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This is $895 and is maple-topped: https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/H-1222-MAP/Industrial-P...

Much above that and you might as well get custom-made stuff.

That's a great desk top but the industrial appearance of it looks like it belongs in a garage rather than a fancy midcentury modern home office of a guy with a Leica M11 and Vitsoe shelving.

Its just designer furniture, like any other Velben good.

A designer couch made entirely of foam can cost you 10k just because there is a name on it.

You're paying for the distinctive style and to show others your wealth or taste.

There are various materials to choose from, personally I like the linoleum version. If USM furniture is good value for money is another question everyone has to answer for themselves.