The humble appreciation people feel for the bulky vintage technology revives itself around the world through nostalgic cassette interpretations in anywhere from food to fashion.
Within a lifetime, people have observed technology skyrocket from computers that were as large as a full room to metaphysical entities we now call data. The physicality of the devices, currently unnecessary in functional use, have given way to fun retro artwork and design.
Some examples vary from furniture pieces such as retro cassette tape tables to art pieces like the the skull cassette posters and the Jimi Hendrix cassette paintings.
These reinterpretations all target a wide audience that perhaps doesn't know the relationship between a cassette and pencil, but still appreciate and sympathize with the simplicity of the old days.
82 Nostalgic Cassette Restorations
From Retro Audio Pocketbooks to Colorful Edible Sculptures:
Simal Yilmaz — Feb 23, 2013 — Art & Design
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Realistic Consumer Prints
Need to Want by Erin Hanson Portrays Life's Questions in Images
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Cassette Tape Constructs
This Amazing Structure by Emmett McNamara Features 7,200 Tapes
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Colorful Edible Sculptures
The Food Art by Dan Cretu Transforms Fruits and Veggies into Artwork
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Cassette Tape Artwork
Sami Havia Gives Old Tapes New Purpose
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Retro Gum Ads
The Gorila Bubble Gum Vintage Edition Campaign is Nostalgically Nerdy
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QR Code Mixtapes
Sharetapes Brings Mixtapes into the 21st Century
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Cassette Tape Paintings
Iri5's 'Ghost in the Machine' Series Depicts Famous Media Icons
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Funky Retro Music Players
The Spitfire MP3 Player a Hit at the Wired Store 'Regal Remix'
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VCR-Ready Mobile Protectors
The iPhone 4 VHS Skin is a Video Flashback Apple Accessory
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Cassette iPod Cases
Retro MP3 Case From 45's Disguises Your Gadgets
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Retro Cassette Tape Tables
This Reinvention from Jeff Skierka Designs Replicates a Mixtape
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Vintage Stereo Cushions
These Boombox Pillows are Funky and Old-School
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Ironic MP3 Gadgets
The TAP3 Music Player Brings Back an Old Friend
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Retro Cassette Tape Covers
The Mix Tape iPad Case Brings Some 80s Nostalgia to Modern Technology
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Cassette Tape Doormats
Evoke the Spirit of the 80s With These Retro Doormats
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Retro Smartphone Covers
The Cassette iPhone Case Makes Everything Old School
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Cassette Purses
A High Fashion Transparent Bag That Looks Like a Tape
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Paper-Playing Turntables
The IDEO C60 Redux Turns Collages into Mix Tapes
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Revamped Retro Speakers
the TDK Boombox is a Modern, Tricked-Out Ghetto Blaster
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Nostalgic Cassette Tape Tables
This Table Takes You Back to the Days of Cassettes and Boomboxes
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Retro Musical Clothes Racks
Cassette Tape Coat Hooks Create a Hip Way to Hang
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Retro-Music Watches
The EOS Mixtape Watch is a Blast from the Past
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Audible Neckties
The Sonic Fabric Necktie is Made Out of Music
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Fashionable Fowl Abodes
Reinhard Hunger Creates Truly Chic Bird Homes
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Miniature MP3 Speakers
The Mini Boombox Speaker System is Cute and Convenient
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Faux Beer-Infused Sterios
The 'Miller Boom Box' Provides a Musical Approach to Marketing
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Cassette Skulls
Brian Dettmer Recycles Old Tapes into Spooky Art
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Retro Stereo Tablet Apps
The Stereolizer App Turns Your iPad into an Old-Fashioned Radio
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Contemporary Cassette Artwork
Benoit Jammes Provides a Blast from the Past with Cassette Artwork
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Cassette Music Players
The MakerBot Mixtape is a Fun Throwback to Earlier Days
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Retro Cassette Speakers
iMainGo X Portable Speakers Brings Back an Old School Look
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Personified Retro Toys
Squid Kids Ink's 'So Analog' Collection is for the Geeky Gamer
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80s-Inspired Music Players
This Cassette MP3 Player is a Fun and Nostalgic Way to Listen to Music
