Plastic Desks
Plastic comes in bright, playful colours and shapes that other materials can't match. Compare 97 plastic desks from 12 retailers on Flitch, with prices for most of them running from around £25 to £230 – so there’s choice across a wide range of budgets.
Plastic desks on Flitch
A few desks on Flitch are plastic, making it one of the most common materials. You’ll find the widest choice at The Range, Made in Design and Bombinate.com. The most common colours for plastic desks are white and black. Plastic is light and easy to clean, which can make it practical for children's rooms and outdoors.
How much do plastic desks cost?
Half of all plastic desks on Flitch cost less than £55. That’s about 65% less than desks in general, which usually cost around £150. The biggest difference in price comes down to type: non-adjustable ones typically cost £55, about 20% more than standing ones at £45.
What other shoppers are choosing
Wood and metal desks are also popular with shoppers, if you’re not set on plastic. White desks are catching on: shoppers have looked at them more over the last three months than at this time last year. Retailers have also been stocking more vintage desks this year, so there’s a wider choice available.
Is now a good time to buy plastic desks?
Right now 10 plastic desks are reduced, typically by 10% – and some by up to 53%. About one in ten plastic desks are cheaper than they’ve usually been over the last three months. Prices here change often, so if the one you want isn’t reduced, set a price alert and we’ll tell you when it drops.
Prices checked 6th November 2026.
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