Whether your business is new and you just rented a larger office, or you want to replace your old desk with a large and imposing executive one, you’ll find there are a lot of things that make executive desks meaningful. One of them is the size and design of the desk, as well as the meaning it might have in the worlds of business, politics and social standing.

Larger things are usually associated with a more imposing personality. If you’re a business owner, you will want the largest and fanciest desk in your company, especially if you want to show visitors and rivals that you mean business and that you have a great deal of authority.

Another thing that an executive desk has to signify is style. A stylish desk will appeal to everyone who sees it, including you. You’ll find that employees feel more at ease when they visit your office, if they see a more stylish and inviting design that doesn’t necessarily close off any kind of human contact.

Finally, a new executive office desk should represent the ability to be a decisive leader within your company. This means it should set an example for your staff and employees, rather than intimidating them, and it should show them that they too can aspire to reach the level of CEO or even to start their own business, motivating them to improve themselves and work harder.