Has anyone bought a quality, affordable (less than $500) standing desk for home that they would recommend?

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Uline has a really great one, but a little higher than your range at ~$650. I think it’s worth it though

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Awesome, thanks!

I built one for about that cost. The base was $400ish and then the would was about $100-150

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IMovR was the brand I think. The wood is mineralized rainbow poplar finished in sho sugi ban.

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Oh boo this one doesn’t move. Looking ideally for an adjustable one. Otherwise the price is on point.

Ikea Bekant sit/stand desk if there’s a store near you

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The stuff that came in the boxes was probably more than $500, but my Amazon box stack is still holding together well!

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Got DeskView for $200.. one of my best purchases

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