The lasting popularity of retro-futuristic science fiction and fantasy is evident with these steampunk-influenced designs.
Although there is no shortage of fantastical subgenres within the movement, steampunk is generally associated with 19th century steam-powered machinery and innovation. With this subcluture's clear devotion and appreciation to discovery, invention and imagination, it's no wonder that many designs in the world of fashion, home decor and even architecture often pay homage to this gothic neo-Victorian movement.
Everything from timepieces, coffee makers, sculpted figurines and artwork is able to be tinkered and tailored into a steampunk-influenced creation. The antique yet advanced nature of the fictional steampunk genre allows for intriguing elements of both the past and future to creatively shine through.
30 Steampunk-Influenced Designs
From Steampunk-Inspired Chess Sets to Steampunk Contraption Cafes:
David Ingram — Sep 7, 2015 — Pop Culture
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Intricate Steampunk Insects
Gaby Wormann's Bio Bugs are Strangely Beautiful
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Upcycled Steampunk Sculptures
These Small-Scale Steampunk Sculptures Use Pocket Watch Parts
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Contemporary Steampunk Catalogs
The Mario Keine Fall/Winter 2014 Lookbook is Retro-Infused
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Industrial Steampunk Bistros
This Bistro Design Inspiration is Edgy and Cozy at the Same Time
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Steampunk Contraption Cafes
Have a Cup of Java at the Cape Town Coffee Shop Called 'Truth'
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Steampunk Inventor Watches
The Tesla Watch Pays Tribute to Inventor Nikola Tesla's Many Projects
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Steampunk Mammal Designs
Igor Verniy Creates Animals Out of Scrap Metal from Clocks, Cars & Bikes
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Machinist Mobile Homes
The Steampunk Adventure Home Has Optimal Industrial Durabilit
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Steampunk Submarine Pubs
6th-Sense's Bar Interior Design Creates the Feeling of Being Undersea
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Skeletal Steampunk Sculptures
Artist Alain Bellino's Bronze Sculptures are Incredibly Intricate
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Community Hub Supermarkets
This Award-Winning Whole Foods Austin Location is a Retail Playground
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Vintage Steampunk Lighting
The Franken Edison Light is an Imaginative Take on Edison's Light Bulbs
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Steampunk Coin Carvings
Artist Paolo Curcio Creates These Artistic Coin Carvings
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Web-Enabled Antique Gizmos
Levi's Station to Station is a Modern Refurbishment of Retro Gadgets
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Gothic Coffee Machines
This Elaborate Machine is Designed Just to Make a Cup of Coffee
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Elaborate Luxury Steampunk Boxes
This Intricate Steampunk Safe-Box Brings Art to Protection
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Crab-Legged Steampunk Clocks
Nixie Machine Fuses Vintage Digital Tubes with Modern Manufacturing
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Grounded Astronaut Photography
Dominik Smialowski's Steampunk Photography is Space Inspired
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Gothic Train-Hopping Photography
This Model’s Post Apocalyptic Outfit Has a Victorian Touch
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Modern Steampunk Housewares
The Tom Dixon Accessories Collection is Inspired by Physics and Nature
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Gear Christmas Ornaments
These Steampunk Christmas Orbanaments are a Odd Alternative
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Retro Steampunk Phonograph Docks
This Steampunk Phone Dock is Inspired by Old-Timey Sound Systems
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Sniper-Inspired Sunglasses
These Alexander Hi Tek Sunglasses are Threatening
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Sci-Fi Steampunk Creations
These Steampunk Doctor Who Items are a Seamless Blend of Genres
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Steampunk-Inspired Chess Sets
This Handcrafted Custom Chess Set is a Playable Pieces of Art
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Steampunk Coffee Machines
Gothicism by Dutch Lab is a Laser Cut Design
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Steampunk Songstress Covers
The 'Attitude' Lady Gaga Magazine Cover Features an Unusual Eyepiece
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Winged Pet Armors
These Engineered Guinea Pig Armed Wings Have a Steampunk Design
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Steampunk-Inspired Card Decks
These Steampunk Cards are Wonderfully Detailed and Decorated
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Bizarre Military Figurines
The Colonel Rombus Figurine by Doktor A is an Unusual Brass Art Piece
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Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
