Stando

Stando is an Australian standing desk manufacturer and retailer that designs and sells ergonomic sit-stand desks and workspace accessories. The brand grew out of Zen Space Desks, one of Australia's first standing desk brands, which was founded by director Lewis Back after he began experimenting with standing desks while studying at university in 2011. What started as a few imported parts and a homemade prototype grew into Zen Space Desks, which built up over 50,000 customers. After nearly a decade, Back wanted to redefine what custom means for the entire workspace experience, and that vision became Stando. The Zen brand was sold and is no longer traded in Australia, though Stando continues to support all Zen Space Desks warranties. Stando's product range centres on standing desks, including heavy duty standing desks engineered for strength and stability, small and compact standing desks for home offices and tight workspaces, and a wide range of finishes and custom sizes. The company also sells desk accessories such as sit-stand desk castors and an orthopaedic anti-fatigue mat, designed to enhance comfort, style, and productivity. Stando positions itself around helping people across Australia say goodbye to a sedentary lifestyle, boosting productivity, health, and comfort at a piece of furniture people spend a lot of time at. The brand emphasises that bodies are designed to move and that its products encourage a dynamic work position. Stando serves multiple customer segments: work-from-home users seeking fast shipping, beautiful finishes, and custom sizes; creators and gamers who want desks built for performance and personality; and teams and fitouts, from small offices to government and commercial spaces, where the team designs ergonomic spaces with clear timelines. The company offers bulk order quotes with competitive pricing, delivery coordination, optional installation service, and dedicated support. Stando is based in Australia and sells primarily to the Australian market through its website, stando.com.au.

Stando's history begins with its director, Lewis Back, who started experimenting with standing desks in 2011 while studying at university and spending endless hours sitting at a desk. He felt sluggish, unfocused, and low on energy. When he discovered the concept of standing desks — already booming overseas — he could not believe there were no quality options available in Australia, so he decided to make one. What started as a few imported parts and a homemade prototype quickly grew into Zen Space Desks, one of Australia's first standing desk brands, which built up over 50,000 customers. Zen Space Desks pioneered the standing desk movement in Australia and helped thousands of Australians rethink the way they work. After nearly a decade, Back wanted to take the idea further — to redefine what custom really means, not just in the desk itself but in the entire workspace experience. That vision became Stando. The brand 'Zen' was sold and is not traded in Australia. Reviews on Stando's site reflect a genuine 'what you get' from the company and carry over from the Zen days. Stando continues to support all Zen Space Desks warranties. Stando describes itself as being about more than desks: it is about performance, wellbeing, and personality — creating products that empower people to work better, feel better, and make their space truly theirs. The company notes that while all of these are not yet live on its website, it is working to redevelop the space and bring a better experience to the Australian market with Stando. Today Stando sells standing desks and accessories through its website, stando.com.au, serving work-from-home customers, creators and gamers, and teams and fitouts from small offices to government and commercial spaces.

• 2011

  Lewis Back begins experimenting with standing desks while studying at university, leading to a homemade prototype.

• The prototype grows into Zen Space Desks, one of Australia's first standing desk brands, building over 50,000 customers.

• After nearly a decade, the vision for Stando emerges to redefine custom across the entire workspace experience.

• The 'Zen' brand is sold and is no longer traded in Australia; Stando continues to support all Zen Space Desks warranties.

Ergonomic office furniture brand helping Australians say goodbye to a sedentary lifestyle through custom standing desks for home, studio, and team spaces.

• Standing Desks

  A wide range of standing desks unmatched in stability and build quality, available with a huge range of finishes.

• Heavy Duty Standing Desks

  Premium sit-stand desks engineered for strength and unmatched stability, built to handle serious work and weight.

• Small Standing Desks

  Compact, customised, and space-smart desks perfect for stylish work-from-home offices or tight workspaces.

• Desk Accessories

  Thoughtfully designed desk accessories that enhance comfort, style, and productivity.

• Sit Stand Desk Castors

  Large 70mm diameter wheels that roll smoothly over carpet or hard surfaces, with locks to keep the desk in place.

• Stando Orthopaedic Anti-Fatigue Mat

  Relieves pressure and boosts comfort during long periods of standing, with a durable PVC leather top, PU foam core, and anti-slip base.

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3. 3Sit Stand Desk Castors – Stando.stando.com.au
4. 4Stando Anti-Fatigue Mat for Standing Desks – Stando.stando.com.au
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