I spend a lot of time at my desk, so I really appreciate a well-designed set of desk accessories. There’s absolutely no reason why office tools can’t be fashionable – work is so much more of a pleasure when you’re surrounded with beautiful objects. Of course, they need to be useful, too. L’Objet’s crocodile desk collection is both. Made from Limoges porcelain with a matte black finish, all of the pieces look and feel so elegant. But did you know it was all inspired by a candle?

The crocodile candle was a big hit as soon as it was introduced. Based on the candle’s success, designer Elad Yifrach decided to expand it into an entire line of desk accessories. In his own words:

Even in an age when the desktop has gone digital, I think there is something very special about having a beautiful, hand-crafted desk set. Featuring the same sculpted porcelain and black matte ink that made the candle so popular, each of the desk items will also be wonderfully textured, and accented with 24K gold. I think the result is timeless and elegant, and, as is so often the case with universally appealing design, totally gender neutral.

The collection includes boxes, a tray, and a magnifying glass. And of course, the original crocodile candle deserves a place on the desk as well.

See all of the Crocodile Desk Collection here.