Ikea GALANT Desk Anyone Own?

[Wesley]

So i am in need of a new computer desk and i'm thinking on the Ikea Galant Desk.  Does anyone from LTT have it and if so how do you like it?  Thanks

[MrSuperb]

Yes, but mine is about 15-20 years old

I think they dropped a bit in build quality.

[sonarctica]

My bro has had one for a few years, he has been happy with it so far. What more can you say about it, it's an IKEA table?

[wtfxmitchell]

Yes, but mine is about 15-20 years old

I think they dropped a bit in build quality.

if they dropped on build quality, how does it come that yours is still alive after 15-20 years?

[WorldDominator]

Seems overpriced for a desk to me. Have you considered making one yourself?

[WorldDominator]

if they dropped on build quality, how does it come that yours is still alive after 15-20 years?

Because his is from 15-20 years ago, not now when the build quality has dropped

[Wesley]

Seems overpriced for a desk to me. Have you considered making one yourself?

I have considered it the only problem i have is finding nice adjustable table lets that won't break the bank.

[WorldDominator]

I have considered it the only problem i have is finding nice adjustable table lets that won't break the bank.

I'm no master craftsman but I believe you can get a piece of countertop (that you like) and it can be perfect sized and you can mount it to the wall.

[MrSuperb]

if they dropped on build quality, how does it come that yours is still alive after 15-20 years?

 

Well back then they were build really sturdy and solid with strong and heavy steel profiles. Probably one of the reason why it lasted that long

I also had another Galant desk standing in at my parents house unitil recentlty, which is only about 3-4 years old and isn't up to the  quality of my old big 'L-Desk'.

[Ookami]

Would prefer to make a project and build it myself and save about 50% from buying IKEA which you also need to put it up yourself.

[pummetje]

bought a ikea desk for less and way bigger 

i needed space for a haf x

 

i think you can get a ikea desk for less

[The Sweetroll]

On a swedish forum I used to be quite active on about 95% had the same IKEA desk, I think it was the galant. I personally find the galant pretty boring and the build quality is not that good either. Get something old if you want a sturdy desk or build your own although most self built look pretty much the same.

[megadarkwood]

Sitting at one right now

[ttam]

I own a lot of Ikea Desks. I really suggest that you do a custom table though. Pick up the table top you want ($35ish) and the legs/shelves to get the look you want. It's usually cheaper.

 

You can make them look really nice. 

 

This is 3 Ikea desks make into an L desk

 

$35 Table Tops: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10251352/

$15 EACH Legs: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60105301/

$45 EACH Table Legs: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50250992/

 

Each desk is around $100-$130 depending on what you build with it.

 

[ttam]

I also use these desks in my shops as work tables and they stand up to having hundreds of computers slammed all over them on a weekly basis. Very sturdy if you get the adjustable legs and spend the 10 minutes to adjust them just right. The desktop is actually heavy and well made. 

[Guest]

 

 

This is 3 Ikea desks make into an L desk

 

 

 

Is...is that yo-you're de-desk se-se-setup????

 

Why have you not posted this in Show off your Setup Thread D:

[Guest]

I do believe @Bengali has a really nice Galant desk. he posted in the show off your setup thread, you can go there and take a look.

[Arshdeep]

I own a lot of Ikea Desks. I really suggest that you do a custom table though. Pick up the table top you want ($35ish) and the legs/shelves to get the look you want. It's usually cheaper.

 

You can make them look really nice. 

 

This is 3 Ikea desks make into an L desk

 

$35 Table Tops: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10251352/

$15 EACH Legs: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60105301/

$45 EACH Table Legs: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50250992/

 

Each desk is around $100-$130 depending on what you build with it.

 

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[Mentalguy]

So i am in need of a new computer desk and i'm thinking on the Ikea Galant Desk.  Does anyone from LTT have it and if so how do you like it?  Thanks

I doesnt need to be new, look on craigslist and see what they have in your area. way overpriced for a bunch of plywood and metal.

 

for example, i have this near me.

http://limaohio.craigslist.org/fuo/4076768624.html

[Wesley]

I own a lot of Ikea Desks. I really suggest that you do a custom table though. Pick up the table top you want ($35ish) and the legs/shelves to get the look you want. It's usually cheaper.

 

You can make them look really nice. 

 

This is 3 Ikea desks make into an L desk

 

$35 Table Tops: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10251352/

$15 EACH Legs: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60105301/

$45 EACH Table Legs: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50250992/

 

Each desk is around $100-$130 depending on what you build with it.

 

wow your setup is amazing thanks for sharing

[TheRuke]

I own a lot of Ikea Desks. I really suggest that you do a custom table though. Pick up the table top you want ($35ish) and the legs/shelves to get the look you want. It's usually cheaper.

 

You can make them look really nice. 

 

This is 3 Ikea desks make into an L desk

 

$35 Table Tops: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10251352/

$15 EACH Legs: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60105301/

$45 EACH Table Legs: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50250992/

 

Each desk is around $100-$130 depending on what you build with it.

 

That is an epic room

[MikhailTessier]

Hey where did you get those Little shelves at? i cant find them now on ikea!!