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Desks & computer desks

Whether you’re working from home, unlocking new game levels or putting in hours at the office, desks and computer desks are by your side. Technically, they’re more at your front. But you know what we mean – office desks and furniture are essential for tackling tasks, and we have lots to choose from. We even have standing desks to keep your body moving by allowing you to change your position from sitting to standing throughout the day. Don't forget to  check out our range of office desk chairs.

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This is our most space-efficient height-adjustable desk ever

The new GLADHÖJDEN desk has a width of only 1 metre, so it fits where most other desks don’t. What’s more, its gas spring allows you to adjust your working position silently and smoothly – no electricity needed. All in all, you can now have a comfortable, flexible and stylish workspace anywhere at home.

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A GLADHÖJDEN sit/stand desk is placed in the corner of a room, in front of windows, and paired with a NILSERIK stand support.
A white GLADHÖJDEN sit/stand desk is placed in the corner of a room, with a laptop and pens on top, and a mirror on the wall.
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Classic IKEA, modern application

Light wood has been an IKEA hallmark from the start. Not only because it looks great, but for its versatility, durability and affordability. This comes together beautifully in the new STENERIK laptop stand – while it also holds your screen high, eases eye strain and facilitates proper posture.

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A laptop, its screen showing an image of a forest, is placed on a STENERIK laptop stand in a space furnished with light wood.
A STENERIK laptop standing on a light-wood surface in a sunlit space with leafy shadows cast on a light wooden wall.
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This could be the start of something big

To think of all the journeys, travelled or imagined, that people have embarked on sitting at a desk! Find one that works for you, and take it from there.

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A BJÖRKBERGET swivel chair and a LOMMARP desk with a vase of flowers and notebooks on top against a wall of framed art.
Two white desks with a VALFRED/SIBBEN children’s desk chair and ELDBERGET/MALSKÄR swivel chair are set under a stairwell.
A workspace with a GRUPPSPEL gaming chair and a RIDSPÖ oak-veneer desk beneath wall-covering dark-green ROSENMANDEL curtains.
Part of a white-stained and light-brown HEMNES desk with one drawer pulled out, revealing a wooden compartment inside.
A workspace with plants, a shelf with a clamp spotlight, an ALEX desk and a dark grey/black LÅNGFJÄLL office chair.
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How high should a desk be?

The standard height for a computer desk is between 50-70 cm. Within this range, most people should be able to find a height that fits.

Depending on how tall you are, and what kind of desk chair you use, you can determine which height is most comfortable for you. A few general guidelines for a good desk height are:

  • When sitting down, the desk should reach up to your elbows. You should be able to comfortably rest your arms on the surface in a roughly 90-degree angle.
  • Underneath the desk, you should have roughly 35-40 cm from the top of your knees to the bottom of the desk. And from the bottom of the desk to the floor it should be roughly 60 cm.
  • Remember that your height and your sitting position might influence your optimal desk height, but since ergonomics can go a long way in supporting your body and warding off fatigue, it’s worth spending a little time on
  • Try sitting by a desk or dinner table and measure the height to make a calculated choice.

What type of desks can I find at IKEA?

Everyone’s work, hobby and study are slightly different. Our desks reflect that very diversity, designed for different needs and preferences. At IKEA you’ll find gaming desks optimized for a gamer set-up, ergonomic office desks, space-saving corner desks and everything in between.

Many of our desks are height-adjustable, meaning you can switch between standing and sitting throughout the day. Other desks have collapsible table tops, allowing you to adjust the surface space if your project gets messy with papers and stationery. Small desks for children are designed to inspire creativity and help with homework, while storage desks with drawers make organizing a breeze.

From rustic wood to glossy white, there’s a desk for every style, purpose and project. Productivity has never felt more comfortable.