Word of advice: like a monitor arm, this shelf will only be as stable as your desk is. If you’re using a cheap IKEA desktop with a hollow honeycomb cardboard interior instead of solid wood then the weight of the clamps may cause your desktop to give in. I highly recommend using a durable desk or buying two sets of steel plate reinforcements on Amazon (one set for each clamp).
This shelf’s build quality honestly shocked me. The metal poles, while hollow, are by no means thin and I can squeeze them without feeling any bend. It looks great on my desk and was extremely easy to set up even as one person. It took me about an hour and a half although some of that time was spent shuffling my monitor arms to make it fit.
The main shelf is fairly stable as I’ve given it a shake from each side and the flex is surprisingly minimal. I love the way the shelf looks even when empty as it complements my black desk perfectly I primarily use it to display light items as it is perfect for game controllers, collectibles or some medium weight books. While the shelf is certainly stable on my desk I’m not sure if I’d be comfortable putting anything heavy on it like a large hard cover encyclopedia.
I wasn’t able to install the side shelves as my drawing tablet monopolizes that area of my desk, but the shelf works just fine without them installed and I inspected the components used for them and they are equal quality to the rest of the shelf. It’s also a shame most of the magnet board is covered up by another monitor, but the magnets are sturdy and I’ve made do with what remaining space of the board I was able to squeeze out of it. Just wish they gave more than 2 magnets but I’ve found similar magnets on Amazon for cheap.
Overall I highly recommend this for anyone looking to either decorate or add some extra space to their desk. If I had to buy it again for a second desk, I’d do so in a heartbeat
| Brand | VIVO |
|---|---|
| Model Number | DESK-SHELF55A |
| Colour | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 18.03 x 125.98 x 71.63 cm; 10.02 kg |
| Material | Particle Board, Steel, Felt |
| Special Features | Heavy Duty, adjustable |
| Item Weight | 10 kg |