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Retrofuturism Laptop Designs
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Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
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Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
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AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets
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Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Coffee-Brewing Cafe Racer Motorcycles
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AI-Generated Kitchen Appliances
Marcus Byrne Uses AI to Design Gaudi-Inspired Appliances
Industrial Next-Gen Console Concepts
This PlayStation 6 Console Concept Has Cyberpunk Inspiration
AI-Powered Architectural Footwear
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Fantasy-Themed Watch Designs
Kross Studio is Inspired by Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon
Retro Futuristic Glasses Collections
G-SHOCK Introduces its 'Forgotten Future' Watch Collection
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Anime-Inspired Timepiece Capsules
Seiko Presage Updates its Portfolio with Ghibli-Inspired Pieces
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
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AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
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3D-Printed Intricate Homeware
Sheyn Focues on Designing Detailed Tiny Furniture Homeware
Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Consoles
This Steam Deck 2 Concept by Carota Design is Ergonomic
Opulent Armory Clock Designs
The L’Epée 1839 Grenade Clock is Artistic and Functional
Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs
BMW R 18 The Crown is a New Masterpiece from Dirk Oehlerking
Espresso Maker-Inspired Seating
The Moka Chair by Aditya Rathod Honors the Bialetti Moka Pot
Futuristic Chair Concepts
MIT Students Explore “The Next 150-Year Chair”
Luxuriously Artistic Homes
Child Studio Taps Mid-Sentury Modern Sensibilities & Art Deco Motifs
Romantic Jewelry Brands
Stonehart Boast Stunning and Enchanting Jewelry Pieces
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
Cyberpunk-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Concepts
Théo Cauchy Designs the Buell XBE to Pay Homage
Tranquil Design Coffee Makers
The 'Zenbrew' Coffee Maker by Suckhand Saren is Peaceful
Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
The Japandi Lamp by Natalia Pogudina is Textural and Organic
Music AI-Generated Visual Art
Modem Joins Teenage Engineering and Bureau Cool on an Art Project
Punk Romance-Inspired Fashion Collections
Maison Margiela's Fall 2023 Show is Edgy Yet Soft
Sci-Fi 90s Fashion Collections
The Jean Paul Gaultier 'Cyber Collection' is Futuristically Retro
Conscious Experimental Furniture Designs
Vaarnii's Whimsical Furniture Was Presented at Tableau
Playful Toy-Like Furniture
The 'Frunchroom' Furniture Collection by Adi Goodrich is Delightful
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Illuminated eSports Earbuds
The Conceptual Cyberpunk Earbuds by Tim Chen are Gaming-Ready
Futuristic 3D-Printed Decor Collections
The Sekisai 'CO-BREATHING OBJECTS' Range is Ultra-Modern
Vintage-Tinged Militaristic Apparel
The maharishi Spring 2023 Capsule is Inspired by Retro Themes
Whimsical Stool Designs
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Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces
The NEONWORKS BTF Nixie Watch Has a Retro-Modern Design
Comfort-Focused Eclectic Offices
Arutunyan and Malyshenko Help Design the New Sleeper Office
Sci-Fantasy Fashion Collections
Forever 21 and Netflix Draw Inspiration from Rebel Moon
Cyberpunk-Inspired Sports Cars
Lamborghini and Ikeuchi Hiroto Customized a Lamborghini Huracán STO
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Virtual Room Stylers
Decorify by Wayfair is Powered by Generative AI
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Comfy Printed Component Chairs
These 3D-Printed Chair Designs are Sustainable and Modern
Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs
Ernesto Pastore Fuses Traditional and Digital Techniques
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
Republic-Honoring Chess Sets
This Chess Set Concept Commemorates Nakhchivan
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes
This High-Wheel Bike Features a Motor and Battery
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Fashion
sacai Honors Christopher Nolan with the Interstellar Collection
Retro-Futurist Restaurant Interiors
Jialun Xiong Completed Her First Restaurant Interior Project
Vintage-Inspired Workwear Capsules
Engineered Garments' Workaday SS24 Taps Vintage Workwear Appeal
Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks
The Interactive Time to Snow Timepiece has a Snow-Like Design
Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players
'The DEVICE' by Alex Casabò Has an Ultra-Industrial Design
Mid-Century Nostalgic Hotel Redesigns
Hotel Riomar Launches a New Design with Bright Contrasts
Reggae-Inspired Spring Fashion
Nicholas Daly Presents the Reggae Club Capsule for SS24
Architecturally Inspired Chess Sets
Element Visual Studio Designs the Baku Chess Set
Renaissance-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Lanvin's Winter 2023 Debut Features a Mix of Inspirations
Artful Accessory Ranges
