The Best Desk Organisers of 2025 – Tested and Compared

The Best Desk Organisers of 2025 – Tested and Compared

1. Why Run a Desk Organiser Test?

In 2025, hybrid work isn’t a trend—it’s the norm. And for those switching between home and office (or desk sharing), having the right desk organiser can mean the difference between clarity and chaos.

Whether you call it a desk organiser, desktop caddy, or Büro Organizer, one thing’s certain: a tidy workspace improves your focus. We tested three premium organisers from Gustav — and two budget alternatives — to find out which one works best in 2025.

 

2. The Organisers at a Glance

We tested:

- Gustav Original (desk caddy + laptop stand)

- Loop (open-top desk caddy)

- Gustav Dot (compact, creative organiser)

- Mesh Caddy (generic budget product)

- Plastic Drawer Box (generic budget product)

 

3. Evaluation Criteria

Organisation (can it hold essentials neatly?)
- Portability (can it be moved or stowed easily?)
- Ergonomics (does it help you work better?)
- Aesthetics (does it fit into a stylish workspace?)
- Sustainability (materials, longevity, design)

 

4. Test Results

Category

Original

Loop

Dot

Mesh Caddy

Plastic Box

Organisation

★★★★★

★★★★☆

★★☆☆☆

★★☆☆☆

★★★☆☆

Portability

★★★★★

★★★★★

★★★★☆

★☆☆☆☆

★☆☆☆☆

Ergonomics

★★★★★

★★★☆☆

★★★☆☆

★☆☆☆☆

★☆☆☆☆

Aesthetics

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★★

★☆☆☆☆

★★☆☆☆

Sustainability

★★★★★

★★★★★

★★★★★

★★☆☆☆

★☆☆☆☆


5. The Gustav Lineup

Gustav Original

- Includes an ergonomic laptop stand
- Locker-sized and lightweight
- Crafted in Europe using premium materials
Perfect for: hybrid workers who move between desks

Gustav Loop

- Open-top caddy with aluminium detailing
- Sleek and stable—ideal for fixed desks
Perfect for: minimalists or stylish office setups

Gustav Dot

- Light, compact, and elegant
- A smart wooden option for basic essentials
Perfect for: students or creative professionals in small spaces

6. The Budget Options

Mesh Caddy: Cheap, functional—but ugly and impractical for anything beyond pens.

Office Desk Organizer, MESH-DOB, Metal, Black

Plastic Drawer Box: Bulky, not portable, and looks outdated. Often ends up collecting clutter, not creating clarity.

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7. Verdict: Which Desk Organiser Is Right for You?

If you're a hybrid professional switching between office and home, the Gustav Original is your ideal organiser. It includes a built-in laptop stand and fits into standard lockers — perfect for desk sharing.

Prefer a minimalist desk setup in a fixed workspace? Go with Gustav's Loop. It’s sleek, open, and makes everyday essentials easy to access and organise.

Working in a small space or creative corner? The Gustav Dot is a compact, colourful organiser that holds your essentials without taking over your desk.

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