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Re:14-year-old Miles Wu folded origami pattern that holds 10... by lm28469 on Monday February 16, 2026 @06:04PM (#47041565)
This design is terrible for desks, they all end up sagging after a few years of use. Their "SANDSBERG" kitchen table is a much better choice for a desk, no cardboard and metal reinforced
Re:14-year-old Miles Wu folded origami pattern that holds 10... by voxelghost on Monday February 16, 2026 @11:52PM (#47043827)
Yes especially in hot humid climates where they sag already after a year if you are keeping a Monitor and some books on it.
Re:14-year-old Miles Wu folded origami pattern that holds 10... by hiAndrewQuinn on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @12:47AM (#47044146)
I don't think I have ever lived in a place where I've kept a desk, or any other furniture, long enough to care, though.
Re:14-year-old Miles Wu folded origami pattern that holds 10... by lm28469 on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @08:51AM (#47047469)
I like the idea of not buying disposable furnitures, especially when there are alternatives at the same price. I can stand on my current desk (the ikea kitchen table) with my full weight and probably jump on it, the previous one was bowing if I did as little as resting my elbows on it
Re:14-year-old Miles Wu folded origami pattern that holds 10... by abustamam on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @10:43AM (#47048726)
The concept of disposable furniture is wild to me. As if fast fashion weren't wasteful enough, now we have fast furniture??
Re:14-year-old Miles Wu folded origami pattern that holds 10... by dyauspitr on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @01:51AM (#47044462)
It’s cardboard covered with a thin layer of plastic and wood. People buying this aren’t doing it for longevity. It’s so they can spend $15 on a side table for their college dorm.