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FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Ash Wood 140x70
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid ash, this minimalist executive desk
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Walnut Wood 140x70
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
professionals, this minimalist executive desk features a sculptural silhouette and a meticulously crafted solid
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Walnut

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Oak Wood 140x70
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid OAK, this minimalist executive desk
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Oak

Harvey Probber Curved Walnut Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Impressive and sculptural curved top executive desk in walnut by Harvey Probber. Panoramic scale
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Ash Wood 180x90
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid ash, this minimalist executive desk
Category

2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Wood, Plywood

FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 180x90
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid OAK, this minimalist executive desk
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2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Oak

Italian Glass Top on Chrome Executive Nomos Desk by Norman Foster for Tecno
By Sir Norman Foster, Tecno
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A Large Executive Desk, designed by Sir Norman Foster and manufactured by Tecno, Italy. This
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Finn Juhl Rosewood Diplomat Desk, by France Son, Denmark 1960s
By France Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Finn Juhl 'Diplomat' executive desk in rosewood, fitted two drawers to each side with aluminium
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

USM Haller Desk Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Scharer, Switzerland
By Usm Haller
Located in Athens, Attiki
modern, significant design piece that can be used as a dining table or an executive desk. Minimal and
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk in very good completely
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Monumental Leon Rosen Pace Collection Burl Walnut Steel Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Monumental executive desk by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection. Crisply framed in polished stainless
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Large Desk, Veneered Wood, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, ca. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Mid-Century executive desk made of veneered wood and chrome-plated steel. The architectural
Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic roll top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with leather footrest. This stately executive
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Rundform Series Berlin Writing Desk by Mauser Werke 1940s
By Mauser Werke
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare and impressive Berlin executive desk from the Rundform series was designed in the 40s and
Category

Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage Executive Ebonized and Chrome Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage executive desk from the 1970s is a true testament to classic American
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
Incredible 1980s Postmodern Marble designer desk. Great for use as an executive desk or a two sided
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

1960 s Danish Modern Rosewood Desk
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Burbank, CA
. It can be used to divide a space if needed and can be used as a writing desk or executive desk. The
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen Søn, 1960s.
By Clausen Søn
Located in Asaa, DK
-Century Modern executive desk attributed to Clausen & Søn due to the signature butterfly drawer pulls
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1950s Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural black boomerang executive desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano. Finished with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, executive desk, model ‘T96’, lacquered wood, steel, chromed metal, Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Metal

Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful mid-century executive walnut desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Executive Free Standing Desk in the Style of Bodil Kjær, 1960
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Executive Free Standing Desk in the Style of Bodil Kjær, Denmark, 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Spanish Renaissance Carved Wooden Desk, Late 19th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
. A statement piece with remarkable character, ideal as a writing desk or executive desk, and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-century modern desk by Claudio Olivieri and Renato Angeli, Italy 1950 s
By Renato Angeli, Luigi Claudio Olivier
Located in Renens, CH
Rare and impressive mid century modern executive desk attributed to Claudio Olivieri and Renato
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Style Five-Drawer Teak Partners Desk With Built-In Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully proportioned Danish executive desk from the 1960s, crafted in richly figured teak
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Oak, Chrome, 1970s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner For Knoll, Steel, Oak, 1970s, Office, Executive Desk, Chrome
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Desk with a Georges Frydman pedestal for EFA, 1960s, rosewood veneer and metal
By Georges Frydman
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Executive Desk, Georges Frydman EFA. It appears to be made of rosewood veneer, from the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
A stylish and modern teak executive desk with floating top designed and made in Denmark by Dyrlund
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Italian Executive Frau Desk " Artu President Desk" by Michele De Lucchi, 2006
By Poltrona Frau, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
, with two openings to allow the passage of cables. The Executive Desk top is fixed directly onto the
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Danish Rosewood Desk with Tambour Doors by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
/palisander executive desk. Twin pedestal cabinets with tambour/rolling doors. This exquisite desk was made in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-20th Century, Freestanding Oak Desk by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural freestanding oak executive desk by Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in Denmark circa 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