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Retro Media Players
Rewind to the Past with the Song Han Xin Etape
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Insanely Intricate Novel Art (UPDATE)
The Brian Dettmer Book Sculptures are Mind-Bogglingly Good
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Modernized Ghetto Radios
The Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox is the Best of Two Generations
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Cassette Tape Lamps
Reviving Old Flavor for Hip Home Decor
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Rudimentary Designer USBs
Flashback to Yesteryear With the Marc Jacobs USB Hubs
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Vintage Sneaker Speakers
The Nike Boombox Shoebox is a Unique DIY Project With Retro Qualities
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Cassette Tape Ties
Alyce Santoro Gives Old Cassettes a New Groove as Neck Ties
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Casette Tape Watches
The Horological Machine No. 2.2 is a Retro Black Beauty
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Pliable Money Pouches
The 'Hanitape' Silicone Wallet is Timeless and Time-Proof
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Cassette-Converting Audio Devices
Keep the 80s Alive with the Cassette to iPod Converter
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Retro Recording Device Notebooks
Moleskine Audio Cassette Notebooks are Perfect for Writing Songs
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Cassette Tape Couture
Pierre Andre Senizergues Fall 2009 Collection is Skateboarder Green
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Retro Audio Adornments
The GoodWood Cassette Tape is Old School
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Upcycled Cassette Storage Devices
Star Wars VHS Hard Drive Reuses Tapes for Geeky Purposes
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Retro Music Box Cases
The Zero Gravity Boombox iPhone 5 Shell Brings You Back to the 80s
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Retro Cassette Converters
The Player and Tape Concept Will Rewind You Back to the 80s
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Retro Audio Pocketbooks
The Beauty & The Beast Cassette Wallet is a Disney-Inspired Card Carrier
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Musical Measuring
Cassette Tape Measure Makes Music Handy
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Musical Pencil Cases
The Cassette Tape Pouch Makes Great Back-To-School Gift
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VCR-Inspired Kicks
Cassette Sneakers Survive the 80s
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Retro MP3 Converters
The HIDEOTO Cassette Tape Deck Brings Back Your Old-School Beats
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Old-School Digital Recorders
Thanko Cassette Mate Brings Back the True Meaning of Mix Tapes
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Musical Necklaces
Stephanie Simek Makes Neck & Ears Happy With Her Sound Locket
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Retro Audio Furniture
The Silla Cassette Tape Chair is Retro Upcycling at its Best
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Fake Cassette Cases
Contexture Design Creates Retro-Style Holders for iPod Nanos
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Retro Music Converters
Novac MV-CM001U Turns Cassette Tapes Into MP3s
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Printed Smartphone Pouches
Paul Smith Creates Wicked iPhone 4 Cases With Retro Designs
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Cassette-Inspired Hard Drives
The Freecom Mobile Drive CLS is a Retro Throwback
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Retro Music Makeup Packaging
The Manic Panic Cassette Eye-Shadow Compact is 80s Punk
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Cassette Taxidermy
Brian Dettmer Crafts Unused Tapes into Skeletons
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Ancient Music Adaptors
iDeck Car Cassette Adapter for Those with Cars Way Older than Their iPods
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Smartphone Mixtape Jukeboxes
AirCassette Takes Mobile Users Back to the 80s and 90s
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Retro USB Replicas
The Cassette Tape USB Hub Mixes the Past with the Present
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Laced Retro Lyrics
Cassette Tape Crochet May Be the Chosen Media of 1980s-Born Grandmothers
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Digital Cassette Converters
The USB Cassette Capture and Player Lets You Convert or Play Old Tapes
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Retro Rhythm Pumpers
The 'MP3 Walkman' is on Beat and Funky
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Cassette Tape Comics
Peter S. Conrad Creates Uniquely-Shaped Comic Books
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Cassette Player Installations
Binatone Galaxy by Stephen Cornford Produces Eerie Sounds
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Retro Tech Periodicals
Cassette Tape Magazine Reads Like a Micro Blog, Looks Like an Old Cassette
