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Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Ex Long Executive Desk by Feldballes Denmark
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Ex Long Executive Desk by Feldballes Denmark

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Ex Long Executive Desk by Feldballes Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A stunning floating top luxurious rosewood long style executive desk with three drawers to each side and to the back a center bookcase and two doors with storage.

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Dyrlund Smith Executive Desk
Dyrlund Smith Executive Desk

Dyrlund Smith Executive Desk

By Dyrlund, Gunni Omann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Spectacular Danish desk in rich rosewood grain. Made by Dyrlund Smith, featuring finished back, and hidden aluminum drawer pulls. Unique disc-shaped brass pulls that lay flat when cl...

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Cees Braakman Oak Executive Desk for Pastoe
Mid-Century Cees Braakman Oak Executive Desk for Pastoe

Mid-Century Cees Braakman Oak Executive Desk for Pastoe

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Cees Braakman for the Dutch manufacturer Pastoe, this Mid-Century executive desk features a balanced, rectilinear form with a three-drawer pedestal on the left, each with...

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Large-Scale Mad Men Roger Sprunger Executive Desk Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern
Large-Scale Mad Men Roger Sprunger Executive Desk Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern

Large-Scale Mad Men Roger Sprunger Executive Desk Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern

By Roger Sprunger

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Large-scale Mid-Century Modern executive desk designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Executive Desk, Burdick Group System
Vintage Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Executive Desk, Burdick Group System

Vintage Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Executive Desk, Burdick Group System

By Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Vintage Bruce Burdick executive desk for Herman Miller from the Burdick Group System, a rare Postmodern 1980s modular workstation executed in aluminum, glass, enameled steel, and ena...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Steel

Louis XV Style Walnut Carved Serpentine Demilune Executive Desk
Louis XV Style Walnut Carved Serpentine Demilune Executive Desk

Louis XV Style Walnut Carved Serpentine Demilune Executive Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

A monumental Louis XV style walnut carved serpentine demilune executive desk. Ornate carvings on the outside including carved floral shapes over a scalloped front and a rope pattern...

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk. Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture United States.

Category

Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1930s Italian Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl
1930s Italian Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl

1930s Italian Art Deco Monumental Executive Desk in Walnut Burl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

This freestanding executive desk pairs a refined geometric composition with a striking use of walnut burl.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Ico Parisi "Urio" Executive Desk, MIM Roma, Italy 1950s
Ico Parisi "Urio" Executive Desk, MIM Roma, Italy 1950s

Ico Parisi "Urio" Executive Desk, MIM Roma, Italy 1950s

By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma

Located in Roma, IT

Extraordinary and incredibly rare "Urio" executive desk designed by the mastery of Ico Parisi and produced by MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) in Italy during the 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Metal

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extremely handsome and impressive French 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu executive desk. At the frieze is a central wider drawer flanked by smaller drawers at each side.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Exceptional Antique Art Deco Large Macassar Ebony Wood Executive Desk
Exceptional Antique Art Deco Large Macassar Ebony Wood Executive Desk

Exceptional Antique Art Deco Large Macassar Ebony Wood Executive Desk

Located in Detroit, MI

This exceptional antique Art Deco Macassar ebony wood large executive desk circa 1930 is expertly handcrafted from solid wood, maple and Macassar ebony wood veneer with gorgeous colo...

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Monumental Antique English Regency Revival Flame Mahogany Executive Desk
Monumental Antique English Regency Revival Flame Mahogany Executive Desk

Monumental Antique English Regency Revival Flame Mahogany Executive Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Monumental Antique English Regency Revival Flame Mahogany Executive Desk with Brass Gallery An exceptional monumental antique English Regency Revival library writing desk, beautiful...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Mahogany Executive Desk with Inset Leather Writing Surface
French Art Deco Mahogany Executive Desk with Inset Leather Writing Surface

French Art Deco Mahogany Executive Desk with Inset Leather Writing Surface

Located in Troy, MI

This large French Art Deco executive desk is constructed in mahogany throughout, with a broad top surface featuring rounded corners and a centrally inset black leather writing surfac...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk

Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk

By Baker Furniture Company, Pierre Paulin

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin Collection.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

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

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 burled olive wood with contrasting rosewood veneer accents along the base.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Burl

Documented Ico and Luisa Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk
Documented Ico and Luisa Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk

Documented Ico and Luisa Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk

By Ico Parisi

Located in Plainview, NY

This iconic Mid-Century Modern executive desk was the result of a collaboration between the masterful Italian architect and designer, Ico Parisi and his wife, Luisa, a student of Gio...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Large Jacaranda Executive Desk by Jorge Zalszupin, L’Atelier São Paulo 1960
Rare Large Jacaranda Executive Desk by Jorge Zalszupin, L’Atelier São Paulo 1960

Rare Large Jacaranda Executive Desk by Jorge Zalszupin, L’Atelier São Paulo 1960

By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo

Located in Dronten, NL

A rare, large Jacaranda executive desk by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier São Paulo, circa 1960, representing the pinnacle of Brazilian mid-century modern design.

Category

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

Materials

Jacaranda

Georgian Kidney-Shaped Executive Desk
Georgian Kidney-Shaped Executive Desk

Georgian Kidney-Shaped Executive Desk

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

An inset leather writing surface crowns the desk, offering both visual contrast and a tactile workspace suited to formal studies and executive offices.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950s Walnut and cane executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
1950s Walnut and cane executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture

1950s Walnut and cane executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Walnut, cane, brass, and rosewood executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

French Macassar Deco Executive Desk
French Macassar Deco Executive Desk

French Macassar Deco Executive Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handsome Art Deco desk made of lacquered macassar woods, with polished bass hardware. Hidden drawers behind a long side door, pivoting side tables, plus an inset clock. Beautifully c...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Sculptural Walnut Executive Desk by Arturo Roversi, Italy, 1950s
Rare Sculptural Walnut Executive Desk by Arturo Roversi, Italy, 1950s

Rare Sculptural Walnut Executive Desk by Arturo Roversi, Italy, 1950s

By Arturo Roversi

Located in Buccinasco, MI

A rare and highly architectural executive desk designed by Arturo Roversi and produced in Italy during the 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Mariani for Pace Grey-Green Leather Executive Desk and Credenza
Mariani for Pace Grey-Green Leather Executive Desk and Credenza

Mariani for Pace Grey-Green Leather Executive Desk and Credenza

By Pace Collection, i4 Mariani

Located in Chicago, IL

Italian executive desk by Mariani for Pace Collection. Modular desk assembles in pieces for easy adjustments and moving.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood, Laminate

Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk with Bookcase, 1960s
Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk with Bookcase, 1960s

Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk with Bookcase, 1960s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This Danish modern teak executive desk embodies the thoughtful craftsmanship and functionality that made Scandinavian furniture of the 1960s so enduring.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

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 Directional, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Walnut Executive Desk with Plinth Bases
Mid Century Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Walnut Executive Desk with Plinth Bases

Mid Century Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Walnut Executive Desk with Plinth Bases

By Edward Wormley

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

A monumental and sophisticated executive desk manufactured by Dunbar Furniture of Berne, Indiana.

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Large Executive Desk with Travertine Top and Steel Base. France, 1970's.
Large Executive Desk with Travertine Top and Steel Base. France, 1970's.

Large Executive Desk with Travertine Top and Steel Base. France, 1970's.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking large French executive desk, dating to circa 1970, distinguished by its bold modernist design and refined use of high-quality materials.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Travertine, Metal

1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk
1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk

1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk

By National Mt. Airy

Located in Dallas, TX

We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage executive desk hand crafted in the Military Campaign style by Mt.

Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Desks

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries, 1950s
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries, 1950s

Mid-Century Executive Desk by Friso Kramer & Coen de Vries, 1950s

By EEKA, Coen de Vries, Friso Kramer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this executive desk was designed by Friso Kramer and Coen de Vries for EEKA (Eindhovense Eisen- en Kantoorartikelenfabriek) in ...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Daciano da Costa Modernist Orange Steel Formica Executive Desk Portugal 1970
Daciano da Costa Modernist Orange Steel Formica Executive Desk Portugal 1970

Daciano da Costa Modernist Orange Steel Formica Executive Desk Portugal 1970

By Metalurgica da Longra, Daciano da Costa

Located in Lisboa, PT

This striking executive desk was designed by Daciano da Costa for Metalúrgica da Longra and is likely part of the iconic Linha Cortez series developed in the 1970s.

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rounded Italian Executive Desk in Louis XV Style Marquetry Bronze 1950 Inlaid
Rounded Italian Executive Desk in Louis XV Style Marquetry Bronze 1950 Inlaid

Rounded Italian Executive Desk in Louis XV Style Marquetry Bronze 1950 Inlaid

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

This rounded Italian Louis XV style executive desk with inlaid wood & bronze. A desk build to impress and impress she does, truly amazing craftsmanship and quality.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Danish Teak Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for H. P. Hansen
Mid-Century Danish Teak Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for H. P. Hansen

Mid-Century Danish Teak Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for H. P. Hansen

By H.P. Hansen, Arne Vodder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A rare and refined mid-century Danish executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Large Fully Restored Arne Vodder Executive Desk in Teak by Sibast
1960s Large Fully Restored Arne Vodder Executive Desk in Teak by Sibast

1960s Large Fully Restored Arne Vodder Executive Desk in Teak by Sibast

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s large fully restored executive desk in teak designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Ernst Kühn for Normina 1930s Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Doors
Ernst Kühn for Normina 1930s Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Doors

Ernst Kühn for Normina 1930s Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Doors

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Attributed to Ernst Kühn for Normina A/S, executive desk, mahogany, leather, brass, Denmark, 1930s Attributed to the Danish designer, architect, and cabinetmaker Ernst Johan Charles...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Mahogany Executive Desk by Møbler, Mid Century Modern, 2 Matching Avail
Danish Mahogany Executive Desk by Møbler, Mid Century Modern, 2 Matching Avail

Danish Mahogany Executive Desk by Møbler, Mid Century Modern, 2 Matching Avail

Located in Detroit, MI

This large executive desk has a classic Scandinavian modern design with clean, minimalist lines and elegant proportions.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Mid Century Danish Modern Mahogany Wood Executive Desk, 2 Matching Avail
Large Mid Century Danish Modern Mahogany Wood Executive Desk, 2 Matching Avail

Large Mid Century Danish Modern Mahogany Wood Executive Desk, 2 Matching Avail

Located in Detroit, MI

This large executive desk has a classic Scandinavian modern design with clean, minimalist lines and elegant proportions.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.
Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.

By Jens Risom

Located in Asaa, DK

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen
Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen

Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Amazing Danish teak executive desk designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Franz Ehrlich
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Franz Ehrlich

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Franz Ehrlich

By Franz Ehrlich

Located in Wilmington, DE

Rare Mid Century Modern Franz Ehrlich teak executive desk, professionally refinished in a rich espresso finish and featuring the distinctive architectural design language for which E...

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Executive desk in Macassar ebony by Pander & zn, Netherlands 1930s
Executive desk in Macassar ebony by Pander & zn, Netherlands 1930s

Executive desk in Macassar ebony by Pander & zn, Netherlands 1930s

By H.Pander & Zonen, Paul Bromberg

Located in ECHT, NL

High quality custom made executive desk. Made from solid Macassar ebony and Macassar ebony veneer.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Macassar

1960s Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk
1960s Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk

1960s Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk Bring refined Scandinavian craftsmanship into your home with this exceptional Danish modern teak writing desk, designed and built in Denmark during t...

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Italian Mid-Century Presidential Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Presidential Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Presidential Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Rare executive desk designed by Vittorio Dassi and produced in Italy during the 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Supreme Executive Desk by Dyrlund, Danish Modern, attributed to Jensen & Valeur
Supreme Executive Desk by Dyrlund, Danish Modern, attributed to Jensen & Valeur

Supreme Executive Desk by Dyrlund, Danish Modern, attributed to Jensen & Valeur

By Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur, Drylund

Located in Wrocław, Poland

Some desks fill a room. This one shapes it. This stunning Supreme Executive Desk by Dyrlund is a remarkable example of Scandinavian craftsmanship at its finest.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Osvaldo Borsani T96 Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1956
Osvaldo Borsani T96 Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1956

Osvaldo Borsani T96 Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1956

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

The T96 is an executive desk that organises its architecture around two chromed pylons and a boomerang-shaped top, pushed out at each end into obtuse angles that open the desk toward...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Edward J. Wormely for Dunbar executive desk in walnut with deeply sculpted inset rosewood drawer pulls, brass shoes, and removable woven cane privacy screen (ca. 1950s, Indiana, USA).

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Model 452 Rosewood Tambour door executive desk This desk measures: 74.5 wide x 28 deep x 35 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches We take ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Restored Executive Desk in Walnut, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s
Rare Restored Executive Desk in Walnut, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s

Rare Restored Executive Desk in Walnut, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in Deland, FL

This commanding teak executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar is a quintessential example of sophisticated 1950s American modernism.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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

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 United States.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel

By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

The ExCentric 1.0 Executive Desk is made of white lacquered wood and brushed stainless steel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Modern Rosewood Executive Desk, c 1960s, Brazil
Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Modern Rosewood Executive Desk, c 1960s, Brazil

Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Modern Rosewood Executive Desk, c 1960s, Brazil

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exotic Brazilian Rosewood 'Clara' executive desk by Sergio Rodrigues, circa 1960s, features beautifully grained Jacaranda Rosewood, signature trestle base with four drawers.

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood & Brushed Stainless Steel
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood & Brushed Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood & Brushed Stainless Steel

By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

The Executive Desk ExCentric 1.0 is made of tineo wood and brushed stainless steel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel, Steel

Custom Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Carrocel
Custom Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Carrocel

Custom Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Carrocel

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Coupling both classic and modern elements into one stylish design, this writing desk from the Carrocel Custom collection presents a picture of walnut elegance.

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk

Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk

Located in Baltimore, MD

This large mid-century teak Danish executive size desk, is precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully finished back the finished back side makes this desk ideal f...

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik

Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik

By Göran Strand, Lelangs Mobelfabrik

Located in North Hollywood, CA

An exceptional example of Swedish modern design, this Model 15 executive desk was designed by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik in Sweden during the 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Burl Cityscape Executive Desk By Paul Evans
Burl Cityscape Executive Desk By Paul Evans

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 minor wear and tear that can easily be fixed. Please request additional photos a...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Jean Gillon - Italma - 1960s executive desk table in wood labeled 6 drawers
Jean Gillon - Italma - 1960s executive desk table in wood labeled 6 drawers

Jean Gillon - Italma - 1960s executive desk table in wood labeled 6 drawers

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in São Paulo, SP

This rare executive desk, designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma in the early 1970s in Brazil, is a stunning representation of mid-century modern furniture.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk Styled After Florence Knoll, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk Styled After Florence Knoll, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk Styled After Florence Knoll, 1960s

By Florence Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century modern walnut executive desk inspired by the iconic designs of Florence Knoll and manufactured in the United States during the 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Executive Desk by G.V. Mobler
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Executive Desk by G.V. Mobler

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Executive Desk by G.V. Mobler

By G.V. Møbler

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Danish modern teak executive desk manufactured by G.V. Mobler in Denmark during the 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Teak

1950's Italian Oak Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi with Black Glass Top
1950's Italian Oak Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi with Black Glass Top

1950's Italian Oak Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi with Black Glass Top

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A mid-century Italian oak executive desk with black glass top over four pedestal drawers raised on flat splayed supports.

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood, Glass

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass

By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made of walnut wood and brushed brass.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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.