You could probably find a hollow core door in those dimensions, to which you could add legs, or rest on file cabinets as in the picture.

Or, you could do as I have just done - make one. I used plywood, cut to size at the lumber yard. Two pieces of 3/4 inch plywood stacked makes a nicely chunky edge to the desk. I have 10 inch deep shelves underneath for storage. The desk is essentially the top shelf. I bought 2 legs for additional stability. I painted mine white, but you could buy a veneered plywood and stain it. And get the iron-on veneer edging to complete the look of a long piece of chunky wood.

This was a really easy project. I am by no means a DIY diva. And it turned out really nicely.

Undrilled door blank, two file cabinets in any configuration you desire, keyboard drawer.

Spend between $50-300, get exactly the surfaces and finish you want. If the door blank is too ordnaire get a recycled solid surface or granite bar top from Craigslist or any Habitat or similar thrift store.

I've seen some pretty awesome solutions using wall mounted shelves set at desk height. Depending on the style you are going for I would say find some awesome shelf brackets and make your own (if you have the DIY spirit I suppose).

I used bifold closet doors and bought some table legs online to support each end and the middle of the table. I also put one on filing cabinets to hold my printer and router.

I bought an 8' long piece of butcher block from Ikea and mounted it on a few of their desk legs. It was a really inexpensive way to get a really long desk. It's pushing the size limit at 25" deep, though.

Sounds like a perfect DYI opportunity. And it seems like a basic enough project that's good for beginners. Specially since you already know the dimensions you want. Yup, I agree with the comments above.

I agree with the DIYers to get exactly what you want. Ikea has really strong metal legs that appear in a photo posted on AT last evening, scroll down for the shot...it shows a thick slab with two Ikea legs underneath it. The legs are here, and cost $20/pr. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50165003
Good luck!

Here's the link to the photo posted of the Ikea metal table legs. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dc/house-tours/erin-chris-fantastic-fishtown-fixer-upper-house-tour-106609

what i'd like to know is where i can get that pumpkin planter!

Have you looked into console tables to fulfill your desk requirements? Based on the measurements you offered, it seems like consoles would work if you'd prefer not to make your own solution. I checked Overstock for a quick example and for $300 or less there's a decent selection, depending on your style preferences- http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Coffee-Sofa-End-Tables/Sofa-Tables,/category,/2030/subcat.html
Some even have drawers for storage.

I have a similar situation. I used the longest LACK shelf I could find (in the As-Is Section), mounted it, then mounted shelf brackets underneath for extra support. I later installed another one above it for office supply storage. It works really well: 10 1/4" deep and 74 3/4" long. Mount your screen to the wall and use a wireless keyboard and mouse.

If you are willing to spend quite a bit of money for an investment piece that you could use for more than just a desk, check out Jonathan Adler's lacquer console. It measures 55" wide and 14" deep. It looks better in real life than online.

In my office, I had a piece of plywood cut to size (96 x 30, but you could decrease the depth), stained it dark ebony and used $5 Ikea legs drilled into the bottom. Lot of space for all my design work.

Well, I had a similar challenge. I needed a desk that was long enough for two people to sit side by side and have some peripherals in between and I didn't want the desk to be too deep either. I ended up going with a combination of a desk top I found at Ikea (78 3/4 " by 23 5/8") and some wall mount brackets and hung the desk off the wall. here is what I used:
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Steel-Shelf-Bracket-19-1/dp/B001DT3SYC/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I37VALD518QPEX&colid=1HLOK0WWUWZ2P

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70121452

Ikea also has a rolling piece that is supposed to be used in the bedroom as a moveable bed table/tray/endtable that would be perfect.

This sounds like the perfect space to use the Numerar Countertop from Ikea (96 7/8x25 5/8") with Vika Inge legs.

Countertop:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60057852

Legs:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40105302

You can keep the wood finish and paint the legs or paint the paint the entire thing. I don't think you can find too many 8 ft. desk for less than $200.

