What computer desk and chair do you use? Would you recommend them? Pic related is what I'm looking at, I literally just need a barebones desk and a comfortable chair.
>>52206879
looks a little cramped, but if it's enough space for you, go for it. I like having a deeper workspace.
>>52206902
They have a larger desk for only 20 dollars more, but it's not any deeper, just much wider. My current desk and chair were bought from a pawn shop for like 20 dollars combo, so even a relatively cheap new desk and chair would be fabulous.
Just looking to get some rec's on economical equipment. I don't know if Ikea is any good but if it stands up and holds a monitor that's pretty good to me.
>>52206879
I have one of their drafting tables I think. I bought a moniter riser with it. It's simple and huge as fuck.
I have the version with the cabinets and shit, this is what a 40" TV would look like on it.
>>52206879
>>52206879
I have this exact same one, in black.
Don't build the drawer, it won't leave enough room for you to comfortably sit.
Except for that it works fine for laptop work
That one shown by Herman Miller with embody
I have this except for the chamfered end on the right.
>>52207596
requires to raise arms, not full hikki
Currently building my own desk. Wood has been oiled and painted several times already
It's 80x250, the legs are going to house my speakers
I'm planning on buying two of these Ikea desks at some point and putting them side by side. One for my computer and the other for whatever.
>>52206879
>Pic related is what I'm looking at,
Don't. Just buy four legs and one of their kitchen worktops (or practically any suitable bit of wood). It'll look better, feel better, and handle chips/scrapes like a champ because the outside is actually wood.
http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/S99084963/
Ikea Galant. I have been using it for a few years now.
>>52208007
Keyboard?
>>52207984
nice! how much you paid for a plate like that?
>build your own pc from parts
>not building your own table from parts
The hypocrisy is strong in this thread.
IKEA galant similar to this picture
and a random good quality office chair, dont know the name
>build your own pc from parts
did you build your pc from scratch?
>>52206879
Used it as working table since my apartment was small, it was shit and unstable as fuck and I threw it away 2 months later
I'm thinking about buying a Herman Miller Embody. What do you think?
Picture related, found it while googling around. Yes, that's an Embody - a chair with a price tag starting at 1000 Euro. Combined with the shittiest battlestation I've seen in a while. Dat PC in the foot compartment.
>>52211831
Forgot the picture, kek.
>>52208007
what is that long mouse/board pad?
i....i think i want it.
>>52207984
Building my own desk as well, its a rewarding process because how much you can make it fit your needs.
>>52208007
link to desk mang
Is 70 cm in width enough for a desktop? Could someone show me a picture of theirs desk (that is 70 cm in width)?
>>52207984
>computer nerds have woodcrafting skills
Fuckin' hell, man.
I've been looking for a good metal + glass desk that's 1) not tiny (can comfortably a 27" monitor, laptop, and printer) and 2) has a keyboard tray large enough to handle more than just a keyboard (for some reason most can just barely handle a full-length board). It's surprisingly hard to find something that matches these criteria.
>>52211989
Carpentry isn't exactly rocket science. Everything you need to know to get started can be found online, so really it just comes down to having the tools and growing your hand-on experience.
>>52211977
imagine two rulers placed end to end, plus the width of four fingers. Sounds a little small to me, but maybe not for you.
White Ikea Galant Glass white. (Discontinued)
>>52212058
Hmmm, I guess it is rather small. The problem is that it's the only option I have
>>52206879
i bought a 75cm x 155cm table top from ikea, put some legs from an old table on it. no drawers or anything fancy, just wood.
it's a bit too small tho.
>>52207334
That setup is retarded.
>>52212254
I know, I'm changing it while taking breaks on Clover.
>>52206879
do you have an Ikea near your house? That desk will end up costing you 100+ after delivery fees if you don't go pick it up in person
My advice to you guys is to search for used furniture stores. You can get full sides real wooden desks for around $20( I got this for $16 and resurfaced it altogether under $30).
