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Reasonably sturdy desk for small area
This desk arrived on time and was relatively easy to assemble. I have it set up in the corner of my spare bedroom, and it fits the area nicely. I was able to place my computer on the middle section of the desk, which works beautifully for my needs. This desk does not have a slide-out keyboard tray, which I don’t mind. You won’t miss the slide-out keyboard tray at all if you’re using this desk with a laptop, anyway. I am using it with a desktop, but I prefer to have the keyboard up higher anyway, so that my wrists aren’t bent at awkward angles.
There was a warning label on the middle section of the desk which states that the device isn’t meant to hold more than 25 pounds. I am not sure if the sticker meant just the middle section of the desk, or the entire thing, but my most reasonable guess would be the entire thing. The 25 pound limitation is of no consequence to me; the desk holds my computer monitor, a desk organizer with many pens, etc., file dividers, and a laminator, and some other miscellaneous office supplies, just fine. It can be slightly shaky if I accidently roll into the side of the desk with my office chair, if I type too vigorously, there can be slight vibration. The desk isn’t solid oak, it’s a metal frame with a tempered glass top.I don’t think that I would place a printer on this desk, however, unless you can be certain that it won’t exceed the weight limitations.
One thing I noted is that there are no suction cups to secure the tempered glass in the middle section of the desk. Both of the sides have the suction cups to secure the tempered glass, but for whatever reason, the corner middle section does not. The glass does fit somewhat securely; however, when we tilted the desk on its side to move it into its permanent location, the corner section of glass did tumble out of the desk and land on my laminate flooring. I am very relieved that it did not break.
I am rather pleased with this desk. Suits my needs fine, quite an upgrade from my old desk. Would recommend to anyone who needs a reasonably priced desk to fit in a relatively small area, for less than 25 pounds of items.
Regarding the label on the glass in the center section, I was able to peel the label off relatively easily, from one corner. Some of the label did remain once I peeled the majority of it off, but I just used an alcohol pad to finish breaking down the adhesive and cleaning the gunk off the area.
I hope this review was useful to anyone considering this desk. I have included some photos so that you can see the desk in action!
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July 2017 · Home and Kitchen · verified purchase