Thomas Jefferson Standing Desk

Jefferson used the desk for 50 years.

Thomas jefferson standing desk.

Jefferson was an american founding father and the third president of the united states. July 1776 when the desk was brand new jefferson used it to write the declaration of independence. This tiny writing desk weighing only 5 lbs is the result of jefferson s ability to invent the obvious. Thomas jefferson is perhaps the most famous user of the stand up desk.

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. A portable desk where he could keep all of his reading supplies and write comfortably. The angle of the top hinged at the front can be adjusted with a ratchet stand.

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. It is available in 3 3 5 4 4 5 5 and 5 5 widths and the desk is 29 deep. One of the more interesting pieces of furniture owned by jefferson is this tall adaptable desk for reading or drawing.

It is the perfect all around upright work desk for writing drafting reading or laptop computer work. Our thomas jefferson stand up desk is a marvelously functional standing desk book stand or podium.