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Mixtape Romances
'Cassette from My Ex' Melds Music With Relationships
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Skull Cassette Posters
Ali Gulec's Home Taping is Dead Print Shows the Demise of this Product
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Retro Recorder Notepads
Moleskine's Cassette Collection Incorporates Vintage Illustrations
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Tapeography
Ersinhan Ersin Uses Old School Tapes to Create Cassette Tape Texts
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Creepy Cassette Meals
Marcin Szpak Comments on the Age of 'Consumption'
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Cassette Tape Dedication Shorts
MIE Films’ Jammed Pays Tribute to Audio Tapes in an Adorable
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Mock VHS Memopads
The Peleg Designs Video Notebook is Made for Old-School Scribblers
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Retro Cassette Tape Pillows
This Retro Cassette Tape Pillow Lets Nostalgia Live On in the Arts
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Cubic Cassette Lighting
The Tape Lamp by Transparent House is Cool and Sophisticated
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Musical Lamps
Cassette Tape Lamps are an Eco-Friendly Way to Shine Light (UPDATE)
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Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
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Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Metallic Architectural Record Players
The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
Hyper-Modern Audio Recorders
The teenage engineering TP-7 Takes Voice Memos and More
Modernized Cassette Tape Players
The Fiio CP13 Offers Up to 15-Hours of Playback Per Charge
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Modernized Modular LP Players
found/Founded Designs the Controlled Vibrary Digital LP Player
Modular Physical Media Players
This Winamp Media Player Device by Eslam Mod is Digitally-Inspired
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Multifunctional Power Bank Concepts
Abeer Mahadane Designs the Audio1 Concept Inspired by Braun
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
Omni-Position Record Players
The Black Wheel Turntable Plays Records From the Underside
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Stacked Stone Camera Projectors
'The Nostalgia of Now' by Josh Schwefel is Naturalistic
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
Retro Camera-Like Speaker Concepts
The Kodak C400R Bluetooth Speaker by Hyunjun Yu is Minimalist
Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets
The NeedleDrop Coaster Set Includes Four Acrylic LPs and More
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans
Sam Keller Glamorizes Food Products and Packaging
Cassette-Style Smartphone Chargers
The Remax Powerbank Tape Offers a Retro Way to Charge Up
Retro Transparent Cassette Players
NINM Lab Unveils the Nostalgic It's Real Cassette Player
'80-Style Portable Turntables
Audio-Technica Update its 'Sound Burger' Once Again for Rerelease
Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames
The 'Flash Back' Device Concept Has a Nostalgic Design
Chic Retro Consoles
The Atari Gamestation is a MInimalist Console for Retro Gamers
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Taco-Shaped Translation Devices
This Conceptual Taco Translation Device by Taewan Kim is Playful
Retro Docking Hubs
The 'RayCue 128K' is Dripping With 1980s Computer Aesthetics
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
Funky Colorful Storage Units
Pavel Vetrov's Funky Storage Units Capture Attention
Artwork-Covered Tech Products
The Lexon x Keith Haring Collection Includes Four Products
Anime-Inspired Tech Accessories
Casetify Presents the Project-CSTF: Protection from Impact Series
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
Video Game-Inspired Side Tables
The Pac Man Side Table by Yu Ren Gives Life to an Inanimate Object
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Minimalist Book Storage Tables
The 'Pocket' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Split Open
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Fabric-Covered Hi-Fi Turntables
Lelièvre Paris & La Boite Design the New LX Turntable
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Digitally Enabled CD Players
This Portable CD Player Can Also Handle Digital File Formats
Retro Breakfast Pasty Packaging
Pop-Tarts Throwback Packs Pay Homage to 1960s Branding
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Ultra-Modern Record Players
This Modern Record Player by +AUDIO is High-Performance and Chic
Time-Telling Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina 2023 Collection Takes After Iconic Vintage Watches
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Retro-Style Musician Amps
The Marshall STUDIO JTM Has a Handmade Construction
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
3D-Printed Terracotta Coolers
Simon Pavy and Entreautre Designs a New Low-Tech Cooler
Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players
'The DEVICE' by Alex Casabò Has an Ultra-Industrial Design
Retro Appliance Baby Monitors
The Conceptual SMEG Baby Monitor by Priyanshu Maiti is Cutesy
