Safco Model Desk Riser, 42 Inches, Black
- Tools Required Yes
- Ships Via UPS
- Product Dimensions 42 W x12 1/4 D x 8 1/4 H
Product Description
We always need, just a little extra! The extra wide, 12″ deep shelf allows for binders, telephone, monitor, DeskJet printer or other desk accessories to be stored. Features shelf dividers to keep books and binders upright and orderly, and a retainer lip in the rear. Constructed with a melamine top and cast aluminum legs…. More >>
I’m six feet tall, and I can see where this riser might be a bit high for some for computer monitors. I still wouldn’t hesitate to buy as you can use the shelf to get phones, speakers, books, etc. up off your work surface. But I like having monitors high as it keeps your posture up when working. I have a design company running from a home office and had 3 monitors elevated on books on an Ikea desk. Some of my days go 16 hours and I’ve been needing a chiropractor to adjust my neck from craning it to the side. I’ve now got a 20″ iMac and 19″ PC monitor up on the riser and it’s a major improvement for a small investment. This product is much better looking than the picture shows. It doesn’t have the rubberized look in the photo. It’s more of a matte black texture. There was some minor scuffing from shipment, but not noticeable and nothing that couldn’t be fixed with a magic marker. The product is heavy-duty, but not heavy, and I can see putting 60 lbs or more on it with no trouble. The supports have quality rubber pads to protect your desk. I put bamboo mats down on the surface for protection and a less industrial look. Get yourself an ergonomic armrest, good mouse and keyboard and this riser and you have a great place to work (or watch movies). My desk now has 3 times the open space. Phone, speakers, hard drives, Wi-Fi etc. are all beneath the riser now. I don’t write a lot of reviews. This is a premium product for the price.
Rating: 5 / 5
The shelf itself is well made and I have no problem with the quality.
I bought it for a monitor stand and picked this product specifically because all of the photos showed it being used as one. When I got it and set it up I realized that it is actually quite high for a monitor stand.
Proper positioning of a monitor has your eyes being level with the top of the monitor. And with this shelf, the bigger the monitor the worse the problem.
Now I’m stuck with it and have made it work by raising my chair but it’s a little uncomfortable.
Rating: 3 / 5