Abstract: A height-adjustable work table has a support frame with at least one telescopic column having at least one support slidably displacable in the telescopic column. The work table has a table top and a weight-compensating device comprising at least one force reservoir and a pulling cable for adjusting the height of the support is provided. A force compensating device is connected to the weight-compensating device. The force reservoir has a first and a second end whereby the first end of the force reservoir is connected to the support frame and the second end is connected to the force compensating device. The weight-compensating device cooperates with the force compensating device such that for displacing the support the effective leverage of the force-compensating device is adjustable such that a counterforce generated by the weight-compensating device is at least partially compensated.

Abstract: A mechanism for adjusting the tilt and/or height of a countertop or table top of a piece of furniture. The mechanism includes a lifting element that acts on the countertop or table top and is connected to a drive gear mechanism. The lifting mechanism is a curved toothed rack or element, with the drive gear mechanism including a gear that is in engagement with the toothed element. A guide is provided for guiding the toothed element.