Electric sit/stand 2-desk bench

The Alto 1 bench brings two Alto 1 desk frames together for an affordable back-to-back standing desk solution. Benefit from quiet motors providing smooth height adjustment simple, easy-to-use control panels.

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The Alto 1 bench is made up of two desks joined back-to-back at the feet

Alto 1 desk frames feature 2-stage rectangular columns with single motor

Alto 1 desk frames will accommodate a range of desktop sizes and styles.

Acoustic privacy screens also act as modesty panels

Acoustic desk screens are 740mm in height and attach to one desktop

Fabric desk divider screens help to reduce background noise.

Alto 1 simple control panel for desk height adjustment

The anti-collision safety system detects obstacles beneath the desk during height adjustment

Alto 1 single motor 2-stage desk with Levo dynamic monitor arm

 

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Metal frame

Black (BK)
[RAL9017]

White (WH)
[RAL9016]

Grey (SV)
[RAL9006]

MFC (melamine) desktop

White (KW)

Stone Grey (SG)

Clay Grey (CG)

Graphite Grey (GG)

Anthracite Grey (GA)

Black (BC)

Urban Oak (AO)

Sand Oak (SO)

Craft Oak (CO)

Walnut (SW)

Maple (MP)

Concrete (CF)

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Twin motor electric 2-desk standing bench

The Alto 2 bench includes all the premium features of the Alto 2 single desk to offer a leading back-to-back bench design, including fast height adjustment, programmable controls and advanced anti-collision technology with adjustable sensitivity. The addition of optional universal screen brackets and adjustable shared central cable tray make this bench an ideal solution for modern workplace environments where more and more staff are requesting sit/stand arrangements.

Alto 2 bench frame is available in black or white only.

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Alto 2 bench with Levo monitor arm, Boost desktop power, Linx cable management and Wobby Task Stool.

Alto 2 has a programmable control panel with 3 memory presets, digital height display and reminder/timer function.

Alto 2 – advanced anti-collision technology with adjustable sensitivity.

Multiple desktop finishes are available for Alto 2 standing desk benches

Alto 2 bench desks feature 3-stage square lifting columns with dual motors

Alto 2 bench desk frames will accommodate a range of desktop sizes and styles

Optional high capacity shared tray with sliding lid, for cables, routers and network switches

Acoustic privacy screens are 750mm in height and also act as modesty panels

Desk divider screens are double-sided and rest on the frame, remaining static during height adjustment.

Fabric desk divider screens help to reduce background noise.

Alto 2 back-to-back sit-stand bench with Levo dynamic monitor arms and Verona task chair

Alto 2 back-to-back bench desks in black with amber oak tops.

Alto 2 back-to-back bench desks in all white.

 

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Finishes

Metal frame

Black (BK)
[RAL9017]

White (WH)
[RAL9016]

MFC (melamine) desktop

White (KW)

Stone Grey (SG)

Clay Grey (CG)

Graphite Grey (GG)

Anthracite Grey (GA)

Black (BC)

Urban Oak (AO)

Sand Oak (SO)

Craft Oak (CO)

Walnut (SW)

Maple (MP)

Concrete (CF)

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Twin motor electric standing desk

Packed full of useful features including powerful twin motors for fast height adjustment and an advanced anti-collision system, the Alto 2 standing desk provides all you need in a height adjustable workstation. Easily save your most comfortable working positions with 3 height memory presets. The handy reminder function will notify you when it’s time to switch position!

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Alto 2 dual motor 3-stage desk with Levo dynamic monitor arm

Alto 2 is perfect for homeworking and commercial office spaces alike.

Alto 2 is equipped with 3-stage holeless square columns, powerful twin motors and an advanced anti-collision system.

Alto 2 has a programmable control panel with 3 memory presets, digital height display and reminder/timer function.

Alto 2 – advanced anti-collision technology with adjustable sensitivity.

Multiple desktop finishes are available for Alto 2 standing desks.

Alto 2 desks feature 3-stage square columns with dual motors

Alto desk frames will accommodate a range of desktop sizes and styles.

Acoustic privacy screens are 750mm in height and also act as modesty panels.

Acoustic desktop screens are double-sided and attach to the desktop, maintaining privacy when the desk is raised

Fabric desk divider screens help to reduce background noise

Metalicon ergonomic accessories can be colour matched to Alto 1 and Alto 2 desk frames

Alto 2 single sit-stand desks with Kardo monitor arms, Boost power modules, Linx cable spines and Sway Stools.

 

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3D product renders
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Technical
Specification, Certification
and Instructions

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CAD
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Revit/BIM
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Finishes

Metal frame

Black (BK)
[RAL9017]

White (WH)
[RAL9016]

Grey (SV)
[RAL9006]

MFC (melamine) desktop

White (KW)

Stone Grey (SG)

Clay Grey (CG)

Graphite Grey (GG)

Anthracite Grey (GA)

Black (BC)

Urban Oak (AO)

Sand Oak (SO)

Craft Oak (CO)

Walnut (SW)

Maple (MP)

Concrete (CF)

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The Alto 2 bench includes all the premium features of the Alto 2 single desk to offer a leading back-to-back bench design, including fast height adjustment, programmable controls and advanced anti‑collision technology with adjustable sensitivity.

