Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Ebony Macassar 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 ebony macassar wood and brushed brass.
Metal, Brass
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in tineo wood and brushed stainless steel.
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
$5,182Sale Price|60% Off
Modern Home Office Accent Writing Executive Desk Walnut Brushed Brass In Stock
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.
Metal, Brass
$2,595Sale Price / item|54% Off
Mid-century Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom for Jen Risom Designs c.1950
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Jens Risom large executive desk constructed from solid Walnut and built for design and durability.
Brass
Early Bodil Kjær Executive Desk, Model 901 — E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark, 1959
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in Oakland, CA
Iconic freestanding executive desk designed by architect and professor Bodil Kjær.
Rosewood
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Black Oak Wood & Black Lacquered Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 1.0 is made of black oak wood and black metallic lacquered steel and can be placed in contemporary executive and home offices.
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Flip-Top Executive Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
This sophisticated Danish Mid-Century Modern flip-top executive desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s, exemplifies the era’s seamless blend of form and fun...
Teak
STONE VALLEY Contemporary Executive Desk - Aérolithite - Patagonia Quartzite
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Our Aérolithite executive office desk for top managers has been ergonomically designed to give you complete satisfaction at work.
Quartz, Other
1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, sculptural Burlwood solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrom...
Chrome
1970s Rare Royal Blue Floating Lucite Executive Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Lucite wood desk you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the ...
Lucite, Wood, Laminate
Teak Writing Executive Desk Denmark Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This streamlined desk features three left-side drawers and a right-hand storage cabinet. Elevated on tapered legs, its compact form provides excellent functionality. Crafted in Denma...
Teak
Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Seattle, WA
Extremely rare Flip top partner's desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen in rosewood with brass fittings The top shelf of the desk flips down to extend the work surface allowing it to be used a...
Brass
Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks
Located in København N, DK
True White People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way. I don't want to believe that. White to me is the color of purity, the color that i...
Steel
Curved executive desk by Jules Wabbes, Belgium 1950's
By Jules Wabbes, Mobilier Universel
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed by Belgian modern design pioneer Jules Wabbes (1919 - 1974) and manufactured by Le Mobilier Universel in the late 1950s, this desk embodies structured charm. Its sturdy chro...
Wood
Important Mid Century Executive Desk by Ico Parisi for MIM 1958
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
This large Terni executive desk was designed by Ico Parisi in 1958 for MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Rome, Italy, with a rectangular tabletop, The desk contains a three drawer block ...
Wood
$13,164Sale Price|20% Off
Important Mid Century Executive Desk by Ico Parisi for MIM 1958
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
This large Terni executive desk was designed by Ico Parisi in 1958 for MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Rome, Italy, with a rectangular tabletop, The desk contains a three drawer block ...
Wood
Walnut 'EOG' Executive Desk George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960
By George Nelson
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This expansive modernist architectural desk belongs to the famous 'Executive Office Group' (EOG) series.
Walnut
Jorge Zalszupin “Diplomata” Executive Desk in Brazilian Rosewood, Brazil, 1965 -
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Among the most iconic office furnishings of Brazilian Modernism, the “Diplomata” desk by Jorge Zalszupin represents the convergence of architectural rigor, material innovation, and e...
Rosewood, Plywood
Modern Walnut Wood Desk Handmade Executive Desk Luxury French Writing Desks
Located in København N, DK
There is a fire that does not harm or destroy, and brings benefits, takes away unnecessary and unnecessary, burdensome and brings ease and purity. It does not turn everything that ge...
Steel
Cees Braakman for Pastoe "Made to Measure" Series Executive Desk
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, lightly refinished, Cees Braakman for Pastoe executive "Made to Measure" desk. This desk features a black enameled metal riser, brushed steel legs, double stacked drawer...
Steel
Luciano Frigerio 1970s Parchment, Brass and Mirrored Glass Executive Desk
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant 1970s desk by Luciano Frigerio exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and luxurious materials that define Italian mid - Century design of the period. The structure is cla...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk Attributed to Monteverdi Young
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning mid-century walnut desk, an exceptional piece attributed to Monteverdi Young and crafted in the United States during the iconic 1960s. This desk is not just a ...
Brass
Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk
By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Alexandre Chevrie, a museum quality French ormolu mounted mahogany Royal Executive "Empire" Desk, circa 1875. Double sided desk with six solid bronze lions paw feet, framed ormolu...
Ormolu
Freestanding Executive Desk by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1960s
By Oswald Vermaercke, V-Form
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful writing desk designed by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form in Belgium round 1960. Made of teak wood with great details such as the door handles and tapered legs. It has three dr...
Teak
California Art Deco Fletcher Aviation Executive Desk by Frank Fletcher
By Frank Fletcher
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This large American Art Deco desk was designed by Frank Fletcher and manufactured by Fletcher Aviation in Pasadena, California. A design patent number 140,501 was issued to Fletcher ...
Wood
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Executive Desk with 6 Drawers MCM Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An open shelf spans the finished back, allowing the desk to be presented away from a wall. Its generous work surface suits a home office, study, or executive workspace while the deta...
Oak
Danish Modern Arne Vodder Style Teak Writing Or Executive Desk 1960s
By Arne Vodder, B.J. Hansen
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful teak Scandinavian Writing Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder having a file drawer on the left, 3 drawer on the right and case storage at the front. Each drawer features hand...
