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ALEX Desk, dark gray, 39 3/8x18 7/8 "
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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 Number405.888.85
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 anywhere in the room because the back is finished.
Designer
Johanna Asshoff
Materials and care
Material
- Top panel/ Main parts/ 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:
- Fiberboard, Acrylic paint
- Underframe:
- Steel, Epoxy/polyester powder coating
- Feet:
- Polyamide
Care
Wipe clean using a damp cloth and 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 Desk405.888.85Measurements
- Max. load: 110 lb
- Maximum load/drawer: 2 lb
- Width: 39 3/8 "
- Depth: 18 7/8 "
- Height: 29 7/8 "
- Drawer width (inside): 17 3/8 "
- Drawer depth (inside): 12 1/4 "
- Height under furniture: 24 3/8 "
Packaging
ALEX
Article Number405.888.85- Width: 26 ¾ "
- Height: 3 ¼ "
- Length: 41 ½ "
- Weight: 58 lb 7 oz
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Alex DeskDebraNice desk, easy to put together. Great for a small room.
Mind the InstructionsH. GrahamThe strikers are shown upside- down on step 15, which kept me from being able to install the hinged part. Otherwise, this is a fine desk.
Makes a great sewing tableRuthPerfect for my small sewing room. The two drawers provide lots of handy storage for scissors, pins, etc. that I need close at hand. Cords are hidden in the back flip top compartment. I am 74 years old and was able to put it together myself.
Great quality itemStephanieWe bought this for our teenagers room. We assembled it in 30 minutes but did set extra glue in the joints to make sure everything would stay together. Pieces fit together nicely. Drawers are ample and fit all of our kids school supplies. The extra flap for wires is very handy. Overall it’s a great desk for the price.
This is a nice deskReginaThis desk is nice and simple. The drawers open smoothly and it was fairly simple to put together. I'm 43 yrs old and on the heavy side, but I put it together on my own. I would advise putting it together in the area you plan to use it. If your like me and don't have plenty of room to maneuver through the house after it's assembled, it can be a hassle to move it. After it's all said and done, this is a beautiful minimalistic piece. I am happy with my purchase.
Great qualityAndreaThis desk is extremely sturdy, easy to assemble, great quality, nice finish. Extremely roomy drawers that pull out far, and I love the area to hide power cords at the rear with the self closing lid. Truly great, especially at this price level. Be very hard pushed to find anything like this elsewhere.
Desk for TeenagerMaureenBought this for my teen. He picked it out. Perfect size for him to sit down and have his own space to study. Great find!
Perfect!GailLove this desk. Small profile fits perfectly in my very small office; but has more than adequate desktop space. Love the cord compartment, too.
Over priced LydiaThe desk is fine for a small space and was easily put together however the price is about $100 dollars more than it should be for what you get. Most small desk are about $99 to $170 and this was well over $200. I mean at ikea you have to build them yourself so not sure why this was the price it was.
Great smaller version of the Alex DeskAmyBought this for my daughter’s college room. Minimal space to work with and wanted the same look and functionality of the ALEX desk she has at home. This did not disappoint!
Perfect teen homeschool desk JessicaI’m about to buy one more of these, they are so nice! My teen put it together with no problem at all. The drawers are roomy and the back allows the cords to be hidden with the little opening. It’s perfect size for my 5’9 14 year old and 5’8 17 yr old. It looks nice in their room too.
Drawers don't open very farMichaelEnded up returning this because the drawers don't open very far, less than halfway.
Computer desk for tight spaceDavidGreat price, perfect for where we needed it; bought the ELLOVEN along with it; used TASKRABBIT to put the desk together; great service !!
Great for my teenagerAngelaWorks well in my daughter’s room, kinda pricey for IKEA, but everything seems to cost more lately
I like it I would recommend it to someone. BarbaraI like the style, the build, the material, overall worth my and can’t complain.
Great deal great priceAdamGreat value
Awesome little deskKimSimple, easy to put together, looks great. What more can you ask for?
Impossible to put togetherValerieWeirdly was missing a pre-drilled screw hole, but we took care of that. But the issue was the flap where the cords go. Those darn clasps that are supposed to “click” on, don’t click on. I am sore from trying for an hour many different ways to get them to “click”. My husband tried and could not get them to “click”. I YouTube’d it, still nothing. Finally they clicked , but then wouldn’t stay clicked when the flap was opened. This is upsetting. Too many hours on this desk. Do NOT recommend.
Alex DeskDianeWe bought this desk to fit a small room in my Mother-in-law's apartment. It does the job needed. It was not hard to assemble.
Just the right sizeChristineIn a previous home, I owned the larger size of this desk and loved it. I am in a condo now with smaller rooms, and this smaller Alex desk has the same simple look and features - the compartment to hide away all the cords, and 2 drawers for handy access to basic office supplies. It is a great desk.
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