Executive desks are commonly used in large offices with space to spare but these are also a favoured home furniture item due to the growing need for residential admin duties and the popularity of home computers.
These often big desks almost always have a double pedestal design and are equipped with file and box drawers for paperwork and supplies. Executive desks typically provide a single worksurface but these high-quality units have a growing number of design, size and material options.
The following designs are proving popular on the search-and-discovery website for furnishings and furniture ufurnish.com, which showcases products from more than 110 retailers all on one website.
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1. Franklin desk
Well-proportioned for a home office, the Franklin desk is made from wood and designed with marquetry techniques to create a tactile, geometric façade. The drawer fronts on either side of the desk have been cut at angles and then reassembled, creating a tessellated style that plays with light and shadows, while also highlighting the variety of the natural wood grain.
Spindle style legs provide a sturdy and stable base. Accented with opulent brass hardware and the drawers on either side of the desk provide useful, concealed storage space. H78cm x W131.7cm x D45cm. £499 from ufurnish.com.
Franklin desk by Swoon at John Lewis
2. Hungled 1800mm mid-Century sandalwood
This office table has three colour choices; black, white and sandalwood. Below the broad surface is an attractive composition of two stainless steel tubes, one is floating, and the other is foundational pillar housing a sleek veneer and a centre drawer for files between.
It is crafted in a shiny gold finish; the desk offers a basic design that captures the eye. It arrives partially assembled and has a one-year warranty. L1800mm x W700mm x H750mm. £1259.99 from ufurnish.com.
Hungled 1800mm by Homary
3. Alphason Sorbonne executive desk
A great blend of traditional and contemporary furniture, the Sorbonne is a strong, attractive desk with ample storage space. It features two stationery drawers and a large filing drawer, and the Walnut finish and glass top is complemented by the high gloss white finish on the drawer fronts.
The floor support offers a raised platform to house your CPU, making this desk both functional and elegant. W150cm x D70cm x H72cm. £294.98 from ufurnish.com.
Alphason Sorbonne by Bed Kingdom
4. TEKNIK Executive
The Teknik 5427030 Executive Desk is a sturdy wooden desk and features a cupboard, two shelves and a drawer which has extension files for your letters and documentation. The cable management slots will keep your desktop free of unnecessary cables.
It features full extension filing drawers and adjustable shelving. H756mm x W1500mm x D596mm. £686 from ufurnish.com.
Teknik 5427030 by Currys
5. Modern L-Shaped desk
The modern design of this L-shaped desk in walnut has a spacious top surface provides you with all the room you need for your desk essentials. It features two storage drawers that open and close on smooth metal runners for easy access storage of miscellaneous items likes loose papers and folders.
It also features one open shelving with a fixed shelf. The desk takes an average of 15 minutes to assemble and is easy to care for. H750mm x L1520mm x W600mm. £1,119.99 from ufurnish.com.
Modern L-Shaped desk by Homary
6. Jonathan Adler Bond
The Bond Executive Desk is an great choice of workspace for any contemporary or modern office. It features a natural, golden burled mappa finish and is elevated on dazzling, polished brass legs for a flair of the modern.
In addition to its unique design, this functional piece also has four drawers, three on one side and one on the other, all with hidden pull and soft, self-close features. H76cm x W152.5cm x D76 cm. £3,700 from ufurnish.com.
Jonathan Adler Bond by Sweetpea & Willow
7. White High Gloss
This stylish office desk has a slick high gloss finish that allows it to fit in to modern settings, whilst its practical design allows you to use it for all purposes.
It has a generous surface allowing plenty of room to work on, with crisp curved edges. The high gloss finish allows an easy clean surface to keep the desk looking brand new for years to come. It is easily assembled and has a sturdy frame. W120cm x H76cm x D60cm. £229.99 from ufurnish.com.
White High Gloss by Furniturebox
8. TEKNIK Executive Trestle
The Teknik 5424127 Executive Trestle Desk has two stationery drawers, and the two lower drawers have extension files for your letters and documentation. The open shelves give you extra hidden storage.
The drawers feature safety stops so you don’t have to worry about unintentionally pulling them and the cable management slots will keep your desktop free of unnecessary cables. H1642mm x W637mm x D116mm. £371 from ufurnish.com.
Teknik 5424127 by Currys
9. Bline Modern executive desk
Whether you’re creating a dedicated study or making the most of an unused living room corner, this desk gives you the space to tackle your to-do list. Featuring five drawers, it offers enough room for all your items.
It’s founded on a metal base for steady support and an on-trend look. Featuring black and white wooden lacquer and gold metal detail for a glamorous touch to your home office. H780mm x W700mm x L1400mm. £1499.99 from ufurnish.com.
Bline Modern executive desk by Homary
10. Galkhai L-Shape executive desk
This product is a practical corner desk with many advantages. The desk is particularly flexible due to the fact that it can be mounted on either side. Storage space can be found in the open container as well as behind the two doors and the drawers directly under the worktop.
Noble rounding’s and the use of strong thick plates make the model stable and high-quality. H76cm x W140cm x D117cm. £296.99 from ufurnish.com.
Galkhai L-Shape executive desk by Wayfair
