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Custom Order Executive Desk and Wall Mounted Cabinet by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An inset leather top executive desk over cantilevered chrome plate steel legs with accompanying six
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Danish Vintage Executive Desk by Arne Holst-Christensen
Located in London, GB
A superb Danish executive desk by Arne Holst-Christensen. This was recently imported from Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique executive desk. An English, satinwood and mahogany 13 drawer office desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Ramseur Furniture Co.
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Norwood, NJ
A sleek and sculptural mid-century walnut executive desk by Ramseur Furniture Company, crafted in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Paulin Maple "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare "Model 250" executive desk with detached rolling filing cabinets designed by Pierre
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Dyrlund Smith Executive Desk
By Gunni Omann, Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spectacular Danish desk in rich rosewood grain. Made by Dyrlund Smith, featuring finished back, and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Executive Desk by C. Gaillard H. Lesetre for TFM, France, circa 1965
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Firmly structured executive desk by Claude Gaillard and Henri Lesetre for T.F.M. The desk has a
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Executive Desk, Burdick Group System
By Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Bruce Burdick executive desk for Herman Miller from the Burdick Group System, a rare
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Steel

Large-Scale Mad Men Roger Sprunger Executive Desk Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern
By Roger Sprunger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Large-scale Mid-Century Modern executive desk designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Gorgeous
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk. Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category

Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Style Walnut Carved Serpentine Demilune Executive Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A monumental Louis XV style walnut carved serpentine demilune executive desk. Ornate carvings on
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Style Mid Century Half Round Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom style mid century half round walnut executive desk The desk measures: 95.5 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Metal Details, Scandinavian Modern, 60s
Located in Göteborg, SE
Striking mid-century executive desk crafted in richly grained rosewood, dating to the 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Ico Parisi "Urio" Executive Desk, MIM Roma, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and incredibly rare "Urio" executive desk designed by the mastery of Ico Parisi and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Steel, Metal

Modernist Patchwork Burl Executive Desk By Paul Evans Cityscape For Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive modernist executive desk, model number PE 400, designed by Paul Evans circa 1975
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian design executive desk by Pierangelo Gallotti for Gallotti Radice
By Pierangelo Gallotti, Gallotti Radice
Located in Breda, NB
Italian design executive desk / safety glass desk designed by Pierangelo Gallotti for Gallotti
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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely handsome and impressive French 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu executive
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk 207. Design by Arne Vodder for Sibast
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Pierre Paulin Bird s-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in
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Vintage 1980s American Desks

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Gorgeous Henredon Scene Two Burled Olive Wood Executive Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Henredon scene two-burled olive wood executive desk. The body of the desk is veneered in
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Burl

Gerald McCabe Shedua Executive Desk
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American made desk, c.1970s, by Gerald McCabe is beautifully crafted from Shedua, also known as
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Documented Ico and Luisa Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Mid-Century Modern executive desk was the result of a collaboration between the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani Executive Desk in Exotic Wood with Sculptural Pedestals, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1970s. Crafted in richly
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Macassar Deco Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Art Deco desk made of lacquered macassar woods, with polished bass hardware. Hidden
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gerald McCabe Shedua Executive Desk
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American made desk, c.1970s, by Gerald McCabe is beautifully crafted from Shedua, also known as
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mariani for Pace Grey-Green Leather Executive Desk and Credenza
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian executive desk by Mariani for Pace Collection. Modular desk assembles in pieces for easy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood, Laminate

Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very beautiful designed executive desks In the style of Gunni Omann's Model 75 and Kai
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Model 452 Rosewood Tambour door executive desk This desk
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Neogothic Executive Desk by Jansen Sons of Amsterdam
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Neogothic Executive Desk by Jansen & Sons of Amsterdam is a splendid result of high
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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Dallas, TX
this vintage executive desk hand crafted in the Military Campaign style by Mt. Airy, which is one of
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Desks

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Oak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for H. P. Hansen
By Arne Vodder, H.P. Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare and refined mid-century Danish executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Daciano da Costa Modernist Orange Steel Formica Executive Desk Portugal 1970
By Metalurgica da Longra, Daciano da Costa
Located in Lisboa, PT
This striking executive desk was designed by Daciano da Costa for Metalúrgica da Longra and is
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Vintage 1970s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Rounded Italian Executive Desk in Louis XV Style Marquetry Bronze 1950 Inlaid
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking & impressive! This rounded Italian Louis XV style executive desk with inlaid wood
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

1960s Large Fully Restored Arne Vodder Executive Desk in Teak by Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s large fully restored executive desk in teak designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.
By Jens Risom
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s. Rare large freestanding
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Danish teak executive desk designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Executive desk in Macassar ebony by Pander zn, Netherlands 1930s
By H.Pander Zonen, Paul Bromberg
Located in ECHT, NL
High quality custom made executive desk. Made from solid Macassar ebony and Macassar ebony veneer
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Macassar

Large Walnut and Aluminum Executive Desk
Located in San Mateo, CA
This desk is likely a custom-made piece. The architectural aluminum legs have black anodized
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

French Art-Deco Executive Desk in High-Gloss Macassar Ebony Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
even to this day. This Executive Desk was crafted from exotic Macassar Ebony wood, a species with
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Edward J. Wormely for Dunbar executive desk in walnut with deeply sculpted inset rosewood drawer
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut and Burl Wood Executive Desk by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning mid-century modern executive desk, expertly crafted by Stow Davis in the 1960s in the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The ExCentric 1.0 Executive Desk is made of white lacquered wood and brushed stainless steel. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Modern Rosewood Executive Desk, c 1960s, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exotic Brazilian Rosewood 'Clara' executive desk by Sergio Rodrigues, circa 1960s, features
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Custom Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Coupling both classic and modern elements into one stylish design, this writing desk from the
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
executive size desk, is precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully finished back the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

American Burl and Chrome Executive Desk by Edward Axel Roffman, 1970s.
By Edward Axel Roffman
Located in Dublin 8, IE
An impressive executive desk designed by Edward Axel Roffman in the 1970s, exemplifying his
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 1.0 is made of tineo wood and brushed stainless steel. It is suitable
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Executive Desk
By Gayeski Furniture Coordinates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite mid-century rosewood desk, crafted by Gayeski Furniture Coordinates, Inc. in Panama
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Danish Executive Desk by Peter Lovig Nielson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
desk by Peter Lovig Nielson is a Mid-Century Modern gem. Please confirm item location with seller (NY
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Burl Cityscape Executive Desk By Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
A period Paul Evans Desk in Cityscape Burl wood. In rather remarkable original condition minus some
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Jean Gillon - Italma - 1960s executive desk table in rosewood labeled 6 drawers
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in São Paulo, SP
This rare executive desk, designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma in the early 1970s in
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Teak Steel Executive Desk by Friso Kramer Coen de Vries for EEKA
By EEKA, Friso Kramer, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this executive desk was designed by Friso
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made of walnut wood and brushed brass. However, we
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in tineo wood and brushed stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Ebony Macassar Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made of ebony macassar wood and brushed brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Home Office Accent Writing Executive Desk Walnut Brushed Brass In Stock
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0, listed here, is made of walnut wood and brushed brass. It has two
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-century Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom for Jen Risom Designs c.1950
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Jens Risom large executive desk constructed from solid Walnut and built for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An 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.