Patricia Nash Designs' Renaissance Revival Collection References History
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Sophisticated Technical Fall Fashion
Kaptain Sunshine Presents its New Range for the FW23 Season
Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps
Maro Designs the Otherworldly Space Traveler Lamp
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Grenade-Inspired Table Clocks
The L’Epée 1839 Clock is Designed with Influence from History
Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters
LEGO Builder John Carter Creates a Blocked Version of Space
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Self-Referencing Fashion Collections
For Fall/Winter 2023, UNDERCOVER is Reimagining Old Design
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion
Av Vattev Designs the superculture Collection for FW24
Eye-Catching Tabletop Designs
Tableau Boasts a Range of Hand-drawn and Embroidered Designs
Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves
The Louis Vuitton Cabinet of Curiosities by Marc Newson is Artistic
Subtle Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces
These HÖFFBERN Timepieces Boast Swiss Movements and More
Film-Inspired Bottle Shop Interiors
Studio Paul Chan Draws Inspiration from Wes Anderson
Sleek Artful Accessible Furniture
ThirdKind Presents its Abigail Collection of Furniture
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks
Sergey's Nixei Tube Vintage Clock is Inspired by the 19th Century
Industrial Metal-Framed Tables
teenage engineering Designs the Field Desk with Plywood
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Retro Italian-Inspired Fall Fashion
Martine Rose's FW23 Collection is Sexy, Very Sexy
Charming Time Period-Inspired Furniture
West Haddon Hall Designs the Collection I of Furniture
Artist-Inspired Intricate Timepieces
Jaeger-LeCoultre Adds to the Reverso Tribute Collection
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Modern Steam-Bent Wooden Chairs
BrogliatoTraverso Designs the Trave Chair to Join Magis
British Vintage-Tinged Streetwear
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection of Retro Looks
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Sleek Collectible Furniture Collections
Atelier Pendhapa Unveils its Newest Capsule of Furniture
Floral-Inspired Sculptural Designs
Chris Wolston Designs the Flower Power Furniture Series
Tubular Metal Furniture Collections
Tim Teven Designs the Tube Collection of Furniture
Oceanic-Themed Playful Furniture
Studio Cober Designs the New Wave Furniture Capsule
Juxtaposing Influenced Spring Fashion
Universal Works Presents the Space Cowboy SS23 Collection
Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations
The Industrial Archaeology Series is Based on Design
Nostalgic Fall Elevated Outerwear
Engineered Garments Presents its New FW23 Collection
AI-Enabled Cabinet Capsules
Amin Saadat Designs a New Collection of Dynamic Furniture
90s-Themed Cozy Sportswear
Clints Unveils a Range of Cozy Designs that are Nostalgic
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Mechanical Vintage Dice Designs
W&M Levsha Creates a Trigger-Activated Die with Vintage Themes
Chessboard-Themed Apparel Collections
UNDERCOVER's Collection is Inspired by Music Album Covers
Retro-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
AZIO Introduces a Juxtaposing Tactile Keyboard Design
Parisian Haussmann-Era Apartments
Uchronia Designs a New Opulent Apartment in Paris
Demystified Research Design Guides
Ray and Charles Eames Unveil an Eames of Your Own Guide
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Bold Enigmatic Fall-Centric Fashion
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Drops WELCOME TO THE ENGINE ROOM
Gothic-Themed Ornamental Homes
Hyde + Hyde Designs a New 19th Century Gothic Home in Oxford
Punk-Inspired Leather Shoes
Junya Watanabe MAN and Stepney Workers Club Launch Punk Leather Shoes
Artful Coffee Table Concepts
Liza Chernova Designs the Vertushka Table with a Handle
Community-Focused Fall Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Retro-Inspired Sporty Timepieces
Orient Unveils a Neo Classic Sport Technical Watch
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos Exhibition
70s-Inspired Elegant Fashion Lines
Mfpen's Fall/Winter 2023 Boasts a Touch of Contemporaneity
Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles
Peugeot Designs the New Inception EV With Game-Like Steering
Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions
Daisuke Motogi Presents the Hackability of the Stool Show
Simplistic Everyday Fashion Designs
C2H4 Unveils its New Case#R007 Genesis Collection
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
Contemporary Rocking Chair Designs
Audo Designs the Sleek Mid-Century Penguin Rocking Chair
Community-Honoring Eerie Graphic Merchandise
Boiler Room Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets
The Team at Tèfo Clockwork Creates a DIY Kit for Fans
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Table Design Exhibitions
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Tables, Tables, Tables
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Immersive Artful Apartments
Tereza Porybná and Objektor Architekti Design the Ovenecká 33
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet
Railway-Inspired Lighting Series
Novocastrian Designs the Insulator Lighting Collection