Desk accessories are items that are used to organize and decorate a desk. An inbox is a container for incoming mail, usually with a lid or flap. A blotter is a piece of absorbent paper used to blot ink from writing instruments. A stapler is a device used to join sheets of paper together. A LAMP is a device used to provide illumination. An ERASER is a tool used to remove pencil marks from paper. An inkstand is a container for holding writing ink. A mousepad is a mat used to provide a smooth surface for a computer mouse. A paperweight is an object used to hold down papers on a desk. A tapedispenser is a device used to cut and dispense adhesive tape.