You can get full office executive desks with drawers and shit for $50-$100 but I didn't have the space in my room to accomidate it.
Just my two cents.
Galant desk and whatever stool this is from Ikea. My gf bought that desk OP and it is fucking tiny.
>>52213555
A local hardware store is doing the customizable desks thing cheaper than Ikea and I was thinking of getting one of theirs just to support the adjustable glass top to my drafting table that broke.
Been thinking of getting this for my first apartment.
>>52213510
Post your dragon dildos furfag.
>>52212027
>metal + glass desk
but won't your arms get cold
>>52213659
I don't wanna, but enjoy wondering what's all in this chest.
>>52213681
Or sweaty arms. I would personally lay a cloth on top, maybe spray a light adhesive to keep it from moving around.
>>52213740
Are you homosexual?
I made one out of pine.
>>52208007
Mirin' them speakers.
>>52207917
Link? I've been looking for one like this
>>52213624
Should I order?
This in black
>>52214149
/g/ will think you're uncool because of the glass desk, but fuck what /g/ thinks. If you like it, then get it. Only your opinion matters.
>>52208886
Around 200€ but the guy who cut it owed me a favor so I just offered him a beer and got the plate for free
>>52211964
Shit mate that's a nice work! Mind posting some more pics?
>>52211989
My father has mad woodcrafting skills, I learned some
>>52214149
>glass
>>52206879
Build your own desk, like a real man.
>>52214149
That isn't a bad deal honestly
Just look on Craigslist for a vintage solid wood desk and ether spend $20 refinishing it or painting it. You'll thank me later.
>>52214945
Ie. $50 + ~20 in sand paper and spray paint
>>52214746
It's a bit of a wip
>>52207596
I have this thing, that is a very very small woman. also my laptop is 18.5 and eats this thing alive. thanks gift giver.
>>52215002
something like this is goat tier for efficiency and effective c+c of life. Wish it wasn't 50 years color pallatte but whateves
>>52206879
Bought the longer one for gf. After a keyboard and mousepad, there is almost no room left. Maybe an inch or two on the front edge.
I have the Malm desk. Incredibly sturdy and spacious, highly recommended.
Pic related. It's a potato quality picture of her desk.
>>52211847
Pretty nice. They bought them for the doctors at my hospital. Not worth the price, but still comfy.
>>52206879
You could try designing and building your own desk.
>>52208007
w-where's the xbox?
>>52206879
What city you in? I'm bored, I'll look at craigslist for you.
Rate
Desk was $99
>>52216961
nice! do you have a photo of the finished desk?
>>52217270
>that hideous mess of cables
Aside from that, I mean, it's a black desk
>>52216961
I haven't started yet. Need to buy all the wood and shit.
>>52217307
It's something I'll be sorting out.
I quite like this new desk
>>52206879
This ought to do
I've found at least 10 steel desks under $50 on CL. This is $40. Don't buy IKEA; you'll come to regret it in 3 years.
>>52214945
How do I check for quality?
>>52217439
What city are you in? I'll send you a few things I'd look into further.
my dream setup involves a desk that is surrounded by metal arms that you can attach monitors to. that way you can adjust the position of the monitors however you want whenever you want. has anyone tried this?
My former setup was a regular kitchen work plank (not really sure how you call these in english, it's just the regular work plan that you cut to place a sink and everything), bolted to the wall, with a pair of adjustable legs.
The table on the right was acutally an old door, simply stacked onto a pair of old IBM 80386 workstations. It sat a bit lower that the main desk, but I could use the small space to hide cable and controllers. Everything was sturdy as fuck, could handle multiple CRT monitors and myself on it.
Please excuse potato picture and messy room.
>>52207984
That's an IKEA desk you liar.
i will build my own desk one day
just get 3 real thick pieces of wood, 1 long flat piece and 2 shorter ones for the legs, and just glue it ontop
gonna be sweet
check out built desks on r/woodworking.
