The large maple is approximately 3.5 pounds. The large bamboo is approximately 4 pounds. The small maple is about 1.5 pounds and the small bamboo is about 3 pounds. The maple really varies based on the number of plys included in the 1/2" laminate and whether they are hardwoods or soft. The surface is always lovely maple, cherry or walnut but the laminate varies based on what is available to me to purchase. Once the desk is on your lap, the weight feels good. You can ask that the cushion be stuffed firmly or loosely. That affects the weight but not by much.

The desk is lifted by grasping with the pencil ledge and the piece of wood holding the cushion to the bottom of the board.