# Are there any brands of Office Desks that are considered top of the line? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [October 21, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-brands-of-office-desks-that-are-considered-top-of-the-line/823273 "2018-10-21T03:41:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-brands-of-office-desks-that-are-considered-top-of-the-line/823273/1 "2018-10-21T03:41:13Z")
I’m buying a standard 6 ft steel desk for my mom’s office. Three drawers on the left and a regular drawer with filing drawer on the right. The most common desk I’ve seen in offices. I want something well built that will last. I hate drawers that jam. Are there any brands of Office Desks that are considered top of the line? Brands that I should look for? Will be buying from an Office furniture store that offers delivery & setup. That leaves Office Depot out. I called the store and they don’t deliver. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2018, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-brands-of-office-desks-that-are-considered-top-of-the-line/823273/2 "2018-10-21T04:02:50Z")
Here’s a 5 ft steel desk similar to what I want. It has a file depth drawer on each side. I prefer three shallow drawers on the left. Single key locks all the drawers at one time. > **[\- Office Depot](https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/486718/HON-Metro-Classic-Double-Pedestal-Desk/)** ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2018, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-brands-of-office-desks-that-are-considered-top-of-the-line/823273/3 "2018-10-21T04:13:38Z")
I’d say the biggies are Steelcase, Herman Miller, Knoll and Haworth. But honestly that style of desk is _really_ old-fashioned. Where I work, we buy desks like [this](https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/2857309/Arozzi-Arena-Gaming-Desk-Pure-Black/), with rolling drawer units for storage. Many of these desks have electric motors so they can be raised or lowered. What does your mother want? ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-brands-of-office-desks-that-are-considered-top-of-the-line/823273/4 "2018-10-21T04:18:46Z")
Storage is important to her. She’s down sizing from a large house and large executive desk. That thing must be 8 ft wide. We’re leaving it behind. We did move her small computer hutch and shelving. Similar to this. Particle board, but it’s held up fine for 20 years. > **[Amazon.com: Sauder Orchard Hills Computer Desk, Carolina Oak finish : Home &...](https://www.amazon.com/Sauder-401353-Orchard-Hills-Computer/dp/B001DNCXQM)** > > Buy Sauder Orchard Hills Computer Desk, Carolina Oak finish: Home & Kitchen - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases I plan to go to the store this week. I’ll keep an open mind to any newer style desks. ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Jake\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake_Jones)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2018, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-brands-of-office-desks-that-are-considered-top-of-the-line/823273/5 "2018-10-21T05:50:41Z")
This is built to order so it takes some time, but the Amish make amazing furniture. > **[Amish Avenue - Solid Wood Amish Furniture - Free Delivery](https://www.amishavenue.com/)** > > Amish Furniture Free Delivery! Home of some of the finest, handcrafted Amish furniture available anywhere. Zero Down! We offer a wide selection of jewelry armoires, solid wood desks, writing desks, roll top desks, Amish beds, executive desks, solid... I bought an oak desk from them a few years ago that I love. Todd is the owner. I pre-paid by check instead of using credit card and I think he gave me about a 2% discount. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2018, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-brands-of-office-desks-that-are-considered-top-of-the-line/823273/6 "2018-10-21T06:24:03Z")
Wow that’s some amazing wood working. Anyone would be thrilled to have custom furniture like that. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-brands-of-office-desks-that-are-considered-top-of-the-line/823273/7 "2018-10-21T20:45:04Z")
I found a local store that sells used and new desks. Some of the used wood desks have been refinished. Going tomorrow to see them.