Monitor Arms and Office Accessories

Arm, stand or sit-stand riser: how the screen is held

A clamp or grommet arm lifts the screen off the desk and lets you pull it closer, a fixed desk stand carries one or two screens on a base, and a sit-stand workstation raises monitors and keyboard together on a lift mechanism. Check the weight range the mount supports, the screen sizes it covers (some titles quote 24 inch displays) and the VESA hole pattern on the back of your monitor, because the mount only fits a matching pattern. Clamp mounts need a solid desk edge of limited thickness, so a hollow or glass top may not grip.

Mats, cabinets and organizers: surfaces and pack sizes

Floor mats are sold by surface: rolled-edge mats with studs or grippers are meant for carpet, while smooth-backed mats suit hard floors, and the mat should be wider than your chair's travel. Drawer cabinets and organizers are listed by pack quantity, from single units to cartons, so check whether you are buying one or a case. Finishes such as laminate, vinyl and steel take scratches differently, and leveling glides help on uneven floors. Look for grommet slots when you want cables to pass through.

Questions about Monitor Arms and Office Accessories

How do I know a monitor arm will fit my screen?

Find the VESA pattern on the back of your monitor, commonly 75 by 75 or 100 by 100 millimeters, and match it to the arm. Then check that your screen's weight and size fall inside the arm's stated range.

Should I choose a clamp or a grommet mount?

A clamp grips the desk edge and needs a solid surface with free space behind it. A grommet mount passes through a hole in the top. Check your desk's thickness and edge shape against the mount's stated range.

What does a sit-stand workstation add to an ordinary desk?

It lifts keyboard and screens together to standing height on a spring or motor lift, so you can change posture without a new desk. Check the lift range, the load rating and whether the work surface is deep enough for your keyboard.