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Walnut Desk

A walnut desk is the dark, even-grained option that makes a working room feel settled. Ours run 31.9 to 70.9 inches wide, about half in solid wood and half in wood-look board, several with drawers, a charging station or a keyboard tray.

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Save $90Electric Standing Desk, 48 in, Dark Walnut
Electric Standing Desk, 48 in, Dark Walnut Sale price$350 Regular price$440
Save $230Farmhouse Computer Desk, Charging Station, 3 Shelves, L-Shaped, 68.9 in, Walnut
Save $200Farmhouse Computer Desk with Hutch, Charging Station, 5 Drawers, 61 in, Walnut
Save $60Solid Wood Computer Desk, 39.4 in, Walnut
Solid Wood Computer Desk, 39.4 in, Walnut Sale price$235 Regular price$295
Save $80Mid-Century Solid Wood Desk, 63 in, Walnut
Mid-Century Solid Wood Desk, 63 in, Walnut Sale price$295 Regular price$375
Save $65Solid Wood Computer Desk, 39.4 in, Walnut, 30.1 in Tall
Save $380Mid-Century Desk with Keyboard Tray, 60 in, Walnut
Mid-Century Desk with Keyboard Tray, 60 in, Walnut Sale price$1,495 Regular price$1,875
Save $640Executive Desk, 5 Drawers, 59 in, Walnut
Executive Desk, 5 Drawers, 59 in, Walnut Sale price$2,555 Regular price$3,195
Save $80Minimalist Solid Wood Desk, 47.2 in, Walnut
Minimalist Solid Wood Desk, 47.2 in, Walnut Sale price$295 Regular price$375
Save $80Mid-Century Solid Wood Desk, 2 Drawers, 47.2 in, Walnut
Save $195Modern Solid Wood Writing Desk with Charging Station, 60 in, Walnut
Save $285Writing Desk, 51.3 in, Walnut
Writing Desk, 51.3 in, Walnut Sale price$1,130 Regular price$1,415
Save $265Modern Writing Desk, 60 in, Walnut
Modern Writing Desk, 60 in, Walnut Sale price$1,045 Regular price$1,310
Save $105Kids Computer Desk, L-Shaped, 46 in, Walnut
Kids Computer Desk, L-Shaped, 46 in, Walnut Sale price$420 Regular price$525
Save $145Industrial Computer Desk, 47.3 in, Walnut
Industrial Computer Desk, 47.3 in, Walnut Sale price$570 Regular price$715
Sold outSave $120Industrial Computer Desk, L-Shaped, 59 in, Walnut
Industrial Computer Desk, L-Shaped, 59 in, Walnut Sale price$465 Regular price$585
Save $175Writing Desk, 1 Drawer, 62 in, Walnut
Writing Desk, 1 Drawer, 62 in, Walnut Sale price$695 Regular price$870
Save $155Mid-Century Desk, 47.3 in, Walnut
Mid-Century Desk, 47.3 in, Walnut Sale price$605 Regular price$760
Save $205Contemporary Computer Desk, 60 in, Walnut
Contemporary Computer Desk, 60 in, Walnut Sale price$795 Regular price$1,000
Save $65Mid-Century Solid Wood Computer Desk, 49.2 in, Walnut
Save $70Mid-Century Solid Wood Computer Desk, 63 in, Walnut
Mid-Century Solid Wood Computer Desk, 63 in, Walnut Sale price$280 Regular price$350
Save $80Solid Wood Computer Desk, 47.2 in, Walnut
Solid Wood Computer Desk, 47.2 in, Walnut Sale price$310 Regular price$390
Save $135Barn Door Computer Desk with Charging Station, Keyboard Tray, 55 in, Walnut
Save $150Barn Door Computer Desk with Charging Station, 6 Drawers, 59.5 in, 35.8 in Tall
Save $160Solid Mango Writing Desk, 1 Drawer, 31.9 in, Walnut
Solid Mango Writing Desk, 1 Drawer, 31.9 in, Walnut Sale price$640 Regular price$800
Save $80Writing Desk with Charging Station, 47 in, Walnut
Writing Desk with Charging Station, 47 in, Walnut Sale price$310 Regular price$390
Save $160Corner Solid Mango Writing Desk, 1 Drawer, 35.4 in, Walnut
Save $140Solid Mango Desk, 2 Drawers, 35.4 in, Walnut
Solid Mango Desk, 2 Drawers, 35.4 in, Walnut Sale price$550 Regular price$690
Save $230Mid-Century Solid Wood Desk with Keyboard Tray, 48 in, Walnut
Save $170Mid-Century Glass Desk, 44.5 in, Walnut
Mid-Century Glass Desk, 44.5 in, Walnut Sale price$665 Regular price$835
Save $155Mid-Century Solid Wood Desk, 47.3 in, Walnut
Mid-Century Solid Wood Desk, 47.3 in, Walnut Sale price$605 Regular price$760

