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Best folding desks
Azalea Home Space Saving Folding Desk
Best folding desks
Azalea Home Space Saving Folding Desk
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Functional doesn't have to equal unfashionable, as this sweet metal/oak effect desk amply demonstrates. There's space for your laptop and notebook (along with a shelf for a cup of coffee) when you're working, then you can tuck it away in the cupboard under the stairs when not needed.
Dimensions: W300 x H350 x D240cm
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Pure Woodesign Murphy Folding Desk
Best folding desks
Pure Woodesign Murphy Folding Desk
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This chic folding desk has one of the slimmest profiles we've seen. Attach it to a spare wall and you've got an instant workspace (or breakfast table) whenever you need. When not in use, you'll not even notice it's there.
Dimensions: Customisable
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Bear Claw Reclaimed Rustic Folding Desk
Best folding desks
Bear Claw Reclaimed Rustic Folding Desk
Cleverly folding upwards to create a feature box shelf when not in use for your nine-to-five, this is multipurpose furniture at its finest – you'd never even know it was a desk at all.
Dimensions: L60-120cm
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Maisons Du Monde Canework wall-mounted desk
Best folding desks
Maisons Du Monde Canework wall-mounted desk
Sleek and sophisticated with space on top for plants and decorative items, you'd hardly know this was a desk when you're not using it.
Dimensions: H50 x W70 x D17cm
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Argos Home Portable Laptop Tray
Best folding desks
Argos Home Portable Laptop Tray
Okay, this is certainly not the most attractive feature in our list, but if you really really don't have room for a desk, this tray will give you a firm surface for your laptop as you tap away on the sofa (or in bed!).
Dimensions: Adjustable
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Falkel Design Fold Away Laptop Stand
Best folding desks
Falkel Design Fold Away Laptop Stand
And here's a similar but chicer hardwood option. Choose from dark or light finishes.
Dimensions: 55.6 x 30 cm
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Dunelm Wide Folding Desk
Best folding desks
Dunelm Wide Folding Desk
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In a classic folding design, this inexpensive option from Dunelm gives you all the glamour of marble furniture without the corresponding high price tag.
Dimensions: H86 x W120 x D60cm
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Futon Company Hudson Folding Tray Desk
Best folding desks
Futon Company Hudson Folding Tray Desk
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If your bedroom now doubles up as a home office, this is a good pick. It wouldn't look out of place as a dressing table either.
Dimensions: W81 x D57 x H82.5cm
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Etsy Wall Mounted Folding Desk
Best folding desks
Etsy Wall Mounted Folding Desk
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Again, if you don't want to be reminded of work when you're not actually at work, this inexpensive and barely there desk is a fabulous choice.
Dimensions: W76 x H75 x D57cm
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Coavas Folding Computer Desk
Best folding desks
Coavas Folding Computer Desk
This option is less than £100 and has nearly 3,000 five star reviews on Amazon, so it's definitely one to consider. With its black frame and dark wood top, it'd look very at home in rooms with a more industrial vibe.
Dimensions: W100 x D50 x H75cm
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Dunelm Evelyn Oak Folding Desk
Best folding desks
Dunelm Evelyn Oak Folding Desk
No under-stair cupboard space to store your desk when you're not using it? Well, this one hangs on the wall, thanks to the handy bar along the back of the frame. It's also height-adjustable, which is nice.
Dimensions: H91 x W83 x D60cm
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Dunelm Evelyn Concrete Folding Desk
Best folding desks
Dunelm Evelyn Concrete Folding Desk
It's also available in concrete-effect, if you prefer a more industrial look.
Dimensions: H85-91 x W83 x D60cm
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The Range Folding Table
Best folding desks
The Range Folding Table
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No frills here, but this is a real steal at just under £50, so we're not complaining.
Dimensions: W80 x H74 x D45cm
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Cherry Tree Furniture Compact Folding Desk
Best folding desks
Cherry Tree Furniture Compact Folding Desk
Slot this into an awkward nook and voila: instant workspace. There are two colours to choose from, too.
Dimensions: 80 x 45 x 74 cm
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Pulse Oximeter Folding Laptop Stand
Best folding desks
Pulse Oximeter Folding Laptop Stand
Missing your swanky standing desk while WFH? This folding laptop stand is the next best thing. No frills, yes, but it'll get you off the sofa, at least.
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Zinus Mare Desk
Best folding desks
Zinus Mare Desk
Who said folding desks had to be compact? This large number has room for you and your partner to sit together while you work, which we think is really lovely!
Dimensions: H74 x W160 x D60cm
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Habitat Drew Folding Table
Best folding desks
Habitat Drew Folding Table
So, this is a table rather than a desk per se, but that's not a problem – it just makes it even more versatile. Pop it outside for guests to sit around during your rule-of-six do next month, when you're off work.
Dimensions: H75 x L70 x W60cm
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La Redoute Nyjo Foldout Wall Desk
Best folding desks
La Redoute Nyjo Foldout Wall Desk
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Here's another option that'd be good to keep in your bedroom to use as a dressing table when things are back to normal.
Dimensions: W78.5 x H62 x D40cm
Charley is former Homes Ecommerce Editor. During her time at Hearst UK, Charley wrote over 300 buying guides and reviews, getting her hands on as many new launches as possible to help you find the best products for your home.
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