Laptop table on wheels: design features, selection rules

Today, almost all of us have a computer or laptop. Modern man no longer thinks of himself separately from this necessary device. This means that the place where you sit and work at the computer should be as comfortable and functional as possible. In the office you have at your disposal tables and chairs that are designed to ensure that you will be comfortable sitting at your desk all day.

But at home there is often no suitable space to work comfortably. The solution would be a convenient table for a laptop on wheels. Let's look at what types of computer furniture there are, what they are made of, and how you can design a comfortable workplace with your own hands.

Laptop table on wheels

Advantages of tables on wheels

Laptops are chosen for their compactness, light weight, high performance and ability to be easily transported from place to place. Provided that you use the device at home, a mobile table will be a good option for organizing your workplace. You won't have to sit hunched over on the bed or drag a heavy coffee table and risk ruining the flooring or, worse, hitting something or injuring yourself. Thanks to the equipment with wheels, the product becomes mobile, which means that you can comfortably fit in any room of your home.

Furniture on wheels is easy to move from place to place

What types of mobile tables are there?

Furniture on wheels can have a variety of designs and design features. There are several main types of mobile tables:

• full size;
• bedside;
• compact.

Full size tables

Full-size computer desks are very practical and functional furniture. You can sit on them with a laptop or install a desktop computer with many additional devices, such as sound speakers, a printer, a scanner and other office equipment. It will be comfortable to perform your duties at such a workplace if your activity involves parallel work with paper documents.

A full-size computer desk takes up a lot of space

There is enough space for trays for paper and folders, and for an organizer for office supplies. In the drawers you can store discs, flash drives, headphones and other necessary little things.

A product equipped with wheels is easier to move, and the design looks lighter than conventional, rather massive stationary computer tables. But the full-size version has one significant drawback: it requires a lot of space in the apartment. Considering that you can only work at such a piece of furniture while sitting on a chair or office chair, you need to understand that for small apartments this table will not be the best choice.

Full size piece of furniture includes shelves for additional equipment

Bedside table

A table that rolls up to the bed is an excellent example for small apartments, because such an example takes up very little space. You will like it if you are used to working while sitting on the sofa or even lying in bed. There can be quite a lot of design options for such a product. They are:

• height adjustable;
• with the ability to tilt and rotate the tabletop;
• with anti-slip table top;
• with holes for ventilation and cooling of the laptop.

Thanks to such diverse characteristics and functions, the likelihood of overheating and falling of the device is reduced, which undoubtedly affects the duration of its uninterrupted operation.

This product allows you to adjust the height and tilt of the tabletop

For greater convenience, bedside rolling tables are equipped with rotating mechanisms that allow you to tilt the surface at an angle convenient for you, as well as additional places for storing stationery items, stands for a mouse (or for a cup of coffee). Even if you are used to working in a lying position, it will be convenient to adjust such a piece of furniture to make spending time with it as comfortable as possible.

Compact options

Compact products in this segment of the furniture industry are a low-priced option that differs from full-size ones in the smaller dimensions of the working surface and the absence of additional shelves and drawers. At such a table you also need to work while sitting on a chair or office chair, but, unlike its full-size counterpart, a compact copy is compact so as to take up little space.

Compact units on wheels take up little room space

Features and Benefits

A laptop table is a compact stand, lightweight, stable, designed for fixing computer equipment and additional accessories. It can be mobile, portable or stationary, and differ depending on the configuration and functionality. Advantages of a laptop table in the bed:

1. Provides comfortable conditions for using the laptop. As a result of prolonged work in a sitting position at a computer, the neck becomes stiff, and the load on the back and hip joints increases. This situation has a bad effect on your posture and affects your overall health. The stand allows you to take a comfortable position and change it if necessary.
2. Preserves equipment from damage. If you work with a laptop in bed without a special device, there is a risk of overheating and damage to the processor. The hot air simply has nowhere to go - there is no necessary circulation. The stand is equipped with special holes that provide high-quality ventilation of the device. Modern models are also equipped with cooling systems, for example, a cooler.
3. Reliable fixation. The laptop is secured in a special recess using a holder on the edge of the tabletop or a silicone mat.
4. Affordable price.
5. Compactness. Unlike traditional computer models, the laptop table is small, does not take up much space, and fits perfectly into the interior. Most products are foldable and easy to transport.
6. Multifunctionality. Despite its small size and light weight, the table is equipped with additional accessories - a mouse stand, a hole for a cup or pen, a USB connector, a card reader, a phone holder, lighting, shelves and containers for stationery.

