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It’s difficult to convey just how lovely these desk accessories are. First seen at 100% Design* last year and more recently spotted over at Theo, the collection has not lost any bit of its initial charm, though I am a bit dismayed I can’t quite splurge on the whole set in one go. Instead, I’ll have to settle for buying one piece at a time until my desktop is graced with the complete collection. Each piece has a satisfying heft, and though petite in scale, there’s a distinct beauty in the choice of materials for each simple shape.

*Not that it matters to your purchasing decision, but the Australian Designer duo Daniel and Emma seem like incredibly nice people and I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds for them.

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Organize your cables with this USB Battleship Hub. Created by the design duo Giffin’ Termeer, the idea was that the “boat shape could be an ‘organizing image’ to visually manage the tangle”… it’s also weighted so that it won’t topple over.

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Well, looky here. This folder transforms into a carrying-box with just a few steps. So if you have just a short stack of papers, the file is perfect… and if your short stack becomes tall, make the file into the carrying box to accommodate. Pretty smart.

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I’m trusting you had a good weekend in light of all the festivities (the rally, the costumes, etc.)? Now that you’re back at your desk (sanity firmly in place), maybe you’ll see need of these handy organizers by Less&More via their Etsy shop. There’s quite a few options, so whether you need it for pens and pencils or craft supplies, they’re sure to get stuff sorted and ready for your creative fingertips.

Desk Organizer (shown above), $57.00

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I just stumbled across this neat set of cast concrete desk accessories from Israeli design group Umamy. Simply titled “Concrete Office Helpers”, this line of organizers are sure to add a bit of industrial-chic styling (and quite a bit of heft) to your desk.  The entire set currently costs $300, but individual pieces can also be purchased.

Searching under the desk for cables should be a thing of the past with all the cord management options available. This brushed steel tooth comb attaches to the edge of your desk (teeth either upwards or sideways) via double-sided tape or a screw.

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Update: This is on sale for $7.95 from the MoMA Store… I’m sure the price is only good until it sells out, so hurry if you want one. (09/30/10)

This isn’t a new product, but good design always deserves mentioning. The Blu Dot 2d3d Catch-all Tray is a simple, steel tray that’s shipped flat. A few folds here and there and you have yourself a neat tray to keep your desk tidy. Available in gray, white, and red.

Material: Powdercoated steel.
Dimension: 9″ W x 1″ H x 13″ D
Colors: Gun Metal, White, Fire Engine Red

No more searching around for your favorite pens or pencils, because if you get this tray, you’ll use it. Sure, it’s a tad pricy, but depositing your writing implements on the soft (therefore quiet) rubber surface would appear to be entirely satisfactory.

7.1″L x 18.4″W x 0.5″H

I’ve never been into West Elm’s style ever, a bit too drab and generally unexciting for me. However they’re definitely on the right track here with these new wood boxes. Woodgrain combined with super glossy lacquer is a great combination.

Material: Ash
Dimensions: Small 9″w x 4″d x 1.75″h, Large 12″w x 8″d x 4″h

There’s a slight sale on some of these wood desktop items. Maybe you’ll want to snap some of them up before they’re gone (if they’re discontinued, that is).

Wood Desk Tray, was $18.00, Now: $12.60
Wood Paperclip Holder, was $18.00, Now: $9.00
Wood Pencil Holder, was $18.00, Now: $9.00
Wood Photo Box, was $38.00, Now: $26.60
Wood Tape Dispenser, $24.00
Japanese Masking Tape (Set of 3), $12.00

I’ve never liked desk organizers that attempt to jam every conceivable item and tool into one compartment. The Capsule Desk Organizer simply holds a few pens and pencils, sticky notes, sticky note flags, and has a great design.

If you’ve got a clutter-y entryway or kitchen spot that seems to attract keys, mail and whatnots into a big ol’ mess, perhaps consider getting that junk sorted with this bamboo wall panel organizer. You can use dry erase markers to write notes and messages plus there’s hooks and cups to hold whatever you need holding.

Available in two styles; the bare panel can be hung vertically or horizontally, the channel panel�s stainless steel accessories slide into the exclusive channel system, tucked behind the front panel. The small channel panel has one bottom channel and comes with: two hooks, bamboo cup & holder, magnetic strip, 3 strong magnets, dry erase pen. The large channel panel has two channels and comes with: letter holder, three hooks, bamboo cup & holder, magnetic strip, 4 strong magnets.

Mounting hardware included.
Large � 31 1/2″ W x 15 3/4″ H
Small � 23 1/2″ W x 11 3/4″ H

Here’s a nice little porcelain desk organizer which has traditional Wedgewood style painting with modern motifs such as USB keys and pens.

Dimensions: 11 x 16 x 17cm

With this desk accessory collection, maybe tidying up your workspace wouldn’t be such a chore. I like how it’s a modular sort of thing, so you can add on the extra parts you need.
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It’s hard to tell how this differs from the Semikolon Rainbow File ($32). The corners and edges are reinforced with plastic for extra strength, so perhaps it would be a little more durable? Whichever one you prefer, the colors allow for easy sorting of your paperwork.

H 13.75″ W 9.75″ D 1.25″