You guys will be inspired.
>>52217981
I like your style desu.
IKEA Malm
>>52218095
go fuck yourself, redditfag
>>52218049
>and just glue it
If you can't afford both a high end desk and a high end chair, go with a high end chair and a cheapo desk, your body will thank you.
>>52206879
Personally, I like glass desks. Easy to keep clean, and they look really nice and elegant.
>>52218213
I'm always terrified of a glass desk breaking and my computer falling to the ground.
Pretty stupid, I know, but I can't help it.
>>52218213
>they look really nice and elegant.
no
Currently using this exact model. Want to upgrade to a nicer wood one in a lighter color soon.
>>52218213
but your arms get cold!
>>52218292
i have that
it's fine, it's really shallow and mine is 3 years old so it shakes left and right if i put any force on it
Take my 2 desks, 1 for drawing 1 for gaming.
I need alot of space.
Desk 2
>>52218366
>>52218304
Glass warms up quickly, so it's not a issue. Besides, you can just get one of those huge keyboard/mouse pads to alleviate that. Im willing to sacrifice a little to make my room look good.
>>52218275
Metal and glass looks nice. Only other material I can think of that would be better is carbon fiber, but that would be insanely expensive.
Why do you think Samsung uses it for their phones?
>>52218366
>that pichu
Do share it. It looks good.
>>52218424
A wood desk is infinitely more classy than a glass one.
>>52218451
All my feels when I know it's retarded.
>>52218095
Go Ian Murdock yourself you pathetic piece of shit
>>52206879
gave up looking for what i really wanted because aparently it doesn't exist
this fulfills a most of my requirements and is cheap
>>52218107
This, in oak veneer. Me and my gf have one each next to each other.
>>52217313
you'll need a massive 3d printer :^)
>>52218095
ignore the hipster reddit hate here, I agree subreddits like r/woodworking have value.
>>52219012
>I agree subreddits like r/woodworking have value
people need to realize there's more to reddit than le front page memes, often has the best niche communities
>>52208007
whats the stand for your M1? just a step stool?
>>52208007
Thoughts on the Ncase?
>>52219052
then go kick rocks
bye!
dont come back
>>52213624
>glass top desk
TOPKEKS
>2015+1
>still buying cheap store bought DIY assemble desks
>not building your own
ISHYGIDDY
The thing you're looking for is called a utility desk or utility table. It has no shelves, drawers, etc.
>>52208897
Got that, but fucked up the wood thanks being lazy in opening beer bottles.
Anyone knows how to fix the chipped wood?
>desk
One 200x60cm Linnmon with Adils legs.
A second 100x60 Linnmon to form an L
>chair
Markus.
Based Ikea.
>captcha: the plainest
>>52219831
I have a new glass desk as well and I quite like it. Keeping it clean is a bit annoying but with a microfiber cloth and bottle of windex nearby its no real problem.
I need a new cabinet for storage though since this desk has none. Something I can put off to the side and put my desktop on top of. Anyone know of a good 2-3 drawer cabinet that is sturdy enough to put a mid tower on I could get off amazon?
>>52220218
Take pic.
>carpenter reporting in
>>52218292
I have that desk, wish it had more width though
I got a micke but it's longer than that and has since shelves on one end
A xxxl mouse mat on it and im pretty happy
Could do with a new chair though
>>52207984
Looks like you just put a work top on two A frame legs from ikea
>>52206879
>>52206879
You'll appreciate a wider desk. Having said that, try actually sitting in it before buying it.
You might find it uncomfortable to put your elbows on it or something.
>>52211964
kek, when do get to rigel 12, admiral?
>>52206879
>Furniture with sharp edges
That'l hurt some day
>>52221571
Looks like the Malm is a popular model. Is it sturdy enough to have your tower on, would you think?
>>52221830
Are these practical?
