
Aggregated opinions on the newer sit/stand desk option from Ikea. Replacing the Bekant with a modernised look.

For one reason or another, the popular Idåsen sit/stand desk frame seems to be entirely out of stock in the UK as of early September 2020. The website suggests some lucky locations will start stocking again as early as October, while other stores might not be until 2021! So if you are in the market…

Since this post was first written in 2020, IKEA have largely phased out the Linnmon top and moved most of their desk-top range over to the LAGKAPTEN….See our updated Lagkapten Information 2026 update: Karlby, Lagkapten or solid wood? Updated 12 November 2026. When we checked for our Lagkapten & Alex post in May 2026, the…

The IKEA Idåsen positions itself as cooler cousin of the IKEA Bekant. It’s industrial look and colour combinations distinguish it from the budget student desk feel, the Bekant now has a lower price price, now sitting at £55 less than the Idåsen. We feel it’s worth the extra dosh… As with all sit/stand desks from…