Whether you want to take them on holiday or create a separate workspace away from your main office, there are two main kinds of lap desks to choose from: those that sit directly on your lap, or a tray table style with or without foldable legs. Direct lap desks have cushioned pillows for added comfort and to help prevent laptops from sliding off your lap during long typing sessions.
Tray table lap desks make excellent stands for snacks and embroidery to keep your yarn project at a comfortable height and elevate items like a pedestal for product photography. Try a tray table style as a lap desk for kids to eat from, as they’re free to wiggle underneath but have all of their nibbles comfortably in front of them.
Not all lap desks are the same, but they all offer various features depending on your particular needs. On Etsy, you’ll find shops offering lap desks with cubbies and holders for cell phones and stationary as well as built-in mouse pads and cooling vents to keep laptops cool while you work. Scroll, shop, and work anywhere with tilting lap desks to create an easel for drawing and to bring books, tablets, and laptops up to eye level for a natural angle to read and type. Lap desks with storage can have drawers to keep items like sewing needles and pens hidden, and extra chargers so your devices stay charged.