I'd most likely trip over myself trying to type amd walk at the same time
>>52222194
this one looks better/easier to use
>>52222194
http://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Exercise-Pedal-Exerciser-White/dp/B00B1VDNQA
Maybe something like this may be more practical? I'm almost tempted to get this after I get my W2.
>>52213624
>>52213624
only if you've had one of those desks before, because if you're not okay with your arms hanging without support (because the top is so shallow) then that won't be the best thing.
>>52219052
Their niche communities still feel like massive circle jerks.
I want to get a new desk. Should i bother?
>>52211964
dat vapestation
>>52222194
it's like none of you actually work for a-
oh wait
>>52218507
It ain't bad. Looks better from afar, but still better than I could ever manage.
btw senpaitachi never buy black wood shit It gets so fucking dusty (well so would anything else, but its easier seen)
I made mine.
It's two sawhorses with a 2X4 reinforced sheet of OSB with a sheet of tempered glass on the top.
I don't know how strong it is, but I can jump on it and I weigh about 150 pounds.
The sawhorses are rated to hold 1000 pounds each, so I guess at its strongest points directly over the horses it could hold 1000 pounds.
Fuck you dad, you said all I did was play video games. Well guess who's laughing now? Me. While I play video games on this sturdy table I built.
>>52223866
Total cost was just under 50 bucks.
Horses = 2X15
2X4 = 6
OSB sheet = 4
Screws = 6 bucks for like 150
>>52223914
And loaded up.
mine.
Wide enough for my multi monitor and speaker setup.
>>52211968
Looks like a Ikea silver galant
>>52206879
built my own one out of two ikea tablet tops.
>>52206879
just press together some cardboard and paint it
better than shitkea
>>52218292
>>52218337
How the hell is that too shallow?
>>52223420
>got black wood desk
>notice dust
>clean more often
I'm fine with this.
>>52218014
>>52221758
Yup legs are from Ikea, top panel is hand crafted, you can't find anything like that at Ikea, its raw pine wood, 250x80cm, 5cm thick. Bigger and way better than anything Ikea will ever sell.
>>52224968
Post pictures of underside pls
How did you figure the optimal height? Is the weight on it an issue or no?
>>52214746
>200€ for a piece of wood
Why, just why? Is it some fancy wood or something? When I was making my desk I bought the same sized board for 30€.
>>52222677
Late reply, but to be fair so is ours.
Desktop threads are a massive circlejerk. Most geenerals on /vg/ are massive circlejerks, and the community is about the size as the one you'd find on niche subreddits like /r/woodworking.
>>52206879
custom made
>>52227229
measurements
>>52224127
Price and dimensions look good but is this sturdy enough for daily use?
>>52214602
I have that but in white and only 3 shelves rather than 4.
Expedit stronk
>>52206879
I have the same desk but I put a glass surface on top so it looks more slick it is not a big desk but fits my keyboard mouse router , monitor and speakers just fine.
>>52224127
Wide enough but far from deep enough
>>52227609
Just noticed it and it's such a dealbreaker.
Interestingly enough the shorter variant is deeper.
>>52206879
i got the mickie as a side table and its ok
Get the Malm as its way bigger to use.
>>52217434
>Don't buy IKEA; you'll come to regret it in 3 years
Stop spouting this meme, or at least give a reason why not to buy ikea.
I've had three desks, a drawer unit and a bookshelf that i've used for years now and I have no problem with them because I respect and take care of my property.
>>52207596
that thing would rek your wrists big time
>>52227646
Yeah thats why i got a custom plate and bought legs separately. It's going to cost more thought.
>>52227268
>>52227609
I have this kind of setup. Works quite well. It's not too deep, but it hasn't been much of an issue to me personally, but if depth is an issue, don't go for this solution.
