Need a computer table for work - recommendations?

One More Toy

Hi all

I'm currently working off a coffee table and the hunching over it is killing my back

Can anyone recommend a good computer table for a small flat that is easy to assemble (and hopefully cheap!)
Tia
Omt

Vestiapx

One More Toy wrote: »

Hi all

I'm currently working off a coffee table and the hunching over it is killing my back

Can anyone recommend a good computer table for a small flat that is easy to assemble (and hopefully cheap!)
Tia
Omt

https://jysk.ie/office/desks-computer-desks/desk-vandborg-60x120-cm-oak-black?gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkaWHj8u77AIVge7tCh2qhwndEAQYASABEgKg8vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I like jysk

One More Toy

Vestiapx wrote: »

https://jysk.ie/office/desks-computer-desks/desk-vandborg-60x120-cm-oak-black?gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkaWHj8u77AIVge7tCh2qhwndEAQYASABEgKg8vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I like jysk

Thanks but poor availability

afatbollix

If your near ikea they do desks of all sizes and combos.

One More Toy

afatbollix wrote: »

If your near ikea they do desks of all sizes and combos.

Hmm I had thought about it, pricey enough and I'm useless at manual labour

Idleater

One More Toy wrote: »

Thanks but poor availability

I got one from movement events, there were a few of these events companies turning their hand at home office desks in lockdown 1.

sportsfan90

I know a couple of people using these. Ok it wont look the prettiest but it's cheap and easily foldable.

https://www.woodies.ie/6-ft-slimline-folding-catering-table-off-white-1143199?refSrc=76710&nosto=nosto-page-product1

One More Toy

sportsfan90 wrote: »

I know a couple of people using these. Ok it wont look the prettiest but it's cheap and easily foldable.

https://www.woodies.ie/6-ft-slimline-folding-catering-table-off-white-1143199?refSrc=76710&nosto=nosto-page-product1

Bit big but would do the job for me and cheap, thank you very much this is the frontrunner

tscul32

Tons of desks on adverts.ie

Lujan

I ordered this during the week. Good deal for the desk and chair. Easy assembly and was delivered within 2 days

https://www.huntoffice.ie/haven-retro-desk-with-riser-distressed-grey-alphason-office-chair-orlando-black-mesh.html


*edit for spelling errors*

cee_jay

2 people I work with got a desk from this crowd:
https://www.flyingelephant.ie/shop

One got the sit stand desk, the other the height adjustable one, and both are very happy with them.

EverythingGood

One More Toy wrote: »

Hi all

I'm currently working off a coffee table and the hunching over it is killing my back

Can anyone recommend a good computer table for a small flat that is easy to assemble (and hopefully cheap!)
Tia
Omt

Put your laptop & screen on some encyclopaedia's and get a wireless keyboard nd mouse - works v well for me.

One More Toy

tscul32 wrote: »

Tons of desks on adverts.ie

Yes but difficult for me to transport

mr_cochise

One More Toy wrote: »

Hi all

I'm currently working off a coffee table and the hunching over it is killing my back

Can anyone recommend a good computer table for a small flat that is easy to assemble (and hopefully cheap!)
Tia
Omt

I got this desk two weeks ago. Delivered quickly, a pleasure to put together and very sturdy.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VASAGLE-Computer-Industrial-Writing-Assembly/dp/B07FKPXL5K/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?adgrpid=52621868865&dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrKr8BRB_EiwA7eFapsyEbMa7WRBJ0YDGjTdxXdNFmre_y3gOHf57QrmMZXA1Zcmbsz0lJhoCwIkQAvD_BwE&hvadid=259153282742&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=20485&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6158797569702431450&hvtargid=kwd-568270095578&hydadcr=25358_1818754&keywords=vasagle&qid=1602942676&sr=8-2&tag=hydrukspg-21

cunavalos

A colleague has this from Amazon. It is a sit stand desk and while big enough for a keyboard + laptop + second screen really does not take much space. It is quite sturdy even at tallest setting
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yulukia-100001-Sitting-Standing-Adjustable/dp/B07KZB3282/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Yulukia&qid=1602943041&sr=8-2
Currently listed as out of stock but comes back quite regularly

Tork

What are you sitting on? Getting something better than a coffee table is a good idea but chairs are important too. Many people have learned that their kitchen chairs aren't helping their backs either.

Tork

EverythingGood wrote: »

Put your laptop & screen on some encyclopaedia's and get a wireless keyboard nd mouse - works v well for me.

