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The Ändern
Ändern is the compact mono-column pneumatic desk for smaller workspaces. Its single center-mounted support keeps the 24 × 40 in or 30 × 48 in surface visually light, while gas-spring assistance moves from sitting to standing in under three seconds without a motor or outlet.
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Frame color
- Black $0.00
- White $0.00
- Silver $0.00
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Work surface size
- 24 × 40 in $250.00
- 30 × 48 in $300.00
- None (Frame Only) $0.00
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Work surface finish
- Urban Oak $0.00
- Dover White $0.00
- Graphite Twill $0.00
- Neutral Twill $0.00
- Walnut $0.00
- No work surface $0.00
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Caster kit
- Add casters $55.00
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Cable management
- Black cable kit $40.00
- White cable kit $40.00
- Silver cable kit $40.00
Return shipping covered
Contiguous US
Pneumatic lift
Michigan
Movement that fits a smaller room.
Reach beneath the work surface, lift the release handle, and guide Ändern to the height you want. Gas-spring assistance makes the sitting-to-standing change in under three seconds, while the compact surface and centered base keep the desk easy to place.
Keep hold of the handle while the desk moves, then release it to stop at your preferred height.
One center column. More open space around it.
Ändern supports the work surface from one column at the center instead of placing legs at both outer edges. The result is a compact, visually light desk that leaves the surrounding room feeling open. Its pneumatic mechanism needs no motor, control pad, or nearby outlet.
Balanced for a consistent, lighter setup
The gas spring is calibrated for a 70 lb total setup weight, including the surface and equipment. Choose the 24 × 40 in surface for the greatest equipment allowance, or the 30 × 48 in surface when additional work area matters more.
Ändern or Lüften?
Both are center-mounted pneumatic desks with the same 27–44.5 in height range and under-three-second movement. Ändern is the compact mono-column choice. Lüften uses two center columns for a larger 30 × 60 in workspace and a heavier fixed setup.
Support
One center column
Two center columns
Work surfaces
24 × 40 or 30 × 48 in
30 × 60 in
Fixed setup
70 lb total
100 lb total
Best fit
Compact, lighter workspace
Larger, heavier workspace
The measurements behind the compact design.
Ändern moves through a 27–44.5 in height range and supports either a 24 × 40 in or 30 × 48 in work surface. The pneumatic setting is fixed at 70 lb total setup weight.
With the 24 × 40 in laminate surface, approximately 40 lb remains for equipment. The 30 × 48 in surface leaves approximately 20 lb. These operating allowances are separate from the frame’s 200 lb structural load capacity.
Additional information
| Adjustment type | Fixed pneumatic assistance; no electricity required |
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| Adjustment time | Under 3 seconds from sitting to standing |
| Height range | 27–44.5 in with laminate work surface and standard glides |
| Work-surface dimensions (W × D) | 40-inch laminate: 40 × 24 in (nominal) |
| Frame material | Steel |
| Work-surface materials | Laminate |
| Equipment allowance | Approximately 40 lb with the 40-inch laminate surface |
| Frame weight | Approximately 45 lb, excluding work surface |
| Desk weight | Approximately 75 lb with the 40-inch laminate surface |
| Product testing | Tested to ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 |
Five finishes across two useful sizes.
Use 24 × 40 in when floor space and equipment allowance lead the decision. Choose 30 × 48 in when you want more room for documents and daily work.
Walnut is a laminate finish, not hardwood. Images are representative, and color or grain can shift with lighting.
Laminate finishes
Every laminate finish is available with both Ändern work-surface sizes.
A workspace that is easier to reposition.
Ändern does not need an outlet, so its placement is not organized around a wall plug. Optional casters make it easier to move the desk aside, open the room for another activity, or adjust a shared workspace as the day changes.
Review shipping and returns before ordering. See the compatible Caster Set and Cable Management options.
Using your own surface?
Choose a surface similar in size and weight to the standard 24 × 40 in or 30 × 48 in options. Surface weight changes the equipment allowance and how the desk feels while moving.
Two desks, then room when you need it.
John S. · Verified Buyer · July 16, 2025
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Choose the compact way to keep moving.
Ändern brings fast pneumatic adjustment to a smaller footprint, with one centered column, two practical surface sizes, and no motor or outlet to plan around.
Which work-surface size should I choose?
The 24 × 40 in laminate surface leaves approximately 40 lb for equipment. The 30 × 48 in surface provides more work area and leaves approximately 20 lb. Equipment weights vary, so check your monitors, computer, arms, and accessories if the setup is near the allowance.
What is Lüften, and when is it the better fit?
Lüften is the larger member of the same center-mounted pneumatic family. It uses two columns, a 30 × 60 in surface, and a 100 lb fixed total setup setting. Choose it when you need a larger surface or a heavier workspace than Ändern is designed to support.
What if Ändern is not right for me?
Try Ändern for 30 days. If it is not the right fit, we cover return shipping and help coordinate the return. The desk also includes a five-year limited warranty.
Read the 30-day trial and return terms.