5 Ways to Revamp Your Workspace

Designed by Peter Stathis for Joby, the Trapeze LED Table Light pivots on steel balls, allowing a wide range of motion. The head contains energy-efficient LEDs that cast a warm light. Cost: Starts at $300 for a small lamp with a maximum height of 27.8 inches

Add some whimsy to the break room with these 5-gallon recycling bins designed by Catherine Mui. Each plastic bin is topped with a sculpture of a can, a bottle, or a carton. Cost: About $60 each

The Sapper 50 Monitor Arm, by Richard Sapper for Knoll, can hold computer displays weighing up to 50 pounds. It moves up and down the mast, swivels side to side, tilts up and down, and rotates 360 degrees. Cost: $450

An ergonomic option for cafeterias or meeting rooms, the Tip Ton chair tilts forward a few inches when you lean toward a table, encouraging better posture. The stackable chair, designed by Barber­Osgerby for Vitra, is made from recyclable plastic and comes in eight colors. Cost: $315

Raise and lower Humanscale’s adjustable Float desk up to 20 inches by pressing a lever. The desk holds up to 170 pounds and includes a system for hiding cables. Cost: $1,600
—Nadine Heintz