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Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk with return
Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk with return

Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk with return

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H 29.25 in W 78 in D 76.75 in

Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk with return

Located in Denver, CO

A single estate 1960s custom made Walnut executive desk with left-hand return It features three drawers, a cabinet and a pull out writing slab as well as a clean and crisp white lam...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk with Return Circa 1960s
Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk with Return Circa 1960s

Jens Risom Walnut Executive Desk with Return Circa 1960s

By Jens Risom

Located in Peabody, MA

Desk includes a return with extra storage and work space that mounts to right of the sitter.

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller, Executive Desk with Return Credenza
George Nelson for Herman Miller, Executive Desk with Return Credenza

George Nelson for Herman Miller, Executive Desk with Return Credenza

By George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Midcentury George Nelson for Herman Miller walnut desk, To be refinished, has label and electric cord, original key (modesty panel can be made), rare trash can option, spring top...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass L-Shaped Executive Desk with Return
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass L-Shaped Executive Desk with Return

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass L-Shaped Executive Desk with Return

By Kipp Stewart

Located in Lafayette, IN

This gorgeous midcentury desk features book-matched walnut veneer, solid brass hardware, cast brass legs, cane modesty panel and solid walnut drawers. The floating top, stepped-down ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Executive Desk W/ Return By Maurice Baily Of Monteverde Young
Executive Desk W/ Return By Maurice Baily Of Monteverde Young

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.

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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut, Smoked Glass

Florence Knoll L Shaped Desk with Return by KNOLL
Florence Knoll L Shaped Desk with Return by KNOLL

Florence Knoll L Shaped Desk with Return by KNOLL

By Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large executive desk with return making an L shape. Modesty panel and white formica top with three drawers on desk and file drawer on return.

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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Formica

Arne Vodder Executive Desk and Return Rosewood Sibast Denmark 1960
Arne Vodder Executive Desk and Return Rosewood Sibast Denmark 1960

Arne Vodder Executive Desk and Return Rosewood Sibast Denmark 1960

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Iconic executive desk with return from the “200 series” designed by Arne Vodder; one of the best designers Denmark has known and it is manufactured by Sibast Furniture, Denmark 1960.

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

Materials

Rosewood

Arne Vodder Executive Desk and Return Teak Sibast, Denmark, 1960
Arne Vodder Executive Desk and Return Teak Sibast, Denmark, 1960

Arne Vodder Executive Desk and Return Teak Sibast, Denmark, 1960

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Iconic executive desk with return from the “200 series” designed by Arne Vodder; one of the best designers Denmark has known and it is manufactured by Sibast Furniture, Denmark 1960.

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

Materials

Teak, Wood

Arne Vodder executive desk and return in teak Sibast Denmark 1960
Arne Vodder executive desk and return in teak Sibast Denmark 1960

Arne Vodder executive desk and return in teak Sibast Denmark 1960

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Iconic executive desk with return from the “200 series” designed by Arne Vodder; one of the best designers Denmark has known and it is manufactured by Sibast Furniture, Denmark 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder model 207 executive desk rosewood Sibast Denmark 1960
Arne Vodder model 207 executive desk rosewood Sibast Denmark 1960

Arne Vodder model 207 executive desk rosewood Sibast Denmark 1960

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Iconic executive desk with return from the “200 series” designed by Arne Vodder; one of the best designers Denmark has known and it is manufactured by Sibast Furniture, Denmark 1960.

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

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Jens Risom Executive Teak Desk with Return
Vintage Jens Risom Executive Teak Desk with Return

Vintage Jens Risom Executive Teak Desk with Return

By Jens Risom

Located in Pasadena, TX

A teak Executive Jens Risom Desk with a return. There are four drawers to this desk, two of them pencil drawers with separated laminate compartments in addition to two extending pull...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Credenza Return
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Credenza Return

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Credenza Return

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Denton, TX

Mid-Century Modern, executive desk with credenza return by George Nelson for Herman Miller features a walnut desk with steel H legs that measures 84 x 36 x 30 with attached walnut of...

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

Materials

Metal

Large Executive Mid-Century Modern Walnut L-Shape Desk with Return
Large Executive Mid-Century Modern Walnut L-Shape Desk with Return

Large Executive Mid-Century Modern Walnut L-Shape Desk with Return

By Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Marked Harvey Probber large L-shaped mid-century modern desk. Nice rolled edge curve top.

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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk with Credenza Return by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk with Credenza Return by Arne Vodder for Sibast

Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk with Credenza Return by Arne Vodder for Sibast

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This exquisite executive desk from the 200 series designed by Arne Vodder for manufacture by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s is very fine and a rather rare find in the...

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

Materials

Metal

A Monumental Executive Desk and Return by Monteverdi-Young
A Monumental Executive Desk and Return by Monteverdi-Young

A Monumental Executive Desk and Return by Monteverdi-Young

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A fantastic executive desk with fitted matching return on a polished Chrome base in Walnut and Zebrawood separated by black beading.

