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15 Good-Looking Cheap Computer Desks You Can Buy Online Right Now

Just give in and buy one of these cheap desks.

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By Johnny Brayson and Tyler Chin

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If you’re working from home, the best thing you can do for yourself is to buy a desk. And no, your dining table or coffee table doesn’t cut it. Paired with one of these office chairs, your future WFH setup could be better than anything you’d find in an actual office. Not all desks are made the same though, and they can come in at a wide range of prices. You don’t need to spend a grand or more on a desk when there are a bunch of budget options that do the job just as well.

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We sifted through the internet to find some cheap computer desks for you to fill in the missing gap in your WFH setup. So if you’ve been holding out on buying a desk for your home, you might finally be tempted to give your dining table, sofa or bed a break. At around $200 or less each, these are the best cheap yet good-looking desks on the internet.

What’s this? An honest-to-goodness standing desk from a known brand in the space for under 200 bucks? Yes, it seems dreams really do come true. Flexispot’s top-selling Essential Standing Desk can be adjusted electronically from sitting to standing, offering a full 19.6 inches of vertical range. It sports four preset buttons, along with USB ports for charging your devices. Do note that the price is for the frame only, and the desktop must be purchased separately, but you can nab a nice bamboo one for just $90 more.

Beauty is subjective. And while we wouldn’t describe this desk as pretty in the traditional sense, if you’re a hardcore gamer and are into that whole RGB battlestations aesthetic, then it’s downright gorgeous. This large corner desk features a removable monitor stand that can be mounted on either side, and some colors include bonus features like a built-in cupholder, headphone hook and, yes, a built-in LED light strip. Game on.

Exclusive to Urban Outfitters (which lowkey is one of the best places to buy furniture online), the Mikaela Desk is a minimalist beauty. A slanted bamboo frame embraces a simple white top composed of an open cubby and a drawer. It’s all clean lines and elegant productivity, and it’ll barely cost you more than a single Benjamin.

Skirting the line between modern and industrial is Ilana. This desk has a thin powder-coated steel frame featuring stylish X-bracing in the rear. Storage shows up by way of an open basket integrated into the right side of the desk, while the ultra-slim top warms things up a bit with its natural wood finish.

For a more traditional look, it’s tough to find fault in the Stimpson. This laptop desk, remarkably, is made from solid pine rather than MDF, meaning it should last you for years to come despite its minuscule price. It’s available in three colors — driftwood, black or white — and can easily blend in with a variety of interior design styles. There’s even a small drawer for storing accessories.

Add productivity to your space while keeping things light and airy with the Beckham. This four-foot-wide desk mixes a streamlined steel base in either a black or gold finish with a tempered glass top. The desk weighs less than 30 pounds, making it a great option if you’re looking for something that can easily be moved. Be aware, though, that its weight capacity is on the lighter side at 40 pounds.

Why spring for an expensive desk shelf or monitor stand when you can have one built right into your desk? And while you’re at it, why not incorporate a place for your headphones and an integrated storage system? The Tunnis is certainly an overachiever, managing to incorporate all of these features in one product that costs a measly $75.

You may not have a corner office, but you can have a corner desk. This L-shaped desk from Amazon features an extra large work surface with a useful storage nook boasting a pair of deep open shelves. Come to think of it, this may just be large and useful enough to qualify as an office by itself.

For a more minimalist, streamlined version of the SHW desk above, this option features an engineered wood surface with a white steel frame and no shelving. You’re losing out on the storage, sure, but you’re still getting a huge workspace and it’s hard to argue with those sleek looks.

Desks with ample storage are great for those who live in cramped living spaces. Luckily a lot of these hybrids, like this one from Walmart, are pretty affordable. And with three open shelves, including a fun one that floats above the desk, lack of storage will never be an issue.

Shoppers might recognize Zinus as a mattress brand, but it dabbles in other furniture categories, too. The Soho table is a no-frills workstation featuring a smooth vinyl top and steel frame. You can work on it and eat on it, but don’t call it a dining table. Maintain a healthy distance between your living spaces and your workspace.

Is it a bookshelf or a desk? How about both? This minimally intrusive desk gives you a place to do work with some handy vertical storage space, incorporating two shelves above the desk. Best of all, it all fits nearly flush against the wall, making it a godsend for those without a lot of room to work with.

Sitting is the new smoking, as they say, and this sit-to-stand desk makes it easy to get off your butt without falling behind in your work. Its lever-operated pneumatic lift system can raise the desk anywhere from 29 to 40.75 inches, while its sleek and modern design will elevate your space. The desk also features a pair of locking caster wheels for easy portability.

A desk from designer favorite CB2 for less than 200 bucks? Yep. Granted, you’re not getting a whole lot of features here. There’s no storage or anything. But if you’re a design junkie, you’ll appreciate the starkness of this four-wheeled desk’s white powder-coated steel frame.

Leave it to Ikea to make a $100 desk that doesn’t suck. The Micke has a simple design with ample storage space and a clever storage system for hiding cords and wires. That last feature proves especially useful when it comes to keeping a well-organized and tidy home office.

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