Upcycled vinyl ideas range from using the records as decorative wall pieces, to turning the products into self-spinning cleaners. Most people from the 1950s would never even have dreamed that the vinyl record could become so versatile, but developments over the last decade have proved otherwise.
Other than being used to clean one's dishes or hang on the wall, another use for the vinyl record is for fashion purposes. The vinyl handbag cleverly integrates this pastime piece of technology into the design, making for an especially vintage feel. Other designers have used upcycled vinyl for its original purpose, except combined the functioning with new technology. A design by Souri Automaten for example copies music from players back to vinyl instantaneously.
60 Adaptations of Vinyl Records
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Vinyl Record Lighting
The LP Table Lamp by Genanvendt is Stylishly Retro
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Vinyl Record Eyewear
Vinylize Eyeglasses Repurposes Old Records into Wearable Fashion
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Modern 1950s Consoles
This All-In-One Music Console by Symbol Audio is an Audio Solution
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Upcycled Vinyl Record Hubcaps
Coby Gewertz Turns Old Records into Classic Car Wheels
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Wireless Vinyl Players
Golden Era by Koros Benedek is a Minimal and Modern Music Player
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Customized Vinyl Record Devices
This New Device Creates Carvings Without Sacrificing Sound
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Avian Record Graffiti Art
Kesa Vinyl Silhouettes Capture Birds and Bats in Flights of Freedom
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Vintage Camera Gadget Covers
The Stickit Skins Collection of Retro Casings Go On in a Snap
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iPod-Inspired Turntables
The Record Player Reboot Appeals to Lovers of Compact Gadgets
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Concert-inspired Speakers
The Marshall Henwell Celebrates the 50th Anniversary Their First Amp
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Bold Recycled Vinyl Glasses
Vinylize is a Complete Vinyl Reclamation Project
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Punchy Vinyl Packaging
The My Wet Calvin Record Set Uses Bold Primary Colors to Seduce Consumers
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Record Playing Tables
The Nomadic Coach Table Keeps Your Prized Possessions Embedded in It
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Sugary Old-School Tunes
Scottish Band 'Found' Releases Playable Chocolate Record
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Recycled Vinyl Hipster Spectacles
Spex Wax Vinyl Eyewear is Made From Old Damaged Vinyl Records
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Music-Making Sound Converters
Use Vibrations To Make Homemade Musical Instruments With Sound Pegs
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Vintage Vinyl Chests
Hold Collectible LPs in the Gigantic Stussy x Rhino Trunk Record Box
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Vintage Vinyl Dishware
Long Plate Lets You Enjoy a Meal Off of a Classic Record
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Skeletal Vinyl Records
The Latest Jack White Release is Printed on Old X-Ray Images
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Vintage Portable Music Players
The Crosley Collegiate Turntable Can Convert Vinyls to MP3s
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Reclaimed Record Purses
Anca Irina Lefter's Ch2 Vinyl Purse Designs are Retro-Inspired
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Sci-Fi Ship Turntables
This Millennium Falcon Record Player Can Spin Vinyl in Twelve Parsecs
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Wooden Vinyl Organizers
Laser Cut A-Z Record Dividers Make a Warm New Home for Your Old LPs
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Music-Playing Paper
This Musical Paper by 'Uniform' Plays Music on a 'Postcard Player'
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Sustainable Record Spinners
The Sennheiser Eco-Vinyl Turntable is Made Using Cork and Bioplastic
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Turntable Hardcover Notebooks
This Record Player Look-Alike Aims to Reset Creativity
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Ultra-Portable Vinyl Players
ION's Duo Deck Turntable Lets You Take Vintage Music on the Go
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Touchable Turntable Posters
The Urbanears Scratch Poster Turns People Into Interactive DJs
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Paper Record Players
This Minimalist Gramophone is Crafted from Three Basic Materials
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Digital Vinyl Record Players
The Kontor Back to Vinyl Office Turntable Digitally Plays Records
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MP3 Record Players
The iTurntable is Adapted Old Audio Technology for a Revamped Retro Electronic
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Record Player Apps
The Vinyl Tap for iPad Lets You Kick it Old School
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Pricey Record-Breaking Vinyls
The Tommy Johnson 78 RPM From 1930 Breaks Records
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Gadget Vinyl Stickers
The Whooz Iz It Collection Helps People Identify Their Tech Accessories
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Vinyl Record Sci-Fi Art
These Star Wars Characters are Immortalized in Vinyl Record Portraits
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Record-Breaking Vinyl Records
The Forum Presented by Chase Reopens with a World's Biggest Bang
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Minimalist Modern Vinyl Players
Pro-Ject RPM 1.3 Genie is a Contemporary Update to a Classic
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Luminous Record Players
The McIntosh MT5 Turntable is the Pinnacle of Music Performance
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Pizza-Shaped Records
'Fat Boys' Reissue Their Debut 1984 Album as a Pizza That Also Comes in a Box
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Record-Spinning Timers
The Turntable Kitchen Timer Adds a Musical Touch to Your Cooking Routine
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Instant Vinyl Records
Souri Automaten Creates Record Machine That Cuts and Plays at the Same Time
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Deluxe Electronic Duo Giftboxes
The Daft Punk Deluxe Edition Boxes Are Packed with Treats for Fans
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$16,500 Opulent Audio Players
The AMG Veilla 12 Handcrafted Turntable is Luxurious
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Upcycled Iconic Vinyl Timepieces
Artist Anant Lopas Makes Each Pop Culture Vinyl Clock by Hand
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Commemorative Vinyl Murals
Alex Fowkes Celebrates Sony Music's 125th Anniversary
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Upcycled Vinyl Art
BACK TO BASIC is an Indonesian Art Concept Focusing on Recycling
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Vinyl Cassette Hybrids
ION Duo Deck Plays Converts Vintage Music Formats into MP3s
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Visually Pleasing Vinyls
Scott Marr Etches Flowery Patterns Into Old Records Using Fire
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Vintage Music Novel Holders
Recycled Vinyl Record Bookends Will Add Spunk to Any Book Shelf
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Wall-Mounted Turntables
Play Suspended Records with the Vertical Vinyl
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Vinyl MP3 Converters
iPod Turntable Transfers Classics from LPs to your Device
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Vinyl Record Canopies
Serpentine Gallery Pavilion is a Shelter in the Form of a Giant Disc
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Meat-Inspired Vinyl Records
The 'Meat Parade' by Archie McPhee is an Album That Looks Like Meat
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Vintage Album Chopping Blocks
Vinyl Records Cutting Board is Perfect for the Musical Chef
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Topographic Vinyl Records
'Flat Earth Society' Delivers the Sounds of the Earth on Vinyl
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Vintage Music Converters
Digitize Your Music into Portable MP3s with the Vinyl Record Converter
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Bold Bark Turntables
The Barky Turntable is a Nostalgic Favorite
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Spinning Vinyl Cleaners
The Spin-Clean Record Washer