The desk in the photo above looks very similar to, if not the same as, the parsons console from West Elm.
http://www.westelm.com/products/f790/?pkey=cconsole-buffet-tables

The Ikea Vika Amon tabletop comes in about 72" long and 23 5/8 wide.

I have to third (or is it fourth?) the Ikea suggestion. I needed 2 desks in a 6x 16 room.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60103608

One end was mounted on the wall and the other supported by old file drawers on capita legs. Tons of space and perfect for flat screen monitors. Oh and since they are solid wood they can be cut down to size. I used a poly stain on them and it's supper durable.

I used the old Mickal drawer units but these are close to it
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10180067
The white and orange combo rocks with the wood. Just add legs to get to your desired height.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20054563

As ClevelandParker notes, based on those proportions, I think you should be searching more for "console" than "desk."

Although not as long as you are looking for:
http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=114&f=5315

Pretty sure Ikea has a lonnnnnnng piece like that picture, and also try Chiasso.

I also think we are assuming you want white, but that may only be (incorrectly) based on the sample picture. Most of these (CB2, Ikea, and Chiasso) options are indeed white.

I had the same issue and ended up taking a skillsaw to a small table (with great legs), effectively creating 2 consoles. I then measured the wall and placed a scrap pine brace on it and nailed the "desk" to the brace. The other half received the same treatment and is being used as a console in our hallway.

Yeah, if you're not looking to DIY, definitely check out console tables: they come in a range of colors, heights, shapes, sizes and price ranges. West Elm, CB2, Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, Wisteria, and Ballard Designs all have them, at all price points. They're also sometimes referred to as hall tables or sofa tables, so check out those on Craigslist, too. Happy hunting!

I had this same problem, I have an iMac, and that just doesn't require the massive deep desks that are the primary option everywhere.

My solution (at about 16" depth) was a partial DIY, modifying a MALM dressing table with a piece of MDF cut at home depot to fit the base of the drawer (it had a super thin cardboardy piece included) and drilling to allow for 180degree hinges so that the front flips down and the entire drawer becomes a keyboard tray that I can store my router, keyboard, pen tablet and mouse in comfortably.
See my during/after photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/50181433@N04/sets/72157623935036809/

http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/10178615

A longer, but equally thin desk that was a bit more pricey (and my second option) is the BESTA BURS from ikea http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20186648

If Crate&Barrel still makes their Puzzle Desk, that is one amazing piece of design. It adjusts from about 3' to 7' long, so is flexible for different spaces. I had it stretched to full size in my old studio as a room divider; in my new place, it's a TV stand. Definitely less than two feet deep.

An artist friend of mine had an 8' long 14" wide teak bench, which he elevated to the height he wanted with vintage wooden orange boxes.

In another studio, he hung rope "slings" from beautiful industrial hooks (think large scale minimalist "macrame" plant hangers), and then could adjust the height from standing to sitting. When he wasn't using it, he turned it feet into the wall and lashed it down to a little cleat underneath it. In that position he could put wood on the top of it (which was really the side) and use it as a shelf.

So maybe a bench can get you the length and narrow depth you're looking for.

You could contact a furniture dealer for knoll, herman miller, steelcase, allsteel, hon, haworth, etc.

Each of these manufacturers have a worksurfaces (tops) that range in the size you are looking for that can be supported by a pedestal (18" deep) at both ends or supporting panel or leg.

Or look up pre owned or used office furniture dealers that keep an inventory of these manufacturers.

Here is a example of a long workstation, you don't need everything pictured but you get the idea-
http://www.turnstonefurniture.com/products/workspaces/tour.aspx

Check out Techline - They have a system of freestanding desks that would meet your needs and comes in a 24" depth.
http://www.techlineusa.com/

If you're inclined to go with a diy type solution I suggest a live edge plank. Live edge stuff is not super easy to come by but it's got a very cool look and can be made into something else after it's no longer needed as a desk.

Here is someone who has them in your area.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mat/1736577753.html

A walnut or cherry plank would run about $100 at 24" by 96" that's a great price and a really great piece of wood.

