If you're looking to decorate your home with items that are full of personality and sentimental memories of the past, then these nostalgic home decor items will certainly have you reminiscing about how things used to be.
While most people look for sleek and modern accessories to outfit their homes with, these nostalgic home decor pieces are more for individuals who enjoy vintage designs that pay tribute to styles and themes that were popular back in the day. Why choose something cold and sterile-looking when you can have something that reminds you of joyous memories or classic retro themes?
From table organizers that resemble old school cassette tapes to clocks that are cleverly made from classic literary novels, these nostalgic home decor items will certainly add some original touches to any space.
43 Nostalgic Home Decor Items
From Recycled Vintage Novel Clocks to Nostalgic Cassette Tape Tables:
Tana Makmanee — Jul 13, 2013 — Art & Design
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Retro Factory Lamps
Vintage Industrial Lighting by 360volt is Perfect for Classic and Modern Homes
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Classic Cartoon Cups
Feel Powerful by Drinking from the DC Comics Superheroes Glass Set
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8-Bit Storage Wall Mounts
These Cubic Storage Wall Mounts are Modernly Retro
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Vintage Lightbulb Designs
Bulbrite's New Vintage-Inspired Light Bulb Becomes Modernized
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Wooden Toy-Inspired Lighting
The Pirouette Lamp by Studio BAAG Adds a Nostalgic Element to Homes
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Controlling Gamer Lamps
The Nintendo Controller Lamp Shows the Evolution of Gaming
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Triangular Fantasy Gamer Lamps
This Zelda Triforce Lamp is a Historical Zelda Collector Piece
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Upcycled Motorcycle Lamps
The Classified Moto Lamp is Made From Recycled Motorcycle Scraps
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Bright Nostalgic Balloon Lights
The Memory Collection by John Moncrieff Evoke Childhood Memories
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Cartoon Styled Chairs
These Chairs by Richard Woods and Sebastian Wrong Look Animated
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Geeky Gamer Window Shades
Direct Blinds has Created a Line of 8-Bit-Inspired Blinds
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Nostalgic Cassette Tape Tables
This Table Takes You Back to the Days of Cassettes and Boomboxes
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Recycled Vintage Novel Clocks
These Recycled Wall Clocks Turn Old Books into Functional Timepieces
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Quirky Shirt-Displaying Frames
This T-Shirt Picture Display by Umbra Keeps Memories Alive
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Repurposed Motorcycle Part Lamps
This Motorcycle Headlight Lamp is an Inventive Upcycled Project
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Board Game Coasters
The ‘Fred Flare’ Store Offers Scrabble-Inspired Cup Holders
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Arcade-Inspired Installations
The 'Ghost in the Machine Series' by Erika Iris is Nerdy and Fun
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Geeky Gamer Interiors
Pixel Art Studios Creates the Gamer Room Where Dreams are Made
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Vintage Postage Cases
The Address Your Fans Laptop Sleeve is Chic
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TV Fanatic Cushions
The Retro Remote Control Pillow from Fred Flare is Nerdy
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Television-Themed Drink Mats
