# Ironing Board-Like Desks The XTable by Kibisi is Manually High-Adjustable Via a Crank By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtable-by-kibisi References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/furniture_design/kibisis_height-adjustable_xtable_23717.asp) & [kibisi](http://www.kibisi.com/projects/the-xtable) Study after study shows individuals that sitting down all day is not good for their health; the XTable by Kibisi, a design studio based in Denmark, offers one way to add a little movement in the classic office setting. Unlike [motorized workstations that are height-adjustable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adjustableheight-workstation), this desk is controlled manually. Similar to an ironing board, it has a set of legs that cross over each other, hence its name. Unlike an ironing board, however, XTable by Kibisi is adjusted via a crank rather than a lever. Designed for the Danish office furniture company Holmris, the XTable by Kibisi not only saves energy, it also encourages even more movement from its user. Although very [minimalist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herman-miller-spout) as is, the XTable does come with an optional [storage solution for office supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corsair-platform4-desk) and other belongings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Movement-based Workstations:** The trend of movement-based workstations offers opportunities for innovative designs that promote physical activity in the office environment. - **Manually-adjustable Furniture:** The trend of manually-adjustable furniture provides an alternative to motorized options, creating opportunities for cost-effective and customizable solutions. - **Minimalist Office Furniture:** The trend of minimalist office furniture presents opportunities for sleek and functional designs that promote a clean and clutter-free workspace. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Furniture:** The office furniture industry can explore innovative solutions to address the health concerns associated with a sedentary work lifestyle through movement-based workstations and manually-adjustable furniture. - **Ergonomics:** The ergonomics industry can capitalize on the trend of movement-based workstations to develop products that prioritize the well-being of individuals in the office environment. - **Storage Solutions:** The storage solutions industry has an opportunity to cater to the demand for functional and space-efficient storage options that complement minimalist office furniture designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adjustable Laptop Desk Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitstand-desk1.md) - [Motorized Cable-Hiding Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steno-sitandstand-work-desk.md) - [Adjustable Ergonomic Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croft-sitstand.md) - [Wirelessly Adjustable Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chakram-heightadjustable-standing-desk.md) - [Adjustable Modern Work Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spout.md) - [Stealthy Minimal Adjustable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenon-smart-adjustable-desk.md) - [Hybrid Schedule Workstation Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanex-x3.md) - [Dual-Section Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-lift-desk.md) - [Gesture Control Smart Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-smartdesk-levitate.md)