What is an executive desk?

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.

Burl Executive Desk

Pace Burl Cabinet

Henredon Olive

Henredon Scene Two Burl Wood

John Widdicomb Burl

Monteverdi Young Desk

Burlwood Writing Desk

Leon Rosen Burl Table

Milo Baughman Modern Desk

Modernist Patchwork Burl Executive Desk By Paul Evans Cityscape For Directional

$15,000

H 29.75 in W 84 in D 36 in

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

20th Century French Art Deco Pedestal Olive Ash Burl Executive Desk

$30,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 32 in W 63 in D 29 in

20th Century French Art Deco Pedestal Olive Ash Burl Executive Desk

By Karl Springer

Located in Cordova, SC

placed in a home office, study, or executive suite, this Art Deco olive burl desk is more than just a

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desks

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans 'Cityscape' Patchwork Burl and Chrome Executive Desk, 1970s, Signed

$24,000

H 29 in W 84 in D 36 in

Paul Evans 'Cityscape' Patchwork Burl and Chrome Executive Desk, 1970s, Signed

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking and highly collectible patchwork burl executive desk designed by Paul Evans for

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Burl Cityscape Executive Desk By Paul Evans

$55,000

H 29.38 in W 84 in D 36 in

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

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Walnut and Burl Wood Executive Desk by Stow Davis

$4,995

H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

American Burl and Chrome Executive Desk by Edward Axel Roffman, 1970s.

$14,893

H 30 in W 84 in D 36 in

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

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Exceptional Italian Executive Desk in Veneer Burl Briar Walnut Wood and Steel

$14,893

H 30.71 in W 37.41 in D 82.68 in

Exceptional Italian Executive Desk in Veneer Burl Briar Walnut Wood and Steel

Located in Carimate, Como

An exceptional, impressive and rarely seen Italian executive desk with its stunning veneer burl

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Asian Modern Ming Style Burl Wood Executive Desk By Lane

$2,995

H 30 in W 54 in D 26 in

Mid-Century Asian Modern Ming Style Burl Wood Executive Desk By Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a mid-century burl wood Asian modern desk by Lane Furniture. It has dovetail construction

Category

Mid-20th Century American Ming Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon

$7,995

H 30.5 in W 70 in D 34 in

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon

By Milo Baughman, Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style executive writing desk In the manner of Milo

Category

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

Materials

Macassar, Burl

Pristine Paul Evans Cityscape Burl Walnut Executive Desk.

$19,900

H 28.5 in W 72 in D 32 in

Pristine Paul Evans Cityscape Burl Walnut Executive Desk.

By Paul Evans

Located in South Charleston, WV

Expertly restored with painstaking detail. Signed Paul Evans cityscape desk with ideal dimensions

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

French burl walnut + nickel executive office desk / writing table/ bureau plat

$4,775

H 30.75 in W 59 in D 32 in

French burl walnut + nickel executive office desk / writing table/ bureau plat

Located in New York City, NY

Large and exceptional original French Art Deco executive desk featuring a stunning book-matched

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Paul Evans Patchwork Burl and Steel Cityscape Executive Desk, 1970's

$20,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 29 in W 96 in D 66 in

Paul Evans Patchwork Burl and Steel Cityscape Executive Desk, 1970's

By Paul Evans

Located in Culver City, CA

Some desks hold paper clips. Others hold power. This Paul Evans Cityscape Desk? It’s the power

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Romweber Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Brass Executive Desk, Circa 1970s

$4,245

H 29.5 in W 76 in D 38 in

Romweber Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Brass Executive Desk, Circa 1970s

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency executive desk By Romweber USA, Circa 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Saporiti Italia Executive Desk

$9,500

H 29.5 in W 98.75 in D 43.25 in

Saporiti Italia Executive Desk

By Saporiti

Located in Denton, TX

Saporiti Italia Exotic Burl wood & leather executive desk. A combination of straight and curved

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk

$9,495

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in

1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrome hardware. The

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

Materials

Chrome

Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style

$3,500

H 35 in W 73 in D 37 in

Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Made in the 1980s in Italy, this desk features a sleek, post-modern, and angular design. Finished

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Helikon Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk

$4,595

H 28.5 in W 79.75 in D 37.75 in

Helikon Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk

By Helikon

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Helikon Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk This desk measures: 79.75 wide x 37.75 deep x 28.5

