Most standing-desk accessories on Amazon UK are filler. This guide covers the ones you actually need, in the order you should buy them, with Amazon UK prices checked in September 2026: an anti-fatigue mat, cable management that survives height changes, a monitor arm, some storage to replace lost pedestal space, and a few small extras.
Quick picks
Accessory | Pick | Price (Amazon UK, Sept 2026) |
Anti-fatigue mat (premium) | Ergodriven Topo Mini | £77.14 |
Anti-fatigue mat (budget) | FlexiSpot 2cm anti-fatigue mat | £48.99 |
Cable management tray | Under-desk metal cable tray | £14.99 |
Cable spine | VIVO Vertebrae cable kit | £24.99 |
Monitor arm | Ergotron LX single | £189.99 |
Headphone hook | Under-desk headphone hooks | £8.48 |
Under-desk drawer | VIVO sliding pull-out drawer | £29.99 |
Footrest for sitting | HUANUO adjustable footrest | £24.22 |
1. Anti-fatigue mat: the non-optional accessory
Standing on hard flooring creates discomfort, and the right mat is what lets you stand for longer sessions. The FlexiSpot mat is 2 cm thick, £48.99 on Amazon UK, rated 4.6 stars from more than 1,100 ratings. For a contoured option, the Ergodriven Topo Mini is £77.14 (4.7 stars from 3,400 ratings); the full-size Topo Comfort Mat is £149.44 (4.7 stars from more than 5,600 ratings, usually dispatched in a few days).
Skip wobble boards (distracting, not ergonomic) and pure rubber mats (cold, little cushioning).
2. Cable management tray
An under-desk metal tray at £14.99 (4.8 stars from more than 1,300 ratings) takes a six-way power strip and a dock and stops cables pulling on plugs as the desk moves. See our under-desk cable trays guide for alternatives.
3. Cable spine
The VIVO Vertebrae cable management kit is £24.99, rated 4.4 stars from 444 ratings. A cable spine stops cables snagging or yanking as the desk rises and falls. A magnetic 133 cm spine is £49.90 (4.7 stars from 480 ratings) if you want a more premium look.
4. Monitor arm
The Ergotron LX single arm frees desk space and keeps the screen at the right height whether you sit or stand. £189.99, rated 4.6 stars from more than 6,400 ratings, 3.2–11.3 kg, 10-year warranty. A budget alternative is the Amazon Basics gas-spring arm at £21.98.
5. Under-desk headphone hook
A small daily-use space saver: two hooks with adhesive or screw mounting for £8.48, rated 4.7 stars from 259 ratings.
6. Storage replacement: under-desk drawer
A standing desk has no fixed pedestal, so a pull-out drawer replaces lost storage. The VIVO 13-inch mounted sliding drawer is £29.99, rated 4.5 stars from 270 ratings (limited stock). Check your desktop thickness against the fixing requirements.
7. Footrest for sitting
For users whose feet dangle when the desk is at sitting height, an adjustable footrest helps. HUANUO’s three-height footrest is £24.22, rated 4.5 stars from 931 ratings.
Accessories to skip
- Standing-desk treadmills under about £200 (frequent failures, noise).
- Balance boards, where the novelty wears off quickly.
- RGB LED kits: aesthetic, not ergonomic.
- Premium cable trays above £80.
- Most desk-mounted laptop holders, which are inferior to a monitor arm.
Recommended startup budget
- Anti-fatigue mat: £49–£77.
- Cable tray: £15.
- Cable spine: £25.
- Headphone hook: £8.
That is roughly £100–£125. Next priority after a month of using the desk: an Ergotron LX monitor arm.
FAQ
Do I need an anti-fatigue mat?
For extended standing (30+ minutes on hard flooring), yes.
Will a monitor arm fit my standing desk?
Check the arm’s clamp range against your desktop thickness (the LX takes 10–60 mm) and use a grommet mount if the desk has a back panel.
Verdict
Focus on the mat, cable management and essential storage first. A monitor arm becomes valuable once you have confirmed your standing routine works for you.
