I got a L shape glass desk two years ago from Staples. The right side was for my sewing machine. The left side is for my large cutting mat which covers the entire surface. The little corner piece is used for a rotating caddy for sewing stuff. A floor lamp is in the corner behind the curved corner piece so the desk is well lighted. The glass of my desk is heavy and on plastic pieces (size of a dime) so there is no vibration. It is a little too high for me (I'm short) so it isn't very ergonomic but I got a better chair and now am very happy with what I got. I have my ironing board close to the desk setup but not right up against it so it forces me to stop sewing and stretch. Hope this helps!