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| Apr 29, 2008
Almost two months ago, I decided that I wanted to try working standing up, rather than sitting down. When sitting in my comfortable, reclining office chair, my posture was terrible, my attention span was narrowing rapidly, and I was constantly battling fatigue. After looking around online a bit, it sounded like standing was the way to go. So I propped my keyboard and mouse up on a few encyclopedias and gave it a go. The first week was rough on my feet and legs, which ached constantly. I kept a bar stool handy for resting periodically on, but I really tried to stand at least 80% of the time. After that first week, though, things improved rapidly. My attention span improved, too. I noticed an immediate increase in my ability to focus on a problem for longer, and with greater clarity. When I was blocked by some problem, I was able to just walk away from the desk, whereas before the effort of getting up from my chair often made me prefer to just sit and stew in my frustration. So now, nearly two months later, I am able to replace my book-stack keyboard platform with a real stand-up desk, and I love it. When I was shopping around for a new desk, I quickly realized that I didn't want stainless steel or plastic. I wanted wood, being the xylophile that I am. And of all the places that sold wooden stand-up desks, Standupdesks.com (the web outlet for Amish Country Furniture Sales) was the most compelling. I purchased a 4-foot-wide variant of this computer desk, and am very pleased with it so far (it just arrived yesterday). The workmanship is top-notch, and I love its simple elegance.http://37signals.com/svn/posts/1001-standing-versus-sitting |
| March 01, 2010 Think About Your Health--Think About a Standup Desk! Have you considered a stand-up desk? Perhaps you're considering how it might improve your productivity. After all, Winston Churchill famously used one at Chartwell. Ernest Hemingway worked away on his stand-up at La Finca in Cuba. Perhaps you've seen the recent New York Times report suggesting that standup desks can be great for your health. I recently ordered a stand-up desk from Vicki and Jim Gattuso at StandupDesks.com. It's amazing! They build each desk to meet your needs, both in terms of your physique and the placement of the item in a room. They are beautifully built and finished, with every attention to detail. The photo above is of my desk in my office, ready for use. If you're thinking of standup desks, do visit StandupDesks.com. And, please tell them you heard about them here! James Strock http://servetolead.typepad.com/weblog/page/4/ |
| James: We received the desk. Just wanted to let you know that the desk worked out fantastic. Judge Taylor and her chamber staff are very happy with the desk. Dan Wiebel |
| Jim and others at Standupdesks: I just wanted to thank you all for fulfilling my recent order for a da Vinci 2-in-1. The desk arrived earlier than I was expecting andit is absolutely perfect. I love it. What's more, I work in a Best regards, Jeremy T. Monthy Hogan & Hartson, LLP |
| Jim, I had looked around for a while for a piece of furniture to meet my storage needs and be of high quality construction. There was nothing that really fit the bill. Your custom made file hutch piece is not only exactly what I needed for storage but is also of a high quality that I could not find anywhere else. The furniture is very beautiful and I could not be more pleased. When comparing this piece to what I could get in local furniture stores, there is no contest - yours is much superior. Thanks for your help with my custom design! Rebecca Kruppa
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| Dear Jim,
I just wanted to write you and let you know how thrilled I am with the Mission and the Thomas Jefferson desks I purchased from you. Everything about my experience with you, from the web-site to phone calls to delivery of the finished products was professional. The desks are absolutely beautiful. I didn't know furniture of such quality could still be tailor-made and delivered at such a reasonable cost. The fit and finish of the carpentry is remarkable, and the cerry wood and acres stain are second-to-none. You and your craftsmen should be proud of a job well-done. I hope to send you some referral businsess from the Topeka area. Keep up the good work! Sincerely, Willian M. Rogenmoser Rogenmoser Financial Services |
| In 2002 I ordered and received my 3-in-1 stand up desk and I am absolutely delighted with it. I am now planning to order a second desk for my law firm because I have a second office and nothing beats the quality, craftsmanship, and appearance of my desk. It is just great. I love it and would not trade it for anything. In the practice of law one must continuously be alert and careful. I believe that standing while working at my desk provides me the ability to remain alert and be more conscious of detail. All of this does not even come close to mentioning how helpful you were in assisting me in the ordering process. I will definitely be buying another desk from you. Thanks. David J. Chapman Chapman Law Firm Fargo, ND 58102
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"I am delighted with my stand-up desk and with the help you provided along the way in selecting the right height and configuration. The workmanship is first rate. The desk is very handsome and substantial, and it is exactly as we agreed. What's more, it arrived just when you said it would (and was definitely worth the wait). Thanks very much for a great experience all around. Regards." |
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Hi Jim, I received my desk today and I am thrilled. It's just perfect in every respect. Everyone in our law firm is commenting on it and they are all logging onto your web site to check out what all you make. J.P. |
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Dear Jim, We have finally relocated our offices and while we are still settling in, my office is pretty much in shape as of today. Mickey (my wife) and I agree that the desk is one beautiful piece of furniture and workmanship. I have placed it in a corner in my office opposite my traditional desk to provide a separate place for focused work. I get nothing but compliments and I encourage folks to contact you. I deeply appreciate the fine work by your artisans and for you doing all that you said, when you said. The tooled leather is a really nice accent and finishing touch, thanks for going out of your way to get that done. Let me know about the stool, as I think it will further highlight this fine piece of furniture/art. Sincerely, J. H. Crosby |
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My Captains Desk arrived yesterday. It is beautiful, just as shown on your web site. It is in great condition. Your packaging for shipping is awesome. Thank you. Tom Willy |
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Jim, The desk came today, and my boss hasn't seen it yet, but I wanted to send you a quick note to say that it is a beautiful piece of furniture. Excellent work. Thank you. Dan |
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Dear Jim, Jeremy's desk arrived today and I just wanted to write to let you know that he is very, very pleased. The desk is beautiful and so well-crafted. It's just what we were hoping for. And thank you so much for rushing the order. The packers were great and you couldn't have timed things better. Thanks again, Jessica and Jeremy Bee |
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Holy Smokes! What a beautiful job you did on this desk. This was totally worth the wait! Thanks for a terrific piece of furniture. ( And my back and neck thank you as well!) |
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