10 Best Standing Desks for Small Spaces

Having a smaller space for a home office does not mean you always have to settle for a basic small standing desk. Even with the smaller space, you can still find sit stand desks that have more to offer. If you need more storage spaces or units with modern technological features,  we’ve got your back. This list covers a handful of compact sit stand desks, despite the smaller footprint, have so much more to offer.

Our Top Picks – Top 10 Best Standing Desks for Small Spaces

Uplift V2

Size recommendation for a small space – 42”x 30”

For small spaces, Uplift offers the size 42×30″ and there are 2 options for the normal frame and the Commercial frame. The normal frame has a height range from 25.3″ – 50.9″ that will support average guys (5’4″ height) to tall people (up to 6’8″ height) while the Commercial frame from Uplift V2 will support short guys from 4’1″ to 6’4″ (height range starts at 22.8″).

The frame is made of steel while the desktop is available in 4 different materials, they are reclaimed wood, solid bamboo, laminate, and solid hardwood. You can also choose the shape of your desktop too that will suit your need the most, rectangle or contoured.

Uplift V2 Standing Desk has a weight capacity of 355 lbs, very strong and sturdy indeed. The electric height adjustment is also very fast and silent under 50 dB.

The desk is also equipped with grommets for cable management so your working space will always look neat and tidy. The other notable thing from Uplift V2 Standing Desk is its 15-year warranty for all parts of the desk, pretty generous!

The reason we named the Uplift V2 42×30″ is the best standing desk for small spaces overall because it’s the strongest (355 lbs), has the longest warranty (15 years for all parts), has the most height adjustable range (with 2 different frames start with 22.8″ and up to max 50.9″) and even has the 4-leg version (the best for stability). No other brands on our list that can have so many “bests” on one desk.

Desky Dual Mini

Size recommendation for a small space – 32×20″

This dual-standing desk from Desky is quite small and can sit unobtrusively in a small space. It looks perfect in that cozy little nook you have by the window.

But beneath those smaller dimensions is a more robust and stable unit. The legs of the desk are thicker and will not budge even if you shake it forcefully.

It may be smaller but it packs on more lifting power. It has a substantial weight capacity a bit higher compared to other standing desks with the same dimensions and size.

You’ll be less likely to have issues with the electronics, the sound is meek, and the table is very supportive even for a medium-duty setup. All along, you have had a smoother and unobstructed working experience with this stable Desky unit.

Flexispot E2 Pro

Size recommendation for a small space – 42×30″

E2 Pro is also known as the Flexispot EN1. But it’s an upgraded version

This is our take on a small and compact standing desk that still feels quite stable and steady. This unit also comes with a width-adjustable frame, making it still useful should you move to a bigger space. All you need to do is pair it up with a larger tabletop that you fancy.

Other Flexispot desks can be used for smaller spaces, such as the E1. But it can be a bit unstable and has a lower weight capacity. And budget-wise, it can come at a less cost. It can still be a great choice for smaller spaces, but the E2 Pro can suffice for those who need a more stable surface.

Once set up this desk is quite sleek and makes up for a clean and decently spacious area where you can write, and work on your computers and laptop. The limitations however lie in the storage system. It doesn’t come with any at all. You have to purchase it separately, even the small cable management nook.

iMovR Lite

Size recommendation for a small space – 41”x 30”

Desks from this brand can be broader and chunkier, but they are quite stable and have a longer lifespan. Thus the Lite version can be better suited if you have challenges for space and accommodation.

The good news is, even for a smaller desk, it is still packed with the same modern features and electronics that made you love an iMovr Lander unit. So you can still enjoy all the conveniences sans the smaller desktop size. It uses the same Linak lifting columns with a higher weight limit. Though the difference is that the standard-size Lander units have C legs while the Lite desk has T-shaped legs. This design makes it still as stable. With a lighter and smaller top, the C-shaped legs might not be able to maintain the stability of a lighter top, thus the T legs made sense. 

This is also an option if you want a desk that can go higher. You can get the leg extension kit and it can add a few more inches to the desk. 

distribute equipment weight on the back half of their desktops (PCs, monitors, printers, etc.).

Herman Miller Renew

Size recommendation for a small space – 36”x 24

If you are looking for a WFH desk that still gives you the liberty for customization, this sit stand desk will indulge you. This is a small posh desk that gives you more options to express your personality in your home office. The edges are sloped and make sit look sleeker and more high end.

