We’re big advocates of eliminating the daily small stresses that can lead to bigger headaches, such as charging cords and computer cables incessantly dropping behind the desk (or counter, or nightstand) the moment you unplug them.
The Cord Keeper by design studio Human Crafted uses pale, reinforced concrete to keep up to three unplugged cables in place. Made in Madison, Wisconsin, it’s $16.
The White Jumbo Cable Catch from NYC-based Poppin holds several cables—including larger varieties—secure and is weighted so it won’t slide around; $9.
My own cord holder of choice: Pinza is made of hand-polished, solid stainless steel.
Made by a small San Francisco design firm, Stacks is a 2.5cm metal cube with a small passageway for a single cord to run beneath. Available in brass (shown) or steel; $10 each.
The OXO Good Grips Cord Catch has a heavy zinc body and nonslip base so it sits securely on the desk, keeping unplugged cords at hand.
This Wooden Cable Organizer and Cord Management System from Akwox has five slots for cables and mounts onto a desk horizontally or vertically using provided double-sided tape; $9.99.
Batelier’s Cable and Charger Organizer is made by hand in Poland of solid oak wood and has six slots for cables.
Ikea’s Kvissle cable management box is made of white powder-coated steel with a cork lid, through which your gadgets can access their charging cords; $9.99.
The Cable Management Organizer by G.U.S. is made of eco-friendly bamboo and hides a single power strip with three cord ports at the back to keep three chargers organized; starting at $34.99 for the small size on Amazon.
The solid walnut Juice Box by Minneapolis-based Blu Dot conceals a single power strip inside, while a red elastic strap keeps cords in place; $99.