Hospital-Style Overbed Table

This overbed table rolls on a wide caster base sized to slide under most standard bed frames and reclining chairs, positioning the tabletop directly over the lap or bedside. The base width is intentionally generous, since a narrow base is the main reason cheaper overbed tables tip when weight is placed near the edge.

The tabletop height adjusts with a hand crank rather than a pneumatic lever, giving finer control over the exact height rather than jumping between a few fixed stops. The top also tilts, which is useful for reading or writing at an angle rather than working flat.

The surface is a laminate that resists scratching and wipes clean of spills without staining, and the whole table folds down in height for compact storage when it's not in use, sliding easily into a corner or against a wall.