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16 Stylish Desk Decor Items Perfect for Every Desk
If the last year, which produced the most significant office work habits shift in decades, didn't have you considering your workspace, pat yourself on the back. But if 2020’s Coronavirus pandemic affected your office life and work-from-home is now your routine, you have definitely thought about your desk. As people slowly return to offices or make the home office permanent, decorating your desk is undoubtedly top of mind. As long as you keep it clean, organized and chic, it's hard to go wrong. Nest Casa chooses the best desk decor from desk pads and pencil cups to candles and small flower vases, for the ultimate desk luxuries.
Desk Decor For Her
Serious about work and style, these desk decor beauties convey femininity while taking care of business.
Squarely Bare - This subtle blush leather padded box from Riviere Italy boasts a clear Plexiglass lid so that what’s stored is in sight but given the nod to strong femininity with the camelia-style floral accent.
Star Bright - 24-carat gold-plating encrusted with Swarovski crystals envelopes the Stars 7x magnifying glass paperweight. Keep your papers firmly on the ground while reaching for the skies with extra clear vision.
Blotter Better - Ralph Lauren’s world of good taste and refinement extends to every detail in one’s life, even the office desk. Once designed to keep the ink from quills and fountain pens from staining your desk, this stately navy blue leather blotter pad also makes a good spot for your laptop or keyboard.
Palatial Scent - The power of scent to inspire and motivate is undeniable. Just ask the folks behind Baobab, the Tanzania-based candles named for the baobab tree. The Grand Palais candle from their 2020 cities collection recalls the vaulted glass-ceiling at this Paris monument that reveals the sky’s various shades. This candle offers a mental escape, traveling in one’s mind while staying put.
Desk Decor For Him
A sleek, no-fuss, no-muss approach to the desk doesn’t have to be devoid of style. Whether for him, her, or they, these classic desk decor pieces add a traditional masculine touch.
World View - Even in the digital world, nothing beats the joy of spinning a globe around to discover the world at large. This CB2 model sits on a marble base making it not only functional but inspiring to look at.
Bull Market - We all need a bit of motivation from time to time. This charging bull bookend which doubles as a doorstop, is an intriguing reminder to charge into your workday.
Smooth Operator - Present your desk as cool and collected as you are with this sophisticated Zanchi 1952 leather pad with natural horn detail made with traditional Old World craftsmanship that adds a touch of class to any workspace.
Purely Puiforcat - Jean Puiforcat, sculptor, was referred to as the most important French Art Deco silversmith during his career spanning from the Twenties through 1945 until his untimely death. This silver frame from the Ruban collection adds a distinguished and refined look to any desk, with the object being equally as interesting as the contents inside of it.
Desk Decor For The Minimalist
Even for those with a love of empty space, at least some desk decor appeals. These accessories designed for the sparse aesthetic prove their quality over quantity.
Clear Minded - This barely-there acrylic box magically gathers pens, paper clips, tape, and other desk odds and ends in this sleek vessel with a discreet presence.
Time to Bolt - Borrowing from the useful hardware bit, the AVF by Alexandra Von Furstenberg acrylic and bronze frame has a reflective nature and comes in an array of colors while using magnets to hold a photo in place. Of course, the true minimalist will prefer it as is.
A Modern Finish - This simple leather desk pad from Leatherology is today’s answer to the traditional desk blotter. Sleek and simple with the practicality a minimalist craves, this desk pad easily rolls to take it on the go.
Box It Up - Made to coordinate with Leatherology’s desk pad, this simple in-box tray keeps papers organized for those with a clutter aversion. Built to both letter and legal-size paper, this tray can also be personalized.
Desk Decor For The Techie
Desk decor is the fodder of any techie’s dreams when it enhances their electronics’ performance—or simply makes them look cooler.
Rise Up - Elevate your laptop experience with the Grovemade Laptop Stand and give your wrists a break. This stand has a stable angle platform in sloped wood and improved ergonomics, plus nifty storage space underneath. A stainless steel and leather stop holds the laptop in place.
White Noise - The Devialet Phantom I 103 DB speaker is worthy of a king’s playlist. The compact nature with ultra-dense sound is also a thrill for those who live for tiny objects that make a big statement.
Head Strong - The more streamlined the design, the better. Your headphones need a beautiful place to rest when not in use. Grovestand offers just that in this attractive wood and leather piece.
Command Central - Done with cords? Enter the Polo wireless charging station. Johnny Cash-cool black leather covers this rounded corner rectangular tray. It travels just as easily as it stays put.
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