IKEA LAIVA DESK

I purchased this table because I wanted a space to work on scrapping projects. The area I'm using is small so this desk works perfectly. The desk was relatively easy to put together with an Allen wrench, included, and a flat tip and Phillips head screw driver. No written directions were included only picture tutorial. I failed to look at all the pictures of this product because there is a 3in gap at the back of the desk so the entire desk top is not usable solid work space. Not really a deal breaker though I placed some pencil holders and turned it into a supply storage area. I just wish Ikea was closer to where I live so I could've drove to the store and saved money on shipping.

A litter smaller than I thought it would be, but very nice looking! Not the easiest to put together, but about the typical time you would assume it would take to put a desk together. The back has a slit so you can put cords through and a little "shelf" to put a surge protector on (or anything else you want). It's great for small items you want to hide or other items on a different level so they don't spill!

This is the little desk that solved a big problem for us. We had a particularly unusable space under a window that took up valuable real estate in a tiny rental suite we had. W looked high and low locally for a small desk that could fit into both width wise and depth wise so that it would be flush with the neighbouring wall. Not an easy task. The local options were mostly junk and simply didn't fit the space. We then found this little gem online, measured three times and crossed our fingers. Once it arrived we were impressed by how sturdy the little thing was once built and the finish looked great as well. Low and behold it fit. Perfectly. Have used it daily for a few months now and really like it. Only beef is that the open channel at the back (being full width) really limits how far back you can set your monitor. Other than that, we are happy.

Hi. I'm an actor and writer living in New York City and this desk is good for the small rooms in New York City, but if you're living elsewhere, I'd say skip on buying this desk. Why? It's not that sturdy. It's okay for a laptop or a writer with minimal possessions, but it basically doesn't fit too much stuff. So, if you're a minimalist writer, like me, living in a small space--my room is 6' wide x 10' long x 10' height, this desk will work. But for all others, I'd recommend you go to a thrift store and buy something that is same price or less that is sturdier. Ikea is all the hype these days because of hipsters and other trustafarians, but I'm not into Ikea. Their products are cheaply made and although they seem like they are cool and European quality, they are mostly garbage.

So I bought this desk as its Ikea, the definition of 1/2 brain dead easy to assemble furniture. The directions were easy enough to understand, however non of the pieces are labled. I was down on all fours counting pre-drilled holes to make sure I had the right piece. Once I have all that sorted and I start to essemble the desk, things are going fine until the predrilled holes aren't lining up. Obviously I made a mistake and carefully take it all apart again (problem, i really want to do a god job and make this a solid desk so i'm using Gorilla Glue). After careful study of the directions, that i got wrong, I put it together to other way only to find out hat I had it right the first time and Ikea forgot to drill the pre-drilled holes. Off to the garage to fetch the drill. After an hour of feeling like a stoned caveman trying to comprehend an alon key a finally got ot all together with a few extra screws (if they didn't drill the hole and it wasn't a supporting joint, then it didn't need it, right?) I get it all together with a lot of help from my friend Gorilla Glue and it is ready for my pre-teens to destroy. What I learned from this is to put it all together first then use the glue and Gorilla Glue is to furniture as duct tape is to quick auto repairs. I'll also point out that I have a back ground in construction and carpentry. I have put together more Ikea crap then I care to remember and this (i hope) most have just been defective unit. If I had an Ikea near by I would have returned it and demanded a refund and damages. On the bright side my kids have a desk I don't care about anf my wife laughed her ass off at me.

We actually purchase this about 6 or 7 years ago and never refute it. It was very easy to put together, in very sturdy. It has survived several moves including one from New York to Texas and a pods a container. It is still just as strong as it was only got it. I highly recommend this product.

It is too difficult to assemble, I have to throw it away! It is a waste of money until and unless if you are a handyman

Great price, easy to assemble (my 14 yr old son did it by himself) and a very simple piece of furniture! I bought writing desks for each of my teens because we recently moved to an apartment. This thing is the perfect size, matches the rest of the Ikea furniture in his room and doesn't take up too much space!