One small article just isn’t enough to cover the life and work of Alexander Girard. Suffice to say, his textile designs were hugely influential in the 50s and 60s, working with the likes of George Nelson and Charles & Ray Eames and for Herman Miller, not to mention some of the solo design projects he undertook during the mid-century era.

But here’s something far more modest – Acme’s Alexander Girard design card cases. These stainless steel cases come with a choice of Girard design (Multiform or Quatrefoil), brightening up what is usually a very mundane object. There’s even matching pens should you want to make a bigger impact at the next meeting.

The cases retail for £25 each, while the pens sell for around £39.95.

Find out more at the Utility Design website

A little underwhelmed by a traditional wooden desk? Maybe the space age BaObab Desk by Vitra is more your style.

Designed by Philippe Starck, the BaObab is described as a ‘a sculptural piece of furniture’, combining those 70s-style looks with everyday functionality – including cable management, storage space and plenty of surface for your desktop clutter.

There’s also a colour choice of light yellow, light grey, aqua, lime green and red, one of which is sure to fit in with your home office decor. All that does come at a price though – £1,928.

Find out more at the Utility Design website