Right now, in early 2022, mainly due to what’s been going on in the world for the last couple of years, it’s safe to say that everything seems to be getting more expensive, and most of us are most definitely feeling the squeeze.

With rising inflation, political uncertainty, energy prices rising dangerously high, and of course, the state of the economy thanks to COVID-19, prices are increasing and everything seems to be more expensive, including office furniture.

As many of us return to work and head back to the office, we may feel that now is the time to invest in office furniture and pick up new products such as standing desks, fancy monitor setups, ergonomic chairs, and so on, to ensure we’re comfortable as we work.

If you are looking for a stand-up desk for your office, you might be wondering why these desks are so expensive compared with regular desks. If so, then all will soon become clear.

Here’s a look at several reasons why standing desks are so expensive.

 

Lack of competition

 

One of the main reasons why you will likely expect to pay more for a stand-up desk than you would a regular desk, is a lack of competition.

Despite the growing popularity of standing desks, there aren’t heaps of options on the market currently, so manufacturers don’t have to set their prices ridiculously low in order to beat their competitors.

Of course there are plenty of options out there, but the markets certainly aren’t saturated with standing desks so manufacturers are able to set their prices fairly while still being competitive.

 

More complex design

 

Another factor that will affect the overall price of a standing desk is its design.

Designing a desk is hard enough, but a stand-up desk is obviously a great deal more complex because not only does it need to house the motor and various other electronic components, it also has to feature legs which go up and down, not to mention the various safety features such as the anti-collision system.

Obviously if the design is more complex, it will not only require more parts and components, it will also take a great deal longer to produce and so more man hours will be needed. This will, of course, make the products more costly.

 

Motors and expensive components

 

Yes, we just touched upon this already when talking about the complexities of the designs, but even so, we need to ensure there’s complete transparency as far as the pricing is concerned.

A stand-up desk consists of many expensive parts and components, particularly when it comes to the motor as it is this which enables the desk to move up and down with the touch of a button.

Electronic motors consist of many different parts and intricate components which is why the price is so much. Good quality adjustable standing desks such as the SOLOS V2-Premium Standing Desk actually consist of 2 motors. While this can put the price up slightly, you do get what you pay for in this industry and a dual motor standing desk such as the SOLOS V2 Premium is worth every single cent.

If you want a good quality standing desk, pay attention to the price because the costlier the desk, the more intricate and efficient the motor, or motors, will likely be.

 

Supply and demand

 

As you’re reading about standing desks today, you are obviously well aware of the fact that standing desks are beneficial for a whole host of different reasons.

Because everybody is now waking up to the fact that standing desks are so beneficial, there is a huge demand for them in offices, workplaces, and homes all around the world, and as there aren’t too many options on the market, prices are up because people are willing to spend that little bit more.

Just like used cars, boats, motorhomes, and various other items in such high demand at the moment, standing desks are highly sought after in the business world and because people are willing to spend more, and because there are a limited amount of options available, the prices of stand-up desk products are considerably higher than regular desks.

 

Price of materials

 

Another factor to consider when talking about the costs of adjustable standing desks is the price of materials.

As you all know, virtually everything is increasing in price, and thanks to inflation and the risk of rising interest rates, the cost of materials is also increasing.

During lockdown at the start of the pandemic, timber prices sky-rocketed due to more people purchasing it for various DIY projects and hobbies to keep themselves busy while stuck at home for months on end. This is just one example of how the price of materials can increase so quickly.

Various materials used to make standing desks, and the electronic components found in standing desks are now considerably more expensive than they were pre-pandemic, which is yet another reason why a stand-up desk is more expensive than you may have realized.

 

More quality checks required

 

If you build a simple office desk out of wood, of course there are safety checks required before the product can hit the market but compared with an electronic product, the safety checks are far smaller.

An adjustable standing desk is equipped with an electronic motor so there are all kinds of health and safety checks and tests required first, before the product is signed off as safe to hit the markets.

With electrocution risks, fire risks, and various other risks, there are more safety concerns over these products which means that it is going to cost the manufacturers more, which in turn means the price as to creep up slightly.