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Many of us are fortunate to have more companies granting hybrid work arrangements with opportunities to work from home. Having a study or work desk was paramount to me when I was still living in a bedroom at my parent’s home, as I had set it out to be an all-in-one, multi-functional setup. I had a large work desk then, as it had to be used as a space for getting school assignments done while indulging in craft hobbies, and it had to also encompass the functions of a vanity table too.
What I look for in my new work desk in my home office is a more compact desk setup that I can focus on getting my work done, by having work-related items within reach. There should also be some form of storage to tuck any unsightly paper clutter away.
10 Cheap Study Tables in Singapore
Here are the 10 best affordable work desks that come with different desk sizes and functions. These work desks are suitable for both students and working professionals.
| Affordable work desks | Prices |
|---|---|
| FortyTwo Revetir Study Desk | $54.22 |
| IKEA BJÖRKÅSEN Folding Table | $99 |
| HipVan Ryo Workstation | $129 |
| FortyTwo Boro Computer Table | $156.90 |
| IKEA LÄRANDE Desk with Storage Unit | $159 |
| HipVan Serita Wall Study Table | $199 |
| Nitori Lavoro Desk | $279 |
| Loft Home Seattle Study Desk | $289 |
| Urban Mood Timon Scandinavian Floating Study Table | $290 |
| HipVan Barton Study Table | $299 |
FortyTwo Revetir Study Desk, $54.22
Cleverly designed with a slanted ledge compartment, with the perfect viewing angle to work as a book stand, and a spot for your iPad, the Revetire study desk by FortyTwo has a good amount of desk space to fit a laptop too.
Aside from the colour option of dark brown desk with black metal legs, Revetire also comes in a light ash setup and white metal legs too.
Revetire study desk is available from $54.22 on FortyTwo.
IKEA BJÖRKÅSEN Folding Table, $99
Do you find that sometimes you just want to set up a desk and start working at obscure places like a quiet spot in your living room or maybe you secretly wanted to try working from your bomb shelter?
With the BJÖRKÅSEN folding table, you can work wherever you want, as it folds out to a tent-like frame where you can hang your earpiece or spectacles on, and tuck it away when it is not in use. Comes in black and white colour options.
BJÖRKÅSEN folding table retails at $99 from IKEA.
HipVan Ryo Workstation, $129
For craft lovers, having a large desk with sufficient desk space is essential to lay out all the necessary materials, while also having the laptop on.
Elongated and made up of beautiful solid rubberwood, the Ryo Workstation by HipVan gives you the roomy surface you need on top, while the bottom backing piece hides all of your under-desk mess.
Ryo workstation is available at $129 from HipVan.
FortyTwo Boro Computer Table, $156.90
Light, rustic, and functional. These are the main highlights of Boro computer table, where you will find the visually interesting black steel hairpin legs, with a warm rustic wood desk surface that even has 2 functional storage drawers at the side.
Note that the drawers do not come with soft closing, so try to avoid slamming them and having a shock because of it.
Boro computer table is on sale at $156.90 from FortyTwo.
IKEA LÄRANDE Desk with Storage Unit, $159
Minimally designed with a simple metal frame design, the LÄRANDE desk is packed with maximum potential. Inconspicuously tucked behind the pull-out storage unit are 3 levels of sturdy shelves that can hold A4-sized folders, and any other heavy books perfectly.
The corners of the desk are softly rounded, making it extra safe for children, teenagers, and even clumsy adults like myself. The metal frame is functional to add on hooks in keeping bags away from the floor.
LÄRANDE desk with storage unit is available at $159 from IKEA.
HipVan Serita Wall Study Table, $199
Constructed with natural wood planks that come with beautiful knots and grains, the Serita wall study table features a layer of shelf above, expanding the desk surface for work and open storage.
Aside from using Serita as a study table, it can also easily function as a cute vanity table too.
Serita wall study table is retailing at $199 from HipVan.
Nitori Lavoro Desk, $279
Advertised as a space-saving desk, the Lavoro desk is built as a vertical workstation unit that comes with upper shelf storage where you can display any books, photo frames, and even an achievement plaque.
Additionally, you can also find a mini floating shelf that will be good to hold your coffee mug, without the risk of spilling all over your desk. Right under the desk, you will also get 2 spacious drawers to stow your writing essentials or electronics.
Lavoro desk is available at $279 on Nitori.
Loft Home Seattle Study Desk, $289
A stylish and elegant Seattle study desk with an unconventional angled solid beech wood leg design, it is the ideal Scandi chic desk for girl bosses. You can imagine that you are on the Emily in Paris office set while working late into the night at home.
A darker variation in full walnut colour is available for the Seattle study desk too.
Seattle study desk is retailing at $289 from Loft Home.
Urban Mood Timon Scandinavian Floating Study Table, $290
Who says that a study desk has to be a 4-legged desk? The Timon floating study table is made up of pine wood that adds a touch of warmth and Scandi vibes to the home office.
A floating table is versatile and can also be incorporated into the living room, along with more shelves above to showcase all of your proud knick-knack collection too.
Timon Scandinavian floating study table is available at $290 on Urban Mood.
HipVan Barton Study Table, $299
The cleverly concealed pull-down desk design is an excellent choice for those that only have to work from home occasionally, and do not want to over-commit on a large study desk that takes up too much space.
Barton study desk looks just like a regular shelf that comes with great storage opportunities where you have 2 tiered enclosed bottom shelves and an open top shelf for display. As Barton is designed also as a study desk, you will find clever cut-outs for smart cable management purposes!
Barton study desk retails at $299 from HipVan.