The Best Home Office Desks for 2021
/For this post, I have put together a collection of the best home office desks available for purchase.
UPDATED: May 27, 2021.
MY TOP PICK:
If you are looking for the best overall, I recommend the Coavas Folding Desk because it features a folding design that allows for a quick assembly and storage and can support up to 200 lbs.
A well-organized home office can have a great impact on your productivity — and choosing the best home office desk can set an important tone for the space. The right desk for you will depend on your personal design preference, the layout of your room, and how much room you need. For example, do you work on a laptop or a desktop computer? Do you need space for two monitors? Or do you live in a studio apartment where conserving space is key?
A corner or L-shaped desk can be a great way to make the most of your workspace without taking up too much floor space. These configurations tend to have plenty of drawer storage, as well as lots of desktop space. They’re ideal for those working with dual monitors or lots of paperwork.
Modern desks are a great choice for students, writers, or freelancers who have minimal equipment. Often made from glass, wood, or bamboo, they tend to be sleek, minimalistic, and feature little in the way of under-desk storage. If you like the look of a modern desk but need extra storage space, consider pairing it with a bookshelf or a filing cabinet.
For those who spend a lot of time at the computer, a standing desk converter can make you feel more alert and offset the back pain that comes from sitting for long periods of time. These handy add-ons sit on the top of your desk and allow you to switch back and forth between standing and sitting.
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I have included a variety of desk materials and configurations in this list. Hopefully, this will help you find what you are looking for in your next home office desk.
So here is my list of The Best Home Office Desks for 2021.
Enjoy!
Best Overall: Coavas Folding Home Office Desk
The Coavas desk features a unique industrial design that can easily fold up for transport or storage.
Offers a quick assembly, simply fold open the frame and snap on the desktop.
Features a waterproof MDF tabletop with a textured surface.
Equipped with metal legs for both stability and durability.
Features an overall size of 39.4 x 19.7 x 28.3 inches.
Offers the ability to support up to a maximum bearing weight of 200 pounds.
Runner-up: CubiCubi 40" Home Office Desk
The CubiCubi desk features a simple modern design constructed with a metal frame for durability.
Includes a side-mounted storage bag and hook to help stay organized.
Offers a quick setup and assembly with included instructions.
Comes in a range of tabletop color options.
Features a desk size of 40” L x 19.7” W x 29.5” H but is also available in several different tabletop dimensions.
Includes adjustable leg pads for stability, especially on hard floor surfaces.
Best Modern Design: bonVIVO Home Office Desk
The bonVIVO desk features a unique yet functional contemporary design.
Constructed from wood and glass for a timeless appearance.
Features a shatter-resistant tempered glass tabletop.
Equipped with a lacquered MDF-wood shelf below the surface.
Offers deep storage for materials and accessories.
Features bamboo legs that angle outward for stability.
Best L-Shape Option: Ashley Furniture Signature Home Office Desk
The Ashley Furniture Signature desk features a sleek modern L-shaped design.
Equipped with a frosted tempered glass top for easy cleaning and a minimalist appearance.
Features an L-shaped design for a flexible workspace setup.
Features a metal base with a powder-coated finish.
Overall dimensions: 61 inches wide by 51 inches deep by 30 inches high.
Best Adjustable: Flexispot Home Office Desk
The Flexispot desk moves from a sitting desk height to standing height in under ten seconds.
Features a large 48” x 30” desktop surface area for a range of tasks and computer configurations.
Equipped with a two-button controller that moves the tabletop up or down at one inch per second.
Features a powder-coated steel support frame for durability and stability.
Offers a range of desk heights from as low as 28 inches up to 47.6 inches.
Features a weight capacity of up to 154 pounds.
Requires assembly that takes around an hour.
Best Durability: SHW Home Office 55-Inch Home Office Desk
The SHW home office desk features a simple and modern design aesthetic.
Equipped with adjustable glides to stabilize the desk on uneven floors.
Features an Espresso color tabletop with a silver steel frame.
Includes two grommets in the desktop for cord organization.
Features an easy to clean surface.
Best Classic Design: Sauder Corner Home Office Desk
The Sauder Corner Desk features a Curado Cherry finish.
Features a spacious work surface for both a computer and a paperwork area.
Equipped with a slide-out keyboard shelf.
Includes three sliding drawers for filing and storage.
Designed to hold hanging files in the lower drawer.
Includes a grommet hole to help keep cables organized.
Walker Edison Soreno Three-Piece Home Office Desk
The Walker Edison Soreno desk features a three-piece corner design.
Equipped with two 21-inch deep rectangular desktops.
Includes a quarter-circle shaped desktop to fill out the corner.
Features a beveled tempered safety glass tabletop.
Supported by powder-coated steel legs for long-lasting durability.
Comes with a computer tower stand.
Includes a sliding keyboard tray that can be mounted on either side of the desk.
basyx by HON Home Office Desk
The basyx by HON BL Series desk features a large 60-wide table surface.
Laminate top to reduce the incidence of scratches and stains.
Offers the ability to combine it with a return shell to create an L-workstation.
Includes desktop grommets to help organize cords.
Tribesigns 55" Large Home Office Desk
The Tribesigns desk features a modern design that fits with a range of interior design styles.
Features a metal frame for durability.
Includes track-style legs for stability.
Equipped with a scratch-resistant laminate finish.
Offers an easy to assemble design by simply install the four legs (less than 15 minutes).
Features a large 55" x 23.6" top surface area.
Includes leg pads adjust to level the desk even on an uneven floor.
I hope this list has been helpful, if I left out a home office desk you think is important, let me know in the comments below.
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Brandon Hubbard, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C