MONOLITH – Black executive desk with side storage

Description

MONOLITH is a black executive desk with a supporting side storage unit, bringing desktop, storage and base together in a composition with a distinctive character. Designed by Orlandini Design and made in Italy, it interprets the executive office through crisp geometry, generous proportions and a monochrome palette that allows the forms to stand out.

The proposed configuration includes a continuous desktop in Nero finish, a black metal frame, a 183.6 cm black supporting storage unit and a desktop access module with power sockets and USB-C charging ports. A complete workstation for those seeking a contemporary professional setting with a strong visual identity and carefully considered organisation.

Black as a design statement

The appeal of this version lies in its colour continuity: the dark desktop extends above the storage volume, while the V-shaped metal leg introduces an angled, sculptural surface. Light defines the profiles, reveals the surfaces and gives each element of the composition its own presence.

In a light interior, MONOLITH creates a clear focal point. Alongside timber floors, decorative walls or large windows, its contemporary design can bring a fresh perspective to classical architecture. In a pared-back setting, it works with stone, glass and metal to create a disciplined, refined atmosphere.

It is a choice for a professional practice wishing to express a recognisable personality, or an executive office where furniture contributes to a consistent company image. Black also provides a foundation for highlighting seating, lighting and artwork, allowing a few carefully selected pieces to define the room.

A composition that integrates work and storage

The side unit forms part of the desk structure: it supports one end of the desktop and brings storage close to the workstation. Its horizontal presence balances the V-shaped leg and gives the composition an asymmetrical silhouette, recognisable even from a distance.

The combination of closed compartments and an open section allows documents and objects to be organised according to their use. Push-to-open doors keep the fronts clean, without projecting handles, while the top of the unit provides an additional surface for placing items.

This integration is one of the configuration’s strengths: the work surface and storage are selected as a single composition, with coordinated proportions and finishes. A practical approach for an individual office or a project comprising several executive workstations.

Italian design and considered construction

The desktop is made from two bonded 18 mm MDF panels, giving a total thickness of 36 mm. The visible surfaces are covered in Nero-finish 3D-foil, while the underside has a melamine backing. Shaped edges give the desktop a visually lighter profile and complement the frame.

The metal frame and legs are finished with epoxy powder coating; the V-shaped legs are made from 4 mm sheet metal. The supporting storage unit has visible exterior components in Nero 3D-foil-covered MDF and an internal structure in black melamine-faced particleboard. The open compartment is also finished in Nero to maintain the continuity of the composition.

A dedicated place for power and cables

The desktop access module with two UK sockets and two USB-C charging ports provides power and charging directly at the work surface. Its black soft-closing lid integrates into the desktop, keeping connections discreetly accessible.

The under-desk cable tray and vertical cable routing within the legs help gather cables together and maintain an organised workstation. This is particularly valuable for an executive desk that is also viewed from the visitor’s side.

What this configuration includes

• A continuous MDF desktop finished in Nero 3D-foil, without an insert.
• A black metal frame, designed to be supported by the side storage unit.
• A 183.6 cm supporting side storage unit, with black exterior components, internal structure and open compartment.
• A black powered desktop access module, with two UK sockets, two USB-C charging ports and a 200 cm power cable.
• An under-desk cable tray and vertical cable routing within the legs.

The storage unit can be positioned on the right or left. Please specify the required position when ordering, viewed from the perspective of the person seated at the desk.

Dimensions and room layout

The desktop is available in 210 × 105 cm or 240 × 105 cm, with an overall desk height of 76 cm. The supporting storage unit measures 183.6 × 55.4 × 53.6 cm.

The choice of length and storage position allows the workstation to be arranged around entrances, windows and other furniture. Consider the space required for the user’s chair, clearance for opening storage doors and the placement of visitor seating, while maintaining comfortable circulation.

The gallery drawings show right- and left-hand layouts, supporting storage unit dimensions and desktop construction profiles. Other configurations illustrated help you compare the collection’s possibilities; the configuration available to purchase on this page remains the one specified above.

From an individual office to a coordinated company interior

The MONOLITH collection allows the scheme to extend beyond the workstation. Meeting tables, tall storage units, low cabinets, modular cabinets and coffee tables bring work, filing and meetings together through a shared design language.

Black can run throughout the interior or act as a connecting thread between offices with different proportions and functions. For a business, this variety allows executive spaces to be coordinated without requiring the same composition in every room. For a professional practice, it offers the opportunity to create a setting in which the desk, storage and meeting area complement one another.

The collection overview in the gallery shows the furniture types to consider when completing your scheme.

Alternative finishes and options on request

The collection includes 3D-foil desktops in Olmo Grey, Noce Bali, Ardesia, Nero, Wengé and Tortora, as well as Calacatta Bianco and Nero Desirè marble-effect ceramic desktops. Metal frames are offered in Nero, Ruggine and Terracotta, according to the combinations available for each item.

Supporting storage units measuring 123.6, 153.6 or 183.6 cm, freestanding side units, desks with two legs and standard or Privacy modesty panels can also be considered. Versions with inserts feature a section of the desktop finished in 3D-foil or faux leather, in a matching or contrasting finish.

Alternative configurations have different prices and require an individual quotation. The general drawings illustrate the collection’s possibilities; the compatibility of dimensions, finishes and accessories is checked for the requested composition. For offices outside the UK, a desktop access module with Schuko UNEL sockets and USB-C charging ports can be requested.

Your project with Italy Dream Design

Italy Dream Design can help you choose the desktop size, determine the storage position and coordinate the remaining furniture. For a single professional practice or several executive offices, remote advice allows the options to be compared using a floor plan, room measurements and the needs of the people who will use them.

Email info@italydreamdesign.com, call +39 347 796 0415 or use our Contact us page. Tell us the number of workstations, your preferred finishes and your storage and meeting requirements, so that we can explore the collection with you and prepare a tailored quotation.

To help you make your finish selection, we can also check the availability and conditions for sending samples.

The supply includes only the desk, supporting side storage unit and equipment specified above. Modesty panels, chairs, tall storage units, other furniture and styling accessories shown in the photographs or drawings are excluded.