Black Desks

Black brings definition and a touch of drama, and it anchors a room with lighter walls and floors. Compare 845 black desks from 41 retailers on Flitch, with prices for most of them running from around £35 to £360 – so there’s choice across a wide range of budgets.

Black desks on Flitch

You’ll find the widest choice at The Range, Dunelm and Made in Design. Most black desks are wooden. Beyond modern and contemporary designs, the most common style is industrial. Black can make the lighter colours around it stand out, though it may show dust and pet hair more than you'd expect. It’s a good idea to measure your space before you choose: of the black desks with measurements listed, most are between 100 and 130cm wide.

How much do black desks cost?

Half of all black desks on Flitch cost less than £95. That’s about 35% less than desks in general, which usually cost around £150. The biggest difference in price comes down to style: contemporary designs typically cost £140, about 75% more than industrial designs at £80. Type matters too, with non-adjustable ones at around £100 against £80 for standing ones.

What other shoppers are choosing

Brown and white desks are also popular with shoppers, if you’re not set on black. Retailers have been stocking more vintage desks this year, so there’s a wider choice available.

Is now a good time to buy black desks?

Right now 48 black desks are reduced, typically by 11% – and some by up to 67%. About one in ten black desks are cheaper than they’ve usually been over the last three months. Discounts come round often, too: about a third have dropped in price at some point in that time. If the one you want isn’t reduced, set a price alert and we’ll tell you when it drops.

Prices checked 6th November 2026.