Chances are, if you’re looking for an executive or office desk, you’re looking for a desk that commands respect, that looks bold, and provides you with an effective work space. The problem is that there are so many furniture options that finding the right executive desk set can take ages. That’s why we’ve put together the best office desks you can get for under $400.
For this review, we’ve scoured the web for hundreds of executive desk sets and hand selected the absolute best based on style, price and effectiveness. This review is categorized from the most affordable to the most expensive executive office desk sets.
Warning: Nobody wakes up in the morning and says “man, I can’t wait to assemble office furniture today”! And for that reason, in this review we are not considering the difficulty in assembling the furniture as a rating factor. Let’s face it, the two difficulty settings for putting together your new office range from “hard” to “harder”. Instead, we are looking at the furniture quality and the customer reviews.
$139.00 – Ameriwood Home Dakota Space Saving L Desk
The Ameriwood Home Dakota Space Saving L Desk is a great start desk for anyone on a budget. It offers an abundance of storage space along with ample surface area for you to work on. The espresso finish adds style to the desk. For the price of $139.00, this desk is a great transitional desk until you can get something more upscale.
Pairs Great With: This starter desk can be paired with an incredibly comfortable mid-back black leather office chair to create a complete office set.
$180.00 – Coaster Home Furnishings – Contemporary Cappuccino Computer Desk
For $180, the Coaster home Furnishing’s Contemporary Cappuccino computer desk is a total steal. This desk is crafted with engineered veneer and comes with a bold cappuccino finish. On top of that, this contemporary computer desk is compact, light weight an easy fit. If you’re looking for an affordable desk that combines elements of minimalism with contemporary design than this is the perfect blend for you.
Pairs Great With: At a price point of less than $200, the cappuccino computer desk pairs well with a comfortable mid-back black leather office chair to create a complete office set.
$235.00 – Bush Furniture – Cabot L Shaped Computer Desk
The Bush Furniture Cabot L Shaped Computer Desk is incredible – especially for its low price point. The desk features an ample work surface, a 4 port USB hub for your electronics, a unique electronic holding bin (look at the top left of the desk), and cabinets for storage. For the price of $235, this desk is unbeatable and stylish. Additionally, this desk can be upgraded to include a hutch for an incredible set up at an amazing price.
The dark espresso oak veneer adds an upscale aura to the desk and makes it easy for it to match just about any home office. On top of that, the desk has 4 stars from over 1,100 customer reviews.
Pairs Great With: The Cabot L Shaped Computer Desk also makes a great pair with the comfortable mid-back black leather office chair to create a complete office set.
$289.00 – Sauder – Harbor View Computer Desk
Talk about a unique and beautiful executive office desk. The Sauder Harbor View Computer Desk combines elements of minimalist design with contemporary design to create an elegant work space. The salt oak finish contrasts with the usually dark finishes of other computer desks. This desk is modern and technologically equipped with a CPU tower storage shelf and several, lockable storage compartments.
Pairs With: The entire office sets includes the Sauder harbor View Lateral File and the Sauder harbor View Lateral File.
At the moment, this is one of the best sellers and has an impeccable user review rating earning it a spot on our list.
$385.00 – Bush Furniture – Saratoga Executive Desk
At the price point of $300+ you start seeing the traditional executive desk design become more prominent. The starter executive desk is the Bush Furniture Saratoga Executive desk. Crafted from thermally fused laminate finish, the Saratoga Executive desk is able to resist scratches and stains while at the same time presenting an elegant cherry finish. The jet black surface top offers ample work space and the desk is equipped with lockable filing cabinets.
Pairs Great With: The complete Saratoga executive set includes both the stunning lateral file cabinet as well as a beautiful 5 shelf bookcase.
Coming Up Next
In our next article we will be looking at some more upscale office and executive desks!