51 Small Desks to Save Space and Boost Productivity

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Trying to optimize a compact workspace using a small desk? You don't have to sacrifice style to make the most of a restrictive floorplan! In this post, we've selected our favorite small desks that go big with designer appeal – themes range from minimalist to modern farmhouse to glam and beyond. These pieces are great for tiny home offices, but they can also be used to transform spaces like bedrooms and living rooms into functional work-from-home setups. Need something with storage? Or a small desk with sit/stand functionality? Find the features you need within the small desk buying guide below.

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Modern Black Desk for Small Space: Measuring at just over 43 inches across, this modern desk provides a highly practical work surface without taking up too much floor space. The cool splayed base captures attention from any angle – use this desk against a wall or float it in a freestanding placement anywhere in the room.

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Black Small Vanity Desk: Classic details give this small desk a chic deco look, a gorgeous fit for classic and contemporary decor themes alike. This piece includes a backing panel that prevents small items like writing utensils from rolling over the edge. Paired with a mirror, this piece would make a fantastic vanity.

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Small Black Desk with Drawers: Chic simplicity ensures this small desk will look great with any decor theme. This piece is available in two sizes – one measuring at just over 39 inches across and the other measuring at a much more spacious 47 inches in length. Both sizes include convenient drawers to keep essentials tucked away.

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Black Corner Desk for Small Space: Transform an unused corner into a convenient workspace with this handsome desk design. This piece measures at a compact 48 inches across and includes a wide drawer for extra storage. The corner includes a convenient cable management port so you can keep lamps or devices powered.

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Wall-Mounted Foldable Desk for Small Spaces: This super smart desk folds away between uses so that you don’t have to sacrifice any floorspace to enjoy comfortable productivity. This desk is great for those who work from home only occasionally, or those who live in a tiny studio apartment where every inch matters.

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Modern Grey Small Computer Desk: A unique silhouette ensures this small desk will make a bold decorative impact. This piece is available in two finish options – industrial grey or bright ash wood. Built-in productivity features include soft-close drawers, convenient cable management, and built-in power outlets.

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Black Desk with Cane Sides: Charcoal wood grain meets woven cane webbing to give this desk a gorgeous classic look well-suited for casual and formal environments alike. This desk includes two drawers for organization. The back of the desk is completely finished so that you can place it in a freestanding arrangement if desired.

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Small Computer Desk with Drawer: This small computer desk features a matte black tabletop and drawer, paired with a warm walnut base for attractive contrast. This piece includes an extra-wide drawer that you can use to organize everything from papers to game controllers and more. A white option is also available.

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Walnut Small Wooden Desk with Hutch: Mid-century influences make this gorgeous desk an especially timeless investment. This piece is crafted with American walnut veneers, boasting a warm look that coordinates easily with a variety of decor palettes. The built-in hutch provides convenient cubbies where you can tuck supplies out of the way.

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Small Desk with Cubby: This mid-century desk design features a classic silhouette that can adapt to any decor theme that surrounds. This piece includes a wide cubby, a small drawer, and the decorative back panel includes a center split that allows for attractive cable management.

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Umbra Swivo Small Desk: Swivo is a stylish modern desk split into two convenient tiers. The tabletop maintains a spacious 50-inch width to provide ample workspace. A swiveling platform adds extra functionality, able to hold accessories or decorations neatly out of the way. Choose from a natural finish or a light walnut finish to best suit your decor theme.

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Leaning Small Laptop Desk: Leaning desks can provide tons of functionality within an especially tiny footprint. This desk measures at just 28 inches in width but also incorporates two convenient shelves and a spacious cubby for storage. It projects less than 20 inches from the wall to keep your floorspace clear in tight areas.

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Rail Wall-Mounted Small Desk: The chic and streamlined Rail Desk by Keiji Ashizawa offers multipurpose appeal without any extraneous detail. Use this work of art as a wall-mounted writing desk, as a shelf, or as a small counter. This piece is made with beautiful oak veneers and sturdy black-finished steel. This piece is perfect for bedrooms and small nooks within living spaces.

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Modern Small Computer Desk with Keyboard Tray: Clean lines make this small desk a fantastic addition to the most modern interior decor themes. This piece features warm walnut-finished surfaces accented with matte black metal details. A pull-out keyboard tray promotes better ergonomics. A spacious cabinet and a small drawer provide convenient storage opportunities.

