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The Ändern

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Description

Minimalist

Floating single column (I-style) power-free pneumatic desk.

The Fastest

3 seconds to lift your desk means you'll use it more.

Power-free

Never use a single watt of electricty to lift or lower your desk.

Laptop & Single Monitors

Perfect for laptop workers, single monitors & smaller spaces.

The Ändern
Pneumatic Standing Desk

Sleek, Simple, Built to Perform

Laptop and single monitor users – find flexible freedom with the Ändern pneumatic standing desk. Designed with a smaller footprint and minimalist single-column style, the cord-free Ändern has a weight capacity that fits most users.

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Ändern: Compact, Stylish, and Efficient

The Ändern desk is a sleek, single-column pneumatic standing desk designed for light-duty setups and compact workspaces. Perfect for users with minimalistic needs, this desk offers effortless height adjustments powered by its German-engineered pneumatic system. Whether you’re working with a laptop or a single monitor and keyboard, the Ändern provides smooth, reliable functionality in a space-saving design.

Unlike bulkier desks, the Ändern’s centrally mounted pneumatic column creates a “floating” aesthetic while maintaining stability and strength. Its lift assistance is calibrated for optimal performance with desk contents weighing up to 30 lbs, making it an excellent choice for lightweight configurations. Adjusting the desk height is seamless, with transitions completed in under three seconds to keep your workday flowing without interruptions.

Constructed with a durable Swiss steel frame and a choice of Formica laminate work surfaces, the Ändern combines modern design with robust performance. Its small footprint makes it ideal for home offices, dorms, or any setting where space is at a premium.

Features Designed for Small Spaces and Big Impact:

  • Pneumatic Lift Assistance: Optimized for desk contents up to 30 lbs, ideal for lightweight setups.
  • Compact Design: Single-column construction with a small footprint, perfect for tight spaces.
  • Power-Free Operation: No cords or outlets required, offering unmatched flexibility in workspace arrangement.
  • Quick Adjustments: Seamless height changes completed in under 3 seconds.
  • Premium Materials: Swiss steel frame and German-engineered pneumatic components ensure long-term durability.
  • Custom Work Surfaces: Available in five Formica laminate finishes to match any décor.
  • Height Range: Adjustable from 27.75″ to 45.25″ (casters add 1.5″).

Desk & Work Surface

Desk Weight Capacity
The ideal weight capacity is around 30 – 40lbs. Read our guide on Understanding Pneumatic Lift.
Adjustable Range
With glides the lowest point is 27.75″, the highest point is 45.25″ (casters add 1.5″)
Desk Materials
Square steel powder-coated base and a durable Formica finish work surface with a recycled wood substrate
Desk Base
The base is an asymmetrical trapezoid and is 38″ wide in the front.
Work Surface Size
The Ändern comes with a large 30″ x 48″ or 24″ x 40″ worksurface in classic color combinations
Lifting Speed
The Ändern lifts and lowers in 3 seconds. That’s 8x faster than any electric desk.
Exceeds Standard for ADA Compliance and BIFMA x5.5
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Installation

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Warranty

What is covered by the 5-year warranty
• Desk base assembly and all its components
• Work Surface
• Defective materials or workmanship of the base affecting the operation of the height-adjustable desk
See the full warranty

Worksurface Colors

Planked Urban Oak

Walnut

Graphite Twill

Neutral Twill

Dover White

Powered by German Engineering

At The Standing Desk, we use Kesseböhmer pneumatic systems to ensure unmatched quality and reliability. With decades of German engineering expertise, their components bring precision, durability, and effortless functionality to every adjustment.

”Must-Have Work-From-Home Desk

“The Ändern is the ultimate standing desk: high quality, stable, lots of space and very easy to move around, up and down. My wife and I each have one, a must-have item when WFH”
Belizario R. – Verified Reviewer
 

The Ändern Electric

An electric version of our popular Ändern desk with a heavy single column lift capacity of 150lbs.

Check out The Ändern Electric
Andern Standing Desk

FAQ

Where are your desks made?

Our desks are built by hand in our Grand Rapids, Michigan facility. The desk actuators (pneumatic and electric lift) are designed and made in Germany. The steel for our desk is sourced in Switzerland because it has the highest tolerance or strength. of any steel type.
Check out our reviews to see what users had to say.

What are the work surfaces made of?

The 1.15″ thick worksurfaces come in 5 classic Formica laminate colors. We picked Formica for its durability and long life. The substrate is a recycled wood particle board that will not bend or warp like solid wood tops.
For smaller spaces go with the Andern Pneumatic or Andern Electric with a 40″ wide top.
If you want a large setup go with the Luften, Kloud, or Oben and a 60″ wide top.

Can I attach a keyboard tray, floor mat, etc?

Yes, the keyboard tray should be no issue. There are pre-drilled holes for the control handle but you can mount it anywhere under the work surface to make room for your keyboard tray. We have several keyboard trays installed in our office.
As for floor mats, most come in 36″ x 48″ or smaller which will work with all of our desks.
Most other accessories will work.
The Luften and Andern desks have a front leg spread of 48″

Can we see work surface close ups?

What is the total desk weight?

Both the desk base and the work surface each weigh around 45lbs.
Total weight around 80lbs

How soon will my product ship?

Your order will ship either on the day you placed the order (before 3 pm) or the next business day. Products should arrive in most places in the lower 48 states within five days, more often 2 or 3 days.

Payment plans like Affirm, Klarna or Paypal?

Yes, we do. We use Paypal’s new pay later program which is available when selecting Paypal as your payment option during checkout.

30 day risk free trial

We are so confident you’ll love your desk that we want to let you try it for 30 days.
If at the end of the 30 days you do not want to keep the desk send it back in its original packaging and we’ll refund your purchase and pay the shipping! How easy is that? The offer applies to desks only as we partner with an American chair manufacturer who makes the chairs on demand. Offer not available outside the United States.
See full details here

Warranty

What is covered by the 5-year warranty 
Your desk and all its components 
Work Surface 
Cable Management
Casters and Glides 
Defective materials or workmanship of the base affecting the operation of the height-adjustable desk 
See the full details here

Return Policy

Is the product stress tested?

Our desks meet BIFMA x5.5 standards. BIFMA x5.5 is a furniture industry test for strength and functionality.

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