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StorkStand turns an office chair into a standing desk

By Ben Coxworth
May 28, 2014
StorkStand turns an office chair into a standing desk
The StorkStand is simply strapped onto the back of an existing office chair
The StorkStand is simply strapped onto the back of an existing office chair
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The StorkStand is simply strapped onto the back of an existing office chair
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The StorkStand is simply strapped onto the back of an existing office chair
To adjust its height, you simply raise or lower the pedestal of the chair
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To adjust its height, you simply raise or lower the pedestal of the chair
It folds down flat for transport
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It folds down flat for transport
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The more we hear about the health risks involved with sitting too much, the more popular standing desks become. Such desks can be expensive, though, and do you really want to replace your existing desk with one? The StorkStand offers a clever alternative. It's a mini standing desk that attaches to the back of your office chair.

The StorkStand is big enough to accommodate a laptop and smartphone, it can reportedly support up to 50 lb (23 kg), and it folds down flat for transport. It attaches to the chair's backrest using a strap, and its angle can be adjusted as needed. To adjust its height, you simply raise or lower the pedestal of the chair.

To adjust its height, you simply raise or lower the pedestal of the chair
To adjust its height, you simply raise or lower the pedestal of the chair

Unlike other standing desks, it can also easily be wheeled or pivoted around the office.

The StorkStand was created by San Francisco-based inventor Mike Goldberg, who is currently raising production funds on Kickstarter. A pledge of US$149 will get you one, assuming assuming the crowdfunding campaign goes to plan.

You can see a demo of the device in the pitch video below.

Source: Kickstarter

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Ben Coxworth
Ben Coxworth
Based out of Edmonton, Canada, Ben Coxworth has been writing for New Atlas since 2009 and is presently Managing Editor for North America. An experienced freelance writer, he previously obtained an English BA from the University of Saskatchewan, then spent over 20 years working in various markets as a television reporter, producer and news videographer. Ben is particularly interested in scientific innovation, human-powered transportation, and the marine environment.

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Bob Flint
May work for certain age groups, but with almost 1/3 of the world's population overweight, this will lead to other problems. Have you tried standing in one spot even slightly shifting from side to side and your feet will get tired, knees, and back aches.
Besides the expensive desk chair just became a mobile stand, and where would my pair of 27" monitors go? I work at 3D cad most of the day, just get up every couple of hours.
pmshah
I wonder if I would ever get into a situation where i would have access to an office chair but not an empty desk / table.
Aloysius
Cute. :-) You can gather unused chairs, especially the non-wheeled ones, and transform them into small standing desks.
Perhaps two-three standing desks for two-three monitors, one for your keyboard, one for your writing part of your work... so, five chairs? :-)