What is an adjustable floor desk?

If you’re looking for a desk on the floor you might consider an adjustable floor desk, a desk’s whose height and angle, can be changed.

As the name (and this site) suggests, it is intended to be used on the floor and gives you more flexibility in how and where you work.

These desks aim to:

• allow you to work in different postures
• adapt to your body rather than forcing a single posture
• offer improved ergonomics and comfort

This type of desk allows you to change your work posture more easily.

Instead of being stuck at a fixed low desk, lap desk, or a basic coffee table, you can raise or lower the surface to suit different seating positions.

The idea is to combine some of the benefits of a standard sit-standing desk, but with the specific ergonomics of working on the floor.

A floor desk incorporates more movement into your working day, which offers more flexibility and can help reduce fatigue, improve circulation, and support more natural, varied posture.

Key characteristics

Always do your own research and check if the dimensions will work for you, but below are some general characteristics of adjustable floors desks;

• adjustable height – generally between 22 cm to 36cm
• angle or tilt adjustment for best laptop positioning and visibility
• some desks offer drawer space and cup holder
• compact, space efficient and portable

Things to consider

Before buying any desk, it is important to do your research.

You can learn more about floor desk setups here.

In relation to the adjustable floor desk it is important to bear in mind the following:

• is the surface area big enough for what you need?
• practice sitting on the floor and assess what height you think might be best as a starting point
• do you need to put the desk away when you’re not working at it?

The above bullet points are important to consider.

If you already work from a desk, assess the surface area – is it too big, too small or just right?

In terms of the general characteristics of these desks, could you sit comfortably at a 30cm high desk?

Practice your setup first following the tips found here before you commit to buying.