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Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Chrome

Jens Risom Executive Desk
Jens Risom Executive Desk

Jens Risom Executive Desk

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H 28.75 in W 68 in D 34 in

Jens Risom Executive Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A dark walnut Risom Executive desk with matching return, black leather tops, pencil ,file and three additional drawers.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Glass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Executive Desk with Credenza by Arne Vodder
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Executive Desk with Credenza by Arne Vodder

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Executive Desk with Credenza by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in Shippensburg, PA

ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MØBELFABRIK TEAK EXECUTIVE DESK WITH CREDENZA RETURN Denmark, circa 1960s Sibast label affixed to underside [desk] 28 1/2" H x 35 5/16" D x 80 3/16" W [crede...

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

Materials

Metal

Roger Sprunger For Dunbar Rosewood Desk And Return
Roger Sprunger For Dunbar Rosewood Desk And Return

Roger Sprunger For Dunbar Rosewood Desk And Return

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern executive desk with left hand return designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar.

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Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Oak and Leather Desk by Lydia dePolo for Dunbar
Mid Century Oak and Leather Desk by Lydia dePolo for Dunbar

Mid Century Oak and Leather Desk by Lydia dePolo for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage bookmatched quartersawn oak veneer executive desk with right return designed by Lydia DePolo for Dunbar 1970's.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Arne Vodder Teak Executive Desk with Return, Denmark, 1960s
Arne Vodder Teak Executive Desk with Return, Denmark, 1960s

Arne Vodder Teak Executive Desk with Return, Denmark, 1960s

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in Chicago, IL

Teak executive desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Made in Denmark, circa 1960s.

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

Materials

Teak

Dunbar Large Walnut Executive Desk with Return
Dunbar Large Walnut Executive Desk with Return

Dunbar Large Walnut Executive Desk with Return

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Solid chrome legs walnut Dunbar desk with return.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller L-Shaped Executive Desk with Return
George Nelson for Herman Miller L-Shaped Executive Desk with Return

George Nelson for Herman Miller L-Shaped Executive Desk with Return

By George Nelson

Located in Southampton, NJ

A walnut executive desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller having a rare white laminated desk top.

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

Materials

Walnut

Early George Nelson Eog Executive Desk with Return for Herman Miller, 1950s
Early George Nelson Eog Executive Desk with Return for Herman Miller, 1950s

Early George Nelson Eog Executive Desk with Return for Herman Miller, 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Culver City, CA

The desk is in a gorgeous walnut, with the original drawers with the "cutout" pulls.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk with Return in Walnut by Jens Risom, USA
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk with Return in Walnut by Jens Risom, USA

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk with Return in Walnut by Jens Risom, USA

By Jens Risom

Located in Deland, FL

With excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail, each of their products like this executive desk features desirable features such as exquisite walnut woodgrains, a highly functi...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern L-Shaped Executive Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Mid-Century Modern L-Shaped Executive Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Mid-Century Modern L-Shaped Executive Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large and impressive executives desk with return. This desk is from the 1960s, designed by George Nelson, and produced by Herman Miller.

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

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Sprawling executive desk with return by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

L-Shape Desk in the Style of George Nelson
L-Shape Desk in the Style of George Nelson

L-Shape Desk in the Style of George Nelson

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H 28.75 in W 72.05 in D 77.56 in

L-Shape Desk in the Style of George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Impressive Executive Desk with Return in the style of George Nelson.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Cane, Wood

Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return
Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return

Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return

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H 29.75 in W 66 in D 64 in

Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in South Charleston, WV

Custom produced for by Knoll circa 1963 for IBM Headquarters. Measures: 66" x 64" x 29.75" tall. See Second image diagram with measures. Third image shows these 2 desks side by sid...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return
Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return

Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return

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H 29.75 in W 66 in D 64 in

Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in South Charleston, WV

Custom produced for by Knoll circa 1963 for IBM Headquarters. Measures: 66" x 64" x 29.75" tall. See Second image diagram with measures. Third image shows these 2 desks side by sid...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Executive Walnut Desk by Knoll with Return
Executive Walnut Desk by Knoll with Return

Executive Walnut Desk by Knoll with Return

By Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut desk with return in excellent vintage condition.

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Vintage 1960s American Desks

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Credenza Return
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Credenza Return

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Credenza Return

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, executive desk with credenza return by George Nelson for Herman Miller features a walnut desk with steel H legs that measures 72 x 30 x 29.5, with attached walnut...

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

Materials

Walnut

Monteverdi-Young Executive Boomerang Desk with Return and Guest Chairs
Monteverdi-Young Executive Boomerang Desk with Return and Guest Chairs

Monteverdi-Young Executive Boomerang Desk with Return and Guest Chairs

By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey

Located in Hanover, MA

Height is 27.5” tall. The return is 60” long, 18” deep and 26” tall. Depending on your preference the return can be partially tucked under the left side of the desk, or just up to...