There are all sorts of legs available that screw onto a top. I like these.
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=756

You can angle them to change the width. The feet have adjustments you can use to deal with twist the plank might have.

You can get fussy with the finish or not but the expense is related to your fussiness. I myself would probably just screw the legs to the top, have the plank planed, sand it a little smoother with something like 180 grit paper and wipe on some polyurethane or danish oil. That would leave a nice juxtaposition between the industrial legs and the very natural top.

Have you considered a custom option? Or Etsy? This custom built campaign desk comes in different size options, is narrow, and is stylish to boot!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/35221689/campaign-desk-in-revolution-red

You said that you've found some that aren't long enough. If it is the appropriate depth and you like it, why not purchase two to put them side-by-side? Two CB2 consoles (as suggested by another) together may work.

However, the DIY way is great to get exactly what you want for the fraction of the cost.

What about the New Micke Desk at ikea: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40180042

Flanked by the Micke storage unit: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00180082

They are the same height, so you would get the right total work surface, plus you'll get lots of storage, in the over all dimensions you want.

The one in the picture is the Malm occasional table. It now only comes in a 55in with and only in red. It used to come in sizes fitting all the beds, up to 74in I believe. Its what I used as a desk. Its unfortunately too narrow at only 14in.

In my office I have two Ikea Vika Amon tables at 23 5/8" x 47 1/4" each (with the Vika Curry legs). That's right around your 24"x100" requirements, and very inexpensive to boot.

What about Room & Board's custom Parsons tables?
Not only can you customize width, depth & height to the inch, but they offer lots of great options for the top - glass, quartz, wood, etc.

Or as many have suggested, Ikea countertop, though I'd go with the logan, as its inexpensive but still solid wood; http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10146525 ($60 for 96"x25")

And add which ever legs you like: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/workspaces/11811/

For under 80 dollars you could easily pull this off.

I second Jose A's suggestion: the Micke desks from IKEA. They are 19-5/8" deep, and come in a length of 41", and also 55".... would you be interested in putting two of them together to achieve your desired length?

Or, if you are interested in DIY, the hollow core door desk is always a great option, like many have mentioned.

a couple of those CB2 clear consoles would be cool

I don't know if anyone's posted this yet, but it's beautiful, the right dimensions, and recycled/reclaimed wood!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/40568632/reclaimed-modern-wood-console-table-sofa

Oh man I really could have used this post when I was trying to find a desk for my space.

I have almost the same requirements as you, as I live in a super small space with steps to the outside that I need clearance for.

I bought this desk and I couldn't be happier. The drawers are wide and deep and I use them for clothes storage, and the table top is long enough to make my screen look reasonable and not like a giant, hulking thing.

Link to the PB Bedford desk:
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/build-your-own-bedford-home-office-system-components/

My desk in situ:
http://portfolio.thegarrett.org/wp-content/themes/wpesp-portfolio/style/images/bedfordDesk.jpg

hope this helps!

I'd recommend a handful of wall-mount brackets from Rakks.com (either the desk-brackets, which support 18-20" desks, or narrower shelf brackets), and then whatever you want on top-- check your local reclaimed-lumber vendor, or ask a kitchen place what they've got in the way of lightweight countertops (bamboo!)

You could get away with short (1-2 foot) C standards mounted every 18-32 inches. Or get taller brackets and add shelves above the desk as well.

I wouldn't go with a console table. Remember to test for a height that will work for you. Your hands/arms will thank you.

I hope Scott engages only in peaceful pursuits at this desk, and is not secretly planning to overthrow some regime, although some seem ripe for revolution.

["Ordinaire" is French, and means "ordinary." "Ordnaire" is not a word, but if it were, it would be related to the English word "ordnance", which refers to materiel (not misspelled - look it up) for war.]

They sell great laminate counters in sections at most big home improvement stores. You can get anything from that tacky laminate that looks like marble (not as good of a choice) to plain high gloss white (better choice!) or even real wood veneer. You can either pick a piece that fits your space or have them cut it down on the spot for you, usually at no charge (if there is a charge, it shouldn't be much.)

