Ikea Galant reviews

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I'm considering a Galant from Ikea, as they seem to be nice units. I do not have an Ikea near me so I can't see it in person first.

1.) How is the quality? Is the top thick? Is it easy to scratch? How about the edges, does the veneer peel up?

2.) Is it sturdy enough to attach monitor arms to?

3.) Sturdy enough for a nice heavy duty keyboard tray?

Thanks, just hoping to get informed before I make a decision.
 
1) Is the veneer top rate? No, but the price isn't either. As for build quality, there is an "Ikea desk gallery" thread in this forum. It had well over 100 posts, many of them with pictures, and the Galant makes quite a showing. Looking at the pictures, I don't see much damage to the desks, so I'd say they hold up. They are office desks after all, which tend to be made to last.

2) Yes, no issues.

3) Yes, no issues.

Again, take a look at the Ikea thread. I don't own one myself, but I have never known anyone with major issues regarding the Galant. This includes co-workers and friends.

Also, I have seen the Galant cross-shopped with desks in the $1,000 range. It may be simple, but it's modular and has everything most people are looking for in a computer desk.
 
There is no need to go to Ikea to get a Galant. Jump on Craigslist and you will find them by the dozen for pennies on the dollar. I picked up a right corner desk with T legs and matching file cabinet for $120 and they are both in excellent condition.

They are durable and their modular design makes it simple to add more desktop space, keyboard trays, drawers, shelves, wire management, etc.
 
I just went to Ikea this week and picked up a Left, Right and smaller section to tie them together in a large U. I am very impressed w/ how sturdy they are. The wood looks pretty solid (I am wondering if I can stain it.. Not sure of the finish).

1) The top is about 3/4" thick. I have a 30" & 2x 22" monitors attached to a heavy monitor stand all mounted on an 1 1/4" floor flange. I would say very sturdy.
2) The way I mounted it, it was.
3) I am not sure. The cool thing about the desk is that w/ the 'A' legs (guessing T legs are the same), is that the height is adjustable for the whole desk. I am not a fan of keyboard trays, but being able to raise/lower the desk is a huge plus.
 
Ooo thanks deadlift for the craiglist idea for Ikea. That completely escaped my mind as I am searching for a new desk.
 
When I went to Ikea recently, I was totally surprised by how thin the galant's table top was. However, I've heard nothing but great things about it so I might be tempted to get one in the future too.
 
I wish the table top was a bit thicker. According to my calculations it is 0.75" thick. The only issue is that my Flight Yoke needs a bit thicker table (1.0") trying to figure out what to do now..
 
1/4 inch shim

chrispix said:
I wish the table top was a bit thicker. According to my calculations it is 0.75" thick. The only issue is that my Flight Yoke needs a bit thicker table (1.0") trying to figure out what to do now..
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Hello,

I bought a 63" wide Galant with T Legs. I have two dual monitor arms attached and I added 1/2 inch shims to improve the mount surface area.

1.) The quality is good. I only scratched it moving sharp computer components around.

2.) Indeed.

3.) Indeed.

The only thing I do not like is that the 63' inch model seems less steady then the Jerker. The Jerker was like a rock and this seems less. It moves a lot when I bump into it, but not enough to cause concern that something might fall.

I hope that helps
 
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