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Small Standing Desk with Drawer: Even small spaces can accommodate a healthy working environment. Sitting for a prolonged period of time can be harmful, but this table can seamlessly transition between sitting and standing positions with the push of a button. The two-tone tabletop is sure to capture attention as well.

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Industrial Computer Desk for Small Spaces: This small desk is perfectly streamlined for a clean appearance. The spacious tabletop provides room for keyboards, laptops, or notebooks and the rear riser provides an out-of-the-way platform for your monitors. A convenient metal component runs the length of the back to hold wires and cords for a minimalist look.

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Industrial Small Space Desk: Dark walnut finishes and black metal mesh come together to give this small desk a bold industrial appearance. This piece would make a fabulous complement for interior decor themes like urban industrial, mid-century modern, farmhouse, and more. Use the three open cubbies for storage.

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Small Office Desk with Divider: This unique small space desk features an attractive back panel that creates bold decorative contrast. The tabletop includes a built-in folder organizer to keep books, files, or notebooks upright and right within reach. The surface also includes a built-in power outlet with USB to reduce the number of stray cords in your workspace.

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Folding Desk for Small Spaces: Need a temporary workspace for productive weekends, summer students, or occasional video conferences? This small desk can fold away neatly between uses. Choose from two convenient sizes and four attractive colorways, something for every style.

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Genuine Marble Top Small Desk: Create an attractive workspace even within your most carefully curated rooms with this gorgeous writing desk design. This piece stands out with quality construction – the curvaceous cabriole legs are sculpted from solid wood in a walnut finish while the tabletop is made from a thick slab of genuine marble. A built-in drawer offers storage for supplies.

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Traditional Small Antique Desk: Classical elements make this desk a gorgeous addition to traditional decor themes. This piece captures attention with its fluted legs and its beaded drawer faces, all wrapped in a dark wooden finish for timeless appeal. The center drawer features a drop front so it can double as a keyboard tray. Solid wood construction ensures dependable longevity.

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Small Work Desk with Hairpin Legs: Sleek hairpin legs give this small desk a unique look that falls somewhere between industrial and mid-century modern, opening the door for a world of creative decorative possibilities. This budget-friendly design features a wide cubby and a convenient drawer for storage. This piece measures at just over 41 inches for easy placement.

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Small Desk Table with Drawers: Love the look of this Scandinavian-inspired desk? This piece is available in two convenient sizes to ensure a perfect fit for your space. This desk is built with a solid burlywood base for stability, finished in a light natural hue for an uplifting appearance. The tabletop is finished in white to brighten your workspace.

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Leaning Narrow Small Desk: This leaning desk features white and natural finishes to make your home workspace look bright, airy, and inviting. Although this piece measures at just over 33 inches in length, it includes ample storage and display options to make the most of a compact footprint. Use the two shelves for books, photos, or decorations.

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Blonde Small Desk with Drawers: Enjoy all the features of an executive desk with this super-compact design. This desk measures at just over 41 inches across and includes a convenient storage component on one side. The deep drawer is perfectly proportioned for holding letter-sized files while the shallower drawer is great for supplies. The open cubby allows easy access to essentials.

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Small Desk with Drawers and Hutch: Fun retro influences give this small desk a big personality, sure to bring a smile to your work day. This piece features two drawers each with a textured face for a pop of decorative appeal. The built-in hutch provides two cubbies for storage. Use the riser to display decorations or hold accessories.

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Standing Small Space Computer Desk: Light wood finishes and a bright white base give this desk an uplifting look – and it literally lifts up so that you can switch between sitting and standing, promoting better health. This desk features a motorized sit/stand feature, equipped with three memory settings so you can cycle quickly between your favorite positions.

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Eucalyptus Small Office Desk with Drawers: Solid eucalyptus wood construction gives this desk heirloom-quality appeal worth cherishing. This design features a sturdy solid base accented with acacia veneers in an acorn finish, beautiful and resilient. All three drawers are equipped with metal glides for smooth operation.

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Solid Teak Small Wood Desk: The tailored Wave Desk provides a minimalistic look for a clean and effective home office. This luxury Ethnicraft design is made from solid oak with a smooth natural finish, sure to last a lifetime with proper care. A drawer spans the entire length of the surface to give this 47-inch desk plenty of storage space.

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Wood and Glass Small Desk with Cubbies: Mixed materials make this desk especially eye-catching. This piece features a boxy wooden tabletop finished in light birch, one side equipped with a transparent glass panel that allows a clear view of the open storage cubby below. The x-shaped base is made from resilient metal in a modern black finish.

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51 Small Desks to Save Space and Boost Productivity

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