This is what I've been doing, though with a better set-up than the OP (I have a proper desk and chair). I connect my laptop to a monitor using a HDMI cable and use a wireless keyboard and mouse.

AndrewJRenko

Have you asked your employer?

You shouldn't be expected to provide office furniture, along with office space and office heating for your employer.

salonfire

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Have you asked your employer?

You shouldn't be expected to provide office furniture, along with office space and office heating for your employer.

He's not. I'm sure he has a desk and heating at the office provided by his employer and will have again once the pandemic is over.

You suggesting the employer had to provide two sets of furniture? Why should they to do that? Cost of business is already high enough in Ireland, not that you would know - or care - about that.

wandererz

One More Toy wrote: »

Hmm I had thought about it, pricey enough and I'm useless at manual labour

Ikea? Pricey??

What's your budget?

One More Toy

wandererz wrote: »

Ikea? Pricey??

What's your budget?

50 quid let's say

wandererz

One More Toy wrote: »

50 quid let's say

adverts.ie

DopeTech

cee_jay wrote: »

2 people I work with got a desk from this crowd:
https://www.flyingelephant.ie/shop

One got the sit stand desk, the other the height adjustable one, and both are very happy with them.

I got one of these. You can't sit in underneath the table due to the legs being in the way.

One More Toy

wandererz wrote: »

adverts.ie

I've no way of transporting a desk from there

sportsfan90

I bought that one from Jysk earlier recommend in post #2, very easy to assemble and only €40.

Strumms

salonfire wrote: »

He's not. I'm sure he has a desk and heating at the office provided by his employer and will have again once the pandemic is over.

You suggesting the employer had to provide two sets of furniture? Why should they to do that? Cost of business is already high enough in Ireland, not that you would know - or care - about that.

He’s providing them with office space, light and heat and probably stationery. As an employee he is neither obliged or contracted to do either. But he is being flexible and helpful... how about his employer get to thinking bout being professional and helpful...

They could simply procure one of these...

https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/goliat-computer-table-white-40111322/

And get it bought and couriered to him for around 85-90 euros... not much to ask ..

One More Toy

Strumms wrote: »

He’s providing them with office space, light and heat and probably stationery. As an employee he is neither obliged or contracted to do either. But he is being flexible and helpful... how about his employer get to thinking bout being professional and helpful...

They could simply procure one of these...

https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/goliat-computer-table-white-40111322/

And get it bought and couriered to him for around 85-90 euros... not much to ask ..

I already asked around, they'll provide a monitor that's about it

AndrewJRenko

salonfire wrote: »

He's not. I'm sure he has a desk and heating at the office provided by his employer and will have again once the pandemic is over.

You suggesting the employer had to provide two sets of furniture? Why should they to do that? Cost of business is already high enough in Ireland, not that you would know - or care - about that.

Because it is the responsibility of the employer to provide a safe place to work. You can't do office work safely without a desk and a chair and heating, particularly in the coming months. This is the employer's cost to bear.

I know of two tech companies that have given their staff allowances of €300 and €1000 each to fit out their home office. I know of one bank that is allowing staff to expense the cost of a desk and a chair.

This is the employer's problem to solve, and the least they can do is to make sure their employee is not out of pocket for the privilege of working.

But if employers want to get thick, let's start talking about the cost of renting a room from each employee.

dennyk

This is the desk I use for my personal PC at home:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00RVE2DNA

It's smaller, but a good height and reasonably sturdy, and plenty of room for a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. I got a two-tier monitor stand to provide a little extra storage space as well.

Francescoli

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Because it is the responsibility of the employer to provide a safe place to work. You can't do office work safely without a desk and a chair and heating, particularly in the coming months. This is the employer's cost to bear.

I know of two tech companies that have given their staff allowances of €300 and €1000 each to fit out their home office. I know of one bank that is allowing staff to expense the cost of a desk and a chair.

This is the employer's problem to solve, and the least they can do is to make sure their employee is not out of pocket for the privilege of working.

But if employers want to get thick, let's start talking about the cost of renting a room from each employee.

Can't the employer just tell the employee(s) to return to the office full time if they aren't happy with the arrangements?

Anything stopping them doing that ?

AndrewJRenko

Francescoli wrote: »

Can't the employer just tell the employee(s) to return to the office full time if they aren't happy with the arrangements?

Anything stopping them doing that ?

I've heard organisations planning for partial return to the office on a 30% capacity or a 50% capacity. The 'if possible' bit of the work-from-home seems to be often forgotten, and many employees have been obliged to provide work space, and in many cases furniture and facilities to their employers, without any question of whether this is possible or feasible.