Absolutely love it. It's good quality. I actually bought it so I could paint and draw while watching TV and it works great for that. My cat likes that there is a spot for him to lay. 😂
There are a lot of conflicting reviews about this product, so here's my two cents. I really like this lap desk, it's perfect for eating snacks or working on my laptop from my bed. The whole thing is overall pretty sturdy, I had no problems upon its arrival.
The folding legs don't lock into place but they are sturdy enough to not flop around so it isn't a problem. They aren't very tall however, so size of your legs where you want the desk to be will make a difference, for example I can't cross my legs and have it still standing without my legs lifting it off the bed.
The left side of the horizontal part is held flat by a magnet on that piece and the main frame so it also doesn't flop around in the horizontal position. It also adjusts to four different levels of inclination, as shown in the picture.
The drawer is rather small, but that's to be expected for a folding flat desk like this. The second picture shows the drawer and a remote for size, which is just barely too big to fit into the drawer in the position shown, however it does fit diagonally in the drawer. The drawer is kind of loose and if you're carrying the desk around in a way other than its usual horizontal position, you should be careful to not leave anything in the drawer because it'll probably fall open and drop your stuff out of it. The drawer itself won't fall out of its place though, once it reaches the end of its track it stays there. For me this isn't a big deal because I wasn't buying this for the drawer :)
I think improvements have been made since the first reviews were posted. The quality is fantastic and the inner drawer dimensions are larger. My brand new mess o' #2 pencils fits perfectly in addition to a bunch of my various pens and notepad and eyeglass wipes
Excellent! Great price for a well-made quality product. Frankly, I was hesitant to see what I got after reading some of the reviews here, but this is fabulous. This thing is tight - no wiggles, no looseness, all hardware is straight, true and tight, no loose joints, no sharp edges.
1) The finish is flawless - no scratches, dings or flaws in the wood surface anywhere (and I checked this thing over like a dermatologist looking for skin cancer)
2) I'm a fat gal (225 lbs) and this clears my charmingingly chubby thighs while on the bed with zero problem, even room to move my knees up and down for circulation. I can even cross my ankles without disturbing this table. Yes, I have really fat thighs and
3) The drawer inner dimensions are 5.3125" front to back x 7.4375 side to side x 1 inch deep
4) There is an adjustable angle part of the tabletop of 4 angles in addition to flat
5) The flip-up side has a nice wood bar to stop your book/tablet/laptop from sliding off into your lap when the surface is inclined
6) The immobile portion of the tabletop measures 7.5 x 13.25 front to back
7) Every single piece of the wood is stained! Yes, even the underside!
The only thing close to a downside is that this is so purty and well made that I can't bear to paint and decoupage it, lol! *sarcasm*
BOTTOM LINE: This Lap Desk is FABULOUS!
Very nice.. Serves the purpose.. But it's so delicate that even a slight pressure on anything would break the table.. But I like the table so much, it's so classy and clean.. I would keep it as I don't use it so hard that I would break it..
I practice sitting meditation (buddhist style) and I sometimes read sutras while I practice. I wanted to have a table like this for that. it's perfect size and it serves perfectly for that. I also put my laptop to watch youtube or netflix. Good quality. I highly recommend. It's better than my expectation.
Feature Product
- Overall Top Dimension 21.2"W x 13.4"D
- Flip Top Dimension 14.5"W x 13.4"D
- Made from natural Bamboo giving it a unique look. No assembly.
Description
The Baldwin lapdesk blends function with design and made of natural Bamboo brings a transitional feel to a classic piece. Comfortably read magazines or tablets on the flip top portion for comfort with 5 adjustable angles. Place a drink or snack bowl on the remaining leveled surface and the small pull out drawer keeps your essentials nearby. Comfortably lay the desk on your lap or expand the foldable legs and rest it on a flat surface. The overall top dimension is 21.2"W x 13.4"D. Flip top Section is 14.5"W x 13.4"D and has 5 intermediate positions between the maximum raised angle of 63 degrees and closed. The non flip Section is 6.8"W x 13.4"D. The lap clearance when the legs are extended is 20.6"W x 6.3"H. Dimension when folded is 14.5"W x 13.4"D x 2.6"H. Made of natural Bamboo. No assembly required.
