Clear desk, clear mind goes the old adage. It's true, too. As a full-time member of the WFH movement, I can vouch for a well-organized desk. Indeed, the mere sight of pens, papers, and files strewn across my bedroom workplace makes me shiver, especially if I need to get my head down. Fortunately, there's an easy way around this. Enter: Amazon's vast array of desk organizers.
Honestly, it's the most satisfying experience seeing a suuuper messy desk transform into one streamlined, slick, and stylish study with the help of a couple of desk organizers. But not so fast! I spoke with an expert to determine exactly what you really want to sit inside a desk organizer, and what you can have lingering around in a drawer or on a shelf.
Below, you'll find all of the highly-rated desk organizers that you can buy from Amazon — Prime members, you're welcome. I've featured everything you can think of, from desktop file organizers to desktop monitors with storage. And don't fret: I've kept our tested wallets in mind, picking only affordable designs. These buys, paired with our fave desk organization ideas, ought to help you keep this space tidy for good.
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I spoke with Jamie Hord, founder of Horderly Professional Organizing, about the logistics of using a desk organizer (or five) and to determine when you need to put a desk organizer to use. "Before you start purchasing organizers to get your desk organized, you need to know what your needs are in terms of functionality for you," she told me. So, it would be smart to go through everything you currently have on and inside your desk, and to collate them into piles of stuff. "You want to consider how much you have of each item, keeping in mind that not everything needs to live together," she adds. Then, if you find you have 12 fun highlighters to store, it makes sense to buy something for holding these. If you're someone who rarely makes notes or uses paper, skip the paper tray — you get the idea.
So, with this advice in mind, here are nine Amazon desk organizers (opens in new tab) that will help you tidy your desk for good.
A desk organizer tray
Made from: Metal
Size (in): H5.6 x W9.8 x D11.8
Customer rating: 4.6/5 stars
Topping my list, this design comes as a set of two stackable trays, replete with rounded metal to protect against scratching. Add to this the industrial allure, and you have one major style statement — not to mention, a great place to store your papers, documents, and even magazines. Personally, I'm obsessed with the rose-gold colorway, a surefire way to elevate an otherwise tawdry set-up. Plus, rust and corrosion are nothing to worry about thanks to its premium metal construction.
A desk organizer for your drawers
Made from: Plastic
Size (in): H3.5 x W6.8 x D6.8
Customer rating: 4.8/5 stars
Pretty in pink — or beige and baby blue, for that matter — this adorable design nails both function and form. Constructed to help you order your desk drawers, this is the perfect place to keep all those titbits and extras you've been scattering across your office. Whether it's paper clips, staplers, or your one seriously Y2K gel pen collection, this has your back. Trust me: once you get started with this, you won't want to stop. Tidy freaks, form an orderly queue.
A desk organizer set
Made from: Metal and wood
Size (in): H7.25 x W9.75 x D6
Customer rating: 4.7/5 stars
If you've got a few different items you want to tidy up, including small books, pens, and other bits and bobs, then a set like this should come in very handy. With neat compartments, it teams pinewood and tin for one rustic but robust design. Crafted by hand, it also features foam pads underneath, preventing unsightly scratches on your precious desk. Plus, as a dinky option, it won't clunk up your space, ensuring your spring clean does just that. As for colorways, black is my personal favorite, but the whitewashed, galvanized metal, and brown tick all my boxes, too. Farmhouse meets industrial? Count me in.
The desk organizer with drawers
Made from: Plastic
Size (in): H6 x W9 x D6.5
Customer rating: 4.6/5 stars
With six drawers to play with, this durable delight has everything a modern girl boss needs to keep their desk looking tidy. Ideally sized for dorm desks and studies in smaller homes, this uses space with efficiency, freeing up room for stationery. And yes, this style has been particularly popular on TikTok of late, with zoomers obsessed with the acrylic tray and pastel outer combo. Love a bit of color coding? Same. You'll have an absolute field day with this.
A desk organizer for pens
Made from: Plastic
Size (in): H3.9 x W3.3 x D3.3
Customer rating: 4.6/5 stars
Who'd have thought it? TikTokers have a thing for minimalism. Yep, despite fawning over blaring videos and pitched-up jingles, they're also into pared-back simplicity. For further proof, look to this plastic pen pot, now the subject of countless "TikTok made me buy it" purchases and a series of major hauls. I totally get it, too. After all, what could be more satisfying than the slick, impossibly perfect surface of a polished pen beaker, complete with curved edges, divided compartments, and a construction that lasts an age? What else can I say? Iconic.
A wooden desk organizer
Made from: Wood
Size (in): H11.87 x W8.25 x D8
Customer rating: 4.4/5 stars
Made from sturdy hardwood, this organizer is a miracle worker when it comes to sorting gadgets, electronics, and letters, plus your usual stationery items, like stamps, sticky notes, and scissors. With three scoop-handled drawers, it's easy to open, serving up plenty of room for users. As for its looks, that distressed design and warm, woody allure are always winners, giving the sometimes sterile confines of a home office a touch of worn-in love. You deserve it.
The desk organizer TikTokers can't get enough off
Made from: Acrylic
Size (in): H7.3 x W10 x D5
Customer rating: 4.8/5 stars
Sometimes, a little desk refreshment can make all the difference. Picture the scene: you're back from vacation, returning to your studies or job, with everything ready to go, except the motivation. We hear you. The solution? A desk makeover! With a little help from this virally popular piece, you can spring clean your desktop and your mind. With a futuristic, all-clear construction, it has pleased a lot of shoppers, with praise spanning its cute and versatile style to its high-quality construction, which can be hard to find at this price. Lost stationery: out. Chic and sleek desktop: in.
A monitor stand with storage
Made from: MDF
Size (in): H6.7 x W18.9 x D9.5
Customer rating: 4.7/5 stars
Not your typical desk organizer, this doubles up as a desktop or laptop monitor, providing ample space for electronics, files, and any hand creams you like to keep on hand while working. Coming in a spectrum of neutral shades, from maple and white to a cool beige, this shelved design keeps the monitor at eye level while offering a streamlined approach to storage. Here, less really is more. Made from eco-friendly MDF, it's an absolute breeze to assemble, and that classic Scandi look always delivers.
A desk organizer for files
Made from: Plastic
Size (in): H9.5 x W8.63 x D5.86
Customer rating: 4.8/5 stars
This does what it says on the tin, and it does it with style. Complete with five slots to hold letters, envelopes, and other documents, it's made with thick plastic, specced with a subtle incline to make document retrieval extra smooth. Coming in a minty shade — as well as other pink and pastel alternatives — it's great for keeping the physical copies of your hard graft safe while adding a sharp, cool touch to your home study. Next time your professor asks you for that late paper, you'll know where to look!
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