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Burl

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk Attributed to Monteverdi Young

$6,500

H 29 in W 78.5 in D 36 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk Attributed to Monteverdi Young

By Monteverdi-Young

Located in North Hollywood, CA

desk feature a faux burl wood surface. This durable material not only enhances the visual appeal but is

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Henredon Scene Two Burled Olive Wood Executive Desk Mid-Century Modern

$6,280Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 70 in D 34 in

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

Davis Allen Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk

$4,595

H 29.25 in W 65.25 in D 32.25 in

Davis Allen Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk

By Davis Allen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Davis Allen Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk This desk measures: 65.25 wide x 32.25

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Mastercraft Style Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Executive Desk

$5,195

H 28.5 in W 78 in D 38 in

Mastercraft Style Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Executive Desk

By Mastercraft

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mastercraft Style Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Executive Desk This desk measures: 78 wide x 38

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Burl Wood Writing Desk French Wooden Handmade Executive Modern Contemporary Desk

$25,974 / item

H 30 in W 40 in D 80 in

Burl Wood Writing Desk French Wooden Handmade Executive Modern Contemporary Desk

Located in København N, DK

Do you like contrasts? I think that life is made up of contrasts. Cold and heat, thirst and satiety, poverty and abundance, difficult circumstances and victory over them. This table ...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Burl Wood Writing Desk Modern Executive Desks Contemporary French Office Desk

$23,591 / item

H 30 in W 40 in D 80 in

Burl Wood Writing Desk Modern Executive Desks Contemporary French Office Desk

Located in København N, DK

was delighted. Table of poplar burl and yellow epoxy resin. Added dry dragonflies. Coated with hard

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern Writing Desk Walnut Wood Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Desk

$25,736 / item

H 29 in W 40 in D 80 in

Modern Writing Desk Walnut Wood Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Desk

Located in København N, DK

Gorgeous old walnut roots. Authentic texture and character of the walnut vein. Hand leveled, cleaned and filled with a black opaque resin that blends perfectly with the nut roots. Ex...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

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1970s Burl Executive Desk by Henredon

Unavailable

H 31 in W 72 in D 36 in

1970s Burl Executive Desk by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful burl wood executive desk with glass top by Henredon, series II. Exceptional solid

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Burl

Burl Wood and Chrome Pace Collection Executive Desk

Unavailable

H 29 in W 60 in D 36 in

Burl Wood and Chrome Pace Collection Executive Desk

By Pace Collection

Located in Hudson, NY

Vintage burl wood Pace Collection three drawers desk with two pull-out trays. Beautiful and high

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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Henredon Scene Two Executive Desk in Burl Wood

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 72 in D 36 in

Henredon Scene Two Executive Desk in Burl Wood

By Henredon

Located in San Diego, CA

Scene two executive desk by Henredon. Features two large filing drawers with locking mechanism

Category

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

Materials

Ash

Olive Burl Executive Desk

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H 30.5 in W 70 in D 34 in

Olive Burl Executive Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental olive burl executive desk. Three top drawers and two lower built-in file drawers.

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Vintage 1970s American Desks

Incredible Henredon Burl Executive Desk

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H 31 in W 72 in D 36 in

Incredible Henredon Burl Executive Desk

By Henredon

Located in Houston, TX

Fabulous executive desk by Henredon, series II. Desk is veneered in the most beautiful blonde burl

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

Materials

Burl

Paul Evans Grand Walnut Burl Executive Desk

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H 29 in W 84 in D 36 in

Paul Evans Grand Walnut Burl Executive Desk

Located in New York, NY

A rare Paul Evans tiger-striped walnut burl twin pedestal desk. The base is a matte brushed zinc

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Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Zinc

Large Two Tone Ebony and Burl Executive Desk

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H 30.75 in W 66 in D 36 in L 30.75 in

Large Two Tone Ebony and Burl Executive Desk

By R-Way Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

natural burl top. Two deep drawers provide excellent storage. Desk has clean and simple lines with just

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

Mid Century Deco Style Oval Chrome and Burl Executive Desk

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H 29.75 in W 96 in D 36 in

Mid Century Deco Style Oval Chrome and Burl Executive Desk

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Substantial and gorgeous oval shaped Mid Century Deco Style executive desk. Desk is comprised of

