weighs something like 160 pounds. Get a friend, get someone, just to help you move it around. It's simply too heavy and unwieldy for one person to do - this is NOT cheap, fall-apart-in-six-months furniture, this is the kind that two burly installers set up in office buildings. Third: Take a few minutes to put your computer, monitor(s), keyboard where you think you'll like them, but don't cable them up yet. Think about different tasks you do - do you need room for a notepad, a book, that other laptop or tablet? Here comes the fun part. Raise the desk up near its maximum height. Do you have an office chair that adjusts in height a bit? I bet you do. Lower it a bit, and you now have the world's most comfortable mechanical creeper. Now, take a big ol 8 or 10 outlet power strip and use some double-sided hook and loop tape to put it close to the side where you'll plug into an outlet. Then start with the other things. That ugly docking station for the laptop. The power bricks for it, for your monitor, whatever. Fasten those things to the bottom of the surface, because now you can route all of those cables and they can stay neatly out of sight. Get yourself a roll of hook-and-loop cable fastener (a couple are included with the desk). I ended up with exactly two cables going from the desk to the wall - one for power, one for network (I also stuck an 8-port network switch to the bottom, they're cheap and you will be grateful NEVER HAVING TO LOOK AT A FLOOR COVERED WITH SPAGHETTI AGAIN. That's the unexpected benefit of this desk. I got back all of the floor area under it and next to it that used to have an ugly mass of HDMI, power, USB, and network cables. I wanted to knock off one star on cost just because it's not cheap. This is one of the most expensive desks on the market. But in the end, I really got what I paid for: No surprises at all, no shortcuts, no "hope you have a cabinet full of power tools". In 20 minutes, I went from two boxes to playing with the height. That fast. So yeah, it was a very expensive purchase, but I expect to get a lot of use out of it and I simply can't find anything to complain about. Oh, just go ahead and buy it already.

My chiropractor told me if I did not quit sitting for long periods of time that my sciatic nerve pain would become a permanent condition. I am a software developer stuck to a desk for 8 hours a day and that was a difficult thing to hear. So, I went looking for solutions and after several hours of research and reviewing more options than I can remember, I found this desk. I was hesitant to spend so much money when there were so many other less expensive options. However, I kept coming back to this one for several reasons. It was the right width and length to replace my existing desk, the style matched my office, the testimonial videos I watched on YouTube reassured me of the quality, and finally I found out a coworker had the exact same desk and they were above and beyond satisfied with it. I placed my order and a couple of days later it arrived, well packaged in 2 boxes. One for the table top and one for the legs, controls, etc. Assembly was minimal and very easy. You need 2 people to turn the desk upright and position it so don't try it by yourself or you risk injury. Now that it is setup, all I can say is that this desk is amazing. The look, the quality, the sturdiness and the smoothness of the height adjustment is flawless. There is absolutely nothing about this desk that I can criticize. It is heavy, built with solid steel legs, but that just makes it feel solid, like a real piece of fine furniture. I am typing this review while standing at my new desk and it feels good and I absolutely love it.

I recently purchased a sit-stand desk, and I have to say, it exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment of purchase, the service was outstanding, with the desk arriving in just two days, securely and thoughtfully packaged to ensure it arrived in pristine condition. Assembly was a breeze, taking no more than 20 minutes from unboxing to full setup. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, making the whole process hassle-free. The desk itself is a marvel of craftsmanship. It's incredibly sturdy and well-made, giving you a sense of durability and reliability that matches its premium price tag. The aesthetics are just as impressive, with a design and finish that truly reflect its value. It's evident that a lot of thought went into creating a desk that's not only functional but also pleasing to the eye. In terms of value, while this desk isn't the cheapest option available, it's a prime example of getting what you pay for. If you're someone who spends countless hours at your desk, investing in this sit-stand desk is a decision you won't regret. It's not just a piece of furniture; it's an investment in your comfort, health, and productivity. Overall, I couldn't be happier with my purchase. If you're in the market for a sit-stand desk, do yourself a favor and consider this one. It's a game-changer that will undoubtedly enhance your working experience.

