Filippo Mambretti’s Stilo75 Pen Holder Encourages Correspondence

A sculptural wooden object disguised as a pen holder, the Stilo75 from Filippo Mambretti blends beauty and functionality with ease.

Mar 4, 2025 - 17:04
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Filippo Mambretti’s Stilo75 Pen Holder Encourages Correspondence

Filippo Mambretti’s Stilo75 Pen Holder Encourages Correspondence

When’s the last time you sat down and wrote a letter? Putting actual pen to paper could be a novelty for some of us, so far removed from the writing of a paper letter in a screen-based, buttonless world. In an era of increased modernization and isolation, the heart in a handwritten note cannot be understated. To promote these age-old practices, Filippo Mambretti presents the Stilo75 Pen Holder, a take on a desk organizer that has specific spots for two pens, some cards, and other small desk items. Mambretti designed the object as a nod to the 75th anniversary of the Pozzi & Verga carpentry workshop.

Wooden desk organizer holding a fountain pen, ballpoint pen, and business cards.

Organic, sculptural, with heavily rounded elements that instill a sense of calm, the Stilo75 is crafted from a singular piece of wood, with a contrasting wood inlay for the pen holes. A catchall for small desk objects, this pen holder would look just as stylish on a walnut live edge piece as a polished marble countertop.

Wooden pen holder with two pens, one upright and one lying down, on a white background.

Wooden pen holder with a vertical slot for one pen and a horizontal groove for another pen, holding a small stack of business cards.

Pen resting in a triangular wooden holder on a white background.

A wooden desk organizer with a black pen placed in a groove, featuring a label with engraved text.

A wooden incense holder with a minimalist design, featuring a black incense stick inserted at an angle.

Wooden, oval-shaped object with a recessed area, featuring a rectangular, dark wooden inlay with two circular holes.

Wooden desk organizer with an angled slot, featuring a nameplate and a circular hole for pen placement, set against a white background.

A wooden object with an oval shape, featuring a central, raised black strip with two holes.

Close-up of a wooden object with a groove and a dark inset piece containing two holes, against a plain white background.

The inlay allows the piece to match with multiple finishes and colors of wood, the more red tones of the outer wood offering contrast to the darker purples of the walnut. The interior edge is tilted inwards at one degree, a slight but beautiful detail that ensures your utensils won’t roll out. Every degree and vertex has been carefully considered, balancing elegance with geometry.

Close-up of a wooden surface with a rounded, dark groove containing a circular hole. The grain of the wood is visible, with tones of light and dark brown.

Wooden, triangular-shaped object with smooth surfaces and a natural wood grain pattern, resting on a flat surface.

Wooden pen stand with two pens on it next to a gray fabric pouch.

Filippo Mambretti was born in Como, Italy, and grew up in close contact with his grandparents, who informed his worldview from a young age. Mambretti is a multidisciplinary designer, earning degrees in interior and furniture design from Milan Polytechnic. Working with product and architectural companies from across the world has taught him the value of a functional, beautiful object, which he carries into everything he designs. The heart of his Italian heritage is strong here, bringing craftsmanship and tradition into the spotlight. If you’ve made it this far, take this as your sign to sit down and write a loved one a letter – you won’t regret it.

Wooden eyeglass stand atop a gray felt pouch with a drawstring closure.

To learn more about the Stilo75 Pen Holder, visit filippomambretti.com.