Mankind has been using furniture since time immemorial, inventing new models and increasing their functionality every day. A desk has become an integral part of our lives. A child draws his first portrait of his mother on it, writes crooked letters.

children's table
Choosing the right table means preserving the child’s health, preventing his spine from becoming curved and his eyesight from deteriorating at a young age.

For adults, this is an important accessory in the office, which requires maximum ease of use.

office table
It is better to choose a color for the furniture that is not too bright and not too dark, so as not to irritate the eyes.

In museums we often see bulky desks that take up a lot of space.

antique table
For some, such a table will seem very uncomfortable, but for others it will cause delight.

So how do you choose such a necessary item?

Modernity dictates its own approach to choosing a desk. More and more often, a computer desk is used as a writing desk. But there are many differences between them.

  1. The computer desk has shelves and stands for PC paraphernalia.

    computer desk
    They interfere with the proper organization of a writing workspace.
  2. The pull-out keyboard tray is often used as a writing surface.

    computer desk
    Since it is mobile, it interferes with posture, hand positioning and vision.
  3. The PC desk may have padding that makes writing difficult or a surface that is too slippery.

    computer desk
    It is important to avoid all kinds of tablecloths with oilcloths, as well as glaring glossy surfaces.

Otherwise, this furniture is similar, the differences are minimal even in dimensions. But it is still better to choose a table for work separately. How to do this?

corner table
It is important to consider the ease of fit, capacity, functionality, safety and suitability to the interior.

The height of the desk affects the comfort and correctness of posture. This truth has been scientifically proven, it was introduced by the Swiss designer Le Corbusier. He calculated the average height of a person (183 cm) and derived the proportions of an ideal secretary: height 70 cm, length at least 60 cm.

table height
Both adults and children need comfort and ergonomics.

The tabletop can be made of tempered glass, chipboard, stone, plastic, but it is better to take the timeless classic - wood. The latter material is less dangerous. Spending time at such a workplace will be the most comfortable.

glass table
Glass computer desks will suit the interior of your home, office or study.
desk stone
Acrylic stone has a dense structure that prevents dust from penetrating into the deep layers.
plastic table
Plastic is rarely used to make desks, but if you choose such a model, make sure the quality of the material and its compliance with safety standards.
wooden desk
It is better to buy tables made of natural wood for older schoolchildren, so as not to regret the traces of a pen or felt-tip pen left on an expensive tabletop.

When choosing a desk for a child’s room, you need to be especially careful, taking into account safety and practicality.

table in the nursery
It is better if the chair has armrests and a convex back that supports the lower back.

The size of the student's desk will determine his posture and hand position, so it is worth considering the recommended parameters:

Table height (depth 60 cm or more, tabletop length — from 1 m). Height
46 cm Up to 115 cm
58 cm Up to 145 cm
70 cm Up to 175 cm
76 cm Above 175 cm
table in the nursery
Such models allow you to rationally place everything you need.

The work surface should have a 15° slope so that the view is perpendicular to the notebook or book. The color of the tabletop should be dim, monochromatic, so that the eyes will not get tired.

children's table
The surface itself must be smooth to prevent objects from rolling away.

The material for making the table can be either wood or plastic, as well as MDF (a composition of wood chips glued with non-toxic glue). If the choice fell on a glass top of the secretary, then it should be covered with a protective film in case of damage!

children's computer desk
A rectangular tabletop can easily accommodate writing space and a monitor or laptop without interfering with each other.

Types of tables

  • The student furniture should be equipped with drawers and shelves for stationery and books. They are located at the bottom of the area so as not to interfere.

    desk with drawers
    The classic table has two drawers on each side, but lacks the required tilt.
  • Modern desks, on the contrary, have a greater slope and there are no niches.

    table desk children
    The manufacturer did not think about where the student should store notebooks, etc.
  • The market offers a transformable desk, the surface of which can be easily moved at different angles.

    transforming desk for schoolchildren
    This model is equipped with retractable stands.
  • The orthopedic table is “adapted” to European standards and is easy to adjust independently.

    transforming table for schoolchild
    There are also drawers and pull-out stands.
  • The corner table is very convenient. This type will completely fill the space, it is long enough to separate the area for the computer and for writing.

    writing corner desk
    One of its zones is perfect for the educational process, and the second one is for the computer.
  • If a family is buying a complete set for a small room, tiered furniture will suit them.

    loft bed with table
    On the first level there is a desk that meets all standards, and on the second there is a sleeping area.
  • Well, where would we be without a regular stationary table where we can have lunch and write homework?

    desk with drawers
    It has a fairly high and wide body, there are several shallow drawers, and there is no tilt.
  • For the little ones, there are feeding tables that, if you remove the chair, can easily be converted into a desk.

    high chair
    They have one drawback - there is no tilt and only the chair from the set will fit it.
  • We recommend that you purchase transformable models, since your child is growing, and buying a new piece of furniture every year is very unprofitable, and with them you can customize everything for the student.

    children's transforming table
    The cost of such a purchase will be from 5 to 40 thousand rubles, depending on the material and brand of the manufacturer.

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