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Glenn of California Executive Desk with Brass Details
By Kipp Stewart, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A walnut executive desk with an ebonized finish from Glenn of California and attributable to Kipp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1960s Postmodern George Reinoehl Stow
Davis Teak "Predictor" Executive Desk
By George Reinoehl, Stow Davis
Located in Madison, WI
Very rare and incredibly stunning large surface 1960's executive desk for the Stow Davis "Predictor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut executive desk designed by Jens Risom. The desk features
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Paulin Birdseye Maple
Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceedingly rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Birdseye maple veneers inlaid with dark
Category
Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Teak Executive Desk, c. 1960s
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A striking mid-century Danish executive desk, crafted in richly toned teak with minimalist lines
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Harvey Probber Midcentury Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber midcentury walnut and chrome executive desk
Measures: 84 wide x 36 deep x 28.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Executive Desk
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century executive desk
Desk measures: 60 wide x 27 deep x 29.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Maurice Villency Mid-Century Floating Teak Executive Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Maurice Villency mid-century floating teak executive desk
The desk measures: 51 wide x 26.5 deep
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Expansive Brazilian Rosewood Executive Desk, circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive large scale executive desk fabricated from Brazilian rosewood. This commanding desk
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jens Risom Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom mid century 5 drawer walnut executive desk
Desk measures: 68 wide x 34.25 deep x 28.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Walnut Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi et Figli
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Very rare executive desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s.
Its structure is characterized
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Vintage Executive Desk by Jorgen Pedersen
By Jørgen Pedersen
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Danish vintage chrome executive desk by Jorgen Pedersen. This was made in Denmark and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Stainless Steel Executive Desk by Richard W. Thompson
By Richard Thompson, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage executive desk designed by Richard W. Thompson for Glenn of California in the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stow Davis Mid Century Boomerang Walnut Executive Desk
By Stow Davis
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stow Davis mid century boomerang walnut executive desk
The desk measures: 108 wide x 42.5 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Jens Risom Mid Century Large Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom mid century large walnut executive desk
This desk measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Unique Custom Made Executive Desk In Wenge
Beechwood, The Netherlands
By Rudolf Bernd Glatzel
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A very special custom ordered executive desk from the 1960's.
The complete exterior has been
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Contemporary Modern Dakota Jackson Washington Hall Executive Desk Maple Lacquer
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Washington Hall executive desk with full modesty panel. Herringbone pattern on bowed front, five drawers and
Category
Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Italian Midcentury Walnut Executive Desk Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Extraordinary executive desk designed in the 1950s and attributed to the famous Italian architect
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Executive Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Houston, TX
Super iconic Executive desk designed by George Nelson and made by Herman Miller in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Svend Åge Madsen Executive Desk for Sigurd Hansen
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Danish teak executive desk with twin drawer stacks and a broad writing surface. This piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Massive Milo Baughman Executive Desk with Rosewood and Chrome Detail, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Massive executive desk in lacquer, rosewood and chrome by Milo Baughman, 1970s.
We offer free
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Salomonson
Tempelman for AP Originals
By Theo Tempelman, Hein Salomonson, AP Originals
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk.
Design by Hein Salomonson & Theo Tempelman
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage American Mahogany English Style Executive Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Exquisite vintage American solid wood executive desk with an absolutely stunning 3 panel crotch
Category
20th Century American Desks
Osvaldo Borsani T96 Boomerang Executive Desk by Tecno 1960s
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Boomerang T96 executive desk in wood, lacquered metal, and brass details.
Designed by Osvaldo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani T96 Boomerang Executive Desk by Tecno 1960s
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Boomerang T96 executive desk in wood, lacquered metal, and brass details.
Designed by Osvaldo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Monumental Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Danville, CA
Spectacular and large-scale Custom Executive Desk in Macassar ebony, raised on a rosewood plinth
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Macassar
Fine Burlwood Executive Desk w/Rattan Base by Winsor White
Located in Danville, CA
Fine and large Modern Bookmatched Burlwood Executive desk on leather-bound Chinese Chippendale
Category
Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Rattan, Leather
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Standard with Exaggerated Kidney Top
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Mid-Century Modern American made walnut executive desk by standard.
