Object Lessons: The Indispensable Desk Stapler - Remodelista
Before the advent of the stapler, documents were held together with thread, string, ribbons, and, in the case of legal documents, red tape. The Ace Pilot Stapler was introduced in 1938 by Chicago company Ace Fastener. The Folle 26 Stapler was designed in 1977 by noted Danish designer Henning Andreasen and is in the collections at the Museum of Modern Art and the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York. The Zenith Stapler was designed in Italy in 1943 and took its inspiration from cars of the time. Spanish company El Casco made its name in the manufacture of revolvers, but during the Depression it decided to add desktop accessories to its arsenal. Precision-made of chrome-plated steel, the El Casco Small Desk Stapler is featured in the Remodelista 100 in the Remodelista book. Made in Sweden, this Stapler is Kiosk’s choice for good-looking office efficiency. It’s provenance is a bit of a mystery, but the duo behind Kiosk say that “based on our research, we would guess 1940s.” Made of steel with rubber feet, the stapler is 7 inches long and 3.75 inches tall; $52. Object Lessons columnist Megan Wilson is the owner of Ancient Industries and curator of the Remodelista 100, a collection of essential everyday objects presented in the Remodelista book. Watch for her column every Tuesday, and have a look at her past lessons on iconic designs, including two office favorites: the IBM Wall Clock and the Trusty Stainless Steel Tiffin Box.