Upside Sit-to-Stand Desk

The desk took longer to ship than estimated, which meant it ended up arriving during one of the biggest snowstorms we've seen in decades. Both boxes were absolutely destroyed, but the the contents were somehow pristine, so props to Haworth for their excellent packaging! I found a PDF and a video online to follow since there were no instructions in the box. The PDF contained some outdated instructions about which screws to use where, but I was able to clear this up quickly in a live chat. Overall, the assembly was straightforward if a little intimidating. I had to drill one of the frame holes (the screw just wouldn't take in that one until I did) as well as two new holes for the paddle. The rest of the screws I was able to install with a screwdriver. Before flipping the desk (which is definitely a two person job!), I realized one of the joints was wobbling a bit if I rocked the leg back and forth, even after loosening and tightening the bolts, which was a bit of a concern. However, once I flipped and calibrated the desk, that wobble disappeared. It seems like the frame just needed to settle with some weight on it.

Ultimately, I'm thrilled with my Upside! It feels very sturdy, and the height adjustment works seamlessly. I have a dual monitor arm installed on the back of it now, which has not affected the movement at all. Also, I just want to note that a number of the issues pointed out in earlier reviews have clearly been addressed - for example, the poor quality screws for the paddle installation have been replaced by the same ones you use for the frame. I would highly recommend this desk to anyone looking to invest in upgrading their workspace but would definitely recommend having a helper for the assembly!

My cat is also a fan and has gone for a few elevator rides already. :)

Love my upside sit-to-stand desk! The desk is gorgeous and of good quality. The wood laminate top looks nice, and I got the programmable pad, and love using it during the work day. The desk is relatively quiet and transitions between positions very smoothly. Assembly wasn’t quick, but it wasn’t hard or complicated to put-together either. Overall I am quite pleased with the desk and highly recommend this one!

I've owned this desk for a little under a week, and so far, I am extremely satisfied with it. It feels sturdy all around without any wobbling or shaking, and the surface is extremely flat and even. The lifting and lowering is very smooth and is one of the quietest I've heard. I bought the 29D x 70W desk. It's holding two monitors (high-refresh, on the heavier side), two speakers, my DAC & Amp, metal desk mic, mouse, keyboard, and my laptop, and the desk lifts everything effortlessly.

I don't want to call it a complaint because it wasn't that much of an issue, but I would say there's definitely some room for improvement with the assembly instructions. First, the screws aren't identified in the exact same way in the instructions compared to the bags they come in. The screw packs in the instructions have two identifiers such as "S-90" and "M6 x 8mm Set Screw" or "S200" and "M6 x 10mm Button Head". I've thrown the empty bags from the package away at this point, but they lacked the "Sxx" identifier and had a different label on top. They did have the "M6 x 8mm Set Screw" description on the bottom of the bag, but it was done in such a way that I was constantly double- and triple-checking that I was using the proper screws for each step.

The only other criticism I have is that the steps for securing the slide rails could have been much clearer. You just have to make sure they're more or less centered under the desktop and screw them down with the proper screws. It's makes 100% sense after doing it once, but I had to pause for a while during assembly and even did a small search online to make sure I was lining up the rails properly. The instructions emphasized a small channel + slot in the rails in one step (which is indeed where/when they had to be put in place), but didn't show how to secure them for 3 more steps. Due to the transparency in the diagram on the first step, I was unsure as to exactly how these slide rails needed to be positioned - both centered? staggered (one all the way left, and one all the way right)? In the end, not that big of a deal. I would suggest adding a few sentences or small paragraph to each page of the instructions with explicit details. The current manual is mostly going for a "pictures only" approach with a few warnings and "Important" text notes sprinkled in. E.g. "Important: Install screws loosely", then "Important: tighten all screws".

Overall, the assembly process still went pretty quickly, and I did not have any real issues. I can't comment on long-term durability, but I'm very happy right now with the final product, and I would gladly buy this desk again. Plus the 10-year warranty? Amazing stuff.

I have wanted a standing desk for the longest time and finally went with the Upside Sit-to-Stand desk. Just as my title says, I am obsessed. And more so than I thought I would be.

The standing feature is brilliant. It's so much better for my physical well-being. I love not sitting when I work, but I also love sitting in my Haworth Zody chair when the times call for it. The Upside and Zody go wonderfully together btw.

The standing feature also aids beautifully when recording my podcast and audio bites. All of my sound equipment is at the perfect height for me to stand while I record which is great for my voice projection.

The little lever that lifts and lowers the desk is flawless. It's smooth, efficient, and offers a low hum when going up and down. Our nursery is next to our office - never once has the sound of using the desk woken up our baby.

Looks-wise, this desk is stunning. It's sleek and minimal. You can do so much with it. The blank canvas that this desk is, allowed me to add my unique touches to it. A cool little catch-all plate for my air buds and Palo Santo stick and a pink Himalayan salt lamp adorn my desk. I love how much I can personalize it and make it a cozy workspace for myself.

Let's talk drawers. I was apprehensive since it doesn't have drawers, but I soon realized - no drawers, no problem! I have found creative ways to store all of my office goodies and stationery using acrylic drawers.

If you have been thinking about a standing desk - I highly recommend the Upside. It's incredible! *****

It took a while to receive but worth the wait. I was surprised how heavy everything is. Has the look and feel of quality. Easy assembly, easy setup. With all that said it showed up right before I had to leave for a business trip, so I haven't had the chance to real life use it.