Test Cards Coasters are Inspired by Technical Difficulties
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Vintage Tablet Holders
The iPad iTypeWriter Gives an Old-School Feel to New Devices
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Vintage Movie Popcorn Bowls
These Ceramic Bowls Make You Feel Like You Have Gone Back in Time
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Robotic Gamer Lamps
The Nes R.O.B. Lamp Pays Tribute to a Retro Nintendo Marketing Ploy
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Modern Mailbox-Inspired Lamps
The 'You've Got Light' Lamp Looks Like a Retro Residential Maibox
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Refreshed Retro Lamps
The Projecteur 365 is a Time-Capsule Design with Contemporary Appeal
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Modernized Ghetto Radios
The Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox is the Best of Two Generations
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Minimalist Micro Boomboxes
The 'Sound + Go' Lets You Carry Big Sound Like a Suitcase
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Arcade-Themed Throws
Reminisce with this Pac-Man Blanket
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Romantic Fairy Tale Clocks
The Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cuckoo Clock is Nostalgically Cute
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Film Canister Condiment Shakers
Bring Back Vintage Photography with This Film Canister Shaker Set
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Literary Tablet Cases
The 1st Edition Book Cases for iPad Bring Back a Sense of Nostalgia
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Retro Gamer Pillows
ThinkGeek's NES Cartridge Pillows Will Introduce Gaming to Your Dreams
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Pencil Shaving Furnishings
The Giotto Coffee Table Has a Crafty and Nostalgic Flair
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Montage Film Slide Lampshades
These Creative Lampshades Are Film Slide-Inspired
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Iconic Crimson Coolers
The Red Cup Drink Koozie Keeps Cans Cool in Style
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Cassette Office Organizers
The Rewind Desk Tidy Pencil Holder is Retro Styled
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Video Game Drinking Tables
This Beer Pong Table is Inspired by a Pokemon Battle Sequence
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Nostalgic Childhood Sculptures
Illustrator Andreas Samuelsson Explores Three Dimensional Art
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Plushie Building Blocks
The Tetris Pillow Resembles the Iconic NES Game Pieces
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Glossy Vintage Controllers
Pile Your Vintage on Top of Vintage with This NES-Themed N64 Controller
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Vintage Music Novel Holders
Recycled Vinyl Record Bookends Will Add Spunk to Any Book Shelf
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Personalized Retro Radio Players
Pure Evoke Mio Radio Offers a Nostalgic Experience
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Teen Princess Party Portraits
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Cement Ceiling Lamps
The Concrete Pendant Lights Adds an Industrial Design Element
Serenely Suspended Shoots
Isa Silva Captures Beautifully Surreal Still Photography
Papercraft Table Racks
The Origami Table's Folded Surface Forms a Flexible Storage Solution
Victorian Era Fashion Editorials
The Vogue Italia Swing With Me Photoshoot is Vintage
Fantasy Villain Footwear
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Community-Building Balloon Art
Luzinterruptus' Water Installation Celebrates Communal Spaces
Realistic Princess Depictions
