

The CrossOver can be used on any existing desk, since it is just a small tabletop that can be placed on any level, sturdy surface. It only takes a couple of seconds to raise it to the desired height, since it is digitally controlled. That also means that it can easily and quickly be adjusted from a standing to a seated position, should you get tired in either.

The CrossOver is made from fast-growing bamboo and is formaldehyde and other solvents free. Bamboo is fast-growing and sustainable, and also forty percent harder and 2.5 times more dimensionally stable than oak, according to the manufacturer. As such, it provides a very stable working surface.

The frame of the CrossOver is made of recycled aluminum, which requires 95 percent less energy than creating new aluminum. The company also offers a downgraded version of the desk, which has a steel frame. The frame itself weighs 40 lbs (18 kg) and can support a weight of up to 100 lbs (45 kg). The desk is also easy to assemble.

As with most standing desks, the price tag is quite steep at $447, though the long-term benefits of better health that using a standing desk brings about do justify it. The price is for the recycled aluminum version, while a steel frame one costs $50 less. There is also the optional $50 extra of adding another work surface to the setup on which the keyboard and mouse can be placed. If you’re considering getting a standing desk, this one is well-worth looking at. It’s also quite portable, meaning you’re not tied down to just using one desk with it.