The advantages of a bedside table include the ability to use it as a stand for reading books or a romantic breakfast in bed.

Provides comfortable conditions for using a laptop

Preserves equipment from damage

Secure fixation

Affordable price

Compactness

Multifunctionality

What materials are used in the manufacture of computer furniture

The range of computer tables available today is huge. Therefore, manufacturers take into account that such a piece of furniture should suit any style of living space, fit organically into it and meet the tastes of the most diverse customers. Therefore, the following materials are used for laptop stands:

• tree;
• metal;
• laminated chipboard;
• LMDF;
• combinations of wood and metal;
• combination of metal with LMDF or laminated chipboard;
• glass.

Solid wood tables are undoubtedly the most durable, reliable and environmentally friendly. These qualities also affect the price of the product. Wooden products will be the most expensive. But they will fit perfectly into almost any interior, except, perhaps, high-tech style. They look impressive and presentable.

Solid wood products are the most environmentally friendly and durable

By choosing products made from medium density fiberboard (MDF), you can be confident in the quality and long service life of the product. MDF board is cheaper than natural wood, but its characteristics are also quite good. This material is environmentally friendly and safe to use at home. Thanks to the laminated coating, the furniture can be of various colors. The design can also be very different and interesting.

Fiberboard does not crumble when cut, which allows you to give it the most bizarre, smooth, rounded shapes. Such a table will not be afraid of moisture and heat that accompanies the operation of a laptop. And in combination with metal supports of various designs, it will look stylish and modern.

Tables made from MDF can be given a variety of shapes

The most common material used to create not only computer desks, but also furniture in general, today is chipboard. Thanks to its low price and ease of processing, you can even make a table from chipboard yourself. But, when purchasing a finished product or canvas to create an interior item, you should pay attention to the quality of the slab and be sure to find out the emission class, that is, environmental friendliness.

Chipboard tables are the most common and inexpensive

The fact is that in the production of chipboard, resins based on formaldehyde are used - a substance that is quite toxic and harmful to human health. Therefore, for the manufacture of furniture, it is permissible to use a slab with emission classes E0 and E1 - the least harmful indicators. You should not purchase products labeled with classes E2 and higher - this is dangerous for your health.

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Another disadvantage of particle board is its high hollowness. This means that the slab is quite loose and it is not recommended to reuse it, disassemble and reassemble the product - there is a high probability that the fastenings will no longer hold tightly the second time. In addition, only straight or angular shapes can be created from chipboard. You can’t give it smooth and rounded lines, all because of the same looseness of the base.

And another disadvantage of chip boards is the lack of resistance to moisture. So if you like to drink a cup of tea or coffee while sitting at your laptop, then use a special cup stand that will prevent moisture from getting on the table surface. But all the shortcomings are more than covered by the low cost of the product.

Tabletops made of chipboard can only be rectangular in shape

Glass is still a rare and unusual material from which a rolling table for a laptop can be made. Glass furniture in the interior does not visually clutter up the space. A modern glass table will organically fit into an interior in a high-tech or minimalist style. To make such furniture, the glass surface is subjected to heat treatment, which makes it impact-resistant and resistant to scratches and chips.

True, you shouldn’t experiment; compared to wood, MDF and chipboard, glass is still a more fragile material, so you need to treat it with care, especially if you have a child at home. But, like any material, glass has its drawbacks, namely, the slightest traces of touching with hands are visible on it. Therefore, when purchasing a stylish table, take care of purchasing glass washing liquid.

Glass tables in the interior look stylish and modern

For more convenient orientation in choosing a laptop table, use the summary table.

Table 1. Comparison of materials.

