The Branch Cyber Monday sales event is live and will last until December 2nd. It has become one of my favourites home office furniture companies for three main reasons. First, its products are easy to assemble, with clear instructions and helpful assembly videos. Secondly, they look great, with multiple color options and an overall aesthetic that’s easy on the eyes. Third, everything is reasonably priced. Sure, you can find office chairs and standing desks cheaper, but they’re well-designed, functional, and have longer warranties than most.
During the Cyber Monday sales event, you can get 15% off select products and 20% off if you bundle things together, which also gets you free shipping. You will have to use the file code BFCM at the checkout to see the discount in your cart. I’ve tested a handful of the company’s products — here’s the one I like best and what’s worth your money.
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Offers for branch chairs
This was mine recommendation for the best office chair for several years. It’s well priced, quite adjustable, and has a nice look. You can buy it in fun colors, but that adds to the price. The armrests raise, lower, move backwards and forwards, and you can adjust the seat depth (useful for taller people). There’s also adjustable lumbar support, to make sure it supports the natural curve of your spine. The seat foam is soft and the mesh back allows for good airflow. I had no problem sitting on it for hours as a 6’4″ man, but my 5’1″ wife enjoyed it too.
Branch just released the file Professional ergonomic chairwhich supposedly improves on the original in several ways. I have it in a box but haven’t had a chance to set it up and try it out. If you want to take a chance, it’s also on sale for a tempting discount of $75, which costs you $424.
Verve is the “next step forwardChoose in our guide if you can spend a little more, although that may change soon, once you try the Pro Ergonomic Chair. It keeps my back straighter, is just as comfortable and looks nicer. There is an additional headrest if you want, but I don’t think it’s necessary. If you need a wider seat, you may want to look elsewhere, as the seat’s armrests can feel like they’re trapping you. By the way, these armrests only go up and down, so there’s not much you can do to move them around. However, there is a good level of finish on this chair that is a step above the ergonomic chair.
The Softside makes you feel more like you’re sitting in an armchair than an office chair. If you have a library in your office and frequent it often tea drinkerit might just complement the aesthetics of your room. It’s soft all over with a lovely fabric that feels durable. If you need a wide seat, this is not the chair for you: the armrests are fixed and rise directly from the seat, pinning you down. There isn’t much else in terms of adjustability other than locking the recline, but my back wasn’t complaining after weeks in this chair.
I tested the high back version, which completely goes over my shoulders (I’m 6’4″). The standard model is the Mid Back, which I can’t vouch for, but it may be suitable for shorter people. I can also replace the fabric with leather or vegan leather, but I haven’t tried either.
Offers for branch standing desks
I’m working on a guide to standing desks and Duo is my choice for anyone with limited space. It’s a very small standing desk (although you can choose from multiple sizes), and the desk’s add-ons are easy to install, like the cable organizer and drawer. It’s made from engineered wood and has a powder-coated steel frame, and it didn’t take me long to put together. There’s a paddle on the right to raise or lower the desk, with two height presets. It’s a little tricky to figure out how to save the desired heights, so keep the manual handy.
This was one of the first Cute standing desks I tested. You get multiple height presets, quiet motors, and a large desktop to fit all your things. There is a place in the back of the center to route cables. This has a wider range of motion than the Branch Duo.
This newly launched standing desk just arrived at my house recently and I finally had the chance to set it up. It was pretty simple (not many parts). The motors are a little louder than I expected, but I love the four-legged design. Completely used to create one like this called the Completely Nolanbut it was discontinued after Herman Miller purchased the company. Now Branch has a version, and it’s actually a lot nicer than most two-legged desks. There are three height presets and it can lift 225 pounds (the static weight load is much higher). Like all Branch standing desks, it has a 10-year warranty.
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Well, what do you know? I’m not the only one who likes Branch. My colleague Boutayna Chokrane I have tried a lot of laptop stands again recently and I came away thinking that Branch’s Adjustable Laptop Stand is really the best for most people. Raise your laptop 7 inches and you can adjust it to almost any viewing angle. It doesn’t wobble and looks great. It’s a little difficult to adjust, but that’s also what keeps it so stable and reliable.
An easy way to add more outlets to your desk setup, this Branch accessory attaches directly to your desk. I used it at my desk for a while and now have it repurposed in my tool closet to keep all my power tools charged (it’s attached to a shelf). It looks attractive and offers three sockets, as well as USB-C and USB-A. This accessory is UL certified and has a 6-foot cord that should be long enough to plug into the wall.
I recently had this filing cabinet tested and it looks very attractive. It’s also the perfect length for my desktop gaming PC. It was easy to assemble and mine was not damaged in transit. There is only one lock but it protects both drawers. Both are roomy and I like the little organization at the top for pens and other stationery.
I have been using these cabinets for almost a year. They are flat metal containers that come in sheets and you bend some parts to connect them all. It might look fragile, but they’ve held up exceptionally well and don’t look like they’re about to collapse. (Setup is simple, just takes a little time.) I currently have three types: Standard, Lowdown, and Midi Lockers. One holds all my vinyl and has heavy speakers and a turntable on top. Another is keeping my camera gear hidden from view, and the third is just miscellaneous storage. They’re cute (and come in a range of colors). Oh, and easy to clean too.
You need to make sure you have desk space before purchasing this cart. It’s huge! If you do, it can replace all existing containers. Add pens, notebooks, sticky notes and more. It’s a statement on a desk, so don’t keep it hidden.
