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Brutalist Style Oak Veneer Executive Desk, Late 20th Century

Item Details

This Brutalist-influenced executive desk is constructed from oak veneers over an engineered wood core, prioritizing a heavy, slab-like silhouette common in 1970s office design. The double-pedestal configuration features asymmetrical storage, with three drawers on the left and a two-drawer arrangement on the right, all utilizing integrated finger pulls to maintain a hardware-free facade. The drawers are mounted on industrial metal glides with dovetail-style joints visible on the secondary wood of the drawer boxes. A recessed modesty panel connects the two slab legs, while the desktop features a bullnose leading edge. The piece displays significant topical wear, specifically a large area of finish degradation and moisture-induced clouding on the primary work surface.

Type Executive Desk
Materials Wood veneer, Engineered wood, Metal
Period Late 20th Century

Condition

- finish loss; clouding; chips; marks; scratches; scuffs.

Dimensions

73.0" W x 30.0" H x 36.0" D
  • This item may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.
  • Please note: If the winning bidder selects the warehouse transfer option, the item will be available for pickup at the selected warehouse three business days after payment has been finalized.

Item #

ITMGR14585

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