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Easing Back to Work: 12 Standout Desk Accessories from Wms & Co.

September 2, 2025

I was twelve and feeling haunted by the chirping crickets at night, my signal that the start of school was near. That’s when Ginny Pye at the swimming pool told me she had just organized and restocked her desk with new notebooks and pens and was ready, even excited. The notion left an impression I’m still contemplating all these years later.

I don’t think I’ll ever be happy to see summer end, but Ginny—who went on to become a successful novelist—was so right. A few new useful things, such as a wooden laptop tray, truly help the transition. And for these, I turn to Wms & Co., an online shop specializing in “exquisitely practical tools for your desk and for your life.”

The offerings are hand picked by graphic designers Allison and JP Williams who delight in elevated versions of everyday things: take a look at their former NYC loft to see the possibilities. And here are a dozen of their workspace favorites, perfect for easing the way back to school and work.

Photography courtesy of Wms & Co. (@wmscoshop).

cloth & paper&#8\2\17;s stainless task roller, \$46, is made in the us. 17
Above: Cloth & Paper’s Stainless Task Roller, $46, is made in the US. It recalls a plastic version I grew up with that sat by our kitchen phone for taking messages and making grocery lists. Once, as my mother started reciting the character traits I should look for in a life partner, I wrote down her advice on the kitchen roller (“generosity of spirit, sense of humor…”). I still have that slip of paper.
skagerak&#8\2\17;s oak nesting trays come in three sizes, starting at \14 b 18
Above: Skagerak’s Oak Nesting Trays come in three sizes, starting at 14-by-11.75 inches, $129, and can be put to all sorts of uses, including as a portable desk. skagerak&#8\2\17;s oak nesting trays come in three sizes, starting at \14 b 19                                              Above:  From London stationary company Before Breakfast, ultra-thin Japanese Everyday Scissors are $30. They’re currently on back order: also consider Studio Carta’s made-in-Italy, small Black Metal Scissors, $30.
notation studio&#8\2\17;s \13.8 inch tall mono portable lamp, \$\170, has a 20
Above: Notation Studio’s 13.8-inch-tall Mono Portable Lamp, $170, has a head that rotates 270 degrees. And yes, you read that right: the Mono is cordless and rechargeable, even dimmable; it’s “for desks, decks, and everything in between.” Red is available for pre-order; black, forest green, and beige are in stock.
wms & co. make their own self inking custom rubber stamps, &#8\2\20;wit 21
Above: Wms & Co. make their own Self-Inking Custom Rubber Stamps, “with one foot in the Old World and another in the now.” They come in several sizes and finishes, starting at $175,  and are perfect for business logos and return addresses: a great house warming gift. Wms & Co. also make Custom Rubber Stamps starting at $55.
above skagerak&#8\2\17;s norr magazine rack, \$349, offers both storage and 22
Above Skagerak’s Norr Magazine Rack, $349, offers both storage and display. Ideal for company materials and for children’s books.
have you ever coveted a box opener? i certainly hadn&#8\2\17;t, until i saw 23
Above: Have you ever coveted a box opener? I certainly hadn’t, until I saw the Hmm Utility Knife, $78, of anodized aluminum from HMM, a Taiwan studio whose name stands for Human Made Method. Also available in  deep green and bronze as well as all silver.
&#8\2\20;no batteries, no charging, no notifications —just reliable timek 24
Above: “No batteries, no charging, no notifications —just reliable timekeeping,” write Wms and Co. of the Desktop Hourglass, $38, for keeping track of 30 minute stretches. Shown here in black, it also comes in red as a Five Minute Hourglass, $20.
coccoina is a decades old, family owned italian company that makes non toxic, s 25
Above: Coccoina is a decades-old, family-owned Italian company that makes non-toxic, safe-for-children adhesives from potato starch. Coccoina Glue comes in a classic tin, $12, with a brush stored inside for applying it, and as a glue stick, $8.
karst desk trays of recycled aluminum come in two sizes, \$30 and \$40, that pr 26
Above: Karst Desk Trays of recycled aluminum come in two sizes, $30 and $40, that provide perfect landing spots for your phone and keys, among other things. Shown here in burgundy, and also available in Yves Klein Blue and Stone.
&#8\2\20;this sculptural cast iron tape dispenser, \$\175, by japanese desi 27
Above: “This sculptural Cast-Iron Tape Dispenser, $175, by Japanese designer Makoto Koizumi contributes beauty and function in equal measure,” write Wms & Co.  “The piece is so weighty it can be used one-handed—just what you need when you’re in the middle of wrapping a package.” Need a presentable Scotch tape holder instead? See the Korean Brass Tape Dispenser; $95—and the Wms & Co. collection of tapes.
from danish design brand form & refine, a sophisticated square pinboard, \$ 28
Above: From Danish design brand Form & Refine, a sophisticated Square Pinboard, $519, of oiled white oak and recycled canvas (selected to “match the warmness of the wood”) with an integrated shelf wide enough to hold a vase. Other Form & Refine pinboard variations and designs also available

More workspace inspiration:

Featured image: Wms & Co. co-founder Allison Williams’s desk in her Fire Island, NY, home.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Wms & Co. specialize in?

Wms & Co. specializes in 'exquisitely practical tools for your desk and for your life.'

Where can you find a Stainless Task Roller made in the US?

You can find a Stainless Task Roller from Cloth & Paper on Wms & Co.'s online shop for $46.

What is the price range for the Oak Nesting Trays from Skagerak?

The Oak Nesting Trays from Skagerak start at $129 and come in three sizes.

What is special about the Mono Portable Lamp from Notation Studio?

The Mono Portable Lamp is cordless, rechargeable, and dimmable, with a rotating head.

What type of adhesives does Wms & Co. offer?

Wms & Co. offers non-toxic, safe-for-children adhesives made from potato starch, in both tin and glue stick forms.

What is the purpose of the Desktop Hourglass from Wms & Co.?

The Desktop Hourglass is used for keeping track of 30-minute stretches and costs $38.

Who designed the Cast-Iron Tape Dispenser available on Wms & Co.'s website?

The Cast-Iron Tape Dispenser was designed by Japanese designer Makoto Koizumi and is priced at $175.

What materials are used in the Square Pinboard from Form & Refine?

The Square Pinboard from Form & Refine is made of oiled white oak and recycled canvas, priced at $519.

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