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Burl Wood Executive Desk by Henredon

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H 31 in W 70 in D 34 in

Burl Wood Executive Desk by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Dallas, TX

Burl wood executive desk by Henredon. Desk has 5 drawers with two of them being file drawers with

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

Willy Rizzo L Shaped Burl Wood Executive Desk

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H 31.13 in W 67 in D 60 in

Willy Rizzo L Shaped Burl Wood Executive Desk

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Fulton, CA

Signed burl wood "L" shaped executive desk by Willy Rizzo. Circa. 1960's 70's. Exceptional burl

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

Materials

Burl

Burl Wood Executive Desk by Henredon, circa early 1970s

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H 30 in W 70 in D 34 in

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

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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Widdicomb Burl Campaign Executive Desk

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H 36 in W 72 in D 30.5 in

Widdicomb Burl Campaign Executive Desk

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Pasadena, TX

Widdicomb burl campaign executive desk. Stunning burl version of the executive desk by John

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Executive Burl Desk

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H 29.5 in W 78 in D 36 in

Milo Baughman Executive Burl Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large, executive desk. File drawer, pull out writing surfaces. Great figure to wood.

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Vintage 1970s American Desks

Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood and Walnut Desk

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H 28.25 in W 82.5 in D 36.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood and Walnut Desk

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This stunning mid-century executive desk was designed in the United States and dates back to the

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

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Modern Burl Wood Carpathian Elm Clean Line Executive Desk

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H 30 in W 66 in D 33 in

Modern Burl Wood Carpathian Elm Clean Line Executive Desk

By Milo Baughman, Michel Caugant

Located in Houston, TX

Modern clean line executive desk made from Carpathian elm. The desk had organizers in the top

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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm, Burl

1970s Burl Wood and Chrome Executive Desk

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H 29 in W 72 in D 34 in

1970s Burl Wood and Chrome Executive Desk

By Eppinger Furniture Inc.

Located in Chicago, IL

Eppinger Furniture NY desk, circa 1970s. Highest quality construction. Burl wood case appears to

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood and Chrome Desk

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H 30.5 in W 78.25 in D 36.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood and Chrome Desk

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This stunning mid-century executive desk, designed in the United States and dating back to the

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Modern Widdicomb Campaign Style Burl & Brass Nine-Drawer Executive Desk

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H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in

Modern Widdicomb Campaign Style Burl & Brass Nine-Drawer Executive Desk

By John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Houston, TX

Spectacular modern Campaign style burl wood executive desk with brass hardware designed by John

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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Burl Wood and Brass Executive Desk, Newly Refinished

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H 30.75 in W 65.25 in D 31.5 in

John Widdicomb Burl Wood and Brass Executive Desk, Newly Refinished

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern executive writing desk By John Widdicomb and produced by

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

Materials

Brass

Monumental Executive Burl Wood Desk by Pace Collection

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H 29 in W 70 in D 42 in

Monumental Executive Burl Wood Desk by Pace Collection

By Pace Collection

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Monumental executive burl wood desk designed by Pace Collection. This desk is just stunning! Top

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Executive Burl Wood Desk - Advent Series

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H 29.5 in W 70.25 in D 35.25 in

Harvey Probber Executive Burl Wood Desk - Advent Series

By Harvey Probber

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

condition This Harvey Probber burl wood executive desk is in good vintage condition. It does

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burl Wood and Chrome Executive Desk

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H 28.75 in W 68 in D 29.75 in

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burl Wood and Chrome Executive Desk

By Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman style Mid Century burl wood and chrome executive desk. This desk is 68 wide x 29.75

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modernist Executive Desk in Exotic Two-Toned Burl Wood

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H 29.5 in W 66.5 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Modernist Executive Desk in Exotic Two-Toned Burl Wood

By Directional

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite Mid-Century Modernist executive desk in maple and olive burl wood patchwork design

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

Materials

Burl, Leather

Burl and Brass Executive Desk by Mastercraft

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H 28.75 in W 78 in D 36 in

Burl and Brass Executive Desk by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Burl and brass executive desk by Mastercraft circa late 1960's. This example has an incredible

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Executive Birdseye Burl Desk In the Style of Milo Baughman

