45 Best Small Desks For Small Spaces

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Promising review: "The workmanship is excellent, the size is just right for me, and the design is very clever and makes maximum use of space. It is to be appreciated." —Barret Dolly

Get it from Amazon for $108.51+ (available in two colors).

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A desk is almost a no-brainer for things you may want for your home office, but if you're short on space, this foldable design offers compactness without sacrificing style.

Promising review: "This desk is exactly what I needed. My parents come to visit me several times a year, but my guest bedroom is small so I need a desk/table that won't take up much space and can be stored flat under the bed when not in use. I bought this so my dad could work from the bedroom while visiting. The desktop just unhooks from the frame, which then folds down without needing to unscrew anything. Perfect!" —Malynda Crockett

Get it from Amazon for $53.99+ (available in two sizes and seven colors).

Promising review: "This is a great desk. It’s heavy, but sturdy. Took awhile to put together, but the instructions were clear and straightforward. Looks great in my daughter’s room, I think she will enjoy it for many years." —Shelby

Get it from Wayfair for $299.99+ (available in two colors).

This floating desk is perfect for if you're ready to go all-in on your home office.

Promising review: "Writing this review on my desk now. Definitely have someone who knows what they are doing install it, because it's heavy. But oh my gosh, it saves so much room and looks beautiful!! Desks inside are super deep. Can hold my laptop, vase, and more, but I don't think I've ever had more than 50 lbs on top of it. Perfect purchase." —Bryan

Get it from Amazon for $74.99+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "Desk feels sturdy and is a perfect addition to a small space. Great for an apartment or small study area." —Madeleine

Get it from Wayfair for $124.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "This is great for small spaces!! I love this little desk!! I bought it for my apartment so my son can do his homework without having a full-size desk taking up valuable space in his room. Now, I’ve bought a second one for my room!!!" —RockyClemsonFan

Get it from Ikea for $59.99.

Made with a waterproof and anti-scratch surface for durability, this could just be one of the L-shaped desks that are a total "W" for your home.

Promising review: "This desk is JUST what I needed! I am living in an apartment with not a lot of space but needed a desk. This little L-shaped desk is perfect. It was easy enough to assemble, with easy-to-understand instructions. No tools needed, except the Allen wrench that comes with it. It took me about 30 minutes to put it together. I was even able to turn it over by myself. It feels plenty sturdy for my needs. I would not put anything overly heavy on the little top shelf unless it can sit towards the very back of the shelf. I am quite pleased with this desk and highly recommend it for anyone who needs some work space in a small environment." —michs

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "I love the beauty, simplicity, and professional look of this computer work table. It's exactly what I was looking for, and the price was perfect. Delivery was timely, and my son assembled easily in under an hour. I love sleek lines and minimalism, so this fits right into my small home." —SusanB3411

Get it from Amazon for $93.39+ (available in two sizes and six colors).

Promising review: "In love with my desk, now I have a cozy workstation at home. Highly recommend it for anyone who is looking to save space and have a little extra storage. Looking forward to accessorizing and working comfortably from now on. " —Geraldine

Get it from Wayfair for $115.99.

Promising review: "I love this desk! The gray finish is so nice in my room — a nice change from all my plain white furniture. I found it pretty easy to set up as just one person." —Lauren Elaine

Get it from Wayfair for $153.99 (available in eight colors).

Promising review: "I love this desk! It fits nicely in my small room, but it has a big enough desktop to allow me to spread out my work and not feel cramped. It was super easy to assemble — the instructions were clear and simple, and I was finished in less than 10 minutes. I also like that it has some storage space but doesn't feel (or look) bulky or cumbersome, and it even has a space to put my computer charger so it stays organized and doesn't fall to the floor. I really like this desk and would highly recommend it. Great value, affordable, good quality, and super easy to put together!" —Eric Rutstein, MD

Get it from Amazon for $68.88.

I've actually had this desk/vanity combo in my apartment since I moved to New York, and I love it. It's compact but still has plenty of space on top. The left side has a drawer, which is great for papers and accessories, and the right side opens up to reveal a mirror and space for makeup and such. I do my hair and makeup at it in the morning, and I have also used it as a desk to get work done. It's a great little product, especially if you live in a tiny apartment where space is a premium.

Promising review: "This vanity is very good if you have a small room and you want to have a desk to work at and a place to do your makeup because it does both!!" —anya f

Get it from Ikea for $99.99.

Promising review: "I love this table! I finally have a place to work in my small apartment, and I can lower it to become a side table when I'm not using it for anything else. It is slightly slanted forward, which makes working from my couch easy — important since I don't have a desk chair. Sturdy and easy to put together once you know what you're doing. Hint: the wheels screw into the end plugs. Didn't notice this at first and spent the better part of five minutes trying to remove the nut." —J. Ward

Get it from Amazon for $47.99+ (available in six colors and six styles).

