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.

Executive Floating Desk

Teak Desk By Kai Kristiansen

Mid Century Floating Cabinet

Floating Table Top Modern

Tapered Leg Desk

George Nelson Walnut Desk

H P Hansen Desk

Jens Risom Floating

Peter Lovig Nielsen Desk

Hans Wegner GETAMA Executive Floating Desk

$799Sale Price|60% Off

H 28.5 in W 60 in D 32.5 in

Hans Wegner GETAMA Executive Floating Desk

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hans Wegner for Getama Executive Floating Desk. Finished back so can float on room. Key included

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Teak Executive Floating Desk by Mobican

$5,000

H 29.75 in W 72 in D 34 in

Mid-Century Teak Executive Floating Desk by Mobican

By Mobican

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern executive desk by Mobican, crafted in warm teak with a striking floating top

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

1970s Monumental Executive Floating Lucite and Wood Desk

$11,500

H 34 in W 74 in D 25 in

1970s Monumental Executive Floating Lucite and Wood Desk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning lucite desk you could hope to find. This is

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

Materials

Lucite, Wood

1970s Rare Royal Blue Floating Lucite Executive Desk

$8,950

H 30 in W 61 in D 24 in

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

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

Materials

Lucite, Wood, Laminate

Mid-Century Rosewood Floating Top Executive Desk by Fristho

$2,950

H 29.25 in W 63 in D 27.5 in

Mid-Century Rosewood Floating Top Executive Desk by Fristho

By Fristho, Kho Liang Ie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Executive desk by Fristho features a commanding floating rosewood top suspended 2.5 inches above

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

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Lacquer

Floating Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Extending Desks, 1970s

$5,970

H 29.93 in W 88.59 in D 31.5 in

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. The

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

Materials

Nutwood

Rare 1970s Gianni Walnut & Lucite Floating Executive Desk

$25,000

H 29.5 in W 78 in D 38 in

Rare 1970s Gianni Walnut & Lucite Floating Executive Desk

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare and Monumental 1970s Gianni Floating Walnut & Lucite Executive Desk in the style of Vladimir

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s

$3,450

H 28.5 in W 59.75 in D 31.5 in

Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, Gunni Omann

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very beautiful designed executive desks In the style of Gunni Omann's Model 75 and Kai

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Large Floating Walnut Modern Executive Desk on one inch Lucite Base.

$19,500

H 29 in W 78 in D 38 in

Large Floating Walnut Modern Executive Desk on one inch Lucite Base.

Located in Kansas City, MO

Amazingly cool, mid century modern desk. Rectangular form with rounded corners. Heavyweight

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Italian Executive Desk Attributed Dassi Mobili

$20,800

H 31 in W 69 in D 34 in

Mid Century Italian Executive Desk Attributed Dassi Mobili

Located in Westport, CT

Sculptural Italian Mid Century Curved Executive Desk with a floating inset plateau in a silver

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

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Teak Desk with Floating Top attr to WeBe

$2,450

H 29 in W 64.625 in D 27.25 in

Mid-Century Teak Desk with Floating Top attr to WeBe

By WéBé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century teak executive desk with floating top. Beautiful full tea desk with dark wood edge

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund

$3,950

H 28.5 in W 61.25 in D 30 in

Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in Miami, FL

A stylish and modern teak executive desk with floating top designed and made in Denmark by Dyrlund

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 29 in W 57.5 in D 27.5 in

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik

By Bornholm Møbelfabrik

Located in Chino Hills, CA

An iconic example of Danish mid-century modern design, this floating top executive desk was

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

Materials

Teak

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Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk Fm50 by Kai Kristiansen

Unavailable

H 9 in W 59.75 in D 30.5 in

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk Fm50 by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a sought after Scandinavian Modern executive floating desk Model FM60 in rosewood designed

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Freestanding Executive Rosewood Desk with Floating Top by Kai Kristiansen

