Goes plenty high for a standing desk!!!  I was looking at other chairs for my standing desk and found a few measured a little too short.  This one is just right.  I actually keep it a couple of inches lower than its maximum height.  For a 5'9" 150lb person it's very solid, with a comfortable seat.  I only wish the back allowed for more of the length of my thighs to rest on the seat, but to expect perfection is unreasonable.  Still five stars.