Modern Disney Heroines by Alana May Features Modern Day Princesses
Pixelated Gamer Rugs
These 8 Bit Video Game-Inspired Rugs Include Link and Mario
Futuristic Disco Ball Installations
Fluidic by WhiteVOID is a Mesmerizing Hybrid Artwork
Darkly Cinematic Cartoon Posters
These Disney Movie Posters by Roger Stocks-Moore Are Dynamic
Shadow-Casting Desk Lamps
The Steamlight Desk Light Will Illuminate Your Desk With Patterns
Epically Surreal Landscapes
Greek Photographer George Christakis Captures Breathtaking Scenes
Streetwise Hippie Fashion
The 'Hippie Hippie Chic' Editorial Celebrates the Romantic Hippie Era
DIY Geometric Wall Decals
This DIY Geometric Wall Art Livens Up Any Room Without Permanent Change
Beehive-Inpsired Lamps
This Winnie the Pooh-Inspired Beehive Lamp Look Nectar Sweet
Revamped Old School Consoles
The NES Console Gets Redesigned with a Built-in Screen
Math Knowledge-Testing Clocks
You Must Be Extremely Good With Mathematics to Read This Timepiece
Versatile Furnishing Frames
Knock Knock by Hoj Studio is a Shelf, a Closet, a Desk and a Kitchen
Flexible Rubber Lamps
Hector Serrano's SuperPatata Collection is Playfully Malleable
Vibrantly Blocky Installations
The Sretenka Sculptures by Matt W Moore Brighten Up Moscow Streets
Aerodynamically Angled Furniture
The Bordus Table is Inspired by Stealth Fighter Jets
Upholstered Sound Systems
The Tailor Loudspeaker Can be Customized with Colorful Fabrics
Disassembling Side Tables
The Clip Table Comes Apart Easily for Convenient Storage Between Uses
Flexible Cord-Inspired Lamps
The 2084 Lamp by Geoffroy Gillant Integrates the Cord into the Design
Modernized Historical Lamps
The Re-lighting Gino Sarfatti Line Modernizes Five Original Designs
Upcycled Novel Lamps
These Reading Lamps are Made from Stacks of Unused Books
Elegant Teardrop Illuminators
Stalasso Pendant Lamp Draws All Sides of the Room Down to One Point
Dapper Video Game Jewelry
These Rings and Earrings Look Just Like Old Nintendo Cartridges
Extendable Giraffe Lamps
The Giraffe Floor Lamp by Bernard Burkard Was Inspired by a Giraffe Neck
Arachnid Industrial Illuminators
Framed Collection Lights Emphasize Their Lightbulb Focal Points
Video Projecting Laser Headlights
This New Mercedes GLA Can Project a Movie From its Headlights
Duty-Serving Wall Decals
This Practical Wall Decal Functions Just as It Would If It Were 3D
Bulbous Disaster Lighting
The Meltdown Lamp by Johan Lindsten Pays Tribute to Fukushima
8-Bit Video Game Tables
Rachel Mills Makes Tables Serve as a Super Mario Tribute Piece
Construction Material Artworks
Artist Maggie Haas Explores Idea of Transition and Impermanence
Compact Communal Ottomans
Gaming Table Separates to Reveal Four Seats and a Recreational Surface
Tiny Table Tennis
The Ping Pong by Huzi Design is a Playful and Flexible Surface for All
Miniature Wooden Timepieces
Valerii Danevych Creates Watches and Clocks Entirely Out of Lumber
Cartoonish Lumber Artworks
The Richard Woods: D.I.Y. Exhibit Pokes Fun at the Cult of Renovation
Wooden Ball Lighting
The Oo Desk Lamp by Sverre Uhnger is Naturally Geometric
Stylistic Book Page Lamps
This Up-Cycled Lamp Features a Paper Lamp Shade Made of Book Pages
Twig Thin Desk Lamps
This May Be the Thinnest LED Lamp to Have Ever Been Created
Geometric Birdie Mailboxes
The Koo Koo Letterbox Has the Colorful and Friendly Look of Local Birds
Modular Tetris Furniture
Brackets Furniture by Nendo Can Surround Users Like Parentheses
Recycled Bicycle Wheel Lamps
This Upcycled Lighting Makes Use of Your Old Bicycle Wheels
Monochromatic Mannequin-Like Series
The SSAW AW 2013 Editorial is Modern and Minimalist
Delicate Cascaded Paper Sculptures
Artist Yuko Takada Keller Brings Her Abstract Dreams to Life
Two-Limbed Illuminators
The SplitLamp Lights Up in Two Directions with Adjustable Intensity
Pivoting Dish Illuminators