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H 29.5 in W 72 in D 36 in

Executive Birdseye Burl Desk In the Style of Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome burl wood executive desk. There are six drawers with two pull-out ledges for extra surface

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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Large Executive Burl Wood Desk by Davis Allen

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H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in

Large Executive Burl Wood Desk by Davis Allen

By Davis Allen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice mid-century modern burl wood executive desk designed by Davis Allen.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Pace Executive Desk

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H 29.5 in W 77.5 in D 36 in

Pace Executive Desk

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous large Executive desk by Pace Collection. Beautiful burl wood with chrome legs. 2 file

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20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Chrome

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Roll Top Paneled Executive Desk C1890

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H 62.75 in W 60 in D 32.5 in

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Roll Top Paneled Executive Desk C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Roll Top Paneled Executive Desk C1890 Measures - 62.5"H x 60"W x 32.5"D

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Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Maitland Smith Classical Romanesque Burl & Flame Mahogany Executive Desk 20th C

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H 30.75 in W 66.5 in L 30.75 in

Maitland Smith Classical Romanesque Burl & Flame Mahogany Executive Desk 20th C

By Maitland Smith

Located in Big Flats, NY

An executive desk by Maitland Smith offers mahogany construction in Classical Romanesque form with

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20th Century Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Milo Baughman Modern Burl Wood Executive Suite Desk, 1970

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H 29 in W 66.5 in D 30 in

Milo Baughman Modern Burl Wood Executive Suite Desk, 1970

Located in Wayne, NJ

Modern burl wood executive suite desk. Have additional matching pieces. Opening for a chair is

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Vintage 1970s Desks

Burl & Brass Waterfall Desk by Widdicomb

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H 30.25 in W 72 in D 36.5 in

Burl & Brass Waterfall Desk by Widdicomb

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

Very handsome burl and brass executive desk by John Widdicomb. Four drawers in total with one large

Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Burlwood Executive Desk

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H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in

1970s Burlwood Executive Desk

By Milo Baughman

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

1970s olive burlwood executive desk. Stately proportions, 72 inches wide, 36 inches deep. Full

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Olive, Burl

Scott Thomas Traditional Executive Desk

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H 31 in W 73 in D 41.25 in

Scott Thomas Traditional Executive Desk

By Scott Thomas

Located in Pasadena, TX

Scott Thomas A new traditional burled walnut executive desk made by Scott Thomas Furniture

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Desks

Materials

Burl

Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk

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H 29.5 in W 84 in D 36.75 in

Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk

By Paul Evans

Located in Miami, FL

Walnut burl and metal Cityscape directorial desk by Paul EVANS. Excellent and perfect design ,deep

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

John Widdicomb Mid Century Burlwood Campaign Executive Desk

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H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in

John Widdicomb Mid Century Burlwood Campaign Executive Desk

By John Widdicomb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

John Widdicomb Mid Century burlwood Campaign executive desk. Desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 30

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

Materials

Burl

Large wood and chrome patchwork executive desk Paul Evans

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H 29.25 in W 84 in D 34 in

Large wood and chrome patchwork executive desk Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Atlanta, GA

A cityscape executive desk with an impressive size by Paul Evans for Directional. Olive burl wood

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

1970s Pace Collection Executive Desk

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H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in

1970s Pace Collection Executive Desk

By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection

Located in Miami, FL

1970s designer desk from the Pace Collection, featuring a sleek rectangular lacquered olive burl

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large Antique Dutch Burl Walnut Chippendale Executive Desk Ball and Claw Feet

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H 30.5 in W 66.5 in D 38.5 in

Large Antique Dutch Burl Walnut Chippendale Executive Desk Ball and Claw Feet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A large Dutch serpentine-profile carved walnut and burl walnut veneered desk finished all ’round

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Early 20th Century Dutch Chippendale Desks

Materials

Walnut

1970s, Paul Evans Studio for Directional Cityscape Executive Desk

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H 29.5 in W 72 in D 35 in

1970s, Paul Evans Studio for Directional Cityscape Executive Desk

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage 1970s Paul Evans Studio for Directional, Cityscape executive desk in maple burl veneer

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Baker Furniture Chippendale Burled Walnut Executive Desk, Newly Restored

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H 30.63 in W 74 in D 38 in

Baker Furniture Chippendale Burled Walnut Executive Desk, Newly Restored

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional English Chippendale style executive desk By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s