Promising review: "Love the aesthetic of this table! Feels a lot more expensive than it is. Took a little while to put together but is great so far!" —Eva

Get it from Wayfair for $206.99+ (originally $677; available in four colors).

Promising review: "I probably took 2-3 hours to build this desk without using the right tools at first but if you have the right tools, it'll probably take less than an hour to build but this desk sure is sturdy! Love the keyboard sliding panel as I do work from home & won't have to squeeze my keyboard on the desk along with my laptop & pc desktop. The desk originally won't fit both a laptop & pc desktop but if you put your laptop/desktop on the smaller platform then it fits fine." —Angela

Get it from Amazon for $57.54+ (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "I can’t say enough positive things about this product. Everything fits on this desk, and the slide out tray is big enough to hold everything from pens to glasses. The added book holder which slides out from the bottom will not only hold a book, but also a tablet and phone with enough space next to your laptop to have a journal for notes. With the sled legs it’s easy to slide it back and forth for breaks, and the robust legs hold tons of weight effortlessly. It's easy to adjust the top and legs for tons of comfortable positions. This is one well thought out product." —Scott Richardson

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Used this set for almost everything from studying, TV stand and makeup table. Just love it, and it looks cute!" —Nsabs

Get it from Amazon for $109.99+ (available in two styles and three sizes).

Promising review: "I don’t typically write reviews but I just couldn’t resist. This desk is awesome! I had very low expectations due to the price, but I took a chance and am so glad I did! I couldn’t say a bad thing about it! The wood color is great, it took about 5 minutes to put together, all the pieces were there, it mounts to the wall making it really secure (I put 2 of these in my kids’ room and was worried about any desk with a shelf that could fall, so this was a huge plus), it’s really sharp looking...I really can’t say enough about it! Don’t hesitate for a second if you’re thinking of picking this up. What a great buy!!!" —Natalie M.

Get it from Amazon for $149+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "This desk is perfect for the area I wanted it for. Since I've been working from home lately, the dining table was not cutting it for me anymore. It was easy to assemble and it looks very nice. There's enough room for [my] laptop, mouse, and small writing space. Great for the price!" —Maria

Get it from Wayfair for $38.99.

Promising review: "Super easy to assemble. Works perfectly." —Anonymous

Get it from Wayfair for $206.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "We bought 2! One for each of our daughters bedrooms. They are the perfect size and good quality for the money. We would buy again." —momarmlife

Get it from Amazon for $131.28+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "I have no words for this desk. I've been on Amazon and have never written a review but I felt that this desk deserved it. 1) Some of the best instructions I've ever seen from a put-it-together-yourself piece. 2) Easy to assemble with clearly written instructions. It took my wife and I an hour and 20 minutes but that was with drinks and a phone call so maybe an hour? 3) I cannot overstate the 'cool factor.' Press a button and see it rise. Press a button and watch it lower. It's awesome! 4) I currently have my work laptop, two 26-inch monitors, my personal laptop on top and there is room left over. 5) Some people are complaining about a seam. Yes there is one but, who cares? Not noticeable at all. Do not hesitate to buy. Great desk, great price, great quality." —Christopher L. Noe

Get it from Amazon for $139.87+ (available in three sizes and six colors).

I have this desk and absolutely love it! They're a great brand and their electric desks are super reliable. This particular model also has a control panel on the side with four memory presets, like the option above.

Promising review: "This desk is the best!! This is a verified purchase, I bought it with my own $! I’ve never had an issue with the mechanics, it’s def waterproof (I drink an iced coffee every day and the condensation has dried without warping or staining the desktop). It’s the perfect size width-wise and I thought the drawer may be too shallow but surprisingly it fits a ton of stuff!" –Holly

Get it from Amazon for $246.99+ (available in three styles and six colors).

Promising review: "This is my second lap desk. My first one was super small and very uncomfortable. I ended up buying a 15.6-inch laptop and started college online so I was in need of a large and comfortable lap desk that I could use every day for schoolwork. I looked through tons before deciding on this one, and I am so happy that I did! Everything about this desk is high quality. It has a nice leather mousepad, very comfy arm rest, two large slots for your phone/pencils, and plenty of space for my laptop. I use this every day and it was well worth the money; I know this will last me a long time! BEST LAP DESK ON AMAZON, buy it already, you won’t regret it!" —Bre McAlister

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "This desk is a great deal and I am pleased with it. It cleans easily, looks modern, and it was a bargain to boot. It came quickly in the mail, and my son opened the box and assembled it before I even knew what happened. It has been in use ever since. He loves it." —Kitkat

Get it from Amazon for $51.29+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "Honestly, if you’re looking for a desk that will hold a PC or use even as a writing desk, this is the perfect route go to. Doesn't take up half the room. And it’s pretty straight to the point. It’s honestly really nice." —McKenzie

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "Best table so far. All items were delivered carefully and of good quality. The legs are sturdy and there is ample space to place books and can accommodate a laptop and iPad." —Anonymous

Get it from Wayfair for $122.99+ (available in four sizes and four colors).

