Ergonomics are important, but standing desks and comfortable office chairs can feel like expensive luxuries. Fortunately, Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Days event is just around the corner, and like during the July Prime Day sales, you can score solid discounts on popular desks and chairs.
You can even start snagging deals now, in advance of the October 8 and 9 deals bonanza. So while you can wait to see which bargains hit in a few weeks, you don’t have to.
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 Big Deal Days 2024 hub for fantastic bargains in other tech categories.
Early Prime Big Deal Days 2024 deals on office chairs
Staples makes some very fine desk chairs—and both its ultra-popular Hyken model and lighter-use Cartright Task Chair are very close to their all-time low prices right now. (Tip for that Cartright chair: Having a second person on hand helps assembly go smoothly.)
Looking for a slightly more luxe chair, but that’s not astronomically expensive? Check out the Hon Ignition 2.0 Reactiv, which currently sports one of its biggest discounts since its release.
Early Prime Big Deal Days 2024 deals on standing desks
The deals on standing desks still have room to heat up, but a small handful of discounts are available. 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, but if all you need is a basic surface, they get the job done.
More great Prime Big Deal Days 2024 tech sales
PCWorld’s editors have curated tons of great deals across other tech categories. Check’em out!
Standing desks and office chairs FAQ
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 feel tedious. Trust me on this one.)
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.
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.