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What is an executive desk?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Bespoke 1950's French Desk
Located in London, GB
A bespoke oak wood desk.
France, circa 1950's.
Featuring a glass desk top centre piece the desk appears to have been custom made for a craftsman.
In very good restored condition ...
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mid-Century Italian Gio Ponti Style Wall-Mount Teak Triangular Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An architecturally spirited and space-saving piece, this Mid-Century Italian wall-mount desk is attributed to the style of renowned designer Gio Ponti and makers such as La Permanent...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' Oak Corner Desk, 1920s Dutch Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A remarkable example of Dutch design, this unique Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' corner desk is a piece of quiet authority, dating to the 1920s. The desk embodies the period's expressio...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
English Late Regency Double-Sided Mahogany Library Writing Table, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An English, George IV / William IV, late regency period solid mahogany double-sided library writing table of rectangular form and rare scale, the tooled-edge dark gray leather top in...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Curved Rosewood Paolo Buffa Desk
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A superb Italian mid-century rosewood desk, attributed to Paolo Buffa (1903–1970), Milan. The piece is distinguished by its beautifully fluted Art Deco rosewood façade and thick rais...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Freestanding Desk in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant freestanding writing desk designed by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf in the 1950s. Crafted in rich oak, the piece showcases a tactile warmth through its finely grained s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