Promising review: "So easy to put together. I did it in about an hour all by myself! Very sturdy and looks nice in my home office. A great purchase!!!" —Stephanie Joacine

Get it from Amazon for $109.99+ (also available in two other colors and a smaller size).

Promising review: "I have wanted this desk for a while now. So of course, when I was finally getting it I was super excited. I love the size and shape. It's unique and the colors fit right in with my daughters room theme. The desk space works well for my girls to do their homeschool work and have the computer on it. There is extra leg room when I sit down. It was really easy to assemble as well. It took less than 15 minutes and I did it by myself. I am definitely more than happy and it has exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend it especially if you have it on your wish list like I did." –Ester D.

Get it from Amazon for $219.99+ (available in five styles).

Get it from House of RoRo for $1,385.

Get it from West Elm for $399.20+ (available in two colors).

Promising reviews: "This desk is so nice! I bought one for myself a few years ago and love it so much, we bought one for our grandson when his school went to virtual learning for a time. They've both been moved to new homes, and traveled nicely without damage!" –Gina

Get it from Wayfair for $137.99 (originally $413).

Promising review: "I suffer from back pain and cannot sit for a long period of time. I already purchased a standing desk but needed one that I can just use anytime I wanted to sit, anywhere. I saw this and was a bit skeptical. I still purchased it based on the reviews. I got the box and was going crazy looking for assembly directions (YES, I did not read the description of "no assembly required"). All I did was just open it up and it snapped into place. It is quite sturdy. I like that I can put it away when I am not using it. It is small enough that fits in a corner in my bedroom. I can sit on my bed, on my sofa, take it to the living room. It gives me flexibility. It is a good purchase if you do not want to spend a lot of money on a stationary desk that may take up a lot of space. I highly recommend it." —Anita

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in three sizes and five colors).

Promising review: "We needed a small footprint computer desk for an assisted living studio apartment and this was perfect." —Donna

Get it from Wayfair for $185.30 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "Great value and well-made for the price. Easy to assemble in about an hour." —Judith

Get it from Wayfair for $126.99 (originally $399.99; available in five colors).

Get it from Article for $599 (available in three styles).

Get it from World Market for $599.99.

Get it from Wayfair for $179.99.

Promising review: "Perfect small desk for my sons small gaming corner. He loves it. Nice quality!" —Dana Victoria

Get it from Wayfair for $129.99+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I like the amount of space the desk offers which works perfectly for my room." —Jocelynn Urioste

Get it from Amazon for $79.99.

Promising review: "I love this desk! It's plenty of space to work on, even as someone who really likes to spread out. The color is beautiful and adds lightness to my office. The construction is excellent, especially for the price." —New Fan For Life

Get it from Room & Board for $499 (available in two sizes and 14 colors).

Promising review: "By far one of my most favorite home office purchases! I am a massive multitasker and typically run most of the day using two phones, an iPad, and a laptop, while still also using an old school pen and pad of paper for jotting notes throughout. I had completely overtaken the couch but was getting sick of misplacing things or having poor posture constantly looking down. Then this piece of magic came across my screen! I was about to make one myself but for the price, I couldn’t justify not ordering it immediately and I’m so glad I did!!

"I have even customized it with a gooseneck phone holder and some double-sided 3M tape plastic 'drawers' and a mouse pad, and a clip on cup-holder, oh and a cardboard file folder held on to the base by a bungee cord. I’ve wheeled my mini mega desk from room to room, adjusted it from sitting to standing to working from my balcony. It’s even come to the park with me!! I’m obsessed with how organized it’s kept me, and actually look forward to my work day knowing my little rolling buddy is next to me to keep me from being too scatter-brained looking for all my stuff!" —RAMS129

Get it from Amazon for $139.99.

Promising review: "I bought this for my parent’s house for when I come into town. I needed a desk to use that was compact, sturdy, and had the ability to raise for if I wanted to stand. I am very impressed with this desk! It is sturdy enough, light weight, and easy to move around. It was so easy to set up, too. Highly recommend." —LiAnn Seale

Get it from Amazon for $75.57+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "A MUST for working from home. This is the perfect size for working from home when I want to get out of my office & take meetings on the couch! Can comfortably fit a MacBook Pro, notebook, mouse, & snacks. Also super easy to put together and looks wonderful with the rest of my furniture" —Brittany Back

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in five colors).

Promising review: "This review is after 2 years of use. I work from home a couple days a week and wanted a small setup. I have found this to work out perfectly. The little shelf in the back gives my monitor the height that I was looking for. I also clamped on a laptop stand to the side for a second monitor." —sirhcm

Get it from Amazon for $49.27+ (available in five finishes and in other styles).

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