This list of creative diversions, in the form of modernist desktop builders, is bound to keep your cubicle blues at bay.
Office ennui can be caused by the mundane nature of monotonous workplaces. However, the need for a well-deserved break has struck a cord with design artists. From 'Metallic Silly Putty' to 'Marble Toy Blocks' these neoteric creations for the office space provide a welcome breather to refresh and restore productivity.
These downtime desktop entertainment items serve the additional purpose of aesthetically pleasing art forms. Not only are these novelties recreational, but they add personality your work space.
It is thought that amusement and productivity are contradictory ideals in the work space. Yet, these workplace desktop builders unexpectedly optimize both.
12 Modernist Desktop Builders
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Luxury Desk Toys
Buckyballs Executive Editions Come in Gold, Silver & Nickel
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Geometric Stationary Sculptures
Zachary Abel Creates Artwork Inspired by Mathematics
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Epic Desk Toy Art
Dimitri Tishchenko Makes Impresive Sculptures Out of Buckyballs
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Moldable Magnetic Builders
Buckybars Provide Desktop Sculptural Amusement
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Sticky Desk Toys
The PITACORO Stone Magnets are Tons of Fun
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Buckyballs as Art
Robert Hodgin Creates Epic Artwork With Magnetic Balls and Cylinders
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Magnetic Silly Putty
Strange Attractor Magnetic Putty One-Ups the Childhood Toy
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Pivotting Disk Power Strips
The Extension Box by Jins Alex Swivels Out to a Selection of Sockets
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Mega Magnetic Toys
BuckyBalls are the New Snuggie
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Open-Source Toy Bricks
Blocklets are Primed to Be the Next Great Desktop Distraction
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Origami-Inspired Desk Toys
The Ball of Whacks Forms Figures Out of Pyramid Pieces
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Marble Toy Blocks
Emanuele Pizzolorusso's Alpha Beta Gamma is Perfect for the Office
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Digital Productivity Desk Devices
The 'Note' Desk Accessory Concept by Harshit Sahu is Intuitive
Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Space-Saving Foldable Desks
Friday Furniture's Clamshell Desk Has an Appealing Design
Illuminating Workstation Organizers
The Hexcal Studio Desktop Organizer Hides Wires and More
Aerospace-Inspired Desk Accessories
The Novium 'Edge' and 'Shuttleport' Have a Minimalist Design
Building Block Tech Stations
The Conceptual 'LEGO Brick' Wireless Charger Platform is Toy-Like
Ultra-Modern Apartment Designs
No Architects Created a Multi-Functional Modern Apartment
Malleable Stress Relief Mouses
The Conceptual 'Vent' Wireless Mouse Has a Soft Silicone Exterior
Freestanding Vertical Desk Designs
The Conceptual 'Workstick' by Alp Çakın is Space-Saving
Flexible Workplace Furniture Collections
The IKEA MITTZON Office System Has 85 Products
Demure Dog House Desks
The Dog Hut Desk by Liam de la Bedoyere Keeps Canines Close By
Multipurpose Workstation Accessories
The Oakywood Wooden Cubic Pot Holds Pens or Plants
Mobile Professional Workstation Systems
The 'First Layer' Mobile Desk Divider Sets Up Anywhere
Ultra-Slick Modern Cube Chairs
Blå Station's BOB Solo Chair is Versatile and Privacy-Focused
Scandinavian Design Desk Accessories
The Nooe Desk Accessories are Made with Sustainable Practices
Curvaceous Modular Sofas
The Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten 'BLOCKS' Modular Sofa is Retro-Inspired
Candy-Like Computer Accessories
Beta Design Office Designs the Mayku Accessories Collection
Contemporary Workspace Furniture Design
Nahtrang Designs the HIT and SET Seties for Mobenia
Sculptural Wall Desks
Robert Van Embricq's Piece is Stunning and Multi-Functional
Portable Personal Office Accessories
Tye Beblau 'Vertical Office' Brings a Workstation Anywhere
Modular Sexual Furniture Designs
Domhnall Nolan Designs the Play Pieces Capsule for Joyride
Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture
The 'Kabinett' Desk Supports Productivity, Storage and More
Playful Contemporary Offices
Studio ANTIPOD's Tenderly Office Boasts Japanese Design Accents
Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs
This Foldable Wooden Workstation Comes to Live When Needed
