Remaining in the 17 hundreds and we learn that arguably the most famous user of the standing desk was thomas jefferson.
Thomas jefferson standing desk.
Jefferson was an american founding father and the third president of the united states.
It is available in 3 3 5 4 4 5 5 and 5 5 widths and the desk is 29 deep.
Jefferson used the desk to draw up brilliant architectural blueprints for buildings like the virginia state capitol.
He was possibly the first man in history to create a desk which he was able to adjust according to his needs.
It is the perfect all around upright work desk for writing drafting reading or laptop computer work.
One of the more interesting pieces of furniture owned by jefferson is this tall adaptable desk for reading or drawing.
His six legged tall desk had an adjustable slanted top that was large enough to place a folio.
A bail handle pulls forward the front of the desk to reveal a flat lined writing surface.
The angle of the top hinged at the front can be adjusted with a ratchet stand.
Jefferson used the desk for 50 years.
A portable desk where he could keep all of his reading supplies and write comfortably.
July 1776 when the desk was brand new jefferson used it to write the declaration of independence.
Using a standing desk may not give you their brainpower but it may save your life a recent study says sitting all day.
Great minds from thomas jefferson to ernest hemingway worked standing up.