Aria Computer Desk with Detachable Stand

A monitor stand fixed permanently to a desk is a decision made once and then lived with. The Aria's stand detaches instead, which means the desk can carry a raised screen when that suits the setup and revert to a plain flat surface when it does not. That flexibility is worth more than it appears, since most people change monitors, add a laptop or rearrange a workspace within a couple of years.

Used with the stand attached, the monitor sits at eye level and the space beneath it takes a keyboard, which frees the front edge of the desk. Removed, the desk becomes a clean rectangular surface suited to paperwork, drawing or a laptop alone. Either configuration takes only a few minutes to change, using the same fittings supplied in the box.

The construction is engineered wood on a steady frame, with a surface that wipes clean using a damp cloth. It suits a home office, a bedroom workspace or a student room where the requirements are likely to shift over time. Assembly is required, with numbered parts, tools and instructions included so the build is straightforward. Check the desk width against the intended wall before ordering, particularly if the monitor stand will be left permanently attached in place.

• Detachable monitor stand, two configurations
• Space beneath the stand for a keyboard
• Engineered wood on a steady frame
• Wipes clean with a damp cloth
• Suits changing or temporary workspaces
• Assembly required, numbered parts and tools