Table Lamp OOO Swivels on a Ball Joint for Adjustable Directionality
Transparent Tower Lamps
LIGHTHOUSE by Dan Yeffet is Modern and Versatile
Colored Cord Corner Lamps
The Sleek Design of the Lightbracket Fixture is Vibrantly Minimalist
Glow-in-the-Dark Popcorn
This Theatre Snack Will Add Flair to the Film Experience
Lightning Bolt Lighting
The Thunder Lamp Could Have Been Ripped from the Hand of Zeus
Winsome Wireframe Storage
The Bug Collection Includes Charming and Minimalist Organizational Units
Mini Belt-Clipping Speakers
The Philips Soundshooter Comes with a Handy Carabiner
Vintage Villain Depictions
The Disney Villains Are Re-Imagined as 1920s Civilians
Music-Playing Jewelry
Wearable Tunes for the Fashionable Gamer
Enchanting Oscillating Illuminators
PILU Lamp Rocks Back and Forth to Establish and Intimate Lean
Vintage Car Mini Fridges
The Smeg X Fiat HomeBar Turns the Iconic 500 into a 100 Liter Fridge
Chic Shucked Illuminators
The Peel Lamp Appears to Come Apart, Emitting Increased Light
Glass Blown Rainbow Lights
Arik Levy's 'Jar RGB' is a Colorful Experiment in Glass-Blowing Design
Sleek Wooden Phone Speakers
This Compact Wooden Amplifier Boosts Your iPhone's Sounds Quality
Rustic Gamer Furniture
The Steampunk Nintendo Controller Coffee Table is Made from Reclaimed Goods
Urban Slang Wall Decals
Define Terms Like YOLO, Party Foul and Hella Tight with a Funny Wall Decal
DIY Fingerprint Cushions
Be Prepared to Get Your Hands Dirty for This DIY Cushion Design
8-Bit Coloring Creatures
The Space Invaders Crayons are Perfect for Fans of the Retro Arcade Game
DIY Gaming Smartphone Mods
Turn a Game Boy into an Android Controller with These DIY Instructions
Illusive Sporty Wall Decals
These Sporty Wall Decals Will Playfully Glide Off Your Furniture
Glowing Cityscape Wall Decals
Create Your Own Penthouse View with this Glowing Wall Decal Stick-On
Charismatic Cartoon Clocks
These Adventure Time Clocks are Hand-Crafted
Sleek Organic Lighting
The Seed Pendent Lamp by Joeri Claeys Emits a Warm Glow
Multiplied Source Illuminators
The Bell Family Lamps Emit Little Beams of Light in Many Directions
Fingerprint Scanning Deadbolts
This Deadbolt Allows for Keyless, Fingerprint-Enabled Entry
Upcycled Picture Frame Decor
This DIY Activity Transforms Old Picture Frames Into Imaginative Art
Celeb Grammar Cops
Red Balloon Helps School Children Correct Errors in Celebrity Tweets
DIY Luxurious Mache Dishes
This Kelli Murray Bowl Tutorial is Brimming with Gold Trim
Sound-Emitting Superhero Wallets
This 'Superman Symbol Ladies Wallet' Has a Handy Built-In Speaker
Modern Mailbox-Inspired Lamps
The 'You've Got Light' Lamp Looks Like a Retro Residential Maibox
DIY Candy Confetti Popcorn
This Recipe From Bake Your Day Makes Basic Popping Corn Colorfully Fun
Pork-Flavored Popcorn
Bacon Pop is A Crispy Tasty Snack Food for Satisfying Cravings
Plane Crash Sculptures
Dirittura d’Arrivo by Mezzapelle And Deriu is Chaotic and Terrifying
Tall Animalistic Lighting
The Giraffe Floor Lamp by BERNHARD | BURKARD is Endearingly Large
Genealogy-Mapping Magnets
Decorate the Fridge with this Easy and Fun Family Tree Maker
Adjustable Tab Illuminators
The 3x3 Mach 9 Pendant Lamp Lets You Freely Configure the Light Source
Floating Sculpture Photography
We Love Plastic by Le Creative Sweatshop Showcases Work by LCSS
Minimalist Neo-Retro Speakers
Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 14 Boasts Spatial Sound and Discreet Design
Delicate Eerie Lighting
The YOKO Lamp by Anderssen & Voll is Inspired by Northern Light
Fairy Tale-Inspired Mirrors
The Marie Antoinette Mirror Looks Lavish and Regal
Music-Playing Fresheners
The Akari Speaker Aroma Diffuser Creates a Pleasant Atmosphere
Slack Line Illuminators
The Das Bergfest Collection Affords Flexible Interior Light Arrangement
Illuminated Lunar Timepieces
