In with the Old: Office Decor

As some of you may have heard me mention, I'm currently in the process of moving my workspace from one bedroom of our house to another. The new space is smaller but the natural light is a so much better, which can really make all the difference in your mood and mental health when life is (cough) challenging. With a move in our not-so-distant future, I'm keeping the decorating and furnishing of my new space simple and semi-neutral, and as cost effective as possible, and I'll soon be sharing all the details, inspiration and lots of pics with you.

One of the best ways to change or freshen up any space on a budget is by finding second hand treasures in thrift shops around your town or in the vintage section of Etsy. There are, of course, also times when the really cool old stuff costs more than something new, but the uniqueness, charm and character justify the price.

Whether it's furniture or desktop organization, an office space really gives you a lot of room for creativity and repurposing of items that originally had a different use. Here are a few office-related vintage finds to help you get organized or maybe inspire a workspace revamp of your own.

Desktop Collection No. 2 AMradio $32

Refurbished Metal Typewriter Desk rerunzvintageshop $80

Pair of Lotus Bowls findingfabulous $8

Leather Handled Metal Box TheFancyLamb $28

Desk Chair TopsyDesign $265

Rustic Book Rest lovelyhomevintage $12

Metal Cage Flower Frog littlebyrdvintage $12

Cole Steel Desk Tray MondayPie $35

Metal File Cabinet AMradio $23

Scotch Tape Dispenser vintagenownandthen $12

Vintage Cork Desk Organizer MadisonRoseVintage $26

Hollywood Regency High Back Chair thevintagesupplyco $375

Lime Green California Pottery Dish harlowmonroevintage $10

Milk Glass Hobnail Vase jwhite2 $15

Industrial Metal Drawer fishlegs $11

Shabby Chic Desk and Chair darlingoctopus $375

Rand McNally Globe chicagoartist29 $24

Electrical Insulator Paperweight OctaviaBrown $14

Retro Painted Desk poppycottage $425

Green Metal Desk Tray TastyVintage $20

1950s Wire Sink or Desk Organizer jetsetvintage $15

Royal Apollo Electric Typewriter picapicafound $78

Cork Desktop Rotating Organizer RedEyeVintage $32

Letter Holder haywoodcreekture $14


Viko Baumritter Mid Century Modern Chair DaveysVintage $224