ALEX desk combines smart storage with sleek design. You’ll love the built-in drawers keeping things tidy, the generous worktop, and cable management. Its minimalist style fits any corner or stands freely in the room, offering top functionality and style.
Article Number804.834.38
Product details
Built-in cable management for collecting cables and cords; out of sight but close at hand.
Drawer stops prevent the drawers from being pulled out too far.
Can be placed in the middle of a room because the back is finished.
Designer
Johanna Asshoff
Good to know
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
- Top panel/ Basematerial/ Drawer front:
- Particleboard, Acrylic paint, Paper foil, Plastic edging
- Bottom panel:
- Particleboard, Paper foil, Paper foil, Plastic edging
- Drawer side/ Drawer back:
- Particleboard, Plastic foil
- Drawer bottom:
- Fibreboard, Acrylic paint
- Underframe:
- Steel, Epoxy/polyester powder coating
- Feet:
- Polyamide plastic
Care
Wipe clean with a cloth dampened in a mild cleaner.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
For increased stability, re-tighten the screws about two weeks after assembly and when necessary.
Safety and compliance
This desk has been tested for domestic use and meets the requirements for durability and stability set forth in the following standards: EN 12521 and EN 1730.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
ALEX Desk804.834.38Weight & measurements
- Max. load: 50 kg
- Max. load/drawer: 3 kg
- Width: 132 cm
- Depth: 58 cm
- Height: 76 cm
- Free height under furniture: 62 cm
- Width of drawer (inside): 60 cm
- Depth of drawer (inside): 42 cm
Package details
ALEX
Article Number804.834.38- Width: 68 cm
- Height: 8 cm
- Length: 137 cm
- Weight: 36.80 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Excellent Home DeskAnonymous reviewerEasy to assemble and is just the right size for the home.
Perfect for my craftingAnonymous reviewerThis table is brilliant. It has a space, with a separate flap for my extensions, so I can plus everything in without having worse talking everywhere. It is extremely sturdy. I love it and would recommend it.
Lovely large deskAnonymous reviewerThis desk is perfect. It’s is in my bedroom. Very large sturdy and solid desk. It’s also practical and functional. I can hide all those nasty cables in the slot at the rear of the desk. It blends in well with the other white furniture. I am very happy with it and would definitely recommend.
PerfectAnonymous reviewerThis is the desk for you if you need stability for other a sewing machine and serger. I have teamed it with the Alex draws and am delighted. A very strong desk indeed.
Great 👍Anonymous reviewerIdeal for my sewing machine. Strong and sturdy with plenty of drawer storage for threads. Sits at the ideal height next to Alex drawers (with wheels on) to make the work surface longer when needed . Perfect combination 👍
Good size, beware assemblyAnonymous reviewerBasically fine, but beware: the back flap has small parts which can very easily be assembled upside-down, and cannot be reassembled without starting from scratch.
Essentially, there are two hinges which fit into small metal slots. These slots LOOK like they can be affixed either way around, but on the inside, there's one side which the hinges CAN slot into, and one side which they can't. There is a tiny triangle to indicate which way to orient them. I assembled this with a friend, and ONE of us got it the wrong way around, but neither of us noticed the indicative triangle, so we're probably both at fault.
In any case, I'd suggest slightly better clarity on this. Different screw widths would help, so that only one orientation is actually possible. Alternately, the indicative triangle could be painted red, to make it easier to spot.
Alex DeskAnonymous reviewerVery good quality, easy to assemble, quick delivery.
ideal Anonymous reviewerjust right for our box room/office - very sturdy and easy to assemble
Great desk Anonymous reviewerHappy with purchase I use the desk for working from home. Drawers fit lots in looks streamline.
Great product! Anonymous reviewerGreat product, great price, and great service. Instructions were excellent and though it’s suggested that it’s a 2 man job it was relatively easy to put together single handed.
DeskAnonymous reviewerPerfect good quality
Sturdy deskAnonymous reviewerMy teen loves her desk. Wish it was slightly higher
Very goodAnonymous reviewerEasy to assemble. Practical. Price/quality match
Scratched on the first day Anonymous reviewerThis desk is cleverly designed. The back hatch for cables will hold 2 x six plug power extensions comfortably. HOWEVER the finish is very poor quality. The paint got scratched on the desk surface seemingly during the assembly process. I do not hold out any hope this item will last more than a year. I think it will just gather scratches until I get sick of it and replace it.
You should also be aware that the usable desk area is quite shallow so you will have to put your monitors on the cable hatch be prepared to set-and-forget as it will be fiddly to open.
The top is the bottom and vice versaAnonymous reviewerUnusually for Ikea the instructions are incomprehensible. The top and bottom of the pedestal are confusing and if you follow the instructions the top becomes the bottom and vice versa. Also, what is it with cutting out pieces of paper to stick the feet on. Very frustrated and would like a refund.
Peeling paintAnonymous reviewer2 years post purchase:
Easy to assemble,
Study and thoughtfully designed,
Paint peels easily and started 1 month in. The "wood" at the border wears away too. Quality of materials and paint is lacking. I would put a glass cover on it in hind sight.
DeskAnonymous reviewerPerfect for small office space , not bulky. Easy to assemble.
Good features, looks great, desk top finish not very hard wearingAnonymous reviewerThe desk looks great, was easy to assemble and best of all has the drawers and storage area to the rear, which hides my extension lead and cables.
The only issue I have found is that with the white/oak colour after a few months of being used 2 - 3 times per week the surface of the desk has deteriorated in the high use areas. This has led to unsightly scratches. However the addition of a nice desk pad and the problem is hidden away. If you are using for regular work I'd recommend getting a desk pad or some form of protection for the desk surface from the start.
Good productAnonymous reviewerThe only small issue is the if you have a chair with arms that need to go under when your working in the desk they won’t you have to raise the arms up to get close enough to the desk. I’m pretty handy so I might cut out one of the draws and make good. Very well made as you would expect from Ikea
Alex Desk smart and more usable spaceAnonymous reviewerBought this product to replace an old corner desk unit which I had bought in an attempt to save space. However the old desk look dated and and had a lot of unusable work top. My new desk has now looks smart and practical and has transformed my study and has given me a lot more usable work surface. The metal legs are stylish and there are 2 big drawers to fit pens and stationery. A really god buy
Customer reviews
4.5Average rating
24Reviews
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Material
What is particleboard?
Particleboard is made from recycled wood and sawmill leftovers – so wood pieces with the wrong shade, woodchips and sawdust become a resource instead of possibly being discarded. We use boards for things like bookcases, bed frames, sofas and kitchen frames. To protect from wear and moisture, we apply varnish, veneer or foil that adds to the furniture's look.