Brass
Restored Paul Frankl Style Stacked Rattan & Mahogany Executive Desk W/ Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl style 61" wide stacked rattan desk blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. It features a mahogany desktop, drawer fronts, and side p...
Rattan, Mahogany
1960s Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Walnut and Chrome Desk by Florence Knoll Elevate your workspace with this iconic mid-century walnut desk, designed and manufactured by Florence Knoll. Featuring a beauti...
Chrome
Art Deco / Machine Age eXEcutive Desk, Chrysler Presentation attr, Kem Weber
By Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very unusual Art Deco / Machine AGE dESK, Retains original metal badge/plaque which reads "Presented to A .P. Bergeron for outstanding Chrysler Sales". dated c.1940, but I believe th...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Restored Mid-century Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl style 61" wide stacked rattan desk blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. It features a Filipino mahogany desktop, drawer fronts, a...
Rattan
Arne Vodder Reverse Boomerang Executive Desk in Teak with Dry Bar
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 61.5″ wide x 43.25″ deep x 29.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition...
Teak
1920s Bauhaus Executive Desk in Black Lacquered Steel, German Machine Age Modern
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking German Bauhaus writing desk from around 1925 exemplifies the radical functional clarity that defined early modernist design. Executed in black lacquered metal, the desk...
Metal, Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style executive writing desk In the manner of Milo Baughman By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Stunning bo...
Macassar, Burl
Mid-20th Century Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Large desk, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in the 1960s. The desk stands on brass legs that are set back under the drawer elements, giving it an elegant, floating cha...
Brass
1930s Restored French Art Deco Mahogany and Chrome Executive Desk w/ Bookshelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This fully restored French Art Deco large desk features stunning Rosewood complemented by sleek tubular chrome handles. It boasts front shelves, two pull-out center drawers, three si...
Chrome
French Designer Handcrafted Connected Executive Desk in Solid Wood by C. Lecomte
By Christophe Lecomte
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This minister's desk is part of the TRAPEZ collection designed by the Vendée designer Christophe Lecomte, who combines noble materials, aesthetics and uptodate office functionalities...
Ash, Wood
Black Onyx Glass & Walnut Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Schirolli
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: The desk was designed by Ponti and made by Schirolli for a senior executive at the Banco Nazionale del Lavoro, Italy.
Onyx, Brass
Original Vintage Karl Springer Executive Black Lacquered Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This large scale executive desk belonged to the late fashion designer, Geoffrey Beene.
Wood
Bespoke Executive Metal Desk, Lacquered Metal, Industrial Design, Germany, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Metal executive desk in a classic industrial design. The timelessly simple form with two drawers creates a clean and striking workspace that adapts to a variety of interior design si...
Metal, Aluminum
Large L Shape Walnut Desk with Return by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern executive desk by Harvey Probber.
Walnut
$6,582Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Midcentury Writing Desk Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
This stunning and impressive Italian executive desk with finished brass sabots and seven drawers.
Wood
1970s Chrome and Rosewood Desk
By J. Wade Beam
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful executive desk designed by J Wade Beam circa 1970.
Chrome
Nerone e Patuzzi Desk, Gruppo NP2, Italy Mid-20th century.
Located in New York, NY
Large metal executive desk with side shelf and wooden relief by Nerone Ceccarelli and Giovanni Patuzzi.
Metal
Rare Executive Tubular Steel Desk by Mücke-Melder, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Executive Tubular Steel Desk by Mücke-Melder, 1930s An exceptional and rare example of early Czech Modernism, this substantial executive desk was crafted in the 1930s by Mücke-M...
Steel, Chrome
$85,000
Jacques Quinet Desk
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Jacques Quinet Executive desk, circa 1950s Rich caramel leather with contrast open stitching and fully swiveling drawers on both sides including a filing cabinet with lea...
Leather, Walnut
Floating Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Extending Desks, 1970s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sleek Mid-Century Modern executive desks by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture.
Nutwood
Presidential Executive teak desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brussels, BE
Elevate your workspace with this iconic presidential executive desk designed by Arne Vodder. Crafted from rich teak, this mid-century masterpiece showcases Vodder’s signature clean l...
Teak
$1,901 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Walnut Wood 120x60
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid walnut, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence.
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Ash Wood 120x60
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid ash, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence.
Wood, Plywood, Ash
$2,241 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Ash Wood 200x100
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid ash, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence.
Wood, Plywood, Ash
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 180x90
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid walnut, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence.
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 160x80
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid walnut, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence.
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 200x100
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid OAK, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence.
Oak, Wood, Plywood
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 160x80
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid OAK, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence.
Wood, Plywood, Oak
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Oak Wood 120x60
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid OAK, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence.
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Ash Wood 160x80
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid ash, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence.
Wood, Plywood, Ash
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Solid Walnut Wood 200x100
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid walnut, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence.
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
$2,154 / item
FRONT – Minimalist Work Desk in Walnut Wood 140x70
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid walnut, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence.
Wood, Plywood, Walnut
Desk SM 76 in Mahogany by Christian Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Søborg Furniture
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Made in mahogany with three drawers and dovetailed corner joints. A large and solid executive desk from a recognised Danish furniture series.
Mahogany
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.
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