Recently, I became smitten with and purchased my first letter opener. The only people I’ve ever known who owned one had large desks and shiny name plates. When I finally bought one myself, I felt as if I had finally grown up; that I had a workspace worthy of such a stately accessory! Letter openers are typically dual duty objects. At times, they’re functional sculptures. So for those of you looking to adorn your workspace, I’ve put together a round up of some of the most practical, elegant, and even eco-friendly ways to get at your mail. – Julie

No. 1 Half moon letter opener from Canoe; No. 2 Birdie letter opener from Een Nieuw Avontuur; No. 3 Ruled letter opener by Izola; No. 4 Handmade Letter opener made from old letters by PLANT Brooklyn; No. 5 Gold metal pine cone letter opener from Birdy City; No. 6 Brass squirrel letter opener by Jonathan Adler

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