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Looking for a non glass L-shape desk
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The Ikea Galant system is great. I used to use their old birch veneer L desk and upgraded recently to their new color plus some extensions. Very modular and affordable, and it's got a cool system of accesories like the cable management tray that I have now to tame that mess under the front.
Here's a shot of it in my office:
Here's a shot of it in my office:
I am also very happy with an Ikea Galant modular desk, but the model with legs that are not as likely to get on your way: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S09875921/
My desk has a couple extensions on it, so the available horizontal space is huge.
My desk has a couple extensions on it, so the available horizontal space is huge.
Don't do L-shaped desks or L-shaped kitchens. A corner never makes sense and is bad for your body. With all offices having bankrupt sales, just get a couple of those very basic tables with steel frame and light-grey/white veneer. They will last your entire life and are way more flexible than corner solutions. I picked up 5 tables from an old office for 100 bucks. Ikea crap can't compete with that.
I have the large version of the desk in the link below in black. A very sturdy well made desk which allows me to have my iMac and my MIDI controller with space to spare>
http://www.officefurnitureonline.co.uk/shop/next-day-solar-ergonomic-cantilever-desks.html
The Ikea one looks pretty nice.
One thing to consider when shopping: your desk is likely going to outlast anything you put on top of it! I suggest not going cheap / compromising since you want something that is solid, meets your needs today & in the future, is ergonomic, etc. This is the approach I took when I bought a desk for my PC many years ago and I have no regrets (about the desk that is - checked the store's website to see if it is still available but could not find it); do however need a new Mac!
Best of luck.
One thing to consider when shopping: your desk is likely going to outlast anything you put on top of it! I suggest not going cheap / compromising since you want something that is solid, meets your needs today & in the future, is ergonomic, etc. This is the approach I took when I bought a desk for my PC many years ago and I have no regrets (about the desk that is - checked the store's website to see if it is still available but could not find it); do however need a new Mac!
Best of luck.
Another Ikea Galant (birch, T legs) user here. Mine is small. I just have the basic L and a semicircular extension on it. It suits the limited space I have in my home office perfectly.
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Yet another Galant customer. My wife has one too.
The fisheye lens distorts things, but the desk with extensions is quite big -- that's a 27" iMac with a second 20" monitor, two printers and a cutting board. The filing cabinets have been discontinued. Shelving on the far wall is Billy and there is a 4x4 Expidit on the right. The white shelving on the far left is mine
The fisheye lens distorts things, but the desk with extensions is quite big -- that's a 27" iMac with a second 20" monitor, two printers and a cutting board. The filing cabinets have been discontinued. Shelving on the far wall is Billy and there is a 4x4 Expidit on the right. The white shelving on the far left is mine
I love corner desks and i'm making my own to be honest. I'm going to start a thread for the build shortly
I've been happy with my Next Gen desks by Abco http://www.abcofurniture.com/ABCOproducts/workstations/nextgeneration.aspx
Currently on my second one.
Currently on my second one.
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Another vote for Ikea Galant. Our home office has it on 2 and a half sides. You can put the legs in the centre in places so they don't bark your shins when you scoot your chair under them. Very solid. Ours has held a 24" iMac, mono laser, Epson c900 colour Laser, Windows (ugh!) PC, Scanner, stationary etc etc. Still as solid as ever after 7 years.
