One of the advantages of gaming's move beyond the TV or the family computer is that gamers are free to make a space customized to enjoy each game's full potential. “A big part of gaming is the immersive experience,” David says. “So my first move when designing FREDDE was to make a cut out in the desktop so that you could be closer to the screen and have almost a command central sort of feel, while also getting support for your arms at the same time.”
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How do you make the perfect gaming station? That's what we set out to do with FREDDE desk by researching competitive gaming and enlisting a gamer designer of our own.
Article Number502.190.44
Product details
The workstation is extra comfortable to work at, because the contoured table top allows you to sit close and supports your wrists and forearms.
Keep your coffee, beverage or snacks nearby in the cut-out cup holders on either side of the table top. The cup holders are made of plastic that is approved for use with food.
Hang the small shelves inside or outside the side panels, depending on your needs.
You can fit a 32" computer monitor or TV by removing the shelf above the table top.
The high side panels help block sunlight and prevent distracting glare on your computer monitor.
Designer
David Wahl
Good to know
Can be used with SIGNUM cable trunking to keep all cords in place.
Holds up to two 24" flat screens.
Materials and care
Material
- Frame/ Support:
- Steel, Epoxy/polyester powder coating
- Tabletop:
- Particleboard, Melamine foil, Plastic edging
- Pocket:
- Plastic edging
- Back panel:
- Particleboard, Melamine foil, Paper foil
- Side panel/ Shelf:
- Particleboard, Melamine foil, Plastic edging, Paper foil
Care
Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Check regularly that all assembly fastenings are properly tightened and retighten when necessary.
Safety and compliance
Measure the depth and width of your stationary computer. The measurements should be less than those of the shelf.This gaming desk has been developed and tested for safety, durability and stability set forth in the following standards: EN 12521.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
FREDDE Gaming desk502.190.44Advice and care instructions
FREDDE Gaming desk502.190.44Measurements
- Depth: 74 cm (29 1/8 ")
- Height: 146 cm (57 1/2 ")
- Min. width: 140 cm (55 1/8 ")
- Max. width: 185 cm (72 7/8 ")
Packaging
This product comes as 2 packages.
FREDDE
Article Number502.190.44This product has multiple packages.
- Width: 84 cm (32 ¾ ")
- Height: 5 cm (2 ")
- Length: 153 cm (60 ¼ ")
- Weight: 24.50 kg (53 lb 16 oz)
- Package(s): 1
- Width: 84 cm (32 ¾ ")
- Height: 5 cm (1 ¾ ")
- Length: 153 cm (60 ¼ ")
- Weight: 27.70 kg (61 lb 1 oz)
- Package(s): 1
Ratings and reviews
Worth itJonasDesk was sturdy and is perfect for what I needed
Poor Design Monitor & Desktop Won't FitGarritVery painful to set up, does not fit pc/desktop or monitors. Lower shelf needs to be removed to fit monitors, desktop will not fit underneath desk on shelf keeps hitting metal support bar. Over all desk looks nice but does not function as it should unless you buy monitors and pc/desktop with exact specifications.
Shallow and Tight everywhereAdmirRead so many reviews online and from
The actual r/fredde subreddit of people claiming its the best desk around ever. Well I feel robbed, it’s a bad desk, questionable design choices, if you have a Mid size to Full tower it won’t fit anywhere, my 34” ultrawide barely fits in there too.
Good concept, some challenges with metal sidesStephanieOverall the desk is a useful addition providing appropriate spaces for gaming desk for a large PC and all the flashy gaming accessories that are typical (my son has a large LED mouse pad, lighting around the edges of the desk, everything flashes ;-) ). The shape of the desk and solid black provides a great backdrop to the setup he has.
The reason I dropped a star on this is the metal panels on the side. They are just so fiddly. between setting up the shelves in the same slots as the panel and the flexibility of the side panels, it can be frustrating to put together in that phase of the build.
I've built a lot of IKEA items over the years, including helping friends because of my experience, and these side panels are going to stand out in my mind as one of my least favourite build moments. It worked out in the end, but this part of the design really needs a rethink. I would still buy this desk again, however, to be clear.
Great deskSylvainLooks good and sturdy, can adjust shelves to your needs. My son is happy.
FREDDE computer desk Anonymous reviewerI'm a gamer with lots of hardware. This desk fits the bill. Only drawbacks are it's very heavy and the assembly is not easy.