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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Executive Desk W/ Return By Maurice Baily Of Monteverde Young

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H 28.25 in W 95.5 in D 115 in

Executive Desk W/ Return By Maurice Baily Of Monteverde Young

By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Monumental rare executive desk with return by MAURICE BAILY of MONTEVERDE YOUNG. Beautiful

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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut, Smoked Glass

Vintage Chippendale Style Double Sided Executive Desk by Maitland Smith

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H 31 in W 66 in D 42 in

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

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Vintage 1980s Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Georgian Burled Walnut Leather Top Double-Sided Executive Partners Desk

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H 29.75 in W 71.75 in D 48 in

Georgian Burled Walnut Leather Top Double-Sided Executive Partners Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A stately Georgian or Chippendale style double-sided executive partners desk with inlaid leather

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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Burl and Chrome Desk, 1970-80

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H 29.75 in W 78 in D 36.25 in

Milo Baughman Style Burl and Chrome Desk, 1970-80

By Milo Baughman

Located in Austin, TX

A monumental 1970's-80's burl wood executive desk in the style of Milo Baughman (matching credenza

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

Materials

Chrome

Oak Executive Desk from the Interwar Period

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H 30.71 in W 58.27 in D 26.78 in

Oak Executive Desk from the Interwar Period

Located in Opole, PL

Oak Desk from the Interwar Period We present you a solid desk from the Interwar Period, made of

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Early 20th Century Polish Desks

Materials

Oak, Burl

Vintage Scene Two Series Burled Ash Executive Desk by Henredon Furniture

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H 30.5 in W 69.5 in D 34 in

Vintage Scene Two Series Burled Ash Executive Desk by Henredon Furniture

By Henredon

Located in North York, ON

This Scene Two Series desk made by Henredon Furniture has a unique Mid Century design. The body of

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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Burl, Rosewood

Executive Desk by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young

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H 29.5 in W 72 in D 35.75 in

Executive Desk by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young

By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An executive burl wood desk by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young. This piece displays a beautiful

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Monumental Burl & Chrome Desk by Pace Collection

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H 29 in W 70 in D 37.125 in

Monumental Burl & Chrome Desk by Pace Collection

By Pace Collection

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning monumental vintage burl wood and chrome executive desk by Pace Collection, circa 1970s

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Baker Furniture Chippendale Style Burled Walnut Executive Desk

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Baker Furniture Chippendale Style Burled Walnut Executive Desk

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A fine example of a Baker Furniture Chippendale style walnut executive desk with rectangular top

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Paul Evans Rare Grand Executive Desk

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A rare Paul Evans tiger striped walnut burl twin pedestal executive desk. The base is composed of

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Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Executive Credenza Desk, Newly Refinished

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Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Executive Credenza Desk, Newly Refinished

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive credenza desk By Baker Furniture USA, 1950s

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Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Executive Credenza Desk, Newly Refinished

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Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Executive Credenza Desk, Newly Refinished

By Baker Furniture Company

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Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Custom Studio Burlwood Executive Desk

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Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Custom Studio Burlwood Executive Desk

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Milo Baughman style mid century custom studio burlwood executive desk The desk measures: 72 wide

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Burled Olive Wood Executive Desk - Vintage Campaign Double Pedestal Partner

By Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb

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Monteverdi-Young Maurice Bailey Executive Credenza

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Monteverdi-Young Maurice Bailey Executive Credenza

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Monteverdi & Young. Maurice Bailey. Monteverdi-Young executive credenza or sideboard with two

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By Harvey Probber

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condition This Harvey Probber burl wood executive desk is in good vintage condition. It does

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Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Executive Credenza Desk, Newly Refinished

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By Baker Furniture Company

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A stately Georgian or Chippendale style executive credenza desk By Baker Furniture USA, 1950s

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Burl Executive Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal burl executive desk for your home. Each burl executive desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, burl and metal. There are many kinds of the burl executive desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right burl executive desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made burl executive desk over the years, but those crafted by Paul Evans, Henredon and Directional are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Burl Executive Desk?

A burl executive desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,500, while the lowest priced sells for $20 and the highest can go for as much as $32,000.

Questions About Burl Executive Desk

What is an executive desk?
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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.