Stylish pen holders

Concrete cool

WICKLOW-BASED Kaiko Studio was founded by Linda Legzdina and Maciej Grzechowiak in 2016 and they bring their former roles as an interior architect and concrete specialist to their industrial, contemporary, Scandi influenced designs. This minimalist holder is handmade and so each concrete piece is slightly different. €12; kaikostudio.com

Looking sharp

A STATEMENT desk accessory if ever there was one, this double sharpener tidy is made from sustainable rubber wood and stainless steel. As well as storing pens, pencils and highlighters, it also has an extra space for paper clips and other small items, and generally just looks really cool. €21.30; wayfair.co.uk

Geometric greatness

THIS set of two Trigg vessels from home design company Umbra is an elegant multifunctional desk addition. Made of white ceramic with a brass metal wire, they can store pens and other stationery or help to add some greenery by using them to hold air plants and small succulents. €44.93; amazon.co.uk

Pocket perfect

IF you’re constantly losing your pens, Cath Kidston’s leather-look pocket is a wise buy. Made from shiny woven cotton canvas and in an antique rose print, it can be attached on an A5 notebook, allowing you keep all pens in the one place when you’re on the go. €5; kilkennyshop.com