Three drawers on the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Materials
Brass
Charles Pfister for Baker Art Deco Primavera Executive Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional Art Deco executive desk
By Charles Pfister for Baker Furniture
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Dunbar Midcentury Ebonized Granite Top Executive Desk, Newly Refinished
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern ebonized executive desk by Dunbar Furniture. The desk features a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite
Mid Century Campaign Style Executive Desk by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century campaign style executive desk by Henredon features hardwood construction, walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Custom Made Modern Large Executive Desk with Aluminum Trim, circa 1990
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom made one of a kind executive desk made in the modern style sometime in the mid-1990s with a
Category
1990s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Floating Executive Desk Walnut and Chrome, Italy, 1970
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning large executive desk by unknown designer or manufacturer, Italy 1970. This very nice
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Memphis Style Post Modern Executive Desk by Dakota Jackson, 1980s
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Hamburg, PA
A gorgeous Memphis style Postmodern executive desk by Dakota Jackson. This desk is made of Santos
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Rosewood, Sycamore, Wood
Gorgeous Satinwood Baker Collector
s Edition Campaign Executive Desk Circa 1950
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular executive desk with gorgeous brass, dark mahogany and satinwood. The desk
Category
Vintage 1950s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Credenza Return
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Denton, TX
Mid-Century Modern, executive desk with credenza return by George Nelson for Herman Miller features
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Rattan Black Painted Wood Brass Handles Executive Desk 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful Italian rattan executive desk from the 1970s. The mix of rattan, black painted
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century "Mezzaluna" Executive Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive chrome executive desk by Leon Rosen for Pace collection is certain to make a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite, Chrome
Danish Teak Executive Desk by Henning Jensen
Torben Valeur for Dyrlund
By Drylund, Henning Jensen
Torben Valeur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Danish teak executive desk by Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur for Dyrlund. 2 sets of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Exceptional Mid Century Danish Large Rosewood Executive Desk
Located in Detroit, MI
. This large executive desk has a classic Danish modern design with clean, minimalist lines and is well
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stow Davis Mid Century Walnut and Brass Executive Desk
By Stow Davis
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stow Davis Mid Century walnut and brass executive desk
Desk measures: 76 wide x 38 deep x 29.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Walnut Brass and Formica Double Sided Executive Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century walnut brass and Formica double sided executive desk
Desk measures: 72 wide x 30 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and White Leather Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century walnut and white leather executive desk
Desk measures: 62 wide x 67.5 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Impressive and Large Roger Sprunger for Dunbar 1970s 3-Drawer Executive Desk
By Roger Sprunger
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive and large Roger Sprunger for Dunbar 1970s rosewood 3-drawer executive desk with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood Executive Desk, Newly Restored
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Peter Protzman Zebrawood executive desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Peter Protzman’s zebra wood executive desk for Herman Miller. These were manufactured in 1970 and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Executive Desk Model T333 by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli T333 Executive Desk for Tecno with heavy cast aluminum frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Floating Executive Desk Black and Chrome, Italy, 1970
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning large executive desk by unknown designer or manufacturer, Italy, 1970. This very nice
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Svend Åge Madsen Executive Desk for H.P. Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Danish teak executive desk with twin drawer stacks and a broad writing surface. This piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Teak and Aluminum Industrial Executive Desk by Welton Becket
By Welton Becket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
By pivotal Los Angeles modern architect Welton Becket, this tanker-style executive desk is an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Executive Desk with front Bookcase
By Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Teak Executive Desk with Front Bookcase. Locking drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Peter Protzman Zebrawood and Chrome Executive Desk for Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century floating executive desk designed by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller, circa 1970-1971
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Chippendale Style Double Sided Executive Desk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
& claw foot with tooled leather top executive desk by Maitland Smith
Stunning circa 1800s Design
Category
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Jens Risom Mid Century L Shaped Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom mid century L shaped walnut executive desk
Desk measures: 62 wide x 66.5 deep x 28.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Kai Kristiansen FM 60 Mid Century Rosewood Executive Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kai Kristiansen FM 60 Mid Century Rosewood Executive desk
This desk measures: 70.75 wide x 33.25
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Nickel
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Double Sided Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom mid century walnut double sided executive desk
Desk measures: 81.25 wide x 36 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Nancy Corzine Wakefield Contemporary Executive Desk
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Nancy Corzine Wakefield contemporary executive desk
This desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 30
Category
2010s American Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
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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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