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Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Florence Knoll, Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Florence Knoll, Wooden Desk, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Large wood and chrome patchwork executive desk Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cityscape executive desk with an impressive size by Paul Evans for Directional. Olive burl wood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Rosewood Executive Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1970s executive desk,, Nice rosewood veneer and polished chrome base,, Three drawers across
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Executive Desk, Second Half of the 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large executive desk on eight tapered feet with small bases and a carved scale pattern. The desk
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Rosewood
Stainless Executive Desk, USA, 1960
s
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century rosewood veneer and stainless steel executive desk. Six drawer kneehole desk is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Leather Top Executive Desk, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder Danish Midcentury Teak Executive Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and exceptional Danish midcentury double sided executive desk designed by Arne Vodder, c
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Fine Italian Mid Century Curved Executive Desk
Located in Westport, CT
Spectacular Italian Mid Century Curved Executive Desk with a floating plateau displaying its
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Danish Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A magnificent vintage Danish executive desk by Kai Kristiansen, dating from the 1960’s.
It is of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Chippendale Burled Walnut Executive Desk, Newly Restored
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Chippendale style executive desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Impressive Chippendale Style Mahogany and Leather Executive Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A luxurious carved mahogany executive desk having brown tooled leather top with gilded decoration
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Large Midcentury Italian Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This impressive executive desk by the 1950s Italian designer, Vittorio Dassi, features a very
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom mid century walnut executive desk
This desk measures: 81 wide x 36 deep x 28.5 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Executive Desk W/ Return By Maurice Baily Of Monteverde Young
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Monumental rare executive desk with return by MAURICE BAILY of MONTEVERDE YOUNG. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut, Smoked Glass
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Executive Desk
Credenza, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a sensational, executive desk and matching credenza cabinet, by Jens
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Kittinger English Tudor Carved Walnut Executive Desk, Circa 1920s
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding English Tudor or William & Mary style executive desk
By Kittinger
USA, Circa 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s American Tudor Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Traditional Hand Carved Solid Wood Executive Desk
Located in Naperville, IL
Hand-carved executive desk. New – Brand-new, unused item, not previously owned. Shows absolutely no
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan American Classical Desks and Writ...
Materials
Wood
Arne Vodder Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder mid-century rosewood executive desk
The desk measures: 60.5 wide x 29.5 deep x 28.5
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Henning Jensen + Torben Valeur Brazilian Rosewood Executive Desk
By Henning Jensen
Torben Valeur
Located in Berkeley, CA
This rare Danish modern executive desk was designed by Henning Jensen and Torben Valeur in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Executive Desk by Pierre Guariche for Les Huchers-Minvielle, 1962
By Les Huchers-Minvielle 1, Pierre Guariche
Located in Barcelona, ES
Executive desk of the 590 series designed in 1962 by Pierre Guariche for Les Huchers-Minvielle
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Widdicomb Campaign Style Burl
Brass Nine-Drawer Executive Desk
By John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Spectacular modern Campaign style burl wood executive desk with brass hardware designed by John
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Large Oversize Executive Desk Writing Table
By Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Super high quality and rosewood pattern wood grain Danish Mid-Century Modern oversize executive
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Stickley Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Executive Desk, Newly Refinished
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style executive desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Jens Risom Mid Century Half Round Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom mid century half round executive desk.
Desk measures: 96 wide x 48 deep x 29.5 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Mid Century Burlwood Campaign Executive Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century burlwood Campaign executive desk.
Desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 30
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Large Børge Mogensen Executive Desk in Teak and Oak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Børge Mogensen, this stunning executive desk is crafted from teak and oak. Two banks of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk, Newly Restored
By Jens Risom
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut executive desk
Designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Walnut and Lucite Executive Desk by Gianni, 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
we specialize in. Walnut and Lucite by Gianne Executive Desk , 1970s
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lucite, Walnut
George’s Frydman Smoked Glass and Aluminum Executive Desk, France, 1970s
By Georges Frydman
Located in Austin, TX
award-winning company E.F.A. in France in 1954. Executive desk with aluminum frame and dark stained wood
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Fabio Lenci Executive Desk for Bernini, 1970
s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Madrid, ES
Modern Fabio Lenci Executive Desk for Bernini, 1970's
Creator: Fabio Lenci (Designer)
Dimensions
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Custom Made Zebrano Wood Executive Desk Belform, 1960
By Belform
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning executive desk custom made by Belform, Belgium 1960. This beautiful desk with return is
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare Executive Desk by Vladimir Kagan, USA, 1970s
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Rare executive desk by Vladimir Kagan comprises a 'floating' upper body made of mahogany wood and
Category
Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
1970s, Danish Modern Dyrlund Supreme Executive Desk in Rosewood
By Dyrlund
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Early production Dyrlund Supreme executive desk in rosewood.
