Computer Table Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Product Type (Combination computer desk, Corner computer desk, Others), By Material (Wooden, Steel, Glass), By Application (Household, Commercial), By Distribution Channel (Offline retail, Online retail, Others) And Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The computer table is designed to provide a comfortable working surface for computers and others accessories. The most common computer desk consists of a keyboard tray and drawers assembled to provide storage of various essentials. There are many computer tables in different shapes and sizes, and they have gained widespread usage in workplaces, educational institutions, and households. As a result, the global computer table market is growing faster, and the market is expected to grow significantly in the forecasted period.

There are increasing incidences of injuries, including neck and back pain and muscle discomfort, resulting from improperly configured workspaces. Therefore, manufacturers are shifting towards innovations in providing a comfortable working surface with enhanced features to ease work. Comfortable office furniture desks and properly configured workstations can contribute to an optimal work environment for employees.

Remote working demands for greater adoption of computer desks for workers and students in providing comfort, ultimately driving the demand for the computer desks market. Whether working from home or attending classes virtually, it is always great to have an organized computer table that inspires an individual to work with excitement and enthusiasm. For instance, IKEA's work desks provide a perfect workstation for the professionals and students working from home. It provides a generous work surface and influences workers' happiness and productivity, which is likely to provide long-term demand for such products.

A computer desk is considered an ergonomic desk since it is designed for ease and functionality. Improvement in the working spaces in offices is uplifting the demand for computer desks, driving the market growth.

The modern computer desks are a combination of look and functionality. To suit the user's comfort while working, these desks come with attachments like drawers or extra outlets for peripherals and cables.  Rising prices of such computer tables and work desks make it difficult to afford for all the sections of people, and as a result, the demand for such products gets hampered, which ultimately restraints the demand.

Key Players Covered:

The prominent players related to the global computer table market are IKEA, Herman Miller, HON furniture, KI, Steelcase, Kodi Furnitures, Qumei, QuanYou, Knoll, Haworth, Kinnarps Holding AB, Lienhard Office Group AG, and others.

The global computer table market is segmented based on product type, material, application, distribution channel, and geography.

Based on product type, the global computer table market is divided into combination computer desk, corner desk, and others. The combination computer table market is an ideal combination of look and is expected to witness major growth in the market. The growing demand for combination desks is attributed to the offering of convenience and ease of work. It also provides a  comfortable working surface loaded with various housing and storage features that allow users to work efficiently. Owing to such a fact, working professionals and students largely prefer to buy combination computer desks for their work convenience, resulting in larger revenues from the combination computer tables segment.

Based on the material type, the global computer table market is segmented into wooden, steel, and glass.  The wooden material finds greater usage in the design and manufacture of computer desks. This is contributed by the affordability, lightweight, and renewable property. Thus, more users are attracted by the durability and convenience of a wooden working table.

Based on their application, the market is segmented into commercial and household applications. The household application is expected to dominate the growth in the market during the forecast period. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the work from the home policy has led to a growing demand for ergonomics, including the computer table, loaded with multiple features for work and comfort. It also finds greater usage across the gamers who require ample room for their gaming gears, thereby fulfilling them with a user-friendly gaming experience. Also, with growing employment opportunities and per capita income, there is often greater expenditure on comfort and luxury among the population.

Based on the distribution channel, the market is segmented into offline retail and online retail. Offline retail stores are anticipated to hold a dominant market share. This is due to the majority of consumers shopping for furniture has traditionally been a completely offline experience. In large furniture stores like IKEA, people love to browse, sit on things, try them out and buy them.

Regional Analysis:

By geography, the global vacuum cleaner market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.

The North American region is expected to witness considerable growth in the forecast period. The U.S dominates the North American computer table market with key players like Herman Miller, HON, Haworth with a global presence. The North American region is expected to witness a higher demand for computer desks with the advent of rising internet penetration, which is likely to drive segmental growth. The tremendous growth in commercial and office block construction is anticipated to spice up the demand as companies furnish new office spaces. In addition, ongoing trends toward more open, collaborative, and customizable workspaces will boost sales of desks and tables within the North American region. Key players including Herman Miller, HNI Corporation, Steelcase, Haworth, and Teknion Corporation dominated the U.S. office furniture market in 2016

The Asia Pacific region is projected to foresee a considerable share in the global market. Prevailing work conditions and rising income fuel the demand for computer tables and office furniture. Several large deployments to education supported the public sector in growing economies like India, China, and Japan. The widespread digitization of work processes and reduced computer size have promoted desks with smaller work surfaces and less storage. According to the newest IDC Quarterly Personal Computing Devices Tracker, the normal PC market, including desktops, notebooks, workstations, grew by 3.8% and completed 103.3M units within the Asia Pacific, including Japan in 2019. The market was driven by growth within the commercial segment, which reached 57.9M units and posted a 7.5% increase. The rising no. of computers is boosting the demand for workstations, which is a key driving factor in the regional market growth of APAC.

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Key Industry Developments

• In September 2019, IKEA announced that they would be investing $2.8 billion in renewable energy infrastructure. The company is targeting making their entire supply chain climate positive by 2030.


• In December 2019, Herman Miller India was honored with the Stars of the Industry Awards 2019 organized by ET Now, for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility in the category of ‘Innovations in Corporate Social Responsibility’.