14 Best Office Organizers (Review) In 2021

Our best choice for an office organizer is the Simple Housewares Mesh Desktop Organizer. This unit is straightforward to assemble, as you just need to push plastic pins into the joins, which can be done by hand. The instructions are easy to follow, and there are spare plastic pins/clips included should you need them. There are also rubber feet for the base to prevent any slipping or scratches.

In terms of design, with this desk organizer, you get a pull-out draw on the lower level, which is split into three compartments to hold small items such as pens pencils, sticky notes, and staplers. Above this is an open storage tray that doesn’t move, and measures 13 x 13 x 9 inches, so can accommodate notes and papers. On the top level, you have the option of installing five vertical dividers, creating two-inch wide storage slots. Alternatively, you can leave these dividers off, so you have an open top shelf. The Simple Housewares desk organizer is a lightweight, user-friendly, and affordable storage option, although it is not the best choice if you have heavy files or books to store.

If you want to declutter your desk and have some extra floor space in your office, then you may want to consider the Seville Classics 15-Drawer Rolling Utility Office Storage Organizer. This is a multiple purpose unit that can be used in any room and for all types of office or household supplies. It comes with five large drawers (11.25 x 15.2 x 2.75inches) and ten smaller drawers that are half the depth. A large drawer will fit a reem of paper easily.

All the drawers are made from opaque plastic, so it keeps your supplies hidden, and they are fully removable, so you can take a drawer to your desk as and when you need it. The Seville Classics is made with industrial-strength tubular steel, with a chrome coating, and has grab handles for easy movement. The top of the unit also has a perforated steel shelf that is removable. This is a versatile unit, but it isn’t the most glamourous or discrete design, and while there is a lot of storage space, it isn’t designed to hold heavy items.

The X-cosrack Desk Organizer is an adjustable storage unit that looks great in a home office. It comprises open storage spaces, together with three drawers made from linen and cotton. You have complete control over how you arrange the three units, creating angles and bookshelves as you wish. It is one of the best desktop organizers in terms of adaptability.

An added feature of this desktop organizer is that it is made from eco-friendly, non-toxic MDF board and linen. The X-cosrack also gives you a hanging storage pouch, made entirely from material that you can slip onto the end of one of the shelves. This provides you with small pockets to store pens, scissors, and other loose items. This product will need to be fully assembled, which is relatively easy to do even with the slightly unclear instructions.

The TomCare 9-Cube Storage Organizer is a versatile modular unit that is very easy to build and can be constructed in any shape you choose. This is one of the larger storage products available, so works well if you have extra space in your room.

The TomCare is made with a metal frame and thickened plastic panels and has strengthened foot connectors to prevent it from falling over. Each cube can hold up to 15lbs, and you can buy boxes that fit inside the cubes to keep your items nice and secure. Assembly takes a bit of getting used to, but once you understand how the connectors work, it is quite straightforward.

Our budget pick for the best desk organizer is the Onlyeasy Over Door Hanging File. This is a great solution if you are short on space in the office or at home. Measuring a total of 13.8 x 50.4 inches, this is made up of five storage pockets and is designed to fit over just about every door type. The pack includes two non-corrosive hooks of 35mm and 45mm that sit on the top of your door and will still allow it comfortably close. This will also work well inside a cupboard.

Each of the pockets in this organizer has an inside depth of 9inches and is lined with 2mm cardboard plus strong fabric so it can hold items like file folders and magazines without tearing. The Onlyeasy Over Door works well for papers, so long as it is not overloaded, but you may find it frustrating to store smaller items and office supplies as there are no little compartments.

The Aupsen Rose Gold Desk Organizer is marketed towards ladies and is available in three elegant colors (gold, rose gold, or dark grey).

Made from steel frames and wire mesh, this unit will easily keep your work accessories neat and tidy, as it has a large compartment to hold documents, plus four other smaller compartments. There is also a tiny sliding drawer at the base that can hold adhoc office supplies such as a few paper clips or thumbtacks. If you like the look of this desktop organizers but don’t think it will work for your office, you could also get it for home use as it works very well on a dressing table to store cosmetics and toiletries.

Our best value choice for an office organizer is the Yanxus 3-Tier Rolling Utility Cart. This is a simple yet very sturdy unit that can be used in an office, bathroom, or kitchen; however, you wish. In total, the unit measures 33.8inches high and is 16.5inches wide, so it is generous enough to provide a lot of storage but doesn’t take up much space in your room.

The cart is constructed from a quality metal frame, fitted with heavy-duty ABS material baskets. These are lightweight yet very durable, allow you to store up to 200lbs in total. With the Yanxus, you get three drawers that are 3.25inches deep and set 8inches apart from each other, so there is plenty of room for books or file folders. The handle on the top of the unit is also removable.

