5 best work-from-home accessories to buy this Singles’ Day

The crown jewel of Herman Miller’s catalogue is undoubtedly their ergonomic chair range, which includes the iconic Aeron chair, the health-supporting Embody chair, and more. For maximum customisability—from the colour of the upholstery to the depth of your seat—and all-encompassing back support, the cushy Embody is the chair for you. But if you’re working with specific dimensions, a hotter environment, and a tighter budget, there’s no better all-rounder than the Aeron, which comes in three sizes—all of which have a cooling mesh back. For a supportive desk chair that’s both wallet- and back-friendly, go for the Sayl, which comes in a range of sharp, eye-catching colours.

While we’ve heard about the benefits of standing desks for years, we admit we’ve been a bit hesitant to commit to standing full-time. Find a happy medium with an adjustable desk that does the work for you—we like the Atlas desk, which comes as a standalone item or as a full “office landscape” comprising desks, partitions, and more. Unlike a lot of other adjustable desks, the Atlas is sleek and functional all at once, meaning that you won’t have to choose between style and practicality. Its compact size also makes it suitable for smaller spaces, which is always an important factor in Hong Kong.

Say no to squinting and yes to swivelling with the flexible Flo monitor arm, which lets you adjust the position of your screen with minimum effort and maximum precision. View your screen vertically, horizontally—or even tilted, if you prefer. This streamlined, easy-to-install arm can hold any monitor up to 20 pounds in weight, so it’ll suit most—if not all—desks, and works great for people who use their monitor as a touch screen. Pull your screen towards you when you want to control it with your fingertip or push it out of the way when you need to maximise your desk’s surface area for sketching and note-taking.

Working with limited space? Go for an accessory that pulls far more than its weight with the Cubert desk lamp, which serves as an energy-efficient LED light with a touch-sensitive dimmer and automatic four-hour shut-off, while also providing a plug outlet and two USB ports. Everything about this lamp is smart, down to the USB ports themselves—if you use both at the same time, the Cubert will recognise the first device you plugged in as the “principle” device and give it higher-speed priority charging. Charge everything fully at once without having to deal with messy power boards or tangled cables—no more power struggles here.