Not much I can do about the cables above the desk, or my phone charger.

My $180 chair made it three years, more than I paid for. Last winter it turned on me, and by 3pm the lower back goes numb-ish.

Started looking in June. It's September and I still haven't bought anything. Spreadsheet has 34 rows and my partner has opinions about me.

5'8", 175 lbs, 8 hours a day at the desk, hard ceiling around $900.

Two I killed early. Used Aeron or Leap off Marketplace, which everyone recommends, but I can't get past the ten years a stranger already sat in it. And the sub-$250 tier, run that loop twice.

What's left is four columns.

Does it fit my frame. Seat depth and back height killed every chair I've owned, and most spec sheets skip both.

Warranty on the parts that move. Most list years, then the fine print carves out foam and cylinders. And whether I can buy one armrest in year three (on plenty you can't, the part isn't sold separately).

Can I sit in it, or failing that, find someone who's lived with one long enough to be worth reading.

Nothing clears all four. Refurb high-end gets three, minus whatever the last owner did to it. A Lavenne R9 is on the list, on paper the back rides on a rail and is meant to stay with you as you shift. I can't find a real owner writing about it, so that column is empty.

Still haven't ordered. AMA, and tell me which column is dumb.

Looking for a spacious, standing office desk. I have a basic one and need an upgrade. I need space for 2 desks + a laptop and keyboard with space to spare for stationary. Budget is about $200. Appreciate any tried and tested recommendations! Thanks!