A desk... made from LEGO

Desk 21
Nat sent in this 120 pound desk, completely made from LEGOs...

  • Approximately 35,000 LEGO bricks were used. This includes almost all the pieces from 32 Blue Tubs (#3033), almost 300 (!) small baseplates (8x16 studs), and 63 blue plate packs from LEGO Shop-at-Home. A few other pieces were also bought from private collectors (226 tiles so the drawers could slide, et cetera).
  • The desk weighs about 120 pounds, I think. I have not actually weighed it... but I think that is close.
  • About 7 pounds of glue were used. Brand: Oatey, All-Purpose (PVC, CPVC, ABS) Glue.
  • The desk has the following dimensions (inches, WxHxD): 60" x 29.5" x 30".
  • It has 7 working drawers (six small, one large).
  • It has a folding lid in the top that conceals a hole for computer cables to drop through.
  • Yes, the top is bumpy -- studs up. I offered to make the top smooth, but the client specifically requested otherwise. Whatever. I also offered to build a retractable keyboard tray in the front, but that was not wanted. Nor a mosaic of the company logo on the top or sides.
  • Yes, I was paid to build the desk. Don't ask how much. It was worth my time.
A desk... made from LEGO [via] - Link.

I can't wait until we see a giant 2001 monolith complete with LEGO monkeys.

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Posted by: DGary on January 30, 2007 at 8:15 AM

Creepy, I had that same desk (in wood) when I was a kid, only the top was green, otherwise it was the same color scheme, and same layout of drawers.

deja-vu or twilight zone?


Posted by: RussNelson on January 30, 2007 at 1:04 PM

Lego pieces average a dime each. Skilled labor usually costs about as much as the materials. So figure $7K for the desk.


Posted by: Markp.com on January 31, 2007 at 2:29 PM

Its LEGO... there is no "s"! Jeeze, every time you post about Lego its the same!


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