Apart from the superior design and impeccable craftsmanship Herman Miller is known for, this is highly intuitive and easy to operate. And oh, this is a pretty stable unit  too.

The disadvantage, however, is that this has to be assembled by a professional, it can be quite tricky if not impossible to set this baby up together by yourself. 

Monoprice Single Motor 

Size recommendation for a small space – 47.2”x 23.6”

This is a single-motor standing desk with a tad bit lower weight capacity perfect for a single setup or light-duty work zone. Say you just need a single monitor and a laptop, you’ll find this space quite substantial. The frame is width adjustable, you have the option to get a narrower one so that it can fit into a much smaller space.

This is also up for future use, you can simply get a wider tabletop from a brand you fancy and get a longer space to work on. It also has a wider height range, so more people will find the desk suitable for their needs and height 

It doesn’t have that premium tag for the electronics, as long as you don’t go beyond the max capacity of the desk. 

Flytta 2 Slim 

Size recommendation for a small space – 39”x 23.6”

This sleeker Flytta unit is also perfect for those who need their desks to go higher. The max height is 59”, making it perfect for those who stand until 6 ‘7″. 

Though you get to buy only the frame, so you have to match it with a tabletop from another brand measuring 39” x 23”. This is also a workhorse, a very stable unit with a higher weight capacity. It feels impressively firm and stable. It’s that unobtrusive little desk that sits by the corner of the room but can hold more weight than it looks. Even the steel legs are very rigid and strong, with no shaking and wobbles whatsoever.

Humanscale Float  

Size recommendation for a small space – 47”x 24”

This is a regal sit-stand desk with quite a premium price tag. You can readily tell that its sparks of ingenuity and much sturdier frames and electronics were used.

The desk looks overall very sleek, minimalist, and very clean. It is very easy to adjust and does not make any noise. It surprisingly lives up to its name as you can easily adjust the height of the desk as fast as you can lift it. It has this counterbalance mechanism that makes this motion seamless and quite easy for everyone. 

It rarely moves when leaned on or shaken with additional force. 

Tresanti Height adjustable Desk 

Size recommendation for a small space – 47.3” x 23.7”

This is a small desk that boasts more room for storage. It has a built-in drawer with substantial depth and room for keeping documents and other essentials. It also has multiple charging ports where you can keep your gadget filled to the brim. We also love the dry-erase top. It can make up for the lack of sticky notes or if you want to save the trees, this is a unique take on it. The dry-erase top makes it easy to jot down notes or make it a nice and unique table for brainstorming sessions.

Stability-wise, this is a light-duty desk with a weight capacity of no more than 100 lbs. We see this better for collaboration and you will not be able to have a moderate setup. But this is a multifunctional desk for writing and a single light-duty setup.  

Marsail with dual desk drawers 

Size recommendation for a small space – 48” x 24”

2024 might get you more busy with multiple projects and all, so organizing might be a great idea. And with a smaller area for an office, zoning on a larger desk is not possible for everyone Thus the need for more built-in storage spaces. And this Marsail desk may be able to fulfill that need.

It has more nooks consisting of two drawers, a storage cubicle, two pen slots, and a phone holder. You may even use this as a separate space for notes that you have to do for each client/project. The writing space below is also quite sufficient. You may also be able to put a multiple monitor setup on top of the storage shelves.  

Though in terms of speed, it can be a bit slow and the tabletop wood is not of a premium quality. 

Jaxson desk 

Size recommendation for a small space – 47” x 24”

This is a compact desk with more modern features. It is an iMovR unit so we would not be surprised that it has more to offer in terms of convenience and tech. This perky desk has built-in Bluetooth, an infrared presence sensor, and NFC. Though you may only be able to buy the frame, that leaves you the liberty to choose any tabletop brand you fancy.  

It can also be a great option for taller people. If you need the table to go as high as 50”. You just need to purchase the extenders and this will add a few more inches to the unit. Keep in mind though that this packs in more moolah for a desk of its size.

Smaller desk for multifunctional needs

Most home offices share the same limitation, a smaller space. Thus the need for a more compact standing desk that can sit unobtrusively at a small nook in a room.

Basic isn’t bad if you just need one for writing. But you do not need to compromise on the need for more if space is an issue. And you don’t always have to buy units to get a multi-functional desk. We’ve got a handful that you can use in more ways than one.