I started a full-time work from home situation in February 2020. After recognizing that I needed a dedicated desk and putting it off for OVER A YEAR, I finally splurged and got this desk. It was the best decision I could have made. I've had this desk for almost 6 months and still I rank it as one of my top purchases ever. (I spend A LOT of time at my desk.) After looking at a bunch of desks, I decided on this one for a few reasons: • 30 day free returns - If I'm spending several hundred dollars, I want to make sure that I really get to try it out before I am stuck with a desk that I'll likely have for a decade or two • 5 year warranty - when I buy things, I buy them for the long haul. If this desk comes with a 5 year warranty, it gives me confidence that the manufacturer stands behind their product • American made - I've gotten burned by cheap Chinese knockoffs in the past. I could have saved a couple of hundred bucks up front, but then been stuck with a desk that stops working right after the 90 day warranty runs out (yeah, some of them only come with 90 day warranties!) Ok, on to the positives: • The desk is SOLID. Maybe I've just gotten used to cheap, light, modern furniture, but this desk has a heft that just screams QUALITY • Easy to assemble - I built it myself in about 30 minutes. • Reliable - yes, I've only had it 6 months, but I raise and lower it multiple times per day and it hasn't given me a single problem yet • Beautiful - I got the reclaimed wood finish. It looks gorgeous and fits perfectly with my office decor. There is ONE IMPORTANT THING you need to know before you get this desk: The "finish" is just a printed laminate that goes over some type of particleboard or plywood. The desk top itself is not actually "reclaimed wood" or whatever finish you are selecting when you order. Maybe this was obvious to some, but before I bought it, I wasn't sure. I know reclaimed wood is super expensive, so I kind of figured it couldn't be real reclaimed wood. But at the same time, there was nothing in the description that indicated this... so I was in suspense until the desk arrived. Why this is important: When you look at it close up, especially when it wraps around the corners, it's glaringly obvious that this is imitation wood grain and not a real finish. But apart from aesthetic reasons, if you want a smooth surface to write on, this is not your desk. The surface is ever so slightly imperfect (kind of imitating real wood grain), such that it will feel "gritty" when you write on it. If you are writing on a single sheet of paper, you may even see the "texture" of the desk surface come through in your writing. Not a deal killer for me, but I do wish I had known about it ahead of time. I don't write very much on my desk and I can just get a desk mat — problem solved. One other thing I just thought of... If you fold your legs when you sit, the bar that runs along the underside of the desk (providing structure to the desk and connecting the two legs to each other) could get in your way. It really depends on how you sit. Totally not a deal killer, but again, something you won't notice until you get the desk, so I figured I'd mention it. Those things said, I could not be happier with this desk. I absolutely love it, I spend 10 or more hours a day here and I'm able to sit at various heights, stand, squat and go from one to the other with total ease. Oh, speaking of squatting... For those of you into fitness, yoga, natural movement, etc... this desk goes so low that when I lower it to it's lowest setting, I can squat and use it without having to stand on any kind of riser. That's super important this day in age, since we as a society are starting to realize that "sitting is the new smoking" (Google it if you haven't heard of that before)

I've had the 48X30 Vari desk for nine months, since December 2021. It's beautiful and sturdy and I like it very much, but like most standing desks, it came with some...unexpected problems. The desk itself operates fine. It's a fairly quiet motor, not offensive at all. It's sturdy enough to hold two monitors and a big heavy printer with no wobbling, and no strain when lifting/lowering. I bought the golden butcher-block design, which goes well with my light oak furniture. My BIG issue is, I ended up with a case of very painful frozen shoulder. I've had to pay a lot of money for a cortizone shot in my shoulder and physical therapy bills - about $2,000! - because my standing desk had no KEYBOARD TRAY. That should be a standard item for EVERY desk, even their base models. The Vari desk has an attractive beveled edge; nice and curved when your hands brush against it, but that