The Collection
Desks
Desks in this range put a solid wood top on a joined frame, with no particle board core hiding under the writing surface. Several are built with shelving or a cabinet as part of the same piece, so the storage is jointed in rather than pushed up beside it.
Tops run from 26 inches for a corner or a small study up to 59 inches for a main work wall, at 32 inches high and 22 inches deep. Measure the wall, then measure the door it has to pass through. A drawer desk hides cables and paperwork, a writing desk keeps the surface open, a corner fit uses two walls at once, and the hutch and integrated bookshelf models carry books above the desk so the top stays clear.
One thing to plan for: a solid top is heavy to shift once it is down, so decide where it lives before it arrives. Desks are shipped in parts to protect the top, with printed assembly instructions and email support. Free worldwide delivery is standard here, and 30-day returns.
Wave-Leg Desk with a Live Edge Top and Drawer Cabinet
$4,500.00
Curved Slab Desk with a Bark-Lined Live Edge Cove
$4,440.00
L-Shaped Corner Desk with Open Shelf Storage Bay
$4,440.00
Double Wave Base Desk in Solid Walnut Hardwood
$4,440.00
Wall-Mounted Desk with Two Flush Drawers and Center Gap
$4,500.00
Slim Floating Desk in Solid Walnut with Two Drawers
$4,560.00
Drum-Base Desk with an Open Shelf and Live Edge Top
$4,500.00
Desk on Two Branching Root Legs in Solid Hardwood
$4,380.00
Hand-Carved Desk with Curled Scroll Base in Walnut
$4,380.00
Twin Arch Leg Desk with a Three-Drawer Cabinet
$4,560.00
Desk on a Curled Sculptural Leg in Solid Walnut
$4,440.00
Angled Leg Corner Desk in Solid Walnut with Drawers
$4,380.00
Before you buy
Desks: questions, answered
What are these pieces actually made of?+
Every solid wood desk here is a solid wood top on a joined frame, no particle board core under the writing surface. There is no veneer, no MDF and no particle board anywhere in the build.
How do I pick the right size?+
Most pieces in this collection come in several sizes, with exact dimensions and a price for each size on the product page. Measure the spot in your home office or study first, then check the largest dimension against it before you commit.
Is there anything to know before I buy?+
A solid top is heavier to reposition than a hollow-core desk, so decide on placement before delivery.
What happens after I order?+
Each solid wood desk is built for your order by hand, with progress updates sent to you at every stage of the build, then carefully packed and protected for the road. You get a tracking email the moment it ships, and delivery is free worldwide.
Can I return a solid wood desk?+
Yes. Returns are honored in full for 30 days, with clear return instructions and home collection available for oversized pieces. On top of that, the structure is covered by a 10 year warranty.
What maintenance does solid wood need?+
Dust with a soft cloth and condition the wood with a light coat of furniture oil once or twice a year. Solid wood wears in over time, and small marks can usually be buffed out.
Every solid wood desk in this collection starts as solid hardwood and stays that way from surface to core. Each piece is a solid wood top on a joined frame, no particle board core under the writing surface, joined by hand and finished to bring out the wood’s natural warmth, so it wears in over the years instead of wearing out.
How to choose the right solid wood desk
The 29 inch standard
Desk height around 29 to 30 inches suits most chairs and most people. Pair it with a chair you can adjust, and your wrists sit flat while you type.
Depth buys eye distance
A desk 24 inches deep or more puts the monitor at arm\u2019s length, which is where your eyes want it after hour two.
A surface that survives work
Solid wood takes the coffee cup, the laptop heat and the years of elbow traffic, then sands back to new when you finally care about the marks.
Styles in this collection
The designs run from with drawers to writing desk and corner-fit pieces, all cut from the same solid stock. If you are building the whole room around wood, the same grain and construction run through our wood storage benches and wood shoe benches, so the space can carry one idea from wall to wall.
What solid wood gives you that veneer cannot
A veneer piece is a photograph of wood glued over particle board. It looks right for a year or two, then an edge lifts and there is nothing underneath worth repairing. Solid wood is the same material at the surface and at the core:
- Scratches and rings sand or buff out, because the grain continues below the surface.
- Joinery is cut into the wood itself, so the structure tightens with care instead of loosening with age.
- The piece can be refinished decades from now and come back looking new.
Why buy from Burl
Every piece is made to order and built by hand, with free protected delivery and tracking emailed the moment it ships. Delivery is free worldwide, and tracking is emailed the moment your piece ships. You get 30 days to live with the piece and return it in full if it does not sit right, and the structure carries a 10 year warranty. No veneer, no MDF, no particle board.