I think these are quite decent desks. They are one of the few IKEA items that don't wobble and feel like they're about to collapse/topple over.
If you're like me who's been keeping an eye out on a price-drop for one of these, now's your opportunity!
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ive been looking at the galant range for a while. theyre simplistic and plain which is good, but i find theyre waaayyy too overpriced.
if anyones interested in them, have a look at ebay, there seems to be a fair few popping up and theyre MUCH cheaper
i just bought 2 galant desks off ebay.
1 x glass rectangular galant for $125 - retails at $420
1 x corner galant w/ extensions making it 2x2metres for $125 - retails at $600-700
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I have a GALANT desk. I spent ages looking at all kinds of desks (not just from IKEA) until I settled with the GALANT range.
I wanted a simple, large desk with lots of room underneath.
I also wanted a nice place to put my PC.
I am using this:
http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/S99886152/
plus this great computer holder:
http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70182624/
It allows you to get to the back of the PC easily for plugging in cables or whatever. It's hidden away, yet still accessible, and that's why I like it so much.
My Ozbargain tip, I'd go with the A frame legs. They're almost half the price of the other legs, and they're sturdy and easy to adjust.
What do you use for drawers? How long have you had it for, and does it bend from weight? I have 2 screens and this can be too much for a lot of table tops. Cheers for your review; very informative.
For drawers I'm using JONAS drawer unit. I literally bought it about a month ago, but I can't seem to find it on their website anymore.
It looks like this:
http://st.houzz.com/simages/252957_0_4-4043-modern-filing-ca…
I like it because I needed something for filing, but it also has a top drawer for storage.
It's left beside my desk to create another storage surface on top of the drawers.
Alternatively, there are these drawers:
http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/00158222/
that I've been meaning to get. They will fit underneath your desk if you wish (the whole desk is height adjustable).
There are also these:
http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/00163756/
but they're smaller, and look worse.
When I was there last (IKEA Springvale), they had other drawer units there too, like the one pictured in this photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/370/p1070187cd4.jpg/sr=…
That one contains a filing system within it also, but it was quite expensive.
As I can't find it on the website, I assume it is being discontinued, but they may still have stock.
I have had the desk for about 8 months now. It does not bend at all, it's got a sturdy metal base underneath it. The desk feels quite solid.
I actually have three monitors currently on it and a PC underneath, and it's holding up just fine. I'm sure the desk would easily take my weight.
Best thing to do would probably be to go down there and check them out. There are so many ways you can expand it too. The range is a little on the expensive side, but with this discount I think the prices are more reasonable.
Here's some of the pictures that I used when choosing:
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2283/2211250510_4f9a6d989e_z.j…
http://media.photobucket.com/image/ikea%20galant/xangasteale…
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RtCJVF3NJ5w/TD_zFPoD9tI/AAAAAAAAJuU/l2…
I have the right hand corner desk, with half moon table end and that same computer holder. Definately agree on A frame legs as well.
this is such a practical desk and the design is very clean with the computer hangung underneath the half moon end. You can also get a cable management system that hangs at the back of the desk, though I didn't bother with that.
Thanks guys. Definitely will check this out. Adamiam, some great pics. I like these setups. Hoping for something uncluttered but with good storage. Thanks for taking the time to share your research.
No worries, glad I could help :)
The signup page for Ikea Family doesn't use https, yet asks for all sorts of personal info, including birthday, address etc.
No thanks.
Mate just sign up in store. Each one has multiple kiosks at the entry and cafe areas.
Love these, I have a galant at the moment and its the best desk I have had.