The Glowing Moon Clock For Fred Flare is a Spooky Home Addition
Melting Chocolate Lanterns
Lumière au Chocolat by Alexander Lervik Melts to Reveal the Interi
Unconventional Chromatic Clocks
The Sprocket Wall Clock Tells Time in a Different Way
Discreet Wall-Mounted Sculptures
A Kassen Creates Artworks That Could Easily Go Unnoticed
Advanced Robotic Morning Greetings
The Tim-E iPhone Alarm Clock Wakes Up Difficult Sleepers
Mythical Fairytale Disguises
The Fred Flare Magic Unicorn Mask Encourages Make Believe
Gamer Approved Rain Gear
The Retro Arcade Poncho From Fred Flare is Weather-Proof
Movie Theater Snack Milkshakes
This 'Sugar and Charm' Caramel Popcorn Drink is Sweet and Salty
Retro Furniture Updates
The Design Icons Through Time Publication Showcases Revamped Pieces
Modern Religious Lighting
The Tesbih Lamp by Bora CAKILKAYA is Inspired by Rosaries
Illuminating Light-Up Shelves
The 'La Discrete' Lamp Shelf by Fabien Dumas is Sleek and Functional
Artisitic Pop Culture Maps
City Print Transforms Popular Maps into Frame-Worthy Art Pieces
Deflated Head Sculptures
Artist Richard Dupont's Latest Artwork is Dark and Disturbing
Coal-Made Lighting
The Schwarzes Gold Lamp by Ingo Schuppler is Dark and Mysteriously
Underwater Facial Music Speakers
The Finis Neptune Plays Music Underwater Through Your Cheekbones
Video Game-Remixing Soundboards
This Gizmo Lets Users Make Music Through Game Sound Effects
Planted Page Markers
The Sprout Bookmark Set from Fred Flare Grows With Knowledge
Combustible Princess Videos
The Exploding Disney Princesses Video Will Definitely Ensue Laughter
Girly Cleaning Supplies
The Dollhouse Brush and Dustpan Set From Fred Flare Makes Housework Fun
Miniscule Game Cartridge Jewelry
Ohmygeekness's Video Game Charms are Smaller Than a Penny
Magnetic Image Mounts
The OpenFrame Poster Frame Collection is a Flexible Way to Hang Art
Gamer Garden Decorations
Dave Delisle's Lawn Ornaments Mimic In-Game Zelda Items
Illuminating Clock Lighting
The Time Lamp by Jet Ong
Silicone Skin Desk Lamps
These Desk Lamp Designs by Thomas Schnur are Flexible
Chaotically Clustered Reflectors
The Unique Oponce Mirror Merges Design from Different Spheres
Aquatic Acoustic Amplifiers
The Shellphone Loudspeaker Uses a Conch to Louden Your Tunes
Adorable Movie-Themed Video Games
This Video Game Mimics 2013 Great Gatsby Film's Settings
Saucer Smartphone Speakers
The Ceramic Stereo is a Simplified System for Cellphone Storage
Papier Mache-Like Lighting
The Nuno Pendant Lamp by Nendo Sports a Lantern Shape
Gamer Paper Bill Designs
These Paper Bills Showcase Beloved Video Game Characters from Zelda
Lavish Perforated Clocks
The Hermes x Jaeger LeCoultre 'Atmos' Glass Clock is Filled With Gas
Bow-Bedecked Illuminators
The Rosett Lamp Adds a Girly Touch of Light to Any Room
Pipeline Upcycled Lamps
Light Up and Accessorize your Wall with the Climbing Wall Lamp
Swiveling Dual Surfaces
The 360 Degres Coffee Table Has a Pivoting Second Panel for Extra Space
Vividly Burning Wall Clocks
This Creative Timepiece will Shine Brightly in any Room
Quirky Cartoon Eye Decals
These 'Big Googly Eyes' Personify Everything from Toasters to Mailboxes
Superhero Alarm Clocks
This Iron Man Alarm Clock Pays Tribute to the Iconic Comic Franchise
Fantasy Papercraft Princesses
This Incredibly Detailed Zelda Visage is Made Entirely Out of Paper
Mailbox Spam Parodies
The Inbox Portrays the Creepy Characters of Typical Email Virus Scams
Spiky Interactive Light Sculptures
Fiet by Toer Moves Like a Giant Amoeba
Sophisticated Iconic Plastic Cups
The Classic Red Cup is Re-imagined as Wine and Cocktail Glasses
Postage Polaroid Picture Frames
These Stamp Photo Frames Are the Perfect Way to Showcase Memories
Mini Pop Star Music Videos
Sophia Grace's 'Girls Just Gotta Have Fun' Depicts Some Fierce Tweens
Time-Eschewing Clocks
The 'Zero Noon' Clock Tells Time Based on Stats