Gallery: Working Tall: The Ultimate Standing Desk Setup
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__The Desk__ [NextDesk Terra](http://www.nextdesks.com/buy#!/~/product/category=1944379&id=8372837) | $1,500 Your workbench is the nucleus of your office — invest in quality. This sleek standout is easy to adjust up and down, and its natural bamboo surface is a reminder of what some ergonomic furniture makers have forgotten: A desk should be beautiful. __The Stool__ [Muvman](http://www.swopper.de/en/muvman/) | $565 Sit, stand, or lean—and actively support yourself in all three positions. The Muvman tilts and sways beneath you, making it impossible to stay still—which is the whole point.
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__The Mouse__ [Apple Magic Trackpad](http://www.apple.com/magictrackpad/) | $70 Ergonomic researchers say that the flatter the mouse and lighter the grip, the better it is for your wrist. So trackpads are perfect, and Apple's is the most precise.
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__The Keyboard__ [Kinesis Freestyle2 with VIP3](http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/freestyle2_pc.htm) | $140 The Kinesis split keyboard keeps you from scrunching your hands together when typing. Add the VIP3 attachment to tilt each half for an even more natural position.
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__The Mat__ [Sublime Imprint Anti-Fatigue Comfort Mat](http://imprintmats.com/products/home/cumulus-9#pattern=croco) | $60 Standing all day is tough on your legs and back, but a good floor mat will ease the strain. The Sublime is soft underfoot, and the materials are durable.
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