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French Art Deco Rosewood Executive Desk, circa 1930
By Maurice Lafaille
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An imposing French rosewood Art Deco executive desk by Maurice Lafaille, circa 1930, having dual
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large Executive Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Executive desk for Pace Collection in polished steel and burl wood, two drawers, and three legs in
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Alma Castilian Line Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Alma Castilian Line Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
This desk measures: 83.5 wide x 40.25 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Luxury Executive Desk Table Scandinavian Modern, Midcentury
Located in Telgte, DE
luxury executive desk table Scandinavian Modern, midcentury
Extremely rare, rounded desk. This high
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Executive Desk after Wendell Castle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern asymmetrical executive desk after Wendell Castle.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Seven Drawer Executive Desk with Brass Handles from Singapore
Located in Marbella, ES
Seven drawer executive desk with brass handles, from Singapore.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Singaporean Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dillingham Mid Century walnut executive desk.
Desk measures: 60 wide x 26 deep x 30 inches high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Guariche, Executive Desk 620, France, 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Executive desk n ° 620 in mahogany and black matte formica by Pierre Guariche for the Minvielle
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Maurice Bailey Executive Desk for Monteverdi-Young, circa 1970
By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Maurice Bailey walnut & brass executive desk for Monteverdi-Young, circa 1970.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Angled Executive Desk by Tecno, Italy, circa 1960
By Tecno
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Executive desk manufactured by Tecno comprises a squared boomerang shaped wood top, a black
Category
Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables
Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
Located in North York, ON
Art deco macassar executive desk. France, circa 1940’s. This iconic, stunning art deco creation is
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll, 1961
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Extraordinary executive desk designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1961. Chrome-plated steel base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk by Nipu
By Nipu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive rosewood executive desk with privacy screen, two left side stacking drawers with faux tray
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Leather Top Modern Black Executive Desk
Located in North York, ON
Vintage leather top modern black executive desk. Gorgeous curved desk with a hand polished black
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stickley Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Executive Desk
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission Arts & Crafts style executive desk
By Stickley, "Mission Collection
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Stunning Arne Vodder Teak Danish Executive Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant executive desk by Arne Vodder. Desk has wonderful clean lines with unexpected details-a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Impressive Midcentury Executive Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive executive's desk features the mid-century style of Jens Risom, and offers a large
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Jens Risom Large Executive Desk by Gutenberghus in Denmark
By Jens Risom
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare large executive desk in rosewood designed by Jens Risom. Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Spectacular Brass and Leather Executive Desk by Mastercraft
Located in Danville, CA
Luxurious Brass cased Executive desk with black leather top made in Italy for Mastercraft. Top has
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Maurice Bailey Designed Monteverdi-Young Executive Desk
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Monteverde-Young Executive Desk, while stunning and beautifully designed is in fair condition
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Black/ Ebonized Executive Desk by Mount Airy
By Baker Furniture Company, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant executive desk by Mount Airy. Desk has wonderful lines with a slightly bowed shape and an
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Paul Evans Rare Grand Executive Desk
Located in New York, NY
A rare Paul Evans tiger striped walnut burl twin pedestal executive desk. The base is composed of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Desks
Materials
Zinc
Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk with Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Florence knoll walnut executive desk with laminate top. Item features chrome frame, white laminate
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Walter Knoll Executive Desk, Germany, 1970
By Walter Knoll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful large executive desk from the Art collection series designed and manufactured by Walter
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Vintage Walnut Executive Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage walnut executive desk. This was recently imported
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Magnificent "L" Shape Scandinavian Executive Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
This outstanding executive desk is comprised of 3 parts; the top, the left side drawer’s cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A remarkable executive desk by Jens Risom. Desk has three drawers and a pull out platform. The
Category
20th Century Danish Desks
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Monumental Harvey Probber Curved Surfboard Executive Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spectacular Midcentury Harvey Probber executive desk. Impressive in size with a curved surfboard
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Jens Risom Double Pedestal Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern double pedestal executive desk designed by Jens Risom for JR Design. Walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Materials
Walnut
Custom Made Rosewood
Chrome Large Executive Desk
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This is a large, custom-made executive desk crafted from rosewood and chrome. It serves as a
Category
20th Century Unknown Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
$4,000 / item
John Widdicomb Burled Mahogany Leather Top Executive Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional burled mahogany leather top executive desk by John Widdicomb. This high-end
Category
1990s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rosewood
Teak Danish Modern Floating Top Executive Desk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Elegant and refined, this Danish Modern executive desk embodies unique design . A rosewood floating
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Executive Desk Attributed to Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning wood and glass executive desk attributed to Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line.