The addition of optional universal screen brackets and adjustable central cable tray make this bench an ideal solution for modern workplace environments where staff are increasingly requesting sit/stand arrangements or even a shared home office space.

All the electric sit/stand desks in our Alto range use ultra‑quiet motors (lower than 50dB), offer smooth height adjustment (no juddering) and are quick to assemble (under 10 mins).

For more information and resources, visit the Alto product page.

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Electric sit/stand desk

Alto 1 standing desks from Formetiq make ergonomic height adjustable working an affordable prospect. With a quiet motor providing smooth height adjustment and a simple, easy-to-use control panel Alto 1 offers an economical standing desk solution suited to your workspace. Multiple desktop finishes are available to match Alto 1 to your existing desking.

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Alto 1 single motor 2-stage desk with Levo dynamic monitor arm

The anti-collision safety system detects obstacles beneath the desk during height adjustment

Alto 1 simple control panel for desk height adjustment.

Alto 1 sit-stand desks make ergonomic height adjustable working an affordable prospect.

Alto 1 desks feature 2-stage reversed rectangular columns with single motor.

Alto desk frames will accommodate a range of desktop sizes and styles.

Acoustic privacy screens also act as modesty panels

Acoustic desk screens are double-sided and attach to the desktop, maintaining privacy when the desk is raised.

Fabric desk divider screens help to reduce background noise.

 

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Download Alto 1 desks resources

For full dealer resources see our Dealer Portal.

Images
3D product renders
and room shots

Download

Technical
Specification, Certification
and Instructions

Download

CAD
3D & 2D DWG files suitable for AutoCAD, Sketchup and pCon

Download

Revit/BIM
All blocks for Revit
 

Coming Soon

Finishes

Metal frame

Black (BK)
[RAL9017]

White (WH)
[RAL9016]

Grey (SV)
[RAL9006]

MFC (melamine) desktop

White (KW)

Stone Grey (SG)

Clay Grey (CG)

Graphite Grey (GG)

Anthracite Grey (GA)

Black (BC)

Urban Oak (AO)

Sand Oak (SO)

Craft Oak (CO)

Walnut (SW)

Maple (MP)

Concrete (CF)

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So what is a sit stand desk?

To coin an old phrase, it does exactly what it says on the tin. Essentially it’s a desk that allows you to stand up comfortably whilst working, allowing the user to vary the height of the desk and alternate between sitting and standing.

White papers conclude that using a standing desk can have impressive benefits for health and overall productivity. At the very least, using this type of desk can partly negate the harmful effects of sitting too much.

So, from the team in the know here at Formetiq, we’ve compiled four benefits of using a standing desk.

1. Standing lowers your risk of weight gain.

Weight gain by its very nature is caused by taking in more calories than you burn. While exercise is the most effective way to burn calories efficiently, simply choosing to stand instead of sitting can be hugely beneficial. In fact, when compared to an afternoon of sedentary work, an equal amount of time spent standing has been shown to burn over 170 additional calories… still want that Mars bar?

2. Height adjustable desks reduce back pain.

We’ve all been there, when the clock ticks three o’clock and your back finally screams enough! Indeed, back pain is one of the most common complaints of office workers who sit all day. Whilst there have been many studies on the aforementioned topic, one concluded that its participants reported up to a 32% improvement in lower back pain after several weeks of using standing desks.

3. Standing boosts productivity.

A common concern about sit stand desks is that they hinder daily tasks such as typing. However a recent study well and truly puts that myth to bed – in a study of 60 young office employees,  standing for 4 hours each day had no impact on characters typed per minute or typing errors.

4. Sit stand desks improve mood and energy levels.

In a seven-week study, those using sit stand desks reported less stress and fatigue than those who remained seated the entire working day. Additionally, 87% of those using standing desks reported increased energy levels through the day.

Upon returning to their old desks, overall moods reverted to their original levels. These findings align with broader research on sitting and mental health, which links sedentary time with an increased risk of both depression and anxiety.

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But as I sit back and relax into my luxurious Formetiq task chair and fine-tune my desk height to reach my optimal position (yes I’m a creature of habit), I wonder how many other people are enjoying the comforts of their workspace, or lack of.

You see, my line of work means that I’m lucky enough to be invited into businesses of all sizes and whilst there are of course exceptions, it never ceases to amaze me the varying quality of our nation’s workspaces.

However, change is in the air.

Sit/stand or height adjustable desks are becoming more widespread as consumers and employers recognise the health benefits and become fully aware of the dangers associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Indeed, recent studies have shown that sitting for long periods of the day is a contributing factor to cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, sitting in a conventional office chair will increase the vertical loading on the spinal discs by up to 50% compared to a standing posture.

New users of height adjustable desks have recognised a number of benefits:

• Improved circulation helps energy levels and better concentration.
• Can assist in reducing back pain caused by static and poor posture.
• Achieve the ideal desk height whatever your height may be.
• Improvement in productivity and communication.

Formetiq is pleased to present a range of sit/stand and height adjustable desks that are the epitome of style and function. Our metaphorical microscope is on the Alto 2 with its 3-column legs, anti-collision detection and desktop height variation from 610mm to 1260mm. With a whole suite of options including Bluetooth, the Alto 2 is a welcome addition to any workspace environment.

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