This item contains a material that
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
George Nelson For Herman Miller Walnut Executive Desk Mid-century Modern
By George Nelson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A mid century modern executive desk designed by George Nelson and made by Herman Miller. Walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Gio Ponti Executive Desk for Pirelli Tower Milano, 1961
By Gio Ponti
Located in Greding, DE
table has five drawers; the lower two are damaged.
Measurements executive desk: 75 x 109.5 x 80
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Don Shoemaker Style Exotic Macassar Executive Desk, Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the style of Don Shoemaker and Sergio Rodrigues, this gorgeous double pedestal executive desk in
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Macassar
Mid-Century "The Boss" Mahogany Executive Desk with Brass Pulls
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century "The Boss" mahogany executive desk with brass pulls with a woven wicker back. The large
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Borsani Executive Desk
Located in Stratford, CT
Borsani Boomerang Desk with Swiveling Cabinets.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
$15,000
Ergonomic Executive Desk
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Massive rosewood double writing desk with metal accents in style of Osvaldo Borsani.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
$2,969
1950s Nanna Ditzel Rosewood Executive Desk by Søren Willadsen
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Elegant freestanding executive desk in rosewood designed by Nanna Ditzel in 1955 for Søren
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Asymmetrical Executive Desk
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique asymmetrical desk with an ebonized walnut top and a padded leather modesty panel. Two
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Gispen "Executive" Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive Deco Style Gispen Industrial Desk with Curved Top, Linoleum Surfacing and Bakelite Edge
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,495
1950s Cees Braakman Pastoe L-Shaped Executive Desk, Netherlands
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in London, GB
Large teak executive’s desk in an L-shape with useful cabinet with black laminate doors. Designed
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Impressive Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Executive Desk by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite and imposing executive desk features a gorgeous rosewood top, oak drawers, unique
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Midcentury Rosewood Small Executive Desk by J. Svenstrup 1960s
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By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish small executive desk in the style of ai Kristiansen and made of rosewood in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Leather Top Executive Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive desk with inlaid leather top
By Baker
Category
Vintage 1950s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Walnut Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage executive desk designed by architect and furniture designer Florence Knoll in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Executive Desk with Bookcase By De Coene for Knoll.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare, executive desk and bookcase by De Coene Freres for Knoll International. One of a kind desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Monumental Regency Modernist Executive Desk Manufactured by Kittinger
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Regency modernist executive Desk manufactured by Kittinger, retains original flamed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks
Materials
Brass
1970s, Paul Evans Studio for Directional Cityscape Executive Desk
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1970s Paul Evans Studio for Directional, Cityscape executive desk in maple burl veneer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Danish Teak Double Pedestal Executive Desk, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak double pedestal executive desk 1960s.
Freestanding Scandinavian Mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare George Nelson Executive Desk with Secretary Hutch by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare George Nelson executive desk with secretary hutch by Herman Miller. This gorgeous, rare set
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk with Return Circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Peabody, MA
Large mid-century executive desk in walnut by Jens Risom, circa 1960s with storage drawers and a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Executive Desk Attributed to Adnet Exceptional Sunbeam Veneer Top
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Rosewood Directorial executive desk, the elegant sunbeam veneer top is exceptional.
The top is
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Alexis Yermakov Leather Top Executive Desk Rosewood Steel
By Alexis Yermakov
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an excellent, leather topped, executive desk, with rosewood panels on a
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Willy Rizzo L Shaped Burl Wood Executive Desk
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Fulton, CA
Signed burl wood "L" shaped executive desk by Willy Rizzo. Circa. 1960's 70's. Exceptional burl
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Monumental Jens Risom Walnut L Form Executive Desk
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD SEPT 2011 Exceptional Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk in an "L" form. Most likely a custom
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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Executive Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of executive desks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct executive desks — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 1966 antique and vintage executive desks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 76 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of executive desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of executive desks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern executive desks are of considerable interest. Some executive desks are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller executive desks, measuring 21.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Arne Vodder, Kai Kristiansen and Jens Risom each produced beautiful executive desks that are worth considering.
How Much are Executive Desks?
Prices for executive desks start at $599 and top out at $395,000 with the average selling for $5,923.
Finding the Right Desks And Writing Tables for You
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
Questions About Executive Desks
- What is an executive desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
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