Reliable manufacturers

Today there is a huge selection of table models of various configurations, functionality, and purposes. Several manufacturers stand out with their positive characteristics:

1. IKEA. A Swedish corporation specializing in the production of prefabricated furniture and home accessories. It stands out for its quality, ergonomics, and modern design. Popular models of laptop tables: portable stands for the sofa “Witsche”, “Svartosen”, a product for use in bed or on a trip “Brad”, stationary devices “Fjällbo”, “Norrosen”.
2. UFT. The brand is registered in China. It is characterized by affordable, but fairly high-quality, modern products. Popular table models: wooden bedside table UFT T-25, transformer Sprinter T6, FreeTable-3, folding table UFT S3 Silver.
3. Halmar. Polish manufacturer of modern furniture. Products are high quality, convenient, compact. Popular models: stand Halmar B-28, folding table Halmar B-19, stationary Halmar B-14.
4. JYSK. Danish manufacturer of quality furniture and other household goods. Famous models: folding table JYSK MERN, bamboo JYSK THEM, stand Nejrup.

Manufacturers such as Commus, DeepColl, E-Table, ErgoStand, and Notebook have proven themselves well.

A laptop table in the bed is a convenient device that helps extend the life of your equipment. It ensures a comfortable position for a person while working. A huge range of products allows you to choose a model that meets the requirements and needs of the consumer.

IKEA

UFT

Halmar

JYSK

Design features of laptop tables

Laptop tables on wheels come in various modifications. You can choose according to your preferences and the furnishings of the apartment. The product can be an adjustable design, that is, you can choose the table height that is convenient for you, as well as change the angle of the tabletop. Having a place for your mouse makes your work easier, especially if you prefer to sit on a soft surface where using a mouse is not possible. The model is comfortable to use and will appeal to lovers of new products and ergonomic design. For such structures, combinations of materials are most often used - metal supports and a surface made of wood or MDF.

A table in which the dough is adjustable and with an inclined tabletop is very convenient to use

Another option is a product consisting of non-adjustable supports and a tabletop that cannot be transformed in any way. All parts of the table are firmly attached to each other. Often, such a rolling table has a C-shape, which allows it to be moved close to a sofa or bed. The design is reliable and durable. Such tables can be equipped with additional shelves or drawers for storing small items, which is very necessary and convenient. The product can be made entirely from one material, such as MDF or chipboard, or combined with metal supports.

The table with non-adjustable legs is durable and equipped with a waste paper basket

One of the interesting and convenient models is a folding table. It combines all the most convenient functions:

• height-adjustable support;
• the ability to change the angle of the tabletop;
• the ability to roll up close;
• possibility of increasing the working area;

But such a piece of furniture also has its own characteristics: the model is equipped with one leg with radially arranged legs on wheels, which increases the stability of the structure. The tabletop can be folded out into a fairly spacious workspace. And when folded, the product is very compact to store.

A transforming table takes up very little space with a fairly large work surface

Adjustable Parameters

Most models of laptop tables in bed are distinguished by the ability to adjust and change the main characteristics:

1. Leg height. Adjustable in almost all models, except stand or stationary tables. Allows you to select the required height of the device for working while sitting, reclining or standing.
2. Leg slope. The function is typical for transforming tables. The legs consist of several sections, each of which can be rotated 360 degrees. Allows you to choose the most comfortable position for work or rest.
3. Table top slope. Many models provide for fixing this element in one or more positions. Transformable laptop tables have the ability to rotate the stand 360 degrees.
4. Fastening. Thanks to it, you can fix a laptop or tablet of different sizes on the table.
5. Backlight. The flexibility of the lamp base built into the product allows you to choose the correct lighting angle required for comfortable work.

The adjustment function helps create the most comfortable conditions for using the laptop; it allows you to fold or unfold the device in a short time, if necessary.

Leg height

Leg slope

Table top slope

Fastening

Backlight

How to choose a table for a laptop

When looking for a table for your device to purchase, it is worth defining for yourself what functions, in addition to the main one, the table should perform. It is equally important to assess the parameters of your premises and decide on the dimensions of the furniture to be purchased. Select furniture so that it fits harmoniously into the interior of your apartment, carefully select the colors and materials from which it is made.

