All the Back-to-School Supplies That Will Amp Up Your Office Space
Because back-to-school shopping is an all-ages affair.
You don't need to be a kid to get giddy about shopping for stationery, backpacks, or new clothes this time of year. From sticky notes to modern storage baskets to desk organizers, we've curated the back-to-school supplies that will delight (even if you graduated a while ago).
The Elements of Style (Illustrated)
The only style manual to ever appear on a bestseller list now refreshed by one of our most beloved illustrators. Every English writer knows Strunk and White's The Elements of Style. The book’s mantra, make every word tell, is still on point.
Hay Time Hourglass
In a variety of colors and sizes, the Time Hourglass (2015) celebrates the shape of the centuries-old invention of the sand glass or sand clock. Its organic form and color combinations of clear or tinted glass add a hint of color and sculpture to bookshelves and consoles.
Stojo 16 Oz. Cup
Known as “grande” in certain coffee establishments, the 16 oz is a perfect pint, which means you can take that smoothie or beer anywhere your heart desires. Comes with a straw for splash-proof sipping.
W&P Porter Bowl
An ultralight lunch container, perfect for transporting your salad, grain bowl, or leftovers—wherever life may take you.
MoMA Pear Pod Multifunctional Desktop Organizer
Inside this Pear Pod Multifunctional Desktop Organizer is a hidden storage system, with enough room for pencils, scissors, paperclips, sticky notes and other office essentials. The Pear Pod is also a fun way to serve snacks, from small breadsticks to cookies and crackers.
Neat Method Perforated Baskets
Our Perforated Metal Basket is the most multi-functional basket you'll find. Straight sides allow for stashing everything from books to folded towels to boxes of cereal. Provided insert easily slides into place to separate categories.
KeepCup 16-Ounce Brew Cork Coffee Glass
Enjoy the perfect beverage on the go in this barista-approved glass cup designed to fit under machines for the perfect pour. A cork band that's the by-product of the wine industry protects your hands from the steaming goodness.
Soma V2 17 Oz. Glass Water Bottle
The new 17 oz. (500 ml) Soma Bottle is the perfect companion for healthy hydration. Still made from shatter-resistant glass with a protective silicone sleeve and renewable bamboo cap, the updated version has increased stability and a wider mouth - for easy cleaning, adding ice, or both.
Baggu Puffy Laptop Sleeve 16"
Your laptop does so much for you. Doesn’t it deserve a comfy cozy place to live? Our puffy laptop sleeve is quilted and stuffed to provide your 16" laptop or tablet with just enough padding for comfortable rides.
Mepal Modern Large Bento Box
Stack and snack. It’s time to upgrade your lunch-to-go: These Dutch-designed beautiful bentos are big enough to hold a full meal’s worth of leftovers, or a pic-worthy not sad desk lunch that doesn’t leave your belly growling for more.
Schoolhouse 2023-2024 Academic Big Picture Calendar
A stylish way to add structure to the everyday, the Academic Big Picture Calendar was thoughtfully designed to help set your schedule straight.
Bellroy Classic Pouch
This humble sidekick neatly zips all your small daily essentials together, so you can grab and go, and never rummage again.
Day Designer Chambray Academic Planner
The complete daily planner for goal-setting, productivity and organization. Includes goal-setting, monthly calendar, daily schedule and to-do list. Linen-look fabric cover in soft blue is perfect for your simple chic style!
Blu Dot Tabs Monitor Riser
Level up your office situation. Unassuming powder-coated aluminum structures raise your monitor, laptop, tablet and anything else you want to keep in your line of sight. Cubby can be used to park your keyboard or stash your desktop secrets.
Blueair Purifier 511
COMPACT FOR FRESH AIR: Only Blueair air purifiers use HEPASilent technology; Blue Pure 511 air purifier quickly cleans a 180 sq. ft. small room in about 12.5 minutes or up to 431 sq. ft. space in 30 minutes.
2Modern Muuto Arrange Desktop Series
Made from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic collected in Europe, the Arrange Desktop Series (2020) helps keep you – and the planet – neat and tidy.
Dagne Dover Dakota Backpack
Great Dakotas come in small packages too. Sometimes you don’t want to carry around a bunch of baggage, which is why the Small Dakota is perfect for you.
Neat Method Apartment Bundle
Maximize storage with all our small space favorites. Sized to fit petite closets, cupboards and drawers and guaranteed to introduce calm in a home of any size. We thought of everything and even included a 20% discount. Set includes: Everyday Drawer Organizers, 4" X 4" (1).
Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II
Freedom. Convenience. The big advantages of wireless headphones. But Bose gives you a better wireless experience all around. Deep, immersive sound at any volume. Clearer calls at both ends of the communication.
Simplehuman Cleanstation
The average person touches their phone 2,617 times per day, transferring germs to it with each touch. Our cleanstation uses our omni-lux™ chamber to sanitize the entire surface of your phone, killing 99.9% of germs in just 30 seconds – fast enough to use while washing your hands.
Sonos One
The powerful smart speaker with voice control built in. Get rich, room-filling sound with Sonos One, and control it with your voice, the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay 2, and more. The compact design fits just about any space. Put it on your kitchen countertop or tuck it away on your office bookshelf.
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