Unless your disposition is to constantly fight for organization, clutter will inevitably find its way to your desk. When deadlines loom and stress is high, the last thing on your mind is where that pencil should go. Thankfully, design-minded brands have the office corner covered. Everything you need to keep your desk both clean and aesthetically pleasing — brass accents, natural wood, leather — all comes in simple, sleek, useful designs. Devote a little time to procuring these items, so even if your schedule is a mess, your desk won’t reflect it.
Black Cast Letter Holder by CB2 $13
Gilded File Holder by BC2 $20
Brass Pencil Cup by Living $39
Business Card Holder by Kaufmann Mercantile $49
Leather Mousepad by This Is Ground $50
iPhone Lightning Dock+ by Native Union $59
Leather Desk Valet Tray by J.W. Hulme Co. $95
Document Holder by Maple $95
“Classico” Marble Paperweight by TRNK $108
Omega Headphone Stand by Sieveking Sound $180
Leather Desk Mat by Dacasso $183
Monitor Arm by M2 $295
Model 201 Clamp Lamp by Lampe Gras $420