4.5 stars. Real close to 5
(When looking at the photos I attach, note that my laptop is a 15.6")
**What I like**
This is so much heavier and sturdier than I expected. The look of it is nice and you can tell it's not cheaply made.
I saw where a couple of people asked about whether or not the legs lock. They don't, but that doesn't seem like it's going to be a problem. The weight of this item will keep the legs in place and all the parts are sturdy.
This actually will work as a "lap" table for me since I can fit my legs under it (and I'm not a little thing!)
**What I wish was better**
The flip-top slant is rather steep. I wish there was one more setting to lower it just a bit for when I am typing. I happen to have a memory foam mattress so I don't have to worry much about tipping the desk or laptop over. Someone with a "bouncier" mattress might want to be really careful about moving around while the flip-top is raised.
There should be a bit more room for the mouse pad. As is, there is *just* enough room. I can always scoot the laptop over to the left to make more room, but I wish I didn't have to.
Basically, I got better than I expected and am really happy with this except for those small dislikes I mentioned. I would have even paid a few dollars more if I'd had to.
The desk came in fully assembled and ready to rock straight out of the box. I had extremely low expectations given the price at $18 but I'm very happy with my purchase. It's sturdy and the dark walnut finish is simple but looks lovely. The lap desk works well and I didn't see any scratches or surface flaws on the product. The drawer slides pretty easily open and close so be wary if you use it store loose items and try to move it around on its side as the drawer will slide open but I'm not using it for permanent storage. My desk's primary function is as my personal lap writing desk for journal writing and crafting in bed. At its current price it serves its purpose very well. I'm a relatively average sized 5'3'' woman so it fits well over my lap but if you are larger or have considerably thicker thighs you may wish to consider one with extendable legs to fit over your lap.
Bottom line; not the greatest construction but for $24 it's quite good.
The color is a nice deep cherry wood. It can hold a good weight as I had my laptop and heavy textbooks on it. The construction looks pretty solid EXCEPT for the leg that holds up the panel on top, it's quite thin and not very securely attached I can see having to reinforce it. And the little side drawer is quite flimsy. It slides in and out easily but feels rather loose. I mostly keep pens and hilighters in there.
The desk is lightweight and didn't have a smell like other reviews said. It definitely looks more expensive than it is but def worth $24 even if it's a little flimsy.
It's not that tall so at least on my bed I don't have enough space to have my legs under it. But I think if I were sitting and tuck the legs in then it would fit comfortably on my lap.
Like I said at the top, it's not the best piece of furniture you'll own but for $24 it definitely looks very nice and serves its purpose.
Good quality heavy wood. Stable platform for working and drawing. I will use it without the legs. But legs are very sturdy. Mine has 2 loose screws. One that fell out during shipment. They are 1.5" screws that hold the table top drawer portion to the frame. The holes in the table top are drilled too large. Not worth sending it back. I got it for $14. I took the small tabletop off and think I will just take a piece of matchstick or chopstick and glue it in the oversized holes with woodglue. Since I have it off I think I can do a better job with the loose drawer. The drawer "glides" that the drawer slides on. I can take one side off and glue a piece of plastic/nylon to both "glides" to take up the loose slack and make it slide easier. Also so the drawer does not open when upside down when moving, I can add a tiny piece of glue or plastic/nylon to the bottom of the table in front of drawer. It will not interfere with drawer when rightsideup since <1/8" gap between top of drawer face and bottom of table. I will not order again though.
cant complain for $25. also makes a good foot stool. mine did not show up with any blemishes as others reported, but due to my clumsiness i managed to put a knick in it because i rammed it into my night stand.... but it all works the same, and is a very nice addition to my study. the drawer on the side is very nice, and its a good sized lap desk. You can use it for laptops, or even books and writing. You could even do geometry on it, as its the nice size lap desk, not too big, but big enough that you can use it like a real desk. When using as a foot stool, it sits about 7 inches off the ground, so its somewhat low compared to my main foot stool which is about 12 inches in height. I think it is a very nice piece to have around for only $25, especially if you are into wood furniture like myself.
The only thing you need to buy alongside this is some good super glue.
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