Sit stand workstations combine a height-adjustable worksurface with the privacy and storage of a cubicle. Your team can move between sitting and standing through the day without leaving their station.
Office Station offers workstations in three tiers: liquidation-grade, remanufactured and new. This page compares them and explains the costs that sit outside the furniture itself, starting with electrical.
The three tiers side by side
Each tier trades off speed, condition and finish choice differently.
| Liquidation-grade | Remanufactured | New | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead time | As little as 72 hours in stock | Usually 7 to 14 days | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Condition | Graded A, B or C | Refreshed components | Factory new |
| Finish choice | What is in stock | More flexibility | Widest selection |
| Best for | Fast moves, tight budgets | Balance of look and cost | Exact specs, uniform floors |
Cost depends on the tier, station size, panel height, finishes and quantity, and height-adjustable bases add to each station depending on the mechanism and components.
Grades on pre-owned pieces are A like new, B very good and C good. Pre-owned brands can include Herman Miller, Steelcase, Knoll, Haworth, Humanscale, Teknion, Allsteel, Kimball, AIS and Friant, depending on inventory. Office Station is an independent reseller, not an authorized dealer, and manufacturer warranties generally do not transfer to pre-owned furniture.
Quote your sit stand workstations
Electrical is excluded: plan for it early
Workstation prices do not include electrical. With sit stand stations, that matters more than with fixed desks, because every electric base needs power for its motor on top of the monitors, laptops and chargers your team already uses.
Questions to bring to your electrician:
- How many stations can share each circuit, given desk motors plus equipment?
- Will power come from the building through panel base feeds, floor cores or wall outlets?
- Are pre-owned panel power components suitable for use in your building?
- Does the landlord or building require permits or approved contractors?
Electric, crank and counterbalance bases
Not every height-adjustable desk uses a motor. The mechanism affects cost, speed and how often people actually stand.
| Mechanism | How it adjusts | Needs power | Consider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Motor with up/down or preset control | Yes | Easiest to use, so people adjust more often |
| Hand crank | Manual crank turns a gear | No | Slow; many users stop adjusting |
| Counterbalance | Spring or gas assist lifts the surface | No | Quick, but load range must match equipment weight |
What to inspect on pre-owned sit stand stations
- Full travel. The base should move smoothly from lowest to highest position without stalling or grinding.
- Level lift. Both legs should rise evenly with no tilt.
- Controls. Test buttons and any memory presets.
- Complete parts. Control box, handset, motor cables and power cord should all be present.
- Stability at standing height. Push gently on the surface at full height to check wobble.
- Collision clearance. Confirm pedestals, panels and overhead storage do not block the desk's travel.
- Cable slack. Monitor and power cords need enough length for the desk's full range.
Layout tips for height-adjustable cubicles
A sit stand desk changes how a workstation feels when someone is standing. A few planning points:
- Panel height between neighbors. Taller panels or toppers between facing stations keep standing users from looking directly at each other.
- Overhead storage. Check that it does not sit where a standing user's head or monitor would be.
- Freestanding pedestals. Mobile or freestanding storage avoids conflicts with a moving worksurface.
- Monitor arms. These help users set a proper screen height at both positions.
Office Station provides free space planning so these conflicts show up on paper rather than on install day.
Choosing the right tier for your situation
The tiers are not a quality ladder so much as a set of tradeoffs between speed, budget and control over the specification.
- Choose liquidation-grade when you have a move date coming fast, a set budget, and flexibility on finish color. Grade B and C stations are often a good fit for high-traffic team areas.
- Choose remanufactured when you want a more consistent look than open inventory offers but cannot wait a month or more.
- Choose new when you need a precise specification across a large, uniform floor and your schedule allows 4 to 6 weeks.
- Mix tiers when leadership or client-facing areas need one standard and back-office teams can use another.
What goes into the total project cost
Beyond the furniture itself, a complete budget includes:
- Installation: based on the number of stations, building access and the complexity of the layout
- Delivery: based on your address, building access and the size of the order
- Freight outside Greater Phoenix: quoted per project
- Electrical: quoted separately by your electrician
Larger orders are quoted together, and the bases and components you select shape the final number. Every project is quoted individually. Request a free quote and free space plan.
Replacing fixed desks as part of the change? The old furniture may have resale value. We walk it for free and recommend the best route, case by case.
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Email hello@officestation.com with your headcount and floor plan to get started.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sit stand workstation cost?
It depends on the tier (liquidation-grade, remanufactured or new), station size, panel height, finishes, quantity and the height-adjustable base you choose, so every project is quoted individually for your exact configuration. Electrical, delivery and installation are separate lines.
Is electrical included with sit stand workstations?
No. Electrical work is quoted separately. Electric height-adjustable desks need a power source for the motor, and any panel power, hardwiring or new circuits should be handled by a licensed electrician hired separately.
Are used electric standing desk bases reliable?
They can be when tested before sale. Ask whether each base has been run through its full height range, whether the control and any memory presets work, and whether all cables and the control box are included. Manufacturer warranties generally do not transfer to pre-owned furniture.
How fast can I get sit stand workstations?
Liquidation-grade inventory in stock can be available in as little as 72 hours. Remanufactured stations usually take 7 to 14 days and new stations typically take 4 to 6 weeks.
Do I need taller panels for standing desks?
Often. When someone stands, a low panel may put their eye line right at a neighbor's. Many layouts use taller panels or toppers between facing stations, while keeping lower panels along aisles for light.
