Looking for a very specific type of floor-sitting desk
June 8, 2022 12:47 PM
I want to try using a low desk that I can use while sitting on the floor, and I want one that has a bit of storage inside. I'm having trouble finding anything close to my mental image online -- can you help?
I'm imagining a desk with a form factor similar to this (please excuse the Amazon links); i.e., short legs and a large, flat tabletop that I could use while sitting on the floor. Except, I want one where the tabletop folds up to reveal a storage area underneath, similar to those old-fashioned student desks. The storage area doesn't need to be very deep, just enough to hold a laptop and some papers and pens would be okay.
Does something like this exist? I've been googling for a few days and haven't found anything remotely similar. The closest I've found are flimsy plastic workstations like this, but I'm looking for something a bit nicer. This one has more or less the aesthetics and storage I'm looking for, but it's a lap desk and has no legs.
Any ideas for what search terms I could use to find something like this?
I'm imagining a desk with a form factor similar to this (please excuse the Amazon links); i.e., short legs and a large, flat tabletop that I could use while sitting on the floor. Except, I want one where the tabletop folds up to reveal a storage area underneath, similar to those old-fashioned student desks. The storage area doesn't need to be very deep, just enough to hold a laptop and some papers and pens would be okay.
Does something like this exist? I've been googling for a few days and haven't found anything remotely similar. The closest I've found are flimsy plastic workstations like this, but I'm looking for something a bit nicer. This one has more or less the aesthetics and storage I'm looking for, but it's a lap desk and has no legs.
Any ideas for what search terms I could use to find something like this?
This seems close to what you want--the search "bed table with storage" brought this up for me, if you want to search further.
posted by carrienation at 1:33 PM on June 8, 2022
posted by carrienation at 1:33 PM on June 8, 2022
That first link is quite similar to what I'm looking for -- thanks JuliaIglesias.
Coffee tables are a great idea as well, although I suspect most of them will be too high to be a comfortable work surface from a sitting position.
posted by mekily at 2:04 PM on June 8, 2022
Coffee tables are a great idea as well, although I suspect most of them will be too high to be a comfortable work surface from a sitting position.
posted by mekily at 2:04 PM on June 8, 2022
This Amazon one has a drawer on the right. Height is adjustable.
posted by kschang at 10:17 PM on June 8, 2022
posted by kschang at 10:17 PM on June 8, 2022
Also, I wonder if you can assemble an Ikea Liatorp Coffee table without the bottom shelf? And hack off some of the legs to lower it to the proper height?
posted by kschang at 10:20 PM on June 8, 2022
posted by kschang at 10:20 PM on June 8, 2022
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You also might try looking for coffee tables with storage. They're about the right height and easier to find on the big sites.
this one
or this
I'm not finding lap desk prices, but maybe some of these work for your budget?
Quick edit: searching for "tatami tea table" also got some hits
posted by JuliaIglesias at 1:12 PM on June 8, 2022