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A study undertaken by researchers from the University of Leicester on desk-based staff at the NHS has shown that 43% of sit-stand desk users reported a performance boost after 12 months of use. Just as importantly, 52% of the people in the study reported feeling more engaged at their workplace after the same period. These insights have been reported recently by both the BBC and The Telegraph among others, and the study was published in the British Medical Journal.  Further long term health studies are still in their early stages, and more information is required before physical health benefits can be claimed. It's great to...

We're excited to talk about some of the newest products in our sit stand adjustable desk range, as well as upcoming developments! New products Earlier this year we launched the Furna Sit Stand Gas Adjustable Desk-Top Workstation pictured above, which has proven popular with customers looking to add standing (and sitting) capability without getting rid of their current desks. This is a robust but compact unit with gas springs to allow comfortable adjustment while up to 15kg of equipment is loaded on top! This week we've welcomed the Furna Airlift Standing Desk - Sit Stand pictured above, which is gas...

We've just completed a supply & installation job for a customer in Staines using 46 of our Furna electric standing desks. The project called for us to supply and install our standard electric frames with bespoke 160cm x 80cm white desk tops - and they're looking good! Furna is able to supply standing desks and accessories as well as oversee the delivery and installation for small and large scale office projects - at extremely competitive prices. Get in touch today to discuss your needs! Pictures below:  

See below for a video of our newest model - the Furna Electric Standing Desk! This is a full sized electric sit to stand desk for home or office use. Fast & quiet adjustment makes it perfect for office environments where disruptive noise must be kept to a minimum. See the full specifications and purchase options here: http://www.furna.co.uk/products/furna-electric-standing-desk-sit-stand-desk  

There has been a significant increase in awareness about standing desks in the last few years - much of it due to media attention surrounding studies which have analysed the health risks of our increasingly sedentary office-based work lives. We are obviously happy at Furna when standing desks are given the thumbs up, though we also see an increased need to make sure people are properly educated on exactly what a beneficial "standing desk" is. Every day there are various posts on social media showing people getting new, purpose made standing desks, but even more from people having built their own DIY standing work stations. There is usually...