"SMS" wrote in message
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We have a queen size Murphy bed in a bedroom that was supposed to double
as an office. I built in using kit hardware.

Now I'd like to have a 60" wide fold down table/desk attached to the
closed bed, but the table needs to be able to fold up out of the way when
the bed is lowered. Something like this
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S79847779/#/S99821537 but I
haven't bought anything yet.

I don't see a problem with attaching a hinged 30" x 60" table top to the
bed, but what are some ideas of holding it open?

The bed is about 62" wide.

I could use chains, but I think this would look funky.

None of the fold-out shelf brackets are good for a 30" deep table top.
There are some non-folding 22" brackets
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002TII0JY/.

I thought about two hinged 24" wide panels that fold out horizontally and
support the desk.


What ever you do, you have use legs. You are not going to be able to support
a 5 foot log table with only 2 foot long supports. It would either warp or
even break in two with the slightest of weight.

Also legs make sure the table would be level. If the bed is a little off
plumb the table will not be level.