From the Desk of…

Like it or not, the desk is where many of us spend much of our workday. Do you keep your desk ultra-organized or does a bit of chaos help you stay focused?

Curious to see how desktop aesthetics affect productivity, we took a peek at the work spaces of some of our favorite creative minds. From writers to directors, interior designers to antiques dealers, these individuals each have a desk that reflects his or her unique personality. Inspired? Check out a selection of hand-picked items that add a bit of chic to any desk.

Designer Betsy Burnham at her desk in Los Angeles.

Rare Jacques Adnet letter tray.

Rare 14 carat gold propelling pencil.

Swedish teak and glass sectional box.

J. Crew's Jenna Lyons photographed at her desk in 2011. Photo: Martine Fougeron.

The desk of blogger Alexandra Heitz. Photo: Mark Iantosca.

Francois Champsaur at his Paris studio located in the Marais as seen in 1stdibs' Introspective Magazine.

Jewelry designer Elsa Peretti wearing Halston in December of 1974. Photo: Duane Michal.

Edward Gorey at his desk from "The Photographed Cat," 1980.

A look at the Los Angeles office of designer Kelly Wearstler in 1stdibs' Introspective Magazine.

The home office of Sanni and Joona from The Rag Rug in Turku, Finland. Photo: Suvi.

From the desk of blogger Cassidy June.

From the desk of designer Miles Redd.

Louis Vuitton "Malle Aéro" paperweight.

The Australian office of Louise Olsen & Stephen Ormandy of Dinosaur Designs. Photo: Sean Fennessy.

Designers Roman and Williams in 1stdibs' Introspective Magazine.

A desk scene from the Soho office of New York interior design firm Ashe + Leandro.

From the desk of Sofia Coppola

Chrome desktop letter envelope holder with inset agate.

Art Deco desk set.

Exceptionally beautiful 1960s Italian designed typewriter.

Vintage Gucci brass paper weight.

An oversize sterling silver paperclip objet by Tiffany & Co.

Hermès pen tray with leather tab.

The desk of designer Kristen Buckingham as seen in 1stdibs' Introspective magazine.

From the desk of Venezuelan luxury and fashion entrepreneur Carmen Busquets.

Ceramist Clare Potter in her New York studio as seen in 1stdibs' Introspective Magazine.

Geoffrey Bradfield sits at at a desk from his own line of furniture as seen in 1stdibs' Introspective Magazine.

At the Soho loft office of artist Marina Abramovic.

A clean but colorful work space from designer Sara Story.

The work of interior designer Jacques Grange.

Designer Justine Hugh-Jones' home office.


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