>>52216961
I hope you remember to buy enough wood to support the right side, otherwise it might be a bit lopsided :^)
>>52213555
>that chair
>>52206879
I have that exact desk in black. It's okay. Almost no room for anything else besides my g710 keyboard, monitor and a steelseries qck mini mousepad. There's not much vertical room for your legs, I'm a 5 foot 7 120lbs female and it's just barely comfortable for me.
>>52213624
I have an older version of this same design and it works well for me. I keep the glass in good condition with windex. The desk provides good support unless you're a very big guy.
>>52206939
If you live near a store go in and look at their flat stand-alone table tops. I bought a massive tabletop for 30$ and then the four legs at 4$ a piece. 52$ in total and 15 minutes of drilling later and I have a better desk than the one I paid 110$ on Amazon a couple months ago.
>>52213624
>>52214149
I had this desk. If you have multiple monitors or larger peripherals such as a full size keyboard or a larger mouse pad then this isn't all that great. It looks pretty nice though, until the fingerprints and shit inevitably fuck it up ten seconds after you take it out of the box
>>52206879
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but one word, rings out thru the nite.
one word, says it all.
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>>52217981
We call the kitchen plank a "counter" or "counter top" in english
b'jempe
>>52230347
Did you forget your meds?
>>52218566
Been thinking about buying the fredde. All the reviews I have seen say that it's very stable and doesn't wobble at all.
>>52206879
ikea galant is the GOAT desk and comes in multiple configurations and lengths
>>52206879
I sit on the floor like Umaru does
>>52229768
Did you have the black or the clear glass one?
>>52228024
It's all particle board which is literally the worst building material. You can't repair it. At all. Ever.
>>52236377
This is why I am getting my custom table from a local hardware store that has the same pieces cheaper, just to fix up my drafting table.
>>52236377
Bought this from Ikea years ago. Great piece! Would buy again.
>>52230347
Wtf?
Paid foreign shill?
I'm considering falling for the build your own desk meme
What's the best way to go about it and would it be too hard for someone who's never really worked with wood before?
>>52236752
Can you follow instructions? Can you be patient while oiling and staining? If yes, then you're fine. If no, then go buy some ikea shit
>>52214099
>computer on corner of desk
WHY
>>52236798
>Can you follow instructions? Can you be patient while oiling and staining?
Yeah sure. Normally I'd go with ikea shit since I'm kind of lazy, but I need something that's pretty sturdy
>>52221571
get some good speakers and stop streaming low bitrate music.
>>52213624
I had one, gets dirty all the time and when it breaks its a pain in the ass to clean all of the small glass bits. Trust me, it will break
>>52236869
Fantastic. Start googleing some shit then m8 and have a good time with it. Building stuff is pretty zen for me
I use a Blaha Type 8 and also a chair from Blaha (similar to the one in the pic). Finest Austrian quality, the tabletop is melamine. Also it's 2m wide and 80cm deep.
>>52206879
Have the same damn table.
Can fit a keyboard + mouse, but doesnt have space left even for a phone at the side. Also, gets really cramped with all the cables going into there.
5/10, can live with it
Conset sit/stand desk. Electrically adjustable. I can't remember the exact model number. Bought it several years ago. Cost me £600+ from what I remember. Totally worth it though.
>>52206879
Realspace Magellan from Office Depot.
I've had it for about 5 years and it's starting to peel.
For the price, I think it's held up pretty well.
As far as recommending it, sure, as long as you don't expect to to last forever.
For a cheap, quality chair, I'd recommend the Ikea Markus.
Really nice warranty on it for the price point and it's really comfy and sturdy.
>>52214099
>Anonymou
f.lux/10
I'm still looking for a nice table or cabinet I could put to the right of my desk and put my mid tower case on. Don't have an ikea near me.
Finding something that large and sturdy is rather difficult as far as cabinets go.
>>52232979
no, dumbass, i just have style. u dont.
>>52236520
NO, 'merican as ever, and what im saying is important. dont wanna listen? enjoy your fire-&-human-potential-retardant cancerchair.