also means that the clamp-on trays that are the majority of trays found online will not work with them. I mean, I get that Vari wants you to buy their proprietary trays, but since the point of a standing desk is for the health of the buyer, does it make sense to hurt them in a different way? I was simply using the mouse with my arm extended too far high/forward. I had no idea this could happen. It only took two months for this to happen to me, but it will take me over a year to fully recover, they tell me. If I had known this, I would probably have ordered their more expensive model that does come with an optional tray. It would have cost me less overall. How many of other standing desk customers end up with this painful issue? These desks should come with warnings! So I thought, "I'll just buy a standalone tray that I can attach to the bottom." Well, I spent MONTHS trying out one tray after another from online stores. Not cheap ones, either - all in the $60 and up price range - but all were defective, poorly functioning, or did not fit my desk. Finally I found a Sauder brand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PKVV5S?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details that worked. It's a flat black and looks ugly under the golden color of the main desk. I am now on the hunt to find a mouse pad/desk pad that's the right size (most are too long) to protect and hide the cheap black finish, as my mouse is already scratching it up. What a HASSLE! Besides a keyboard tray, I need a printer cart, and somewhere to keep my PC tower out of the dust. Why do most standing desks have NO storage space? Unless you buy hugely overpriced add-ons. Regular department stores should have already been carrying these items for years now. Having a shallow drawer is a basic necessity that almost no standing desk manufacturer has bothered to include. Seriously!? So I went modular. I did NOT want cheap-looking plastic drawers that yellow over time. Instead I bought bookshelves and put them along the wall close to me. I bought an extra bookshelf and used the parts as extra shelves. I drilled extra holes and bought pegs at the hardware store so I could have adjustable shelves that are only an inch or so apart, which keeps the dust out. Then I bought shallow, clear acrylic drawer organizers to slide in and out when I need something small, like a nail file or a phone charger. All this extra cost and work! You'd think a $700 desk would have a drawer or two. Printer carts are another unexpected issue with standing desks. I want to be able to wheel it underneath when not in use, but most printer carts are too high. I don't want to take the chance of my printer getting hit/broken when my desk is lowered to its lowest setting, even with collision-detection functionality. I have only 23 1/2 inches to work with. Most printer carts are either too high, or the top fits under the desk but there's not enough room on top or inside the cart to fit my printer (a huge HP OfficeJet.) With wheels, the smallest printer carts are 13 inches high, about an inch too high. So frustrating! My PC tower is on the rug at the moment. I do want the PC near the floor, just not ON the floor, because it's cooler there in the summer. So I am on the hunt for a small, narrow table. Preferably with little drawer in the narrow end, and a shelf about 6 inches up off the floor so it can be up out of the dust and so I can hide my ugly surge protector underneath it. So far, no luck. The one good thing about my standing desk: I have just about recovered from the painful tailbone I'd had for nearly two years prior. I'd had to use a U-shaped cusion to give me some relief at home, but long car rides and sitting on hard chairs at work was awful. And I could not even think about using an exercise bike with my desk, or a real bike outside. I'm 20lbs heavier than I used to be, but at least now I can start exercising again. A minor issue nobody mentions with the Vari desk: the waterproof laminate surface must be slightly electrically-charged, because dust/lint/hair and paper clings to it. I can feel the vacuum when I lift a sheet of paper off. I've never gotten a shock from it though, so it must be well-grounded. But you must like to clean, since you'll be wiping it off every few days. Hey, furniture manufacturers! Please create some good-quality keyboard trays and modular furniture to give the growing number of standing desk owners' storage solutions that will actually fit beneath our movable desks at their lowest height. 20-22 inches should be the maximum height. With a drawer or shelf for paper, please. You're missing out on a massive untapped market here!