If the square footage of your apartment allows, then you can choose a table of standard sizes, with a large working surface, equipped with drawers and shelves for office equipment.

The size of the table should be selected in proportion to the dimensions of the room

Owners of small spaces can choose compact tables with the ability to adjust and transform. They are convenient to move from place to place, and they will not take up so much space in your room.

But if you decide that you want to make a table on wheels with your own hands, then the easiest way would be to purchase furniture wheels and screw them to an existing finished table. And if you are not looking for easy ways and are ready for creativity, then our instructions will help you. Let's make a low table that can be conveniently placed on the bed.

You can make a laptop table yourself

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Tools and materials

• furniture board of the size you need for the countertop (on average, take the size 60*30);
• legs 22-24 cm long (section 2*2) - 4 pieces;
• wheels - 4 pieces;
• slats for the “apron” 63 cm and 28 cm long, 2 pieces each;
• wood glue;
• priming composition;
• sandpaper;
• paint or varnish for wood products;
• brush;
• saw;
• hammer, screwdrivers, screws, nails.

Woodworking tools

Instructions for assembling a laptop table

Step No. 1 - prepare the material

Saw the future tabletop to the specified dimensions, cut off the edges of the slats for the “apron” at an angle of 4 degrees. If you have chosen a countertop made of chipboard rather than solid wood, then make sure that the unprotected edges must be covered with edge tape. To do this, attach the edge to the end of the tabletop and iron it with an iron heated to medium temperature.

Tabletop, blanks for legs and “apron” - components of the future table for the device

Step No. 2 - grind the surface

Sand thoroughly along the edges of the tabletop and the legs and slats. If you are going to place the table on the bed, the rough surface of the legs may leave snags on the fabric of the bedspread or bed linen. Therefore, it is necessary to sand all components. This measure will also save you from possibly getting a splinter under your skin.

Sand the legs thoroughly and saw off the slats at an angle of 45 degrees.

Step No. 3 – connecting the tabletop with the “apron”

To fasten our work surface to the apron, you should turn the tabletop face down and glue all parts of the “apron” to the back side with wood glue to create a smooth frame. Next, firmly press the products together and leave for about half an hour for the glue to dry and set. Be sure to wipe off any excess glue with a soft cloth. If this is not done, then later when painting the paint will not lie in an even layer. After time has passed, turn the tabletop over and carefully nail the tabletop to the backsplash frame.

Press the apron onto the tabletop and let the glue set

Step No. 4 – attach the legs

Turn our resulting product over again and glue the legs in the corners of the frame. For greater reliability, secure them on the sides, on both sides of each leg, with nails, or better yet, screws. After all the manipulations done, let the glue dry thoroughly for 24 hours.

For greater reliability, secure the legs with nails or screws

All that remains is to screw on the furniture wheels, which are sold in a large assortment in construction hypermarkets.

Wheels for furniture come in different sizes

Step No. 5 – decorate the product

The product needs to be painted. You can use paint for this, or, if you want to preserve the wood pattern, coat the product with two layers of varnish.

All that remains is to paint our table

Essential addition to your laptop

Most manufacturers of laptop tables do not provide ventilation holes on the surface of the table tops, which prevent the device from overheating. If you made the table yourself, then you will be able to cut out several holes for air circulation. This measure will help cool the equipment and extend the life of your laptop. And, provided that your table has a solid surface, experts recommend purchasing a cooling stand.

Laptop cooling pad, which can be purchased at hardware stores

Equipment stores offer a large selection of such stands, which are based on cooling the device using coolers - small computer fans. But if you wish, you can build such a stand yourself. To do this, you will need a solid base; you can use plywood, hardboard, or, at worst, even a binder will do. Cut two holes to fit the size of the computer fan, measuring 12*12 cm. Attach the fans. All that remains is to power the coolers using a 12-volt power supply. The device turns out to be quite primitive, but if you are not very well versed in technology, then, of course, the best option would be to buy a factory product.

You can even make a laptop cooling pad out of a folder