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

Materials

Brass

Jules Wabbes, Executive desk in rosewood with rarely offered return
Jules Wabbes, Executive desk in rosewood with rarely offered return

Jules Wabbes, Executive desk in rosewood with rarely offered return

By Jules Wabbes

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Desk, in steel and rosewood, by Jules Wabbes, Belgium, 1960s. A superb example of Belgium design beauty from the 1960s. Designed by Belgium master designer Jules Wabbes. His expe...

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

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Executive Work Station Desk with Optional Return, circa 1960s
Jens Risom Executive Work Station Desk with Optional Return, circa 1960s

Jens Risom Executive Work Station Desk with Optional Return, circa 1960s

By Jens Risom

Located in Peabody, MA

Desk includes an optional (removable) return with under shelf that mounts to right of the sitter.

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

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Lamp and Credenza Return
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Lamp and Credenza Return

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Lamp and Credenza Return

By George Nelson

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Exceptional George Nelson Executive Series desk with return credenza and attached desk lamp.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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H 44.25 in W 81.75 in D 18.5 in

Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Pictured with a diamond chair by Harry Bertoia and other accessories for scale. (matching executive desk with return also available for purchase)

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Executive Desk with Return
Mid-Century Executive Desk with Return

Mid-Century Executive Desk with Return

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H 29.63 in W 78.13 in D 78.13 in

Mid-Century Executive Desk with Return

Located in Pasadena, CA

This impressive executive desk is made of black stained and white cerused walnut with brushed steel legs.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Arne Vodder Danish Rosewood Executive Desk with Return
Arne Vodder Danish Rosewood Executive Desk with Return

Arne Vodder Danish Rosewood Executive Desk with Return

Located in Easton, PA

A large rosewood desk with nickel plated hardware, modesty panel and an adjustable return containing additional drawers. Marked 'Made in Denmark' 'HP Hansen Mobelindustri'. Dimensio...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Nickel

Jens Risom Leather Top Walnut Executive Desk  with Return
Jens Risom Leather Top Walnut Executive Desk  with Return

Jens Risom Leather Top Walnut Executive Desk with Return

Located in Pasadena, CA

A large walnut executive desk stamped Jens Risom and a single pedestal return both with leather writing surfaces ebonized detailing, locking drawers, enameled metal pulls and metal c...

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Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Metal

Executive Desk with Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Executive Desk with Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Executive Desk with Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Francisco, CA

This vintage Mid-Century "L" shaped executive desk is a Classic design by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Vintage Walnut Executive Desk with Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Vintage Walnut Executive Desk with Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Vintage Walnut Executive Desk with Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Mid-Century Modern walnut executive desk was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Jorge Zalszupin Brazilian Rosewood Executive Desk, 1960s
Jorge Zalszupin Brazilian Rosewood Executive Desk, 1960s

Jorge Zalszupin Brazilian Rosewood Executive Desk, 1960s

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Astonishing large executive desk with return by the Brazilian designer Jorge Zalszupin manufactured by L'Atelier, São Paulo Brazil.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Rare Gerald McCabe Sedua Executive Desk with Removable Return
Rare Gerald McCabe Sedua Executive Desk with Removable Return

Rare Gerald McCabe Sedua Executive Desk with Removable Return

By Gerald McCabe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare California modernist executive desk with removable return in sedua by Gerald McCabe for Orange Crate Modern, Desk 72" W x 36" D x 29" H without and return attached 72" W x 71"...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Executive Rosewood & Steel Desk with Return by Jorgen Pedersen
Executive Rosewood & Steel Desk with Return by Jorgen Pedersen

Executive Rosewood & Steel Desk with Return by Jorgen Pedersen

Located in New York, NY

Amazing, stunning, gorgeous! This is the ultimate power desk. The "floating top" of the desk is made from beautiful pieces of rosewood, is raised by polished steel "flat" bands & the...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Executive Desk with Return
George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Executive Desk with Return

George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Executive Desk with Return

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Large desk by George Nelson great condition with minor wear from age and use.             

Category

Vintage 1960s Desks

Walnut Excutive Desk with Credenza Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Walnut Excutive Desk with Credenza Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Walnut Excutive Desk with Credenza Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Crockett, CA

Very nice Mid-Century walnut executive desk with a credenza return. It can be placed in the center of a room with access to all sides.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

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Executive Desk With Return For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal executive desk with return for your home. Each executive desk with return for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are many kinds of the executive desk with return you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each executive desk with return bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one executive desk with return that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Knoll and Florence Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Executive Desk With Return?

Prices for an executive desk with return can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,350 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,900.
Questions About Executive Desk With Return
  • 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.