Home Office & Workspace

Monitor Arm

A monitor arm is an articulating mounting system that suspends a computer display above the desk surface, replacing the monitor's built-in stand with a far more flexible and space-efficient solution. By clamping to the desk edge or mounting through a grommet hole, the monitor arm frees up valuable desk real estate while enabling precise positioning of the screen in height, depth, tilt, and rotation. This adjustability is crucial for maintaining proper ergonomic alignment, as it allows the monitor to be positioned at the exact eye level and distance recommended for reducing neck strain and eye fatigue. Beyond ergonomics, monitor arms bring significant organizational benefits to the workspace. The freed desk space beneath the floating monitor can accommodate a keyboard tray, document holder, or simply provide a clean, uncluttered work surface. For users with dual or triple monitor setups, articulating arms allow each screen to be independently positioned and angled, creating a curved panoramic display that wraps around the user's field of vision. The ability to push monitors aside, pull them forward for detailed work, or rotate them between landscape and portrait orientations adds a dynamic flexibility that static stands simply cannot match.

Key Characteristics

  • Desk clamp or grommet mounting
  • Full articulation in multiple axes
  • Height, depth, tilt, and rotation adjustment
  • Frees desk surface space
  • Internal cable routing channels
  • VESA mount compatibility

Types & Variations

Single monitor arm
Dual monitor arm
Triple monitor arm
Wall-mounted monitor arm
Monitor arm with laptop tray

Common Materials

Die-cast aluminum arm segmentsSteel mounting clampGas spring tension mechanismNylon cable management coversReinforced pivot jointsRubber desk protection pads

Placement & Usage Tips

Mount the arm toward the back center or corner of your desk where the clamp will not interfere with your leg space. Ensure the desk surface is at least 3/4 inch thick and made of solid material that can withstand the clamping force without cracking or bowing.

💡 Pro Tip

Before purchasing a monitor arm, check your monitor weight against the arm's weight capacity and verify VESA hole pattern compatibility. Also measure the depth from your desk edge to the wall behind it, as fully articulated arms need clearance to fold back. A gas spring arm is worth the premium over a fixed-height arm because it allows one-handed height adjustment on the fly.