"Big-Superbig" Desk Suite by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Via Pace Collection
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Hanover, MA
frequently although incorrectly attributed to Hermes. Presented here is the executive desk with cordovan
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern executive desk in stunning rosewood/palisander veneer with stainless steel
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Excecutive Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Finn Juhl in Excellent Condition
By Finn Juhl, France Daverkosen
Located in Knebel, DK
"Technocrat" executive desk designed by Finn Juhl for Frances and Son in the 1960s. The unusual large desk is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Jules Wabbes, “Cintree” Desk, ca. 1960
By Jules Wabbes, Velca Legnano
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Executive desk - Belgium design - 1960s Kinnarps mobile Drawer units sold separately. L 180 cm x D
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Unique 1940s Executive Walnut Cowhide - Greek Key Nail Head Leather Top Desk
By James Mont, Andrew Szoeke
Located in St. Louis, MO
One of a kind circa 1940s, custom large scale executive desk, with leather top, studded brass tack
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Arne Vodder writing desk model 207 in teak Sibast Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
A rare and iconic executive desk from the celebrated “200 series” by Arne Vodder, one of Denmark’s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Large Louis XVI–Style Mahogany Double-Sided Flat Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
stability. Elegant yet purposeful, this desk is well suited for use as an executive desk, library table, or
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A. large desk in rosewood Italy 1960
By Trau
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Striking large executive desk designed and manufactured by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A., Italy
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century French Louis XVI Kidney-Shaped Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
executive's desk for the compact office or home study, or serve yeoman's duty as a vanity in the well
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Floating Lacquer Desk with Integrated Glass Panel-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
supplies. the other side of the desk sits atop a single, clear pane of tempered glass. This executive desk
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Floating Terracotta Lacquer Desk with Integrated Glass Panel-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
supplies. the other side of the desk sits atop a single, clear pane of tempered glass. This executive desk
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Glass

Ebonized and Gilded Chinoiserie Karges Leather Top Writing Executuve Desk
By Karges Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Ebonized and Gilded Chinoiserie Karges Leather Top Writing Executive Desk is an extraordinary
Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Arne Vodder desker in rosewood and leather Sibast Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning refined executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark 1960. A beautiful
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
proportions, this Louis XV style bureau plat makes a bold statement as an executive desk, writing table, or
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Ebonized Oak Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
mechanisms. This contemporary design looks beautiful floating in a room as an executive desk or anchored
Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Hardwood

Fine Bronze Mounted Lion Head Mahogany French Louis XVI Style Desk Manner Linke
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
artistry. Perfect as a statement writing desk, executive desk, or centerpiece in a study or library, this
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Restored Expansive Desk in Jacaranda, Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1960
By Jean Gillon
Located in Deland, FL
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern executive desk, designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by
Category

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

Materials

Jacaranda

Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
mechanism. This contemporary design can look beautiful floating in a room as an executive desk or anchored
Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Hardwood

Italian Modernist Walnut and Brass Writing Desk, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Uithoorn, NL
: equally suited to stand against a wall, or to be placed freely in the room as an executive desk. With
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean, In-stock
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
mechanism. This contemporary design can look beautiful floating in a room as an executive desk or anchored
Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Paolo Piva for B&B Arcada Desk in Leather and Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Piva for B&B, executive desk model 'Arcada', stainless steel, burl, leather, glass, brass
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Maison Jansen Attributed Ebonized Leather Top Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
table, executive desk, or elegant vanity, equally suited for a study, library, bedroom, or formal living
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
By Gunni Omann
Located in Uccle, BE
modernism for iconic creations like the Model 75 executive desk from 1958 and the stunning Model 18
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Michigan Desk, Oak, Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
, Writing Desk, Office Desk, Executive Desk, Writing Table
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Marble, Quartz, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Lugano Desk, Ice Jade Marble, Brass, Leather, by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. Console, Writing Desk, Office Desk, Executive
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

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Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk ~ Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
plat or flat desk was designed as a bridge between a heavy, cumbersome executive desk and a writing
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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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.