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Ergonomics are important for your health, but standing desks and comfortable office chairs can feel like expensive luxuries. At least, they typically do. But during Amazon Prime Day 2024, you can sometimes snag big discounts on wildly popular desk and chair models.
That’s true this year as well, including a few sales on internet favorites. The prices have been holding through Prime Day so far, but don’t wait until the last second tonight (11:59pm Pacific) if you see something you like—deals can sell out.
Our list takes into account user reviews, technical specs, price trends over the last year, and our own experiences. PCWorld’s editors have spent years using home office setups, as well as corporate-grade gear. We know what corners you can cut to save some cash, and which ones are must-haves. The best models are often sold direct by their manufacturers, which is why you’ll see links to sites other than Amazon on this list.
Read on for all the current best deals on standing desks and office chairs, and check out our Prime Day 2024 deals hub for fantastic bargains in other tech categories.
First published on July 12, 2024. Last updated on July 17, 2024.
- Amazon Basics Classic Office Chair, Brown – $40 (54% off)
- Sweetcrispy Crosslegged Desk Chair, Blue – $50 (33% off)
- Amazon Basics Classic Office Chair, Black – $58 (31% off)
- Amazon Basics Executive Office Chair, White – $63 (58% off)
- Hon Ignition 2.0 Office Chair, Carolina Blue – $380 (17% off)
- Staples Cartwright Task Chair, Black – $50 (58% off at Staples)
- Herman Miller Aeron, assorted colors – $1,444 (20% off on HermanMiller.com)
- Herman Miller Embody, assorted colors – $1,508 (20% off on HermanMiller.com)
Staples makes some very fine desk chairs—and while its more popular Hyken model isn’t quite back down to its lowest price yet, its lighter-use Cartwright Task Chair is ultra affordable right now. (Just be sure to have a second person on hand to ensure assembly goes smoothly.)
Social media’s favored style of desk chair is also on discount, for those who like to curl up or sit cross-legged while working. And though their prices may give you sticker shock, Herman Miller’s much-lauded, buy-it-for life Aeron and Embody models can be found on sale right now, too. Looking for something in between the budget models and the luxury ones? Check out the Hon Ignition 2.0, which is enjoying its biggest discount since its release.
Prime Day 2024 deals on standing desks
- Vivo Electric Height Adjustable Corner desk, multiple colors – $298 (15% off)
- Flexispot 48×24 sit-stand desk, Black – $120 (29% off)
- Flexispot 48×30 dual-motor sit-stand desk, multiple colors – $200 (41% off)
- Flexispot 55×28 dual-motor sit-stand desk, multiple colors – $350 (30% off)
- Vari 48×24 Essential Electric Standing Desk, multiple colors – $263 (25% off on Vari.com)
- Vari 54×26 Ergo Electric Standing Desk, multiple colors – $560 (20% off on Vari.com)
- Uplift 48×30 standing desk, multiple colors – $570 (14% off on Uplift.com)
Flexispot is a popular brand on Amazon, and for good reason—their standing desks start at much lower prices than competitors. You’ll get nicer finishes for tabletop materials through more expensive rivals like Uplift and Vari (the latter of which is having sales on its thicker and thus sturdier tops), but if all you need is a basic surface, they get the job done.
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Standing desks and office chairs FAQ
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What features should I look for in a standing desk?
We like dual motor standing desks with programmable controls—they’re a little more expensive, but moving the desk up and down is smoother. Their frames usually have a better build overall, too, making for less wobble during height adjustments and while in use.
Programmable controls means you can go back and forth between two or even three height positions with a single button press, which makes for much better quality of life. No need to wait and monitor the adjustment as it’s happening. (That might sound like not such a big deal, but if you do it multiple times a day over the course of the year, those seconds add up. Trust me on this one.)
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What makes for a good office chair?
This question can be tricky to answer, since what’s comfortable is a little different for everyone. Generally, you want enough support for your back so it doesn’t take on a hunched position, but not so much you can’t feel relaxed while sitting. You also ideally want to keep pressure off your lower back if you’ll be sitting for long periods—office chairs usually have seats shaped for this, rather than the flatter surfaces of kitchen and casual desk chairs.
Arm rests, head supports, and mesh fabric can also play a role in comfort, but you may want to try out those features on a sample chair that a friend owns or in a store to see if you need those features. The mesh is particularly good if you sweat or get warm.
Wheeled models are also useful for easily moving the chair—and you can upgrade the casters, as Reddit recommends for an even smoother experience.
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How do I know if I’m getting a good deal on standing desks or office chairs during Prime Day?
The deals we select are chosen not just for the product, but because their prices are among the lowest we’ve seen, especially given the pricing history over the last year.
If you’re striking out on your own, be sure to look at reviews, as well as Amazon’s AI summaries of user reviews—avoid anything with high return rates, or a known flaw. Also look for brands with not just high user reviews, but independent reviews online. Many standing desks are just rebranded models, and so too for cheaper desk chairs.
Author: Alaina Yee, Senior Editor, PCWorld
A 14-year veteran of technology and video games journalism, Alaina Yee covers a variety of topics for PCWorld. Since joining the team in 2016, she’s written about CPUs, Windows, PC building, Chrome, Raspberry Pi, and much more—while also serving as PCWorld’s resident bargain hunter (#slickdeals). Currently her focus is on security, helping people understand how best to protect themselves online. Her work has previously appeared in PC Gamer, IGN, Maximum PC, and Official Xbox Magazine.