Minimalist Professional Desk Designs
The Artifox x Twelve South Desk Supports Accessories
Interactive Building Block Calendars
The LEGO 2023 Daily Builds Calendar Offers Daily Prompts
Modular Working Desks
The Tabs Desk by Pelin ÖZbalcı Streamlines Organization & Productivity
People-Pleasing Office Furniture
Form Us with Love's Cubicle System is Minimalist and Interesting
Productive Desk Accessory Concepts
The Yazak Concept Helps Manage Productivity At Night
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Modular Coffee Table Sofas
The 'Silky' Sofa from the Teixeira Design Studio is All-in-One
Humorous Quick Cleanup Workstations
The 'Flip' Desk Concept Allows for Quick Tidying Up
Undulating Desktop Valet Trays
The Wav Minimal Desk Organizer Has a Sleek Design
Rolling Leather Bookshelf Desks
The Stretch Desk by João Teixeira Allows for Customization
Carved Timber Workstation Organizers
The Conceptual 'Forest Tidy' Organization Kit is Stackable
Playful Toy-Like Furniture
The 'Frunchroom' Furniture Collection by Adi Goodrich is Delightful
DIY Backyard Office Kits
Coexist Build’s DIY Traveler Series Kit Addresses Modern Problems
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Hyper-Customizable Desks
This Desk by Den Addresses the Challenges a Personalized Workspace
Buildable Marble Mazes
The LEGO Magic Maze is a Challenging, Skill-Building Tabletop Game
Detachable Wall-Mounted Standing Desks
The 'Hitch' Mobile Desk System Works in Multiple Ways
Floating Architectural Desk Designs
The Kardiel 1949 Protractor Desk Has a Mid-Century Inspiration
Comfort-Focused Eclectic Offices
Arutunyan and Malyshenko Help Design the New Sleeper Office
3D-Printed Organization Stationary
Studio Hopkins Launches Melt, a Brand of 3D-Printed Products
Home Office Starter Packs
Steelcase Enhances Convenience and Ergonomic Comfort
Cat-Friendly Minimal Desk Concepts
Liam de la Bedoyere Desgisn the Cat Cubby Desk Concept
Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles
Revision Designs The Tetra Desk Toy for Craighill
Funky Colorful Storage Units
Pavel Vetrov's Funky Storage Units Capture Attention
Ultra-Portable Desk Designs
The PUNCUBE Portable Desk Design Works with Any Laptop
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Tubular Construction Desk Concepts
The 'Work Flow' Desk by Jing-Ciyuan Tang is Ultra-Functional
Multifunctional Standing Work Desks
The Boundary Desk is a Concept that is Focused on Productivity
Cardboard Box Furniture
The 'Karton' Furniture Collection by Illya Goldman Gubin is Sturdy
Sculpted Wooden Desktop Illuminators
The 'Sleepy Wood' Desk Lamp by Jeongwoo SEO is Curvaceous
Dog-Friendly Desk Designs
The 'Agility Desk' Doubles as a Dog Home During and Outside Office Hours
Minimalist Demure Designer Desks
The 'BACKUP' Desk by Deniz Aktay Minimizes Clutter
Customizable Desk Organizers
The 'Prisma' Helps Streamline Your Work Gadgets and Stationery
Flexible Office Pods
Mute Design Aimed to Revolutionize the Office Essential Category
Homely Office Spaces
Johan Sundberg Arkitektur Emphasizes Material Juxtaposition in This Design
Modern Marble Waste Lamps
The Sole Lamp by Hadiye Ozdemir is Luxurious and Eco-Friendly
Multifunctional Desk Lamps
The Boring Lamp Provides Ambient or Targeted Light on a Desk
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Minimalist Private Office Pods
The Solarlux Soundproof Space by Peter Kuczia Has a Flexible Design
Bright Colorful Workshop Offices
Office S&M Designs its Own Office in Hackney, London
Minimalist Workstation Task Lights
The 'Quelle' Desk Lamp Concept by Anil Singh is Sophisticated
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Felt-Made Wall Decorations
Hush Blocks from 3form Elements are Customizable
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Soft-Sided Cocoon Desks
The Buddyhub Desk Adds a Cozy, Private Touch to Offices
Playful-Focused Polish Homes
Znamy się Designs a New Home in Poland Inspired by Wooden Blocks
Playful Furniture Exhibits
SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Geometric Design Toys
The Little Toy by Eames Office Has Been Revived After Six Decades
Customizable Power Lift Desks
Wyrmwood Modular Desk Allows for Endless Personalization
Private Multifunctional Desk Furniture
Baldanzi & Novelli Design the Worklab for Narbutas
Modern Modular Furniture Designs
Virgil Abloh and Cassina Design the Modular Imagination Series
Simple Time Management Apps
Cubicle Uses the Pomodoro Technique to Help You Stay Focused
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Comfort-Enhancing Office Spaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs the Relaxound Office
Playful Vibrant Creative Furniture
