Customer Reviews

Z-Line Belaire Glass L-Shaped Computer Desk

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I was slightly hesitant before ordering the desk because as you can see from the pictures the keyboard tray is on one side and the monitor shelf on the other. Not exactly practical, but you CAN put the tray/shelf on which ever side you so please. It just takes some mental switching during assembly, they don't show this in the directions but it isn't difficult to figure out. Other than that the desk feels very sturdy, no complaints thus far. It looks great and the keyboard tray is solid, great desk.

I got this desk three months ago based just on the looks of it on Amazon. I think it looks better in the photos here than in my room, because almost all of the space is occupied by something. One thing I did not realize, and which the photo does not show, is the fact that the miles of wiring for two computers, printer, speakers, router, etc., will show right through the glass. I will have to work on that with tubing or something. The other thing to note is that the steel frames on the desktop - two outer and two inner - are not flush with the glass. This is a good thing for the outer edges, but the inner frames could be a problem if the monitor is lying on it, or if you want to place your mouse pad over it, which I really wish I could. The frame is about two millimeters above the glass. The glass top has moved a little whenever I have moved the monitors. But other than that, I am pleased with the desk, especially for the price.

I bought this desk as a Christmas present for my mom who wanted a computer work station. Having assembled a plethora of furniture over the years, I would give this item very high marks in ease-of-assembly. All the parts are numbered and all the hardware is individually wrapped by type/size. The printed instructions were adequate and everything went together fairly easily. The only tool needed is a small phillips screwdriver as everything else is included with the package. It's advisable to have some help when assembling. The desk itself appears well-made and my mom loves it.

Great desk! Even with all the parts and the technical-looking instructions, hubby and I were able to put 2 of these desks together in only an hour or two. We were a little surprised to see that the glass is supposed to be attached to the metal with only a few little suction cups, but so far, everything seems to be very sturdy and it looks great. BTW, the desk CAN be switched around, with the flat side on the left and the shelf side on the right.

However, the company manufacturers were very careless when packing up the desks. We realized - a little too late - that everything inside the box was covered with a heavy - but barely noticeable to the naked eye - layer of fiberglass strands. By the end, the desks, the floor, and both hubby and I were covered in the little splinters. I can only hope that we didn't inhale too many during the process. For now, we've had to ban our pets from this room until we're sure we have cleaned up as much of the fiberglass as possible. Shame on you Z-Line for bringing this danger into our home.

A lesser problem is that even after washing the desks, they seem to be covered in a resilient, odorless chemical that gets on your skin and tastes HORRIBLE. I don't remember the reason why I stuck my finger in my mouth, lol, but thank god I did or I wouldn't have known that my hands were covered in this toxic tasting crap! So be careful before interacting with babies and pets - I had to wash my hands 4 times before all the chemical came off.

Our desk arrived by ABF freight. The delivery guy even brought it in the house for us. The desk arrived earlier than scheduled.

Packing: The desk came packed very well. Each piece was wrapped in it's own piece of plastic wrapping. Parts were separated by Styrofoam peaces to keep them from rubbing. The glass pieces were in their own box (with in the shipping box). Each piece of glass was separated by a sheet of large paper or styrofoam. The excellent packing meant that none of the parts arrived damaged or scratched.

Assembly: One person can put this desk together, but having two defiantly helps. The directions are well written and each piece is numbered. The screws, bolts, and allen wrench even came in their own little labeled pouches. The construction of the material is light, but well done. The screws easily go into their assigned locations without any force and everything lines up perfectly. My wife and I were able to put this desk together without any problems in about an hour. However, we do recommend that you do not tighten everything until the very end. The instructions don't state in the beginning to not tighten, but it is mentioned half way through the instructions. We found that if we would have left things lose to begin with, some of the steps near the end of assembly would have been a bit easier (still not that hard) if things were a bit loser.

Overall: This is an awesome desk for the price. We weren't expecting anything of this quality for the price. The photos online look a little small, but we find this desk has adequate desk space for a single person. The quality of the desk is great and we would recommend this to anyone looking for a desk of this nature. This desk is nice enough I am considering buying a second one for our office.

As a Graphic Designer, I spend a LOT of time at my computer/desk. So it's important that it be functional, comfortable, and roomy. Let's just say that this desk is all of those things; it functions beautifully, I have tons of space to spread out all of my equipments, pen, paper, computer, monitor, etc. I absolutely love the little ledge thing, it's too high for me to put my monitor on, but it works great for the smaller desk items. What's nice too is the pull-out for the keyboard is optional; I chose not install mine.

The desk is also very comfortable to work at. All the other desks I've owned I never ended up using much because they were so uncomfortable; as a creative, I like to sit, well, creatively :) My position is constantly changing while I work, and this desk accommodates wonderfully. I'm also tall for a girl and like to wear heels, but that's not a problem because this desk is also relatively tall (about 30" off the ground)...my knees never hit it, which is nice.

And of course, this desk is roomy, which is good because I need lots of area to spread everything out that I'm working on. Not to mention the desk itself is very modern and sleek looking, like I said, I absolutely love my new desk and can't wait to start work each day :) I know, sick huh.

As far as delivery and constructing it were concerned, everything went find...my poor husband had to put it together, but he's pretty good at the kind of thing and it took him about 1.5-2 hours total. Someone else had mentioned their desk arrived with little fiberglass shards on it, so to be safe we laid down plastic and vacuumed really well afterwards, but I didn't see anything too noticeable. Overall, an excellent buy if you're looking for an L-shaped glass desk. I couldn't be happier.

I have Purches this Desk, and Like it, The space for the Keyboard is enough space for Both Mouse and Keyboard. Very Solid, Easy to build. Yes the draw back is you can see the wirring, but I ran them along the legs and tied them so it wont be noticible. Overall I really like it, makes my room look more Proffetional, and neat.

I've only been using this desk for a short while, but I really like it. It was very easy to put together. I had everything done in under two hours working by myself. The directions are very clear and come in several languages. You can choose your configuration for the legs of the 'L'.

I like the styling. I like the fact that it's also fairly light and will be easy to tear down and move. Because the desk tops are glass, you do need to take more care with the surfaces. The glass is tempered, so if an accident occurs it should be easy and safe to clean up.

In summary, I highly recommend this desk. It may not be for everyone, but it's definitely worth some consideration.

Solid desk for being a metal frame. It was very easy to assemble, I took me just over an hour and I even had to disassembly part of it to switch where the keyboard shelf went. There was a lot of annoying fibers all over the place and stuck to the metal of the desk. I think it was from the foam sheets used for the packing. This cleaned up without much effort. One warning, some pictures I've seen show monitors on the shelf. I found that the shelf is just too high for my monitor, but that is really not a problem. The glass surfaces are held in place with suction cups, this is surprising sturdy and I have had no problems with the glass moving. These suction cups have the added benefit of making the underside easier to clean.

The corner shelf being rounded makes putting the desk in a corner a little awkward, but I am getting a floor lamp that should fit back and give me great light for my working area.

The lamp I am looking at is the: Ore International 5 Arm Arch Floor Lamp

Ore International 5 Arm Arch Floor Lamp - Black

I have seen a similar desk at the local home center, but this one (Z-Line) is MUCH better built, and about the same price. It is super-easy to assemble, and very sturdy. No wiggle whatsoever, and the glass seems heavy and has great surface finish. Unfortunately, in this modern, litigious era, there is a warning sticker on each piece of glass, which was a pain to remove. Can't blame them for the c.y.a. though.

If glass and slick black is your style, I definitely recommend this product. I would like to see other, matching pieces to make a complete home office set.