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21 Cute and Practical Desk Accessories We Love

From a floral headphone stand to natural marble bookends, these items can take your desk from drab to fab.
21 Cute and Practical Desk Accessories We Love

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A well-organized and aesthetically pleasing desk can boost your mood and productivity, spark creativity, or simply make your slog at the office more fun. Think of your work surface as a blank canvas that can transform into a custom haven with the right desk accessories.

We curated a collection of cute yet practical items, from stylish organizers and whimsical pen holders to tech-savvy gadgets and ergonomic tools. We also leaned into the dopamine decor trend to help you brighten up the workday!

The Best Desk Accessories for Function and Aesthetic in 2025

Marbrasse Desk Organizer, $17

Marbrasse Desk Organizer

Put a spin on organizing your pens, highlighters and other desk necessities with this desk caddy that rotates 360 degrees. The ribbed plastic body looks chic and the gold non-slip feet are safe for desktops. Five compartments provide plenty of storage space. Choose from 11 colours to best suit your workspace.

UIXJODO 0.5mm Black Ink Gel Pens, $15 for a Set of 5

UIXJODO 0.5mm Black Ink Gel Pens

If you want a nice-looking desk all the way down to writing implements, these retractable gel pens can help you achieve it. The soft silicone body makes them comfortable to write with and each pen has a clip to attach it to a notebook or journal. They come in nine colour schemes in sets of four, five and 10.

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ITNRSIIET Ergonomic Mouse Pad, $16

ITNRSIIET Ergonomic Mouse Pad

This ergonomic mouse pad has a soft, supportive gel wrist rest that offsets strain and prevents carpal tunnel syndrome. Shaped like a painter’s palette, it’s available in 26 vibrant colours and prints, and bonus: it's waterproof.

YSAGi Non-Slip Desk Pad, $18

YSAGi Non-Slip Desk Pad

If you want to protect your desktop, this desk pad is available in four sizes, depending on how much coverage you want. The waterproof upper is made of faux leather, while the bottom is made of non-slip suede. There are 12 colours to choose from ranging from dark neutrals to pretty pastels.

Main + Mesa Marble Geometric Bookends with Wood Inlay, $46

Main + Mesa Marble Geometric Bookends with Wood Inlay

If you keep books on your desk for your job or inspiration, consider showcasing them with these stunning, solid marble bookends with a wood inlay. At 4 by 6 by 3 inches, these geometric bookends are desk friendly. Each set is unique and they can be used vertically or horizontally.

Fashciaga Marble Cell Phone Tablet Stand, $15

Fashciaga Marble Cell Phone Tablet Stand

This marble phone or tablet stand would pair perfectly with those bookends. It’s designed so that your device sits at a flattering angle for Zoom calls, reading or catching up on TikTok during your break. Each stand is unique with natural variations in the stone.

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Sushret Cloud Keyboard Wrist Rest, $18

Sushret Cloud Keyboard Wrist Rest

We love this quirky keyboard rest that puts your wrists on cloud 9. The gel foam rest sits in front of your keyboard while your wrists sink in for a comfortable typing position. A silicone base keeps it from slipping. It’s easy to wipe clean and comes in seven cute colours (the keyboard pictured is not included).

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2, $170

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

If your coffee or tea always ends up getting cold while you're in the zone, the Ember smart mug is a worthwhile investment. When synced with the Ember app, you can set the temperature and customize presets from your phone. You can use it with or without the charging coaster—when you're on the go or otherwise not at your desk, the battery lasts for up to 1.5 hours.

This sleek, high-tech mug has a 10-ounce capacity. You can get it in six finishes, including shiny rose gold, gold and copper that can glam up your office space.

MemoCustomAcrylics Acrylic Wall Calendar, $38 to $412

MemoCustomAcrylics Acrylic Wall Calendar

We love this modern and minimalist acrylic wall calendar. It's customizable; choose a title for the top, side headers like “to-do” or “notes”, hardware finish, text colour and font. There are six sizes available, so you can find the best fit for your space. One black dry-erase marker is included, but you can also order 4- and 10-colour packs.