Dmitry Kozinenko Designs Four Products for Woo Furniture
Anti-Productivity Apps
The 'Quiet Quitter' App Tracks How Much Professionals Make Doing Nothing
Open-Ended Dynamic Furniture
Designer Nebil Zaman Unveils a New Series of Plaster Furniture
Pixelated Tile Toy Sets
The 'VOXART' Click Tile Construction Set is Easy to Build and Customize
Minimalist Monochromatic Desk Designs
The Arqus Desk Prioritizes an Airy Feel
Interlocking Living Room Furniture
Mirlay Özlem ER's The Cube is Elegant and Space-Saving
Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs a Modern Workspace for Relaxound
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Adaptable Mobile Professional Desks
The Airy Office Desk by Ivana Wingham Suits Any Needs
Recycled Yogurt Pot-Constructed Tables
Another Country Launches the Work Series II Table
Mobile Desk Side Tables
The 'Willow' Side Table Doubles as a Desk for Impromptu Productivity
Cozy Meditative Digital Games
The Simpler Times Game Creates a Peaceful Ambiance for Players
Painting-Inspired Office Accessories
Guillaume Delvigne Draws Inspiration from Henri Matisse
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Toy Brick-Inspired Studios
Sukchulmok Designs the Curving Block Photography Studio
Toy Block-Inspired Furniture
The Bloc Collection by From: C is Inspired by Nostalgic Elements
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Faux Leather Desk Mats
Function 101's Desk Mat Pro is Organization-driven
Sound-Blocking Office Pods
The Room Phone Booth Has a Noise-Dampening Construction
Ergonomic Versatile Wooden Furniture
Head of Marble Designs Two Versions of the Ergonomic Chair
Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets
Roee Magdassi Channels Childhood Whimsy for Poventura
Abstract Art Block-Puzzle Sets
LEGO Introduces a New Colorful 31210 Modern Art Set
Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys
Mezmoglobe's Luna is its Latest Complex Kinetic Desk Toy
Industrial Metal-Framed Tables
teenage engineering Designs the Field Desk with Plywood
Incredibly Colorful Offices
Gema Arquitetura Designs a Whimsical and Eye-Catching Space
Skyscraper-Inspired Furniture Collections
Ben Ganz Designed a Series of Cityscape Furniture Pieces
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Contemporary Modular Office Pods
The Kameleon Office Booth Changes According to Needs
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Standing Desk Workstations
Lazy Maisons is a Back-to-Back Standing Desk Workstation
Origami-Inspired Playful Magnetic Blocks
Artur Tikhonenko Designs the Trido Building Blocks
Miniature Tranquil Garden Playsets
Meta.Zen is a Minimally Designed Zen Garden for Calmness
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Optical Illusion Replica Artworks
Leandro Erlich Forms the Building in the Liberty Science Center
Streetlamp-Inspired Workstation Lamps
The Herman Miller Ode Desk Lamp Makes a Chic Statement
Industrial Concrete Structural Offices
Diez + Muller Arquitectos Designs a New Office for Novopan
Multifunctional Sleek Desk Lamps
The Boring Lamp is Designed with a Power Source Function
Hand-Crafted Wooden Stationary Boxes
chengshe.design Designs the ONEBOX with Fidgeting Elements
Comical Desk-Side Status Decor
The Work Fence is a Playful Touch to a Modern Office
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Silicone Spatula-Inspired Modern Offices
FORMSON Hires SPACELAB to Design Their New Office
Bench Wall Furniture Systems
Form Us With Love Designs the Cubicle Furniture System
Simplistic Line-Formed Furniture
Colonel's New Sculpture Furniture Collection is Simplistic
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Japanese-Inspired Simplistic Offices
Okamura Presents its Lives Post + Beam Workspace Design
Musical-Themed Kinetic Structures
Daily tous les jours Designs the Daydreamer Structure
Metallic Super-Ellitpical Desk Toys
The AltDynamic 'Superegg' Now Comes in Two Larger Sizes
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Office-Themed Metallic Installations
Crosby Studios Forms a Pop-Up Exhibition for The Frankie Shop
Hand Carved Cork Furniture
( ae ) offices Designs the DOL Furniture Collection with Tactile Detail
Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
Worky Designs the Compact and Portable Home Office
Sound-Absorbing Cozy Desks
Busetti Garuti Redaelli Designs the Buddyhub Desk for Padrali
Virtual Office Solutions
Undesk is a Virtual Office Space and Productivity Tracker
Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices
Carr Designs a New Office Block with Industrial Themes
Versatile Office Shelving Systems
Narbutas Designs the Modular Combus Shelving System