5 Reasons We Love Bamboo Desks
If you’re familiar with the Stand Up Desk Store brand, you may have noticed that our selection of bamboo standing desks is possibly the fastest-growing segment in our lineup.
Don’t get us wrong, our genuine solid wood standing desks are undeniably stunning while our MDF desktops offer a nearly unbeatable combination of durability and value. But our bamboo desktops hold a special place in our hearts…and are the favorite of several Stand Up Desk Store employees.
Want to learn why? Read on.
Advantages of Bamboo Furniture
1. Bamboo is Tough
If you cook, there’s a good chance the bamboo cutting board in your kitchen gets daily use yet barely has a scratch. Suffice it to say, if bamboo can repeatedly stand up to your chef knife, hot water, dish soap, and scrub brush, it’s more than a match for your sticky notes and water bottle.
2. Bamboo is Strong
Did you know that bamboo is a sought-after building material in earthquake-prone parts of the world? That’s because it has a higher tensile strength than steel.
3. Bamboo is Lightweight
Since bamboo offers a high strength-to-weight ratio, a bamboo desktop can support a lot of weight without itself being heavy. In other words, your back will thank you when moving day rolls around and you need to hoist your desk into a box truck.
4. Bamboo Looks Great
If you appreciate contemporary office and living spaces that are open, airy, and full of natural light, you’ll love how bamboo’s eye-pleasing color and natural appearance will perfectly complement the décor.
5. Bamboo is a Less-Impactful Resource
Compared to other materials, bamboo can be a significantly eco-friendlier choice:
- Grows up to three feet per day and reaches full maturity in three-to-five years (replenishes much faster than trees)
- Releases up to 30% more oxygen than many plants
- Can help prevent soil erosion
- Doesn’t require fertilizer
- Is biodegradable (unlike plastic and other common furniture materials)
These bamboo furniture benefits represent just a few of the reasons to check out our genuine bamboo standing desks (in particular our ergonomically curved front electric and ergonomically curved front crank models). And for working on the go, consider the bamboo lap desk.
