Table risers

Brie

I found what I thought was the perfect desk for me on the local gumtree site.  Great condition, solid wood, matching chair.  Lovely.

Problem is that it's too low.  I've compare it to our dining room table and that's 3 inches higher.  Now the over all height is not that big a problem as it's my art space.  The issue is that there's 2 drawers and that space is too low for me to fit comfortably seated at the desk.  it's possible but no clear space for my chunky thighs.  It's possible that the previous owner had taken a big off the legs but it's not obvious and wasn't mentioned when I got it.

So the problem is what to do about it?  I've looked online and in various shops but can't find anything that are obvious "risers" for the desk.  Does anyone have greater google skills than me??  My alternative is to find someone to make me some risers - if that's what I need to do is there anything that anyone can recommend  - any youtube videos or something.

I know that I could just do something very ad hoc - 4 tins of mandarin oranges, one under each leg would probably work and would give me some snack options as well....

Brie

fyi - the table legs are square, 2" x 2".  And a rise of 2" would be sufficient.

Eldi_Dos

4 X castors, makes it easy if it needs moved at anytime.

pramsay13

Search for table height extenders, there are a few options. 

jackieblack

I used risers to raise the height of my bed. Similar to these https://www.amazon.co.uk/aspeike-Upgrade-Square-Furniture-Risers/dp/B07MXDZ71Y/ref=asc_df_B07MXDZ71Y/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=346865881869&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8413895836943224212&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9041107&hvtargid=pla-751079529271&th=1

Brie

jackieblack said:

I used risers to raise the height of my bed. Similar to these https://www.amazon.co.uk/aspeike-Upgrade-Square-Furniture-Risers/dp/B07MXDZ71Y/ref=asc_df_B07MXDZ71Y/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=346865881869&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8413895836943224212&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9041107&hvtargid=pla-751079529271&th=1

Pretty much what I'm looking for but those cost almost as much as the desk!!!  

Brie

pramsay13 said:

Search for table height extenders, there are a few options. 

Thanks for the term!  I've seen some on amazon which are still way more expensive but are precisely what I would like - basically a small wooden cube with an edge to prevent slips.  Now that I know what it is I'll have another troll around the DIY places and if I've no luck there I'll check with someone I know that does a bit of carpentry.  Basically some off cuts would do as long as they're all the same height and not too ugly.

@Eldi_Dos
Thanks for the idea - moveable isn't necessary but wouldn't be a nuisance but everything I've seen on line so far looks very industrial, and again not too cheap.

twopenny

Lower chair?

Emmia

Brie said:

jackieblack said:

I used risers to raise the height of my bed. Similar to these https://www.amazon.co.uk/aspeike-Upgrade-Square-Furniture-Risers/dp/B07MXDZ71Y/ref=asc_df_B07MXDZ71Y/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=346865881869&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8413895836943224212&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9041107&hvtargid=pla-751079529271&th=1

Pretty much what I'm looking for but those cost almost as much as the desk!!!  

There are white ones also available for £14.99.

twopenny

Seriously though, I desperately wanted a beautiful little desk. 
I found that a Bosuns  Chair was the only one that fitted under.
The old ones are very comfortable. Trouble is they tend to cost a bit.

Emmia

twopenny said:

Seriously though, I desperately wanted a beautiful little desk. 
I found that a Bosuns  Chair was the only one that fitted under.
The old ones are very comfortable. Trouble is they tend to cost a bit.

Unfortunately, I think you may have a bit of a trade off, and this can be the trouble with gumtree items.

A bosuns chair fits under and probably preserves the beautiful look, but costs ££.

The leg extenders or wheels are cheap(er) and will work (and you can use an existing chair) but (lets face it) aren't that attractive, probably spoiling the look of your  beautiful desk...

Do you have a photo of the desk? Perhaps there is another option, which would be not too pricey, and asthetically pleasing.