Even though I have never really had an office job, there are few things I love more than office accessories.  Paperclips, sticky notes and tape...oh my! 

Tape dispensers come in so many shapes, sizes and colours and it is difficult to choose just one.  Three of my favorites:

Concrete (source unknown).

Wood (Design Within Reach).  And definitely filled with washi tape from Japan please.

Acrylic (Kikki K).

As for staplers, the coolest one is the Ace Pilot Stapler that was 

originally designed in the 1930's:

Available at Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.

Always handy are a decent pair of scissors and these ones from West Elm are heavy and very satisfying to use:

It doesn't get more basic than a ball of string (from a store that is now closed):

A cool vintage looking clock from Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. would turn me into a clockwatcher :

Old School phones from Pottery Barn that probably have a charming ring:

Mini tape measures and leather mousepads in fun colours by Campo Marzio (made in Italy) from Kate's Paperie NY:

The company also makes some stylish rollerball pens that I covet:

Leather journals from Paperthinks in every colour of the rainbow:

Nautical pencil cup and tray from See Jane Work:

Funky files are a must (John Lewis):

Boxes and magazine files from See Jane Work:

Cath Kidston laptop case in an old-fashioned floral print:

Bins that could be used to hold recycling from The Container Store:

Mini binders and accessories from Russell and Hazel:

A custom address stamp (www.lindsayletters.com):

And what office is complete without delightful paperclips?

Having all of these fun office toys to play with would be pleasantly distracting!