Dec 24, 2025 6:30 AM

The Best Desk Accessories to Make Your Workstation More Inviting

Brighten up your bare desk with these cute, fidgety, functional, and stylish desk accessories.

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A Paperweight and Brain Teaser

Craighill Jack Puzzle

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A Hovering Pen

Novium Hoverpen Interstellar

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Porcelain Accessories

Ergonofis Desk Accessories Set

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I have never had a bare desk in my life. Those minimalist setups you see online? My workspace is the complete opposite, overflowing with gizmos, tchotchkes from my travels, and an overabundance of gear. If you're looking to spruce up your home office desktop (or maybe gift a friend who works from home), I've got several fun options for you, from functional stationery to gorgeous paperweights.

Be sure to check out our other home office guides, including the Best WFH Gear, Best Standing Desks, Best Office Chairs, and Best Computer Monitors.

• A Paperweight and Brain Teaser

  

  Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

  Craighill

  Jack Puzzle

  It took me embarrassingly longer than expected to complete Craighill's Jack Puzzle. It comes fully assembled, but I regretfully pulled the six metal bars apart seconds after I unboxed it, and then spent more than 40 minutes trying to figure out how to put it back together. It's not just about which piece goes where—the whole thing can be a little tricky to hold as you assemble it, which adds to the difficulty. Thankfully, I completed it, and this hefty brass amalgamation of rods now proudly sits as a paperweight on my desk. It also comes in stainless steel.

• Recycled Notes

  • Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

  • Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

  Resketch

  The Notepad

  Why buy the usual stack of Post-Its when you can get Resketch's Notepad and save the environment a bit? Each stack has 175 3x3 sheets, and it's important to know that, unlike Post-Its, there's no adhesive—don't buy these if you plan to stick notes all over your desk or wall. Instead, the entire stack is made from reclaimed paper sourced in the US; you can easily tear off a piece to write on it. As you flip through the pad, you'll notice some sheets are lined, and some are colorful—each stack is unique.

  If the Notepad isn't for you, but you like Resketch's ethos, you can opt for standard notebooks, reporter-style handbooks, and even . I also quite like the company's , if you prefer a pencil over a pen.

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