Most contemporary furniture brands use wood veneers, MFC, laminates, glass, or high-density polyurethane. Steel and aluminum are used in many corporate office furniture designs. However, wood veneer is more eco-friendly than actual hardwoods.
Heavy, durable furniture is often made of steel. Offices that move furniture often should consider aluminum types. You also want to pick a desk made of material that won't cause injuries to blind people and is large enough to fit screen readers.