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Sweetzer & Orange Weekly To Do List Pad, $10

Sweetzer & Orange Weekly To Do List Pad

Lay out your plans in style with this weekly planner pad. The days of the week are listed vertically with side headers for notes and a handy to-do list. It's undated to give you the most use out of it, available in teal and pink.

Uncommon Goods Desk Yoga Card Deck, $31

Uncommon Goods Desk Yoga Card Deck

Sitting for long periods each day can do a number on your body. This card deck features 52 desk yoga poses to get you moving. The cards are divided into chair yoga, standing yoga, breathwork and hand gestures you can do at the office, no equipment required.

BOHON Cute Desk Lamp with USB Charging Port, $82

BOHON Cute Desk Lamp with USB Charging Port

This adorable desk lamp features three lighting modes—warm, daylight and natural—and a rotating dimmer knob to adjust brightness. There are two USB ports in its base so you can charge your devices. What's not to love?

GEEKERA 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand, $48

GEEKERA 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand

Apple users will appreciate this 3-in-1 wireless charger, which simultaneously juices up an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods. Its sleek design doubles as a phone stand and comes in a variety of colours.

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Cilinta Acrylic Monitor Stand, $64

Cilinta Acrylic Monitor Stand

Elevating your monitor or laptop to eye level is an important part of office ergonomics. This clear acrylic stand lets you do that in style. This riser fits most monitors and laptops up to 50 pounds and accommodates keyboards up to 17.8 inches. Since it's transparent, it has a cleaner look that blends into your workspace.

Post-it Cat Figure Pop-Up Note Dispenser, $44

Post-it Cat Figure Pop-Up Note Dispenser

Bring cat lady energy to the office with this pop-up note dispenser. This fun feline sits on your desk and holds 3-by-3-inch sticky notes in its paws.

Mr. Pen Mechanical Switch Calculator, $16

Mr. Pen Mechanical Switch Calculator

If old school calculators are your thing, you can’t get cuter than this one. Designed with oversized buttons and a large LCD screen, it comes in five colours and is small enough to stash in your desk drawer. It requires a single AAA battery, which must be purchased separately.

Annova Mesh Desk Organizer, $57

Annova Mesh Desk Organizer

We love this desk organizer with a mesh lattice pattern. There are seven compartments and a pull-out drawer for easy access to your office supplies. There are 10 colours to choose from, but we're partial to this neutral white style.

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HelloOregano Daisy Headphone Stand, $75

HelloOregano Daisy Headphone Stand

Add a touch of whimsy to your desk with this adorable daisy headphone stand. It's from a Canadian small business, and we love to shop local. It also makes an awesome gift.

ODISTAR Desktop Vacuum Cleaner, $29

ODISTAR Desktop Vacuum Cleaner

For the neat freak who has everything, there’s this tiny vacuum cleaner that went viral on social media. It quickly and quietly sucks up pencil shavings, punch outs or plain old dust as you sweep it across the surface. The rechargeable battery lasts up to 2.5 hours.

Samchilderlan Ceramic Trinket Dish, $22

Samchilderlan Ceramic Trinket Dish

Not just for jewelry, this cloud-shaped ceramic trinket dish is also an awesome spot to keep your lip balm, hair elastics, paper clips and other small items on your desk. It also comes in shiny gold and silver, spotted matte pink and white.

BRIGHTTIA Gold Cable Organizers, $34 for a Set of 4

BRIGHTTIA Gold Cable Organizers

These simple yet chic cable organizers can tame your phone and computer cords. Available in sets of four, you place one of the included adhesive dots on each base to attach it to your desk, then thread the cable through. There are 12 finishes to choose from, so can match the other hardware on your desk.

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