While we don't know if we'd be able to spend the whole day standing at our desks, we do like John Knox's vision. His entire desk is made of salvaged wood he's found laying around on the streets, and in one case, his basement.
John Knox writes: "Part Ikea-hack. Part cradle-to-cradle design project. This Rumsfeld-modern standing desk features an alley found desktop cut to size and mounted on two long stored in the basement Ikea sawhorses. Two adjustable wing shelves are salvaged lumber from a spouse rejected over sized trundle project. Note the attached "pen ...on a chain", arguably the greatest office efficiency device invented since the pencil sharpener."
Love how the adjustable winged shelves are able to hold extra office gizmos when needed. Those sawhorses provide good desktop and printer storage as well.
Oh and are you wondering why it's called the Rumsfeld? According to John, "Rumsfeld also approved placing detainees in "stress positions," such as standing for up to 4 hours, though he apparently found this approach unimpressive. Rumsfeld, who works at a stand-up desk, scrawled on the memo, "I stand for 8-10 hours a day. Why is standing limited to four hours? D.R."
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Comments (7)
That desk is very clever & efficient. However, I am distracted by that beautiful cork board ... I LOVE it! Did John Knox make it? Please share how you made it (I'm assuming you repurposed a mirror of picture frame).
I also love that window sill, pottery & plants ... add cushion for the perfect perch after surfing the net waaaaay too long.
lifeabundant,
The cork board is entirely self made. Friends and family keep me well supplied with corks -- I think it helps justify wine consumption. The frame I made with a table router.
Dear John Knox, Your Rumsfeld desk and cork board are are really great. I love the pen on a chain but it makes me think that you might be working in a office full of thieves.
If it is that bad perhaps you should consider chaining the other items like that ruler or the coffee cup or the house plant. I also wonder what would stop someone from simply cutting the string?
Mr. Matz,
Pen-on-a-string is strictly an attempt to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. When an employee has trouble retaining or locating a company issued pen, an employer must take steps to reasonably accommodate the employee's disability (see Samuason vs. General Motors, Eastern District of Michigan, Vol 111 page 1178, 2nd edition Federal Reports)---but thanks for your security concerns.
THIS JUST IN: Too Much Sitting Shortens Lives
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/health/26beha.html?ref=health?wpisrc=nl_health\
Live a long life -- work at a "Rumsfield Modern".
@JohnKnox43 ... I just now read your answer to my question. Thanks for sharing ... I figured you made that gorgeous corkboard! I imagine those corks hold lots of fond memories! Collecting corks from fam & friends is a great idea ... hmmm.