What I like is that's it's very sturdy and lots of shelves.
DeskDeborahExcellent size for space lots of room for everything you need at hand. Great it comes with cup holder so freed up space and not having to worry about things being knocked over
Does the jobDanielIt is great for ergonomic comfort at work. I moved the shelves around for my work laptop to be used for video conferencing. To use with a monitor mounting stand is a little more complicated than I thought it would be. I had to remove one of the metal support beams just to do so. But overall I am satisfied with the purchase since it has so much more storage than my previous Ikea desk, Linnmon /Adils.
Cool deskDayleWe finally bought an actual gaming desk. Our Gen Alpha kid that lives at the desk is thrilled.
FREDDEMartinGreat purchase!
Awesome desk, nightmare to assembleAnonymous reviewerThe desk is absolutely phenomenal, lots of shelves to fit everything in perfectly and the cable holes are very well placed. However, I found the assembly extremely difficult, there was a step where one has to make two screws meet in the middle of a metal tube and if your hand slips you lose the screw and can't get back it out.
IKEA - please consider changes to the assembly design.
First time ever purchasing fromTaraFirst time ever purchasing from Ikea online, and had never seen the item in the store so was very nervous. It is nicer quality than I expected and my son loves it. He is in a game design program and has quite a tech setup, which this accommodates very well. Only unfortunate thing is the cup holders are waaayyy too small…would almost downgrade the rating to 3 stars based on that.
Fredde deskMarieNot the greatest to assemble but once complete, looks good and is sturdy
Looks simple but meet myJesusaLooks simple but meet my expectations
Useful productMaqboolUseful product
Awesome gaming deskNosaibaBought it for my 7 year old son. Everyone in the house now wants one too. Very impressed with it.
Good quality deskClaudiaGood quality desk
Big price jumpKimLoved this desk and had been waiting for it to come in stock since Nov or Dec last year. Price went up like $70. I still love the desk but no good for a mid or full tower. You will need to put it beside the desk. I was hoping one of the lower shelves could be left off so the pc could sit under but that isn’t possible. It is also much heavier than expected and needed two people to put together.
Works greatTanisWas pretty decent to put together and works great for what u need. Love how adjustable the little shelves are.
Only issue is the side peices are thin metal and like to pop out once in awhile. (They are only used for appearance so doesnt affect anything)
niceSeannice
Customer reviews
4.5Average rating
805Reviews
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Story
Getting gaming right
If you’re not in to computer gaming yourself, perhaps you have children who are. Across the world, gaming is booming, and naturally IKEA should provide furniture designed for it. So how do players set up a game station to create that immersive gaming experience, what do they need to feel comfortable and supported while playing? When creating FREDDE desk we needed to know. How we found out? We asked a gamer.
David Wahl is not only one of our designers. He’s a gamer too. Of course he got the task. “When I started playing video games you'd have to make sure your friends were free, and someone’s house was free, then make your way down the street, console in hand to play,” David says. “Now, it's just as likely that you're playing with people in Shanghai or Sydney or Stockholm.”
Creating a gaming command central
Made to be customized
FREDDE fits speakers, a 32" screen, or a couple of smaller screens on a height adjustable shelf. David also had a personal wish. “I used to love playing driving simulator games where you would often use pedals, the same as a car,” he says. “I always found it annoying if you had cables or other things in the way when you were driving so I made sure to design the desk with an unobstructed space for pedals on FREDDE.”
A designer's proudest moment
David is proud to see the gaming community making the desk their own. “If you do an image search for FREDDE it's fantastic to see how people are adapting it to create their own perfect game space, which is exactly in tune with what I hoped.”
Material
What is steel?
Steel has unique characteristics when it is stretched and shaped since it remains strong. It provides strength to everything from skyscrapers and cars to bed frames and outdoor furniture. The steel industry is moving in the direction of more energy-efficient production and stronger steel qualities. It doesn’t lose any of its properties when recycled and today steel is one of the most recycled materials in the world.
Function solution
Just right for you
You can customize FREDDE workstation in many different ways so it’s perfect for playing games, surfing or studying. You can adjust the height of the monitor shelf, hang the speaker shelves inside or outside the side panels, and keep your CPU safe and out of the way on a shelf under the workstation.