Two large
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Wood Floating Drawer Executive Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish floating drawer executive desk constructed of beautifully grained teak wood. Carved
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stunning Modern Stow Davis Walnut Executive Desk with Black Insert
By Stow Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful modern Stow Davis walnut executive desk with black insert, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare Vladimir Kagan Walnut
Lucite Executive Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare solid walnut with walnut veneer and lucite executive desk by Vladimir Kagan. This unique piece
Category
Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Burl Wood Executive Desk by Henredon, circa early 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Burl wood executive desk by Henredon, Scene Two, ca. early 1970s. Highly figured book matched
Category
Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Osvaldo Borsani T95
Direzionale
Executive Desk
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dronten, NL
T95 executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy.
Beautiful gold colored Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Ramseur Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ramseur Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
The desk measures: 61 wide x 26 deep x 29.75 high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Modern Burl Wood Carpathian Elm Clean Line Executive Desk
By Michel Caugant, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Modern clean line executive desk made from Carpathian elm. The desk had organizers in the top
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm, Burl
Danish Teak Executive Desk by Falster, circa 1960s
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Peabody, MA
Teak executive desk by Falster, Denmark, circa 1960s. Includes file drawer, and three additional
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Executive Desk Attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant executive desk on slightly angled legs. The writing surface is covered with a green-tinted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Executive Desk by Dassi, Italy, Mid-20th Century
By Dassi
Located in Greding, DE
Large executive desk with four drawers by Dassi with its original thick glass top, supported by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Massive Executive Desk Attributed to Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Truly impressive executive desk, attributed to Pierre Cardin. Very large and imposing surface, a
Category
20th Century Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Alma Rosewood Executive Desk and Credenza File Cabinet, 1960s
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal, executive desk and credenza file cabinet, made of rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Regency Sligh Brentwood Greek Key Executive Desk
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Greek key executive desk. Made by the iconic Sligh group. Gorgeous gilt detail
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
John Kapel Studio Executive Desk and Chair
By John Kapel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut executive desk and chair by John Kapel. This one of a kind desk and matching chair were
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$20,000 / set
Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Seattle, WA
Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig, this flip top executive desk is made of teak with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Neoclassical Walnut Executive Desk, Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian neoclassical walnut executive desk. Table is equally adept as a spacious desk or as
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Arne Vodder, Rosewood Midcentury Executive Desk, Danish, 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Austin, TX
Danish MCM rosewood L-shaped executive desk, circa 1960, designed by Arne Vodder (Denmark, 1926
Category
Antique 1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia mid century walnut executive desk
Desk measures 56 wide x 23.25 deep x 30 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
MCM Rosewood Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The “FM60” Rosewood executive desk, by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, having a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century walnut executive desk
Measures: 56 long x 23.25 deep x 30 high
Knee
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Large vintage rosewood executive desk made in the 1960s
Located in Breda, NB
Large vintage rosewood executive desk made in the 1960s.
Dimensions:
Width: 180 cm
Depth: 80 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Very Rare Herman Miller Design by George Nelson Rosewood Executive Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
Very Rare Herman Miller design George Nelson Executive Desk Rosewood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani executive desk for Tecno, Italy 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Segmented Base Executive Desk by Charles Eames for Vitra
By Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Special order executive desk or conference table, made by Vitra in 2011.
Custom order solid ash
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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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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