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Personalized Cosmetic Printers
Color Jam Brings Customized Color Cosmetics to CES 2023
Album-Inspired Turntables
Heinz Lichtenegger Designs the Dark Side of the Moon Turntable
Elevated Modern Sleek Turntables
U-Turn Audio Updates its Orbit Turntable Collection
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Recycled Plastic Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type is Retro and User-Friendly
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Retrofuturistic Tube Amplifier Jukeboxes
LG Introduces the DukeBox with a Clear OLED Display
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Mid-Century Record Consoles
Wrensilva Unveils a New Catalog of Furniture for Stereo Systems
Retro-Style Travel Guitars
The VOX APC-1 Travel Guitar Blends Modern and Vintage Aspects
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Style-Conscious Record Players
The VS-01 Upright Vinyl Record Player Puts Media on Display
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Vinyl Record-Catering Furniture Series
Montana Furniture Presents the SPIN Collection
Wooden Retro-Style VR Headsets
The Stereoscopic Display System is Powered by a Raspberry Pi
Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables
Brian Eno Designs the Turntable II with Unpredictable Patterns
Leather-Accented Instant Cameras
This NEIGHBORHOOD Polaroid SX-70 Foldable Camera is Custom-Modded
Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves
The Louis Vuitton Cabinet of Curiosities by Marc Newson is Artistic
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Luxurious Graphic Retro-Tinged Fashion
YSL Presents The Vintage Collection of Band Merch
Artist-Styled Nostalgic Lookbooks
AURALEE and New Balance Reimagine Archival Fashion Designs
Retro Arcade Circuit Boards
Atari Debujts a Series of Retro Circuit Boards for its Modern Audience
Old-Fashioned Cartoon Cereal Tins
This Mickey Mouse-Themed Collector’s Metal Tin is Collectible
Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers
Vincent Chan Designs the Retro Dream Echo Bluetooth Speaker
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Artistic Affordable Turntable Models
These U-Turn Orbit Turntables Come in Three Models
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
Tissue Box Record Sleeves
This Fall Out Boy Album Comes in Limited-Edition Release Packaging
Reusable Classical Artwork Exhibitions
Recycling Beauty at Fondazione Prada is a Remarkable Study
Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles
The Atari 2600+ Console Brings Back a Classic 1980 System
AI-Powered Portable Speakers
The 'VBox' Boombox Utilizes ChatGPT to Help with Musical Exploration
Color-Changing Record Players
The Turntable II by Brian Eno is Limited-Edition and Eye-Catching
Fan-Favorite Sound Burgers
Audio-Technica is Rolling Out the AT-SB727 as a Regular Product
Analog Hardware Turntables
LoveFrom Refines the Sondek LP12 by Linn for 50th Anniversary
Cassette-Inspired Power Banks
The 'Flashtape' Wireless Magnetic Power Bank Has a Retro Design
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Nostalgic Album Art Displays
Fukasaawa Designs the New km5 CP1 with a Minimal Look
Micro Tabletop Arcade Games
The Coleco Revival Mini Arcade Machines Pack the Latest Technologies
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Commemorative Food Processors
Cuisinart is Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Its Food Processor
Y2K-Themed Chargeable CD-Player Bags
Coperni Unveils a New Accessory Resembling CD Players
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Musical Playlist Time Capsules
Spotify Launches Playlist in a Bottle to Open at a Later Time
Accessible Interactive Memory Storybooks
Remento's Interactive Storybooks Can Be the Perfect Gift
Sculptural Conical Headphone Holders
Carl Liu Designs the Conceptual Reck_Cone Headphone Holder
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Vinyl Storage Shelving Units
The New Toneoptic rpm is a new Take on Vinyl Storage
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
General Store-Inspired Consoles
Lisa Sacco Presents the New Haptic Wood Console Table
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Color-Matched Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Classic Limited Edition Pockets Come in Eight Colors
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Recycled Records Campaigns
Coca-Cola, Mark Ronson and Madlib to Launch 'Recycled Records'
Anniversary-Honoring Sleek Turntables
Jony Ive Presents a New Celebratory Linn Sondek LP12-50
Slim Portable Audio Turntables
Benjamin Großjohann Designs the Sleek New Coturn CT-01
Textural Vacuum Tube Headphones
The écoute Vacuum Tube Audio Headphones Enhance Music and More
Miniature Multifunctional Docking Stations
The RayCue 128C is a Retro Miniature Macintosh
Streaming-Enabled Record Players
Victrola Stream Sapphire Record Player Blends Nostalgia with Tech
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's New SQUARE SQ40 Celebrates Vintage Photo Formats
Capacious Computer Memory Tapes
This Memory Tape Can Store 150 TB of Data In Uncompressed State
Scanning Software Expansions
Vivid-Pix Now Serves Senior Living, Museums, & Other Establishments
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes