How to Choose an Executive Desk Set
A buying checklist for large desks, the extra pieces that earn their place, a side-by-side look at the Star 11, Star 14 and Prestige...
Desk sets
Executive Desk Sets
Executive desk sets are matching desk accessory sets of ten pieces or more, built around a desk pad. Most add a document tray, a phone stand and a personalized nameplate; some also add a tissue holder, a desk clock or desk flags. The pad size depends on the model, so start there, then choose the extras you will actually use.
Most executive sets are faux leather; the 17-Piece Executive Desk Set is genuine leather. See genuine leather desk sets.
Desk sets
Choosing an executive desk set
An executive office desk set here means ten matching pieces or more, not a larger desk pad; pad size varies by model. Sets of four to nine pieces are in compact desk sets, and all desk sets shows both together. Start with the pad, then compare the executive desk accessories that differ by family: document tray, clock and desk flags.
Desk pad size
The Star, Elegance, Pulsar, Prestige and Chester sets and the 17-piece set use the larger 15.0 × 22.8 in (38 × 58 cm) pad. The Luna 10, Vega 12 and 14, Venus, Galaxy, Cloud and Vesta sets use the 13.4 × 18.9 in (34 × 48 cm) pad, which leaves more room on a mid-size desk. The desk pad size guide shows how to measure your desk.
Document trays
A single document tray holds current papers; a two-tier tray keeps incoming and outgoing papers apart.
- Two-tier tray: Luna 10 two-tier, Vega 14, Star 11 two-tier, Star 14, Galaxy, Elegance, Cloud, Prestige, Chester and the 17-piece set.
- Single tray: Luna 10 single-tray, Star 11 single-tray and Pulsar.
- No tray: Vega 12, Star 10, Venus and Vesta.
Clocks and flags
- Desk clock: Star 14.
- Large desk clock: Prestige 14.
- Pen cup with an integrated clock: Elegance 11 and 12.
- Clock attached to the nameplate: Chester.
- One desk flag: Venus 13, Galaxy 13, Elegance 12 and the 17-piece set. Two desk flags: Venus 14 and Galaxy 14. Chester lets you choose none, one or two.
You type which flag you would like before checkout. Clock batteries are not included.
Nameplate and material
Most sets include a personalized nameplate, printed on a metal plate, not engraved; the Cloud sets have none. See the nameplate guide for fonts and character limits, or browse desk sets with a personalized nameplate.
Most executive sets are faux leather; the table notes the exceptions, and the 17-piece set is genuine leather. The Prestige sets are wood veneer desk sets. Materials and care explains each material.
Families at a glance
| Family | Pieces | Desk pad | Nameplate | What stands out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luna | 10 | 13.4 × 18.9 in (34 × 48 cm) | Yes | A wide choice of colors; single or two-tier document tray |
| Vega | 12 or 14 | 13.4 × 18.9 in (34 × 48 cm) | Yes | Calendar holder and three coasters; two-tier tray and tissue holder at 14 pieces |
| Star | 10, 11 or 14 | 15.0 × 22.8 in (38 × 58 cm) | Yes | Picture frame, calendar holder and a business card holder with a paperclip compartment |
| Venus | 12–14 | 13.4 × 18.9 in (34 × 48 cm) | Yes | Matching mouse pad; desk flags at 13 and 14 pieces |
| Galaxy | 12–14 | 13.4 × 18.9 in (34 × 48 cm) | Yes | Two-tier tray; desk flags at 13 and 14 pieces |
| Elegance | 11–12 | 15.0 × 22.8 in (38 × 58 cm) | Yes | Pen cup with an integrated clock; desk flag at 12 pieces |
| Cloud | 10 | 13.4 × 18.9 in (34 × 48 cm) | No | Two-pen stand; cloud-like mottled finish on most colors |
| Pulsar | 10 | 15.0 × 22.8 in (38 × 58 cm) | Yes | Printed marble-look pattern on every color except black |
| Prestige | 14 | 15.0 × 22.8 in (38 × 58 cm) | Yes | Wood veneer with faux leather components; large desk clock |
| Chester | 13–15 | 15.0 × 22.8 in (38 × 58 cm) | Yes | Clock attached to the nameplate; no, one or two desk flags |
| Vesta | 11–12 | 13.4 × 18.9 in (34 × 48 cm) | Yes | Wood and faux leather; paperclip holder and three coasters |
To compare up to three sets side by side, select Compare on their cards above. How to choose an executive desk set is our buying guide, and the executive office desk accessories checklist sorts the professional desk accessories you need from the optional ones.
Before you choose
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