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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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
Work-Friendly Beers
Creative Juice is a Low-Strength "Desk Beer" for Creative Problem-Solving
Illuminating Workstation Organizers
The Hexcal Studio Desktop Organizer Hides Wires and More
Scooter-Like Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'Worknic' Portable Work Station Can Be Brought Anywhere
Malleable Stress Relief Mouses
The Conceptual 'Vent' Wireless Mouse Has a Soft Silicone Exterior
Demure Dog House Desks
The Dog Hut Desk by Liam de la Bedoyere Keeps Canines Close By
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
Ultra-Slick Modern Cube Chairs
Blå Station's BOB Solo Chair is Versatile and Privacy-Focused
Edgy Speaker Designs
The Brutalist Speaker Marries Home Audio and Industrial Elegance
Breakable Magnetic Fidget Pens
The 'MEZMOPEN' Supports Writing and Play from the Desktop
Playful Contemporary Offices
Studio ANTIPOD's Tenderly Office Boasts Japanese Design Accents
Minimalist Play Furniture
Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
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
Modular Coffee Table Sofas
The 'Silky' Sofa from the Teixeira Design Studio is All-in-One
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Rolling Leather Bookshelf Desks
The Stretch Desk by João Teixeira Allows for Customization
Hyper-Customizable Desks
This Desk by Den Addresses the Challenges a Personalized Workspace
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Calming Workspace Productivity Pods
The Kabin Privacy Pods Support Wellbeing at Work
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
Small Space Standing Desks
The Humanscale Float Mini is Adjustable and Easily Moved in the Home
3D-Printed Organization Stationary
Studio Hopkins Launches Melt, a Brand of 3D-Printed Products
Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators
The Linear Table Lamp Plays with Shadow and Light Effects
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
Ultra-Portable Desk Designs
The PUNCUBE Portable Desk Design Works with Any Laptop
Funky Colorful Storage Units
Pavel Vetrov's Funky Storage Units Capture Attention
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Multifunctional Standing Work Desks
The Boundary Desk is a Concept that is Focused on Productivity
Minimalist Phone Home Screens
Dumbify Offers a Minimal Interface to Reduce Digital Distractions
Stackable Home Fragrances
Bakic Group's Modular Room Fragrance Plays with Sculptural Scents
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
Paper-Formed Premium Furniture
Emeline Ong Designs the Pastel Tonal Pastille Collection
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
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
Customizable Power Lift Desks
Wyrmwood Modular Desk Allows for Endless Personalization
Geometric Design Toys
The Little Toy by Eames Office Has Been Revived After Six Decades
Tile-Clad Colorful Blocky Furniture
Studio Rens Created the Re-Glow Collection of Furniture
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
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Towering Wooden Block Sets
Oscar Diaz Designs a Block Set Inspired by the Nakagin Capsule Tower
Modular Wooden Desk Trays
Teixeira Design Studio Creates the Modular Track Concept
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
Adaptable Mobile Professional Desks
The Airy Office Desk by Ivana Wingham Suits Any Needs
Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions
Andu Masebo and Rio Kobayashi Create the Dwellings Project
Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections
Otto Studio & Tierney Milne Created Peel-and-Stick Decor
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Minimal Modern Desk Designs
The Single Desk by found / Founded has a Compact Form
Modern Portable Work Stations
The Worknic Allows Users to Bring their Office with Them
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
Cozy Meditative Digital Games
The Simpler Times Game Creates a Peaceful Ambiance for Players
Micro-City Housing Nooks
Notan Office Transforms an Industrial Site in Brussels
NYC-Inspired Steel Furniture
Micah Rosenblatt Designs the City Block Collection of Furniture
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
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
Sound-Blocking Office Pods
The Room Phone Booth Has a Noise-Dampening Construction
Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions
Madeline Continues to Grow her EPS [Expanded Polystyrene] Series
Standing Desk Workstations
Lazy Maisons is a Back-to-Back Standing Desk Workstation
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
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
Demountable Wooden Retail Spaces
Architecture for London Designs Present & Correct's New Space
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
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
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Chunky Office Furniture
Nienkamper's Beam Collection is an Example of Chic Chunky Furniture
Home Office Furniture Collections
Dieffebi Creates a New Modern Capsule for Home Offices
Architecture-Inspired Building Blocks
James Paulius Designs the Blockitecture® Frank Lloyd Wright
Rest-Supportive Desk Concepts
The Lazy Concept is a Desk that Allows Users to Rest When Needed
Origami-Inspired Playful Magnetic Blocks
Artur Tikhonenko Designs the Trido Building Blocks
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Mid-Century Tonal Cozy Offices
Emil Eve Architects Designs a Cozy Office for Drama Republic
Streetlamp-Inspired Workstation Lamps
The Herman Miller Ode Desk Lamp Makes a Chic Statement
Multifunctional Sleek Desk Lamps
The Boring Lamp is Designed with a Power Source Function
Personal Cubicle Concepts
Ma. Camilla Isabel Reyes Designs a Personal Working Pod Concept
Comical Desk-Side Status Decor
The Work Fence is a Playful Touch to a Modern Office
Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses
Gavin Portillo and Mario Ledo Create a Dollhouse Concept
Slacking Support Tools
Office Slacker Helps Workers Pretend to Be Busy
White Concrete Boxy Museums
Thomas Phifer Designs the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Contemporary Rocking Pouffe Stools
Dsignio Designs the Platero Chair in Various Colorways
Bench Wall Furniture Systems
Form Us With Love Designs the Cubicle Furniture System
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Magnetic Building Tiles
Magna-Tiles Introduces its 'MicroMags' Product Line for Young Builders
Japanese-Inspired Simplistic Offices
Okamura Presents its Lives Post + Beam Workspace Design
Decorative Ceramic Office Interiors
Iosa Ghini Associati Designs the Fiandre Office Space
Workplace Configuration Systems
The Mute Modular System Adapts to Various Workspaces
Contemporary Clean-Line Furniture
Magis Presents the Officina Bookcase and Riace Sofa
Metallic Super-Ellitpical Desk Toys
The AltDynamic 'Superegg' Now Comes in Two Larger Sizes
Stealthy Desk Setup Products
Hexcal Designed a Cohesive Collection of Desktop Accessories
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
Bright Modular Office Furniture
Form Us With Love Created the Center Center Series for String
Colorful Geometric Desk Lamps
J Schatz Presents its New Range of Spot On Desk Lamps
Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
Worky Designs the Compact and Portable Home Office
Digital Distraction Barriers
WallHabit Will Block Digital Distraction and Promote Focus
Minimalist Productivity Apps
Moye Takes the Bells and Whistles Out of Productivity Apps
Interactive Desktop Toys
Mac with Ball is an Interactive Dock App with a Playful Bounce
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
Productive Browser Workspaces
Mindfulspace Keeps Productivity Tools in One Place for Better Focus
Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices
Carr Designs a New Office Block with Industrial Themes
Mounted Colorful Shelving Units
Mustard Made Introduce the Ledge Shelf as Everyday Storage
Steel Structural Dynamic Workspaces
Skylab Architecture Builds a New Skylab Office in Oregon
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series
Micah Rosenblatt Presents the City Block Series in Art Show
Minimal Dynamic Desk Clocks
Lautaro Lucero and Shapr3D Design the Wooden Desk Clock Concept
Artisanal Interior Storage Systems
Alexandre Dubreuil Creates the Dice Design System
Multifunctional Projection Mobile Desks
The Atmus Mobile Desk by Clarus Creates a Working Hub
Contemporary Dynamic Workspaces
Smarin Designs Officetopia Rethinking Modern Workspaces