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H 28.75 in W 59.65 in D 30.32 in

Freestanding Executive Rosewood Desk with Floating Top by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Helsingborg, SE

Freestanding executive desk with a floating top. Designed in 1958 by Kai Kristiansen, Model FM60

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Milo Baughman Executive Desk with Floating Top, Glenn of California, 1950s

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H 30 in W 58 in D 28 in

Milo Baughman Executive Desk with Floating Top, Glenn of California, 1950s

By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Quintessential California Modern executive desk in walnut veneer with drawers and open front in an

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Impressive Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk

Unavailable

H 29.75 in W 77.5 in D 35.5 in

Impressive Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk

Located in Portland, OR

Danish modern executive power desk with floating top. Superb style from every angle. Richly

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Free Standing Executive Teakdesk with Floating Top Designed by Kai Kristiansen

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H 28.75 in W 59.65 in D 30.32 in

Free Standing Executive Teakdesk with Floating Top Designed by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Helsingborg, SE

Freestanding executive desk with a floating top. Designed in 1958 by Kai Kristiansen, Model FM60

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

George Nelson Executive Floating Desk

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H 29.5 in W 72 in D 30 in

George Nelson Executive Floating Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in South Charleston, WV

a bold modernist floating desk. One of our best restorations yet with the walnut appearing brilliant

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Danish Teak Wood Floating Drawer Executive Desk

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H 29 in W 57.25 in D 27.5 in

Danish Teak Wood Floating Drawer Executive Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Danish floating drawer executive desk constructed of beautifully grained teak wood. Carved

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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood & Teak Danish Modern Floating Top Executive Desk

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H 28.5 in W 59 in D 32 in

Rosewood & Teak Danish Modern Floating Top Executive Desk

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Elegant and refined, this Danish Modern executive desk embodies unique design . A rosewood floating

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

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Finn Juhl Teak Executive Desk with Floating Top

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H 29 in W 81 in D 36.25 in

Finn Juhl Teak Executive Desk with Floating Top

By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl

Located in Dallas, TX

This impeccable double pedestal desk was designed by the master of Danish modern design, Finn Juhl

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Floating Glass Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi

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H 29.75 in W 70.6 in D 34.25 in

Italian Midcentury Floating Glass Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi

By Mobilificio Dassi

Located in Westport, CT

in the 1950s for professionals. The thick floating glass top rests on the desk legs while a thin

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

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Floating Executive Desk Walnut and Chrome, Italy, 1970

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H 29.93 in W 78.75 in L 29.93 in

Italian Floating Executive Desk Walnut and Chrome, Italy, 1970

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Stunning large executive desk by unknown designer or manufacturer, Italy 1970. This very nice

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Floating Executive Desk Black and Chrome, Italy, 1970

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H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 in

Italian Floating Executive Desk Black and Chrome, Italy, 1970

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Stunning large executive desk by unknown designer or manufacturer, Italy, 1970. This very nice

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

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Ebonized Sculptural Floating Executive Desk

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H 34.5 in W 56 in D 33 in

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Ebonized Sculptural Floating Executive Desk

By Milo Baughman

Located in North Miami, FL

of the floating desk opens to little compartments for mail, desk accessories, envelopes with two

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

Materials

Copper

Modernist Jens Risom Floating Executive Desk in Peruvian Walnut

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H 29.5 in W 72 in D 36 in

Modernist Jens Risom Floating Executive Desk in Peruvian Walnut

By Jens Risom

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning Mid-Century Modern executive desk designed by Jens Risom. Desk has all of the ammenities

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Peter Lovig Nielsen Floating-Top Executive Desk

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H 29 in W 60.75 in D 28 in

Peter Lovig Nielsen Floating-Top Executive Desk

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant modern executive desk designed and manufactured by Peter Løvig Nielsen in Denmark, circa

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Peter Løvig Nielsen Executive Floating-Top Desk

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H 29.5 in W 60.75 in D 27.75 in

Peter Løvig Nielsen Executive Floating-Top Desk

By Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Peter Løvig Nielsen Manufacturer: Lovig Dansk Period/Style: Danish Modern Country: Denmark Date: 1970’s Dimensions: 29.5″H x 60.75″L x 27.75″W Materials: Teak Con...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Floating Executive Desk, Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Mobelfabrik, Denmar, 1960's

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H 29 in W 59.75 in D 30.75 in

Floating Executive Desk, Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Mobelfabrik, Denmar, 1960's

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Deland, FL

Discover the elegance of this exquisite floating rosewood executive desk, a masterpiece designed

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

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Teak Executive Desk with Floating Top and Bookcases

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H 30.75 in W 67 in D 31.5 in

Mid-Century Teak Executive Desk with Floating Top and Bookcases

By Gouda Den Boer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Danish style teak desk with floating top, side stacking drawers and open book cases with

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

Materials

Teak

Peter Lovig Nielsen Floating-Top Executive Danish Desk

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H 29.5 in W 60.75 in D 28 in

Peter Lovig Nielsen Floating-Top Executive Danish Desk

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Peter Lovig Nielsen Floating-Top Executive Danish desk.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage Mid Century Danish Teak Executive Desk With Floating Top

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H 29.5 in W 57 in D 29.5 in

Vintage Mid Century Danish Teak Executive Desk With Floating Top

Located in Chicago, IL

57” x 29.5” x 29.5”H; knee hole 28.5” x 25”H Striking Danish teak desk with a floating top

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

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Rosewood Midcentury Danish Floating Executive Desk

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H 28.38 in W 80.38 in L 28.38 in

Arne Vodder Rosewood Midcentury Danish Floating Executive Desk

By Arne Vodder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive suite desk. Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

H.P. Hansen Floating Executive Desk in Teak

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H 28 in W 58.5 in D 29.25 in

H.P. Hansen Floating Executive Desk in Teak

By H.P. Hansen

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-century executive floating top desk by H.P. Hansen manufactured in Demark circa 1970s. This

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Maurice Villency Mid-Century Floating Teak Executive Desk

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H 29 in W 51 in D 26.5 in

Maurice Villency Mid-Century Floating Teak Executive Desk

By Maurice Villency

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Maurice Villency mid-century floating teak executive desk The desk measures: 51 wide x 26.5 deep

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Floating Top Executive Desk by H.P Hansen

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H 28.5 in W 58.5 in D 29.5 in

Mid Century Teak Floating Top Executive Desk by H.P Hansen

By H.P. Hansen

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century executive floating top desk by H.P Hansen manufactured in Demark circa 1960s. This

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

Materials

Teak

Svend Aage Madsen Danish Modern Teak Floating Top Executive Desk, 1960s

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H 29.13 in W 63 in D 31.5 in

Svend Aage Madsen Danish Modern Teak Floating Top Executive Desk, 1960s

By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Danish Modern teak floating top executive writing desk with built-in open bookcases

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Floating Top Walnut Executive 1950s Desk

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H 29 in W 71 in D 35.5 in

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Floating Top Walnut Executive 1950s Desk

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a marvelous, office desk, with five drawers, by George Nelson for Herman

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

Materials

Walnut

Peter Lovig Nielsen Floating Top Executive Teak Desk

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H 29 in W 60.75 in D 28 in

Peter Lovig Nielsen Floating Top Executive Teak Desk

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Peter Lovig Nielsen Manufacturer: Lovig Dansk Period/Style: Danish modern Country: Denmark Date: 1970s Dimensions: 29? H x 60.75? L x 28? W Materials: Teak Conditi...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Executive Desk Floating Top w/ Bookshelf Back

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H 28.5 in W 69 in D 32.25 in

Danish Teak Executive Desk Floating Top w/ Bookshelf Back

Located in New York, NY

Danish Floating Top Desk with Bookshelf Back. Has six pull out drawers, and original key. Desk is

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Rare Italian Executive Desk with Floating Glass Top by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

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H 32 in W 67 in D 34 in

Rare Italian Executive Desk with Floating Glass Top by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare Italian executive desk designed by Italian designer Vittorio Dassi is a model type

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

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Custom White Wash and Grey Cerused Floating Top Executive Desk

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H 29 in W 68 in D 36 in

Custom White Wash and Grey Cerused Floating Top Executive Desk

By Gio Ponti, Knoll

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning custom white wash cerused desk. This executive desk features a floating top and is from

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk with floating top

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H 29 in W 60 in D 30 in

1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk with floating top

Located in Chicago, IL

1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk. Features a "floating" desktop and (6) drawers

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Floating Executive Walnut Desk w Leather Top & Steel Detail by Lehigh

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H 30 in W 72 in D 30 in

Floating Executive Walnut Desk w Leather Top & Steel Detail by Lehigh

By Lehigh Furniture Company, Ward Bennett

Located in Hudson, NY

A sleek leather topped walnut desk with a bank of drawers and machined pulls and oversized

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Italian Executive Desk

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H 30 in W 82.5 in D 39.5 in

Italian Executive Desk

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Incredible Italian executive desk with floating pedestal and credenza, stainless steel legs and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Floating Executive Walnut and Lacquer Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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H 29.5 in W 54 in D 30 in

Floating Executive Walnut and Lacquer Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in South Charleston, WV

Produced in the 1950s by George Nelson for Herman Miller it is one of the models of the Executive

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel

Fine Italian Mid Century Curved Executive Desk

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H 30 in W 73 in D 3 in

Fine Italian Mid Century Curved Executive Desk

Located in Westport, CT

Spectacular Italian Mid Century Curved Executive Desk with a floating plateau displaying its

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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Omann Jun Møbelfabrik Attributed Executive Rosewood Desk with Drawers

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H 29 in W 67 in D 30 in

Omann Jun Møbelfabrik Attributed Executive Rosewood Desk with Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century executive rosewood desk with floating top and two side cabinets, each with three

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

Materials

Rosewood

Smart Kai Kristiansen Teak Executive Desk

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H 28.75 in W 70.5 in D 33.5 in

Smart Kai Kristiansen Teak Executive Desk

Located in Miami, FL

designed Executive Desk with its floating later ebonized top is a delight. The kneehole design allows for

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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Vintage Peter Protzman Zebrawood and Chrome Executive Desk for Herman Miller

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H 27.25 in W 65.25 in L 27.25 in

Vintage Peter Protzman Zebrawood and Chrome Executive Desk for Herman Miller

By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century floating executive desk designed by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller, circa 1970-1971

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Arne Vodder Teak Executive Desk

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H 28.75 in W 60 in D 29.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Arne Vodder Teak Executive Desk

By Arne Vodder

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Arne Vodder Teak Executive Desk. Featuring a floating

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

George Nelson Walnut Executive Desk by Herman Miller

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H 29.75 in W 60 in D 30 in

George Nelson Walnut Executive Desk by Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A dark walnut executive desk with a floating top having a smaller drawer and larger file drawer to

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Style B. L. Marble Furniture Company Mid Century Walnut Floating Top

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H 29.25 in W 72 in L 29.25 in

Jens Risom Style B. L. Marble Furniture Company Mid Century Walnut Floating Top

By Jens Risom, B.L. Marble Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Style B. L. Marble Furniture Company Mid Century walnut floating top executive desk This

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

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Desk

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H 29 in W 81 in D 36 in

Jens Risom Desk

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Jens Risom executive desk with recessed floating drawers and newly refinished in 2 toned

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20th Century American Desks

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

Kai Kristiansen model FM60 teak desk Feldballes Mobelfabrik Denmark 1958

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H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in

