How tall can the Renew desk go?

The Renew frame tops out lower than many standing desks, so check the published height range against your own standing elbow height. Very tall users often find it too low for comfortable standing.

Does the desk wobble when raised?

Some owners report wobble at full standing height, especially on carpet. It feels solid at sitting height, and a firmer floor helps.

Is the top real wood?

It is a walnut veneer over a manufactured core, not solid walnut. The veneer gives a real wood surface and grain at a lower weight and cost.

How long does assembly take?

Expect an hour or more with two people. The frame, legs and top arrive separately and need to be bolted together before the desk can be used.

Does it have memory presets?

Yes, but the controls are basic compared with desks that store several heights. Owners who switch heights often find the presets limited.

Is the 48x24 size big enough for a monitor and laptop?

It fits one monitor plus a laptop, but not much more. If you use two large monitors or like a lot of desk space, the larger sizes suit better.

What do buyers say about the Herman Miller Renew Sit To Stand Desk, C Foot, Veneer Top, 48x24-In?

Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 64 ratings.

Herman Miller Renew Sit To Stand Desk, C Foot, Veneer Top, 48x24-In

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Last seen at $1,886.25 at Lumens on Nov 10.

Our take on the Herman Miller Renew Sit To Stand Desk, C Foot, Veneer Top, 48x24-In

The Renew is Herman Miller's height-adjustable desk, sold here in the 48x24-inch size with a C-foot base and a walnut veneer top. It raises and lowers on an electric frame, so you can alternate sitting and standing through the day. The C-foot design keeps the legs back from the front edge, which frees up knee room and lets you sit closer to the desk. It is a premium, US-made desk aimed at people who want a solid, quiet lift and a real wood surface rather than a laminate flat-pack. Against cheaper standing desks it gives up some height range and built-in extras, and owners are split on the controls and the value.

Best forHome offices and studies with limited floor spacePeople who alternate sitting and standing through the dayBuyers who want a real wood veneer topSmall rooms where a 48-inch desk fits

Pros

C-foot base leaves knee room and lets you sit close to the edge
Walnut veneer top looks and feels better than laminate
Electric lift is smooth and quiet in normal use
Made in the USA with Herman Miller's build quality
Compact 48x24 footprint suits small rooms

Cons

Height range is narrower than many rivals, so very tall users may find standing height low
Preset controls are basic compared with desks that store multiple heights
Assembly takes time and two people help
Fewer built-in extras such as cable trays or USB ports
Some owners report wobble at full height

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Lowest price we've seen: $1,886.25 on Nov 11 at Lumens. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.

What reviewers say

3.7 / 564 ratings

Ratings average 3.7 out of 5, and the split is mostly about the frame rather than the top. Owners like the walnut finish and the quiet lift, but several say the desk wobbles when raised and that the controls and height range fall short of cheaper rivals.

What people mention

StabilityCriticisedSeveral owners say the desk wobbles when raised to standing height.
Height rangeMixedSome taller users find the top standing height lower than they want.
FinishPraisedOwners like the walnut veneer top and say it looks better than laminate.
ControlsMixedThe preset controls are seen as basic next to desks with more memory settings.
AssemblyMixedPutting it together takes time and is easier with two people.
Lift noisePraisedThe electric lift is described as quiet and smooth in normal use.

Specifications

Finish: Walnut
Made In: USA
Adjustable: Height

Questions and answers

How tall can the Renew desk go?: The Renew frame tops out lower than many standing desks, so check the published height range against your own standing elbow height. Very tall users often find it too low for comfortable standing.
Does the desk wobble when raised?: Some owners report wobble at full standing height, especially on carpet. It feels solid at sitting height, and a firmer floor helps.
Is the top real wood?: It is a walnut veneer over a manufactured core, not solid walnut. The veneer gives a real wood surface and grain at a lower weight and cost.
How long does assembly take?: Expect an hour or more with two people. The frame, legs and top arrive separately and need to be bolted together before the desk can be used.
Does it have memory presets?: Yes, but the controls are basic compared with desks that store several heights. Owners who switch heights often find the presets limited.
Is the 48x24 size big enough for a monitor and laptop?: It fits one monitor plus a laptop, but not much more. If you use two large monitors or like a lot of desk space, the larger sizes suit better.
Where is the Herman Miller Renew Sit To Stand Desk, C Foot, Veneer Top, 48x24-In cheapest?: At Lumens, for $1,886.25, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Herman Miller Renew Sit To Stand Desk, C Foot, Veneer Top, 48x24-In?: Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 64 ratings.