Finally! The stapler of my dreams! This is my dream stapler and I found it in good working order at the antique mall. It has a flip plate to switch between staples that press inwards and outwards. I prefer my staples to go inwards but I’m sure there’s a good case for staples that splay…
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Scotch vintage tape (by me)
There is good reason why I couldn’t pass up the Agent Obsolete mixed lot of office supplies — pencils. And green ones, at that. From top to bottom: “Romang Gstaad” was determined to be a chalet builder in Gstaad, Switzerland Green “China Marker” by The America Crayon Company labelled “No. 517 GB” 8H Venus pencil unsharpened…
Monochromatic assemblages from Kontor Kontur. Visit their site to see a rainbow of office supply assemblages. (via Kontor Kontur)
An array of vintage staplers, also found at the Kansas City River Market Antique Mall. How do you pick just one? (by me)
Another wonderful collection of office sundries is available at Agent Obsolete’s Etsy shop. This one is Office Details DeLuxe No 8 and includes a classic magnifying glass, metal numbers, a vintage wodden ruler, and an assortment of vintage packaging. Someone else please buy this so I won’t be tempted! (via by AgentObsolete on Etsy)
George Bernard Shaw’s Writing Hut
George Bernard Shaw’s writing hut, dubbed “London” so his staff wouldn’t be lying when they said he had “gone to London.” (via Famous Writers’ Small Writing Sheds and Off-the-Grid Huts | Apartment Therapy Re-Nest and Shedworking)