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by zmmz 5832 days ago
Why not make your own? If you don't need drawers then you can just take two sawhorses and put something on top of them, and if you need drawers then put something on top of two filing cabinets.

Personally, I plan on making a "door as desk" one of these upcoming weekends: http://theinspiredroom.net/2009/04/15/diy-an-old-door-makes-...

If that doesn't appeal to you, then I would recommend to at least get a desk that has adjustable height settings, we have desks like that at work and its a very nice feature to have. Anything to make you more comfortable.

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If you're making your own (or purchasing, for that matter), having or being able to make a front edge that is slightly rounded makes a big difference. Depending on your posture and ergonomic use of the desk, a sharp, right angle front edge can be annoying. It doesn't have to be much; an 1/8 inch or 3 mm quarter round makes a big difference.

As for adjustable height in a (partially) self-built desk, I've used these IKEA trestles:

VIKA ARTUR

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00144763

I was fortunate to get some off-white ones, that apparently didn't sell too well but look great in my place, for some ridiculously low sale price. Normal price seems a bit high for a "budget desk".

P.S. IKEA U.S., your now-even-heavier Flash site blows (chunks) this morning.