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The Furinno Turn-N-Tube 4-Tier Multipurpose Shelf Organizer is a great choice for a home office or work area as it is sturdy enough to store all your documents and files and hold a printer. Its look is simple and stylish, made from wood and PVC, and is available in many different colors.

The overall measurement of the unit is 23.6 x 11.6 x 43.25 and the four shelves are spaced 13inches apart. Each shelf can hold 25lbs, and the whole unit is assembled quickly, with no tools. There are no drawers or compartments to hold small items with the Furinno, but it is a good option for larger items.

The Jerry & Maggie Desktop Office Organizer is another desktop organizer that allows you to change angles and configuration to create the shelf set up you desire. This organizer comes in the form of two small wooden open storage units that you can configure to be the size and shape you require.

The wood is sturdy enough to hold heavy items such as hardback books, and at 15.5 inches tall, it is not too intrusive to have on your desk. You will need to have a surface space of at least 13 x 6.8inches on your desk to accommodate this product. With the Jerry & Maggie option, there is some assembly required, but it is relatively straightforward, and while it is not the best desk organizer for small office items (USBs, paperclips, etc.), it is great for holding books, binders and papers.

The Klickpick Office 8 Sections Hanging File is a wall-mounted organizer, that can be relatively easily attached to any wall, using the included hardware.

This organizer is designed specifically as a file folder storage unit, which is perfect for clearing papers from your desk and keeping them in an organized fashion. The eight sections could hold papers, binders, folders, or even magazines and newspapers if you wanted to display it in a public area. The shelves are fixed in place and do not slide out; a feature that would have made it easier to access your documents. Made from black metal mesh, the Klickpick Office is a durable choice however if you are using it for individual documents you may get frustrated as these can fall down the narrow gap at the base of each shelf.

The SANXIA 4 Tier Shelving Office Organizer is an adjustable shelving office organizer that comes with nine different compartments that can be easily fitted together. With this modular design, you can configure them in any way you like to suit your room.

One warning for this kit is not to be overwhelmed with the number of pieces that you get in the box. It consists of 74 steel pipes, multiple fabric layers, side cloths, and plastic connectors. But despite a large number of parts, assembly is straightforward. Each of the cubes can hold up to 15lbs, and you can position the cubes vertically or horizontally according to your needs. The design of the Sanxia may not suit an office, with fabric coverings and plastic duty poles, but it is a durable format that fits folders easily.

Our premium pick for the best desk organizer is the Devaise 3-Drawer Wood Filing Cabinet. If you are looking to clear space on your desk and have room for another piece of furniture, then this is a great option to consider. This desk organization solution is a heavy-duty model that can be used to hold a scanner on the top surface and numerous documents below, or as a printer trolley. The maximum weight capacity for this is 100lbs making it is one of the strongest organizers we looked at.

On the right half of this filing cabinet, you get an open space that measures 38cm x 66cm and has adjustable shelves so you can configure it however you like. On the left side, you get two small drawers that are 14cm deep and a larger drawer that is designed for hanging files. This unit comes on wheels so it can be relocated without much trouble. In comparison to some of the other best organizers, there is a large amount of assembly required with the Devaise.

The SimpleHouseware 6 Tray Document Tray Organizer is one of the best desk organizers as it has compartments and sections for all your everyday office supplies, and it has rubber feet so won’t scratch your desk. Made from metal mesh, this is lightweight and requires hardly any assembly other than fitting a few screws. At the bottom of the unit, you get a pull-out drawer which is divided into three sections that are ideal for holding items like pens, pencils, paper clips, sticky notes, and dry erase markers.

Above this, there are five tilted trays, sized to fit letter and A4 sized papers and documents. Each tray can hold approximately 100sheets of paper. The shelves pull out very smoothly although some may find this annoying as they may accidentally come out when you remove the paper. This can be avoided with a little bit of DIY using tape or a cable tie to secure the shelves if you find this feature irritating.

This four-drawer storage trolley works very well as one of the desk organizers that you can position next to your office chair or office stool or at the side of your table for easy access. The Giantex 4 Drawers Cart Storage Bin Office Organizer is made from a chrome-plated steel frame and has four sliding drawers. Each drawer measures 11.3 x 14.2 x 4.7inches, so they are large enough for A4 paper and also deep enough for other office supplies such as staplers, hole punchers, pens, and pencils. There is a mesh shelf at the top of the unit that can be removed if you want to put larger items in the top drawer.

This desk organizer doesn’t have the most sophisticated design, but it is a great alternative for traditional under table drawer cabinets to store all your clutter. With the smooth wheels, it can pulled and pushed close to your desk for easy access or hidden away if not needed.