Walnut desks, solid wood and wood-look

Walnut is a deep chocolate brown with a straight, even grain, and that evenness is why it works on a wide top: there is nothing busy to distract from what is on the desk. It lightens very slightly with age rather than fading.

About half of these are solid wood and half are board with a walnut-look surface. Solid wood resists the dents a keyboard tray or a monitor foot puts into a softer material, and an edge that gets knocked can be sanded back. Board gives an even finish across a wide panel at lower cost. Every product page states which it is.

Walnut desk sizes and depth

Widths run 31.9 to 70.9 inches and depths 14.7 to 59, where the deepest figures belong to corner layouts and describe the footprint rather than the desktop. Heights run 29.2 to 75.4, and anything above desk height is carrying a hutch.

Under 20 inches deep a monitor sits too close for a full day, so take the deeper option if the desk is for real work rather than occasional use.

Walnut desk pairings and finishes

Walnut sits well against off-white, warm grey, sage and deep green, all of which let the brown read as warm rather than muddy. Black hardware and black metal legs sharpen it; brass warms it. Avoid setting it directly beside a cooler wood such as ash or grey-toned oak, because the two undertones fight.

Wipe along the grain with a barely damp cloth and dry it straight away. Blot spills as they happen, since an oiled top will take a ring within minutes where a coated one would not. Skip all-purpose sprays containing ammonia or silicone, which strip an oiled finish and leave a haze on a lacquered one.

Every order ships free with delivery in 5 to 7 days.

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Specifications

Finish
Walnut
Width range
12.6 to 62 in
Desk height
29 to 30 in
Construction
Some are solid wood with a walnut finish, others are engineered board with a walnut-look surface.
Features available
Hutch, Drawers, Charging station, Keyboard tray, File drawer
Delivery window
5 to 7 days
Free shipping
Free
Colors
black, brown, gold, walnut, white
Styles
barn door, farmhouse, industrial, mid century
Materials
glass, mdf, metal, solid wood, vegan leather, wood
Features
big and tall, cable management, corner, ergonomic, filing, height adjustable, l shaped, locking, wall anchor, with charging station
Weight capacity lbs
70 to 450

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Is walnut a good wood for a desk?
Walnut is a good choice for a desk because it is a dense hardwood that resists denting and its dark grain hides marks and scratches better than a pale wood does. It is also stable, meaning it moves less with humidity than softer woods. Desks described as walnut may be solid walnut or a walnut finish over another material, and each listing at Two Seventy Nine states which.
What color goes with a walnut desk?
Walnut pairs well with white and off-white walls, which give the dark tone contrast, and with brass or black hardware. Cream, sage and deep green textiles sit comfortably against it. Avoid placing walnut against another dark brown that is close but not matching, since two near-identical browns read as a mistake rather than a pairing.
What height should a desk be?
A desk should be 29 to 30 inches tall, measured from the floor to the top of the work surface. Walnut desks in this range are built to that standard height unless The check is whether your forearms sit level with the surface with your feet flat on the floor.
How to clean a wood desk
Clean a walnut-finished desk with a dry or barely damp microfiber cloth, wiping along the grain. Blot spills straight away rather than letting them stand, since standing liquid marks a finish. Avoid abrasive cleaners and anything containing bleach or ammonia, which cut through the surface layer. Keep the desk out of direct sunlight, which lightens a dark finish unevenly.