Awesome Desks

Nerdytec’s deluxe lap desk for gamers offers a large surface that accommodates a full-size keyboard and mouse. Its two large cushions can be moved independently for maximum comfort, and it has a built-in 6-port USB 3.0 hub and cable management so it can be connected to a computer with a single cable.

The CyberOne is an adjustable standing desk for gamers. It adjusts 29″ to 47″ tall and has dual pull-out drawers, USB/USB-C ports, a wireless charger, and cable management. The upgraded Plus and Pro models add features like a perforated backboard, a storage bin with a cup holder, LED lighting, and a tower PC bracket.

Kardiel’s desk will make you feel like a boss with its mid-century modern flying wing design. It’s built from walnut or oak veneer with a tempered glass top. Its tower has five smooth-glide drawers, while a cantilevered module has a drawer with a glass top. It measures a room-dominating 98.4″ w x 35.4″ d x 28.7″ h.

Some of us prefer standing at our desks over sitting. But that’s not easy to do when you’re traveling. The Nomad Desk is a standing desk that you can take with you. It folds up small enough to fit in a backpack and provides space for a 16-inch laptop on an adjustable-height stand. Reserve early, and save 45% off the $319 MSRP.

This oversize lap desk opens up a serious workspace while you sit on the couch or in bed. It has a vented spot for up to a 17″ laptop, along with a large mousepad, built-in wrist pads, a tablet holder, and pockets for your mouse and other accessories. Its padded armrests provide support and comfort and can be repositioned.

This 65″ tall rolling workstation designed by Benjamin Thut makes a great addition to a warehouse or other space with a smooth floor. It measures 33″ wide when closed, but opens up to reveal 83″ of shelves and an optional desktop. It’s made from Dibond aluminum composite with steel bars with casters for its mechanism.

A slick and futuristic desk for gamers or any computer setup. Its triple-decker design provides room for dual or ultra-wide monitors, a keyboard, mouse, controllers, headphones, and more. It has built-in cable management, a front-facing USB hub, and RGB LED accent lighting. They also sell a matching gaming chair.

Want a recording studio in your home? This tiered workstation is ideal for music or video production. It has three smooth-gliding shelves for keyboards, controllers, and other equipment and a top shelf for an ultra-widescreen or multiple displays and speakers. It measures 60″ W x 40″ H x 15″ D, and comes in a variety of wood finishes.

Want to upgrade to a standing desk, but already have a regular desk? The Jumbo DeskStand offers a double-decker design that lets you place your keyboard and mouse on one level, and your display (or displays) on another. Shelf heights are easily adjusted on its 10-slot ladder. Made from durable baltic birch plywood.

With real estate prices like they are today, square footage is at a premium. If you live or work in a small space, this video from Handy Bear shows off a creative way to turn an ordinary desk into a tool and parts organizer, and keeping the desktop free as a work surface. (Thanks, Michel!)

Cristiana Felgueiras of Get Hands Dirty shows off an awesome piece of furniture she designed for efficiency in a tiny apartment she’s building out. The desk has a floating design and a built-in electronic piano that slides out from underneath its work surface. She also built a matching rolling cabinet with a secret drawer.

Standing desks are great, but most of them provide no storage space. The Joy Desk not only puts your work surface at an ergonomic height, but has three cubbies and a built-in monitor riser. Its top is made from laminated composite wood, and it has sturdy metal legs with angle bracing. Available in maple or white finishes.

Carved makes all kinds of beautiful accessories from wood and colored resin. Their standing desk is a masterpiece, with swirls of blue resin ocean washing up against a burled maple shoreline. Sadly, this one-off sold in 4 minutes, but follow their Facebook and Instagram pages for future releases.

Part of the Helinox Tactical Collection, this lightweight system lets you set up a desk wherever your travels take you. Weighing under 5 pounds, the structure assembles to provide a small, but sturdy work surface, along with a MOLLE-compatible 15-liter cargo bag. Available in Black, Coyote Tan, and Military Olive.

If there’s one thing city dwellers can relate to, it’s that living space is at a premium. So if it’s possible to replace multiple pieces of furniture with a single item, it’s worth doing. Get Hands Dirty shows off a versatile coffee table that they built that also serves as a platform for a murphy bed and a pop-up desk.

In today’s work-from-home world, having a good desk is a must. You could buy one, or you could do what HomeMadeModern did and build one to your own exacting specifications. We love how Jessie incorporated walls, and sound-deadening felt to make it her own. We’d probably do corkboard for tacking up notes.

This compact and movable desk makes it easy to set up a workspace anywhere, for seated or standing positions. Its desk can adjust between multiple positions and heights and has two whiteboard shelves – one for your laptop and another for a keyboard and mouse. It’s made from bamboo wood and aluminum.

Intension Design’s standing desk lets you work anywhere. Its base is a professional-grade tripod with adjustable height legs, while its wood surface can be angled to your liking. Available add-ons include locking wheels, a cup holder, USB charger and headphone holder, and a charging hub. Comes in black, walnut, or birch finishes.

Razer is showing off a concept design for the ultimate computer desk. It has hot-swappable, magnetic modules for a PC and touchscreen displays that act as input devices for gaming, streaming, and creative work. It also has modules for wireless charging and mug warming, and pairs with a 65″ or 77″ OLED display.

Equipped with industrial-strength magnets and suction cups, this portable folding shelf provides a laptop desk on the go. It sticks to smooth surfaces like windows, or metal ones like the side of a truck. It has four small magnets at top for holding tools or a smartphone, and folds up like a briefcase for travel. Holds up to 40 lb.

This slick desk is ideal for PC gamers with its stealthy black metal surface and legs. Its 59.1″ x 27.6″ desktop is large enough for multiple monitors and has plenty of room for mousing. It includes a covered cable management tray, and can be upgraded with RGB lighting, a magnetic desk mat, and cable management accessories.

Like the more expensive Deskview, Monkey Business’ laptop desk hangs from windows. The wooden desktop measures 23.5″ wide by 11.5″ deep, and attaches to glass with suction cups and paracord guy lines. The design lets you place the desk at standing or seated heights, and lets you enjoy the view while you work.

Keep your laptop stable and cool with this unique lap desk from Bond Art Studio. The beechwood surface has been cut with an abstract honeycomb pattern for cooling. It’s got enough room for a mouse, a slot for your phone, and its bottom-left corner can be personalized. It comes in 15″ and 17″ laptop sizes.

Designer Kerstin Phleger’s concept design is for a desk that can transform into a bed when needed. It has an accordion-style fold-out frame that supports a roll-up foam mattress with enough room for two. No more snoozing under your desk like George on Seinfeld!

This space-saving desk from Bitman Wood mounts onto your wall, taking up just 6″ of depth when not in use. When open, it offers a spacious work surface for your laptop, along with built in shelves for small objects, and optional LED lighting. Made from birch plywood with a high-pressure laminate finish. Choose from 16 colors.

This bamboo lap desk reduces the need for a dedicated workspace, letting you work from the comfort of your couch. It has a ventilated laptop section and an integrated mousepad. Its grooved back edge can hold smartphones or tablets, while a recessed tray can hold pens, pencils, or snacks. Measures 23.2″ W x 12.2″ L x .78″ H.