Kai Kristiansen model FM60 teak desk Feldballes Mobelfabrik Denmark 1958

By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Striking floating executive desk model FM60 designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik

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

Materials

Brass

Kai Kristiansen FM60 desk in teak Feldballes Mobelfabrik Denmark 1958

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H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in

Kai Kristiansen FM60 desk in teak Feldballes Mobelfabrik Denmark 1958

By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Striking floating executive desk model FM60 designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik

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

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen

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H 28.25 in W 60 in D 30.5 in

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in San Diego, CA

A gorgeous teak executive desk with a floating top, model FM59, designed by architect Kai

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20th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

Cees Braakman Executive Floating Desk for Pastoe

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H 29.75 in W 56 in D 23.5 in

Cees Braakman Executive Floating Desk for Pastoe

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Midcentury executive desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Lightly refinished teak. Floating

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

Materials

Chrome

Danish Design, Teak Architectural Executive Floating Desk by Mobican

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H 30 in W 59 in D 29.5 in

Danish Design, Teak Architectural Executive Floating Desk by Mobican

By Mobican

Located in Buffalo, NY

Wonderful Danish design Teak desk made by Mobican,, Beautiful Architectural design,, Locking file

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Executive Floating Desk by Biltrite

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H 30 in W 36 in D 78 in

1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Executive Floating Desk by Biltrite

By Biltrite, Paul Evans

Located in Lafayette, IN

Amazing 1970s executive desk by Biltrite Furniture Mfg Inc of Montreal, Canada. This sleek, slab

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Minimalist Desks

Materials

Chrome

Executive Floating Desk in Teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960's

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H 29.93 in W 55.91 in D 23.23 in

Executive Floating Desk in Teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960's

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Minimalist and stylish desk designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands in the early

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Executive Floating desk in Teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960's

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H 29.93 in W 55.91 in D 23.23 in

Executive Floating desk in Teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960's

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Minimalist and stylish desk designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands in the early

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Floating Top Teak Executive Desk

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H 28.5 in W 70.75 in D 33 in

Kai Kristiansen Floating Top Teak Executive Desk

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1960's Large Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik floating top Teak executive desk

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Executive Desk with Floating Drawers

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H 29 in W 57.3 in D 27.5 in

Danish Teak Executive Desk with Floating Drawers

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Chicago, IL

Danish floating drawer executive desk constructed of beautifully grained teak wood. Carved

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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Striking Two-Tone Floating Italian Executive Desk

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H 32 in W 74 in D 35 in

Striking Two-Tone Floating Italian Executive Desk

By Gio Ponti

Located in Houston, TX

Fabulous executive desk in a two-tone finish. Sleek black glass desk top nicely contrasts the warm

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

Large Walnut Chrome Floating Executive Desk, circa 1960

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H 28.5 in W 78 in D 39 in

Large Walnut Chrome Floating Executive Desk, circa 1960

By Pace Collection, Warren Platner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

With its floating tabletop and mounted body, this modern executive desk attributed to Pace

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

Materials

Chrome

Kai Kristiansen Floating Teak Executive Desk

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H 28.5 in W 70.5 in D 33.25 in

Kai Kristiansen Floating Teak Executive Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Vintage Floating Walnut Executive Desk, Paneled Sides and Back

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H 29.25 in W 73 in D 33.5 in

Vintage Floating Walnut Executive Desk, Paneled Sides and Back

Located in Miami, FL

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Mid-Century Italian Teak Floating Executive Writing Double Pedestal Desk

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By Paolo Buffa, Ico Parisi, Vittorio Dassi, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Basel, BS

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Executive Floating Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic executive floating desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every executive floating desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an executive floating desk, we have 39 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer executive floating desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An executive floating desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made executive floating desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kai Kristiansen, Peter Løvig Nielsen and Cees Braakman are consistently popular.

How Much is a Executive Floating Desk?

Prices for an executive floating desk start at $1,800 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $4,567.

Questions About Executive Floating 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.