This darling little Illustrated Pencil Pin is just $5 on Etsy from a friend I know at work. I think she’s officially an honorary member of the Well-Appointed Desk for this pin alone. (via Benandi on Etsy)
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In Praise of the Typewriter
In May 2010, a New York writer named Skye Ferrante learned that he was welcome to remain a member of The Writers Room — a quiet, communal space for writers willing to pay a $1,400 annual fee — as long as he gave up his 1929 Royal typewriter. “No one wants to work around the…
Frilly flowery vintage wallpaper softens the crisp edges of the mid-century furniture. What a lovely juxtaposition! (via Apartment Therapy)
another wonderful advertising imag of secretaries from a 50s Pelikan brochure. (by allerleirau)
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.”…
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)