I've been working remote for about 6 months now and my Ikea desk is falling apart. Everything moves when I lean my elbow on it and I need something more sturdy. I'm looking at brands like Secretlab or Autonomous but I'm not sure if the price is worth it.
I went through something similar and ended up investing in a better desk, so I get it.
Secretlab and Autonomous are solid options, but what a lot of people don't consider is that adjustable desks (like the ones from Autonomous) are great if you want to switch between sitting and standing throughout the day - that really does cut down fatigue quite a bit.
If your budget's tighter, brands like Flexispot also have good value for money and hold up well without things wobbling when you rest your elbow on them. Honestly, any of these will last you years if you take care of it, so weigh it more against what you'd spend on posture corrections or back problems down the line.
I have one of those no-name brand gaming desks that cost me a fortune years ago and it's still solid as a rock, so you don't necessarily have to go with Secretlab or Autonomous to get something decent.
That said, if your Ikea is wobbling that badly, what really matters is finding something with steel legs or at least a quality structure, because in the long run you really feel it in your back and arms when you're sitting there all day.
Check out mid-range brands like Flexispot or similar before you drop 500+ euros, because a lot of times you're just paying for the name rather than actual engineering.
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