To complete your custom desk, simply float it over two sturdy filing cabinets (make sure the piece goes to at least the edge of each cabinet, if not slightly over.) Or add simple parson legs also usually available more home depot type places. The possibilities here are endless and you can get a virtually custom sized desk on the cheap.

I did something similar to what surfjack has suggested; but I used a leftover sliding door panel from my closet. I supported this with a file cabinet on one end and two legs from the Container Store on the other. Works great.

http://gallery.apartmenttherapy.com/photo/052506kathryn/item/48620

I hesitate to post, because I don't want to be a shameless self-promoter (yikes!), but I'll take a chance since this seems pretty on-topic: if you want to DIY or can't spend much money, definitely check out the local thrift stores for home improvement!

I work Community Forklift (5 min outside NE DC, off of Rhode Island Ave or Keniworth Ave). We have lots of laminate counters (for $2/LF) and narrow granite counter scraps ($5-12/sf). We also have plenty of narrow door slabs (most are $2-$10 each). Lastly, we have beautiful rough-edge hardwood planks in various sizes that were reclaimed in Montgomery County by a company called Treincarnation (the wood comes from trees that were otherwise going to be chipped). Those are $3 to $6/board foot.

There are also always really interesting options for support: shelf brackets, vintage crates, metal cabinets, filing cabinets, random table legs and metal pipes, sewing machine bases, old store fixtures, etc. One customer even created a desk by setting a glass top across old radiators! (Someone had taken all the radiators out of his rowhouse when they put in central air, so he wanted to bring back some character).

Although we are the biggest thrift store for building materials in the metro region, there are some other ones just outside the beltway that also get really fantastic stuff - you can find directories at our website www.communityforklift.com/links.cfm

Thanks,
Ruthie

Piece of countertop (IKEA, Habitat Stores, etc.) or an interior door cut to desired depth. If you place it on filing cabinets they are 18" in depth. Used filing cabinets are cheap and can be spray painted easily. I used a countertop on sawhorses from Home depot, but the sawhorses are 25' deep. It's extremely sturdy as the sawhorses are load rated to 200 lbs.

Like what others have said.. Get an Ikea Butcher block countertop and cut to whatever size you want.. Thats what I did.

Countertop - http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80145749

If you don't have a table saw, home depot or some hardware should be able to cut it for you. I was even able to find a place in Manhattan to cut it for me.

You can make the table look thicker by cutting the excess strip to 2 inches in width and then glue & screw it to the bottom of the table making it flush with the edge. Now the table will looks 3 inches thick.

I mounted my table to the walls with some Stanley heavy duty "L Brackets", they're available in 16 or 20 inch width. You can get them at home depot. I mounted 3 of them to studs and painted it to match wall color, so now its camouflaged and you can barely see it. I didn't use any legs so I could achieve that floating table look.

L Bracket - http://www.stanleyhardware.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=HDW HD SHELF BRACKET&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=257550&SDesc=16%26quot%3Bx10%26quot%3B White Heavy Duty Shelf Bracket

Since my apartment is old and the walls were not so straight, I mounted the table about 1/2 inch away from the wall so that unevenness of the walls wasn't so obvious. It also added to the illusion that the table is floating.

Good luck.

I also used the malm dressing table as a desk. It's just a little bit under 80" wide and about about 16" deep. It also a drawer.

I like this

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/boston/before-after-cluttertop-to-disappearing-desktop-086693

There are some great suggestions for countertops here - butcher block, predone formica - that you can cut to any size. Then buy custom brackets at Made of Metal. You can chose your size and finish and they are heavy-duty.

There are literally a ton of sofa table options out there that will fit your specs for a narrow yet long desk / table. If you
don't find anything you like just have a local handyman build you a custom table and paint it a color you love. these tables are not hard to construct.

This is exactly what I needed! Knew I should have looked here first. I'm now on the lookout for Lack shelves and some old filing cabinets. Hopefully I'll have a new crafting/multipurpose desk in my small space :)