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The best L-shaped computer desks give you more room to work and store things in your studio or home office. They can handily fit into a corner, making efficient use of space, and some also have storage in the form of drawers, cupboards or shelves. To find you the best L-shaped computer desks, we’ve tested several ourselves and compared reviews of others.
We’ve evaluated these desk for build quality and finish, versatility, storage options, useful features and value. We’ve included a range of options, including an L-shaped standing desk. If you don’t have the space for an L-shaped desk, see our picks of the best desks in general. Or if you want other ways to help your posture, see our pick of the best standing desk converters and the best office chairs for back pain.
Not all of these desks are available on both sides of the Atlantic, so to make things easier we’ve divided our list into the best L-shaped computer desks in the USA and the best L-shaped computer desks in the UK.
Brödan Electric Standing L Desk – The best L-shaped desk for standing
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Walnut or oak laminated table top finish, metal frame
Dimensions (depth x width x height): 67 x 59in
Colour: black/walnut or light grey/light oak
The vast majority of L-shaped computer desks on the market are of the tradition fixed, sit down variety, but there are a few standing L-shaped desks available. Standing desks are becoming increasingly popular because of concerns about the negative effects of too much sitting. A fixed standing L-shaped desk may not be practical since you probably won’t want to stand all day, but the Brödan Electric Standing L Desk is a fairly rare example of an L-shaped desk that offers the best of both worlds: you can both sit and stand because the height can be adjusted.
When we reviewed it, we found the desk was big and bulky, and it’s fairly expensive too, but after using it for a month, our reviewer was convinced by its premium build and ergonomics. We found the motor to be efficient and quiet for adjusting between the three preset heights and there are some nice details like desktop power ports to make life just a little bit easier.
TBFit L-Shaped Desk With Storage Space – The best L-shaped computer desk for sitting
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Oak
Dimensions (depth x width x height): 59.4 x 59.4 x 29.1in
Colours: Oak, Umber or Vintage
If you’re going to be sitting not standing, we rate this as the best L-shaped computer desk overall when balancing price, size, versatility and features. Not all L desks come with storage space, but this desk has built-in shelves for stowing things that you need to keep at hand’s reach. It also has an in-built power strip with four plugs and two USB ports, so it’s perfect for a multiple-monitor setup.
There are three colours to choose from, so you can choose the best design for your office space. With its minimalistic design, it should fit into a range of different environments. And since it comes in two parts, if you ever get bored of the L-shape, you can readjust your desk and transform it into one long desk (if you have the space).
Casaottima L-Shaped Gaming Desk – The best L-shaped desk for gaming
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Engineered wood, steel
Dimensions (depth x width x height): 50.8 x 50.8 x 28in
Colours: Black, gray, vintage, bamboo, white, marble
Need to accommodate lots of monitors? This Casaottima L-Shaped Gaming Desk should happily hold three or even four of them. It also comes with a monitor shelf that can be fitted to either side; perfect for putting a laptop at eye-level without the need for a laptop stand. The Casaottima’s X-shaped frame provides plenty of stable support and looks great, while the desktop is waterproof, scratch and heat-resistant and designed for durability.
It does require assembly and quite a number of parts that need to be put together – you’ll want to check they’re all present before you start since a couple of people have mentioned missing pieces, but the company was quick to send out a replacement in these cases. Perhaps best of all, this is also one of the cheapest L-shaped computer desks in our list. The recommended retail price is under $130, and we’ve seen some decent discounts.
Sauder Northcott L-Shaped Computer Desk – The best L-shaped desk for storage
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Engineered wood
Dimensions (depth x width x height): 59 x 57 X 30in
Colour: Bourbon oak, white
We’ve mentioned that a lot of L-shaped computer desks don’t come with storage options. This is a fine balance to get right, and it often involves a trade off. No storage under the desk itself means more leg room throughout the whole desk, so that you can sit under any part of it. However, one big benefit of an L desk is making the most of space, and drawers or other storage options can really help with that.
We think this Sauder Northcott L-Shaped Computer Desk strikes a good balance. It’s smaller than some L-shaped computer desks, making it ideal for most homes, and we found the built-in drawers with differing sizes useful for keeping documents and accessories at hand. The lower drawer is designed to be big enough to accommodate legal-size hanging files.
The desk is finished on all sides, including behind the drawers, so you can choose either side as your primary desk space or even put the desk in the centre of a room. The one drawback is that there are only two colour options: white or black.
Teraves Reversible L-Shaped Desk with Shelves – An L-shaped desk that’ll fit any office or studio
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Particleboard, steel
Dimensions (depth x width x height): 53.15 x 68.90 x 29.53in
Colour: Beige, oak, teak, white
The Teraves Reversible L-Shaped Desk is wonderfully versatile. Its reversible design means that you can set it up to match the layout of your studio, and it comes with a pair of open shelves that you can use for storage. As a handy extra it also comes with a floor stand for your computer; ideal if you prefer to work with a tower PC rather than an iMac or laptop.
The desk can hold up to 110lbs, which should be more than enough for all your kit, and it’s available in either black oak or dark teak.