13 Best Executive Desks (Review) In 2020

Our top choice for the best desk is the Tribesigns L-Shape Executive Desk. This is a large unit that gives you a desktop of 55″ x 24″ x 30″, which is plenty large enough for monitors and even the messiest of workers if you sprawl your papers around when you work.

At the end of the desk, there is an attached storage cabinet that could work as a lower desktop but is best used as an area to keep your printer or desk ornaments. Within this cabinet, there is a two-tiered open storage area at the end and in the center, plus a closed storage cupboard. A cable tidy design is also built into the back of the unit. The top surfaces of the Tribesigns executive desk are made from 1.18” E1 particleboard that is water and dust resistant and the front panel gives you structural support and privacy. You will need an extra person plus several tools to put this unit together.

The Monarch Specialties Hollow-Core Corner Desk is a great option to consider if adjustability is important for you. With this desk, you can set it up as an L-Shape executive desk on either the left or right side, meaning it can be configured to suit your office set up. Whichever way you choose, you get a desktop that is 60″ x 23.75″, so it is large enough for a computer plus papers, and it sits 29.5″ high.

Underneath the main table, you have a three drawer filing cabinet that can hold hanging files plus office supplies, and an open storage unit that can hold just about anything you want! The open storage unit measures 15.5″ x 47.25″ and had adjustable shelves to create the dividers to fit around your books, printers, or ornaments. The Monarch Specialties is made from dark taupe MDF that gives you a solid wood-look finish. You may find it a little challenging to assemble this executive desk as the instructions are not the clearest.

Our premium pick for the best executive desk is the heavy-duty Rowan Oval Double Pedestal Executive Desk. This is an imposing two-tone black and chestnut design that makes a stylish statement and would work well as home office furniture, in a library, or in a large traditional office setting. It has an antique, one of a kind appearance.

The base of this desk features open shelving plus a combination of seven drawers, which includes small file cabinets and a handy keyboard drawer that slides out from the top of the desk. It comes fully assembled so be sure to have people on hand to take it to the preferred position, as once it is in place, you will not be inclined to move it! This is a solid oval shaped executive desk, beautifully made with high-quality material, and designed with attention to detail shown in the added touches such as felt-lined drawers. However, if you are looking for a desk with cable management options, then this won’t meet your needs.

The Bush Business Furniture Desk is a very simple design, giving you a workspace of 66 x 29.5inches, and a modesty panel at the front. The surface is scratch-resistant, and there are adjustable levelers for uneven floors.

It is available in six different finishes and works best as a desk for an office in a corporate environment, not a home office. In terms of features, it is very simple, with only a cable tidy function so there is no storage for office supplies, however, it is part of the Series C office furniture range. This means that you can add new matching units to create a larger u-shaped executive desk or storage area.

The Ford Executive Modern Desk gives you a desk top that is 63″ x 31.5″, and it sits 29.5inches above the ground. There is a filing cabinet at each end of the desk, which supports its weight and gives you two lockable drawers on both sides. These cabinets feature a large hanging file drawer and a smaller top drawer for office supplies. You will also find a center drawer in the desk for your keyboard, which can be removed if you don’t need it or find it gets in your way.

On the top of the desk, there is a small plastic panel that has two grommet holes for cables. The Ford Executive is a nice looking executive desk, with good space for a monitor plus papers and storage cabinets. It is made from fairly durable oak wood veneer, although the assembly is quite confusing and some of the parts involved, including the feet and cams, are not the greatest quality.

The Monarch Specialties Dark Taupe Reclaimed Executive Desk is made from engineered wood with a dark taupe finish, although it can be found in three other finishes.

The design of this desk gives you a floating top, where the main workspace is suspended approximately three inches above the drawer units and measures 23.75 x 60 inches. It is best suited for smaller office environments. The left unit has two small drawers that are 3.25″ deep, and on the right unit, you will find a larger drawer that is 10.5″ deep. Underneath these box drawers are large metal, silver-colored brackets that support the desk overall and a small modesty panel.

The Bestar Universel Collection Modern Executive L-Shape Desk is worth considering if you want a white desk, which is slightly more unusual. The L-shape on this gives you a credenza with drawers and shelves on the right of the desk, although this configuration can be changed to the alternative side, with slightly more complex assembly instructions.

