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They say a cluttered desk makes for a cluttered mind. Organize your workspace with a metal desk organizer. Useful for businesspeople, creatives, academics, and students alike, a desk organizer primes your workspace for productivity. Reclaim your desktop, reorganize your supplies, and refine your office aesthetic. Browse our roundup for the best desk organizers below.

Arteza’s 6-compartment desk organizer is a sleek way to keep your supplies and table space neat. In addition to six compartments, there’s also a drawer to keep small items put. Coated in an anti-rust matte powder paint, the black metal mesh is durable and scratch-resistant. The back and base have soft pads so as not to scratch surfaces.

If you want a desk organizer with rounded sides, choose AmazonBasics’ black metal mesh caddy. Divided into 7 compartments and a deep drawer, this unit will store your office supplies efficiently, saving you from having to rummage around to find your most frequently used items.

For educators in need of a more comprehensive caddy, look no further than this organizer by SimpleHouseware. With two side-load letter trays, a three-compartment drawer, and a hanging file holder, this caddy will whip any tabletop into shape. Made of black metal mesh, this organizer is easy to assemble and strong enough to hold even a laptop computer in the upper letter tray.

If you’re in the market for a more distinctive option, select Blu Monaco’s designer metal gold desk organizer. Choose from powder-coated aqua or gold to add a pop of color to your desktop. The gold design comes in two configurations, one with straight sides (six compartments), and the other with rounded sides (and eight compartments); both also have a drawer. The aqua unit has half-circle sides and eight compartments. Constructed of durable metal mesh, this organizer is lightweight and versatile, and has rubber feet.

For a desktop caddy that serves double duty, select Huanuo’s monitor stand riser and metal mesh desk organizer. The strongest of the bunch, this model doubles as a stand to elevate your desktop computer or printer; it can hold up to 33 pounds and sits 4.7 inches high. You can store your most-used office supplies in the two pull-out drawers, one of them divided into three compartments. Fashioned from durable, lightweight black metal mesh, this organizer does some heavy lifting. A convenient bonus is that it comes preassembled, so it’s ready to go right out of the box.

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