An old advertising brochure for the German “Pelikan” company. It reads: “Day in, day out, millions of secretaries around the world fulfill their responsible task. They are their bosses’ right hand. They take up stenographs, write letters, make phone calls and prepare conferences. But whatever they have to accomplish, they need good tools for it.”…
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Fabulous vintage Hermes attache from the 1940s. It has acquired a beautiful patina on the butter soft leather. Contact the dealer for more information. (via Mantiques Modern – 1stdibs)
Galvanzed wire in-box trays. £16 each. (via baileys)
This desk was made from reclaimed wood. Parlez vous Français? There’s a tutorial and video on Marie Claire Idées, in French. (via poppytalk)
Staple and stamp at the same time with the Stampler. Why didn’t someone think of this sooner? £12 (via SUCK UK)
A bright red desk to take the drudgery out of paying bills. (via Sunset.com)
Feeling a bit macabre? DL&Co has just the stationery set for you. Twelve notecards printed with a skull stored in a gothically-delicious ornate resin box. Death threats, heart-wrenching break-ups and morbid poetry has never looked better. (via DL & Company)