Within the credenza, you get one utility drawer, one drawer that is large enough for files, plus three shelves. You can adjust one of these shelves to best suit your needs. The workspace on the main section of this executive desk is large and sturdy enough for more than one computer plus numerous documents, as it measures 23.5inches by 71.1inches. The surface is also scratch-resistant and easy to clean. Should you wish, you can buy additional matching furniture enhancements such as a hutch, keyboard tray, or new doors for the credenza.

Our value choice from the best executive desks is the Dakota L-Shaped Desk with Bookshelves. The product reviewed came with an espresso finish but is available in four other color options, so works well in a home office as you can match your design schemes.

This corner desk is an option that can be configured to create the right angle on either end, meaning it is adjustable to meet your needs. Once assembled, which you need to do from the flatpack boxes, it gives you a workspace of 51.34 x 53.62inches, so is one of the smaller executive desks. There are two open shelves on the end of the desks, which work well to hold books and files, but there are no drawers to keep smaller items tidy. You do, however, get two grommets to help you manage your cords and cables.

If you are looking for the best executive desk that will give you a lot of overall storage, then the Bush Furniture Cabot L Shaped Executive Desk with Hutch could be a great choice for you. While the actual working area in this unit is not the biggest, you do get a lot of different compartments. There is a cabinet under the desk that has a fluted glass door, and a box drawer, and a file drawer for documents. Next to these drawers, there is also an open cubby with a soft tray.

The hutch itself can be positioned on either side of the L-shape and gives you a small compartment with a glass door, two large open storing areas, plus four smaller areas. This is one of the best executive desks for organizing your office environment. This Bush Furniture unit also gives you a built-in USB hub with four ports. It should be noted that this executive desk does mark quite easily, so coasters should be used.

Our budget choice for the best executive desk is the Soges Large L-Shaped Executive Computer Desk, which gives you two 59″x21.7″ computer desks that are joined to create an L configuration. As a result, you have a large work surface. This is a simple design, with no file drawers, modesty boards, or cupboards, but this does mean you get a lot of legroom and space for computer chairs. If you want a home office unit that comfortably holds several monitors, this works well.

The material is E1 particle board, and the diagonal metal frames make it a durable, sturdy desk. There are also adjustable feet so you can use this even on uneven floors. If you are looking for an affordable option, and aren’t concerned about additional features, this is one of the best executive desks.

The Bestar, Logan Collection, Executive U or L-Shaped Office Desk gives you the option of configuring an executive desk as a u-shaped desk or the more common shape of an L. This is a large piece of office furniture, but it does have a lot of features and storage options. Made from commercial grade particle board material, it is scratch and stain-resistant. As a U-Desk it gives you a work surface of 66 x 95.5 inches and sits at a height of 66.5 inches.

Underneath this executive desk, there is a file drawer, a utility drawer, and a closed storage area, and the drawers are lockable. The hutch on the Logan Collection has two open compartments plus a small cupboard and a built-in power bar. This supports two power outlets and two USB plugs.

If you have limited space in your home office, the OneSpace Small Executive Desk is a compact unit with a stylish design that could work for you. The desk surface of this unit measures just 47.25 x 21.5 inches, but some of this is consumed by the small hutch. The hutch attached on the back has a cable tidy, plus built-in USB and charging hubs.

In total, there are three drawers – one is a deep drawer for hanging files, and the others work for small office accessories. The One Space looks good as a secretary desk also, or as a writing desk, provided you don’t use it to hold heavy books or large computer units.

Sauder Palladia Vintage Oak Executive Desk is part of the Sauder range, which consists of vintage oak pieces of furniture so that you can kit out your whole home office with matching units. The design could work in an office, but it is best suited to the home environment.

The desk gives you a workspace of 65″ x 29″, and you get a flip-down panel drawer that hides your keyboard or laptop, plus two pencil drawers. On either side of the desk, you get a medium and a larger drawer that can accommodate files. If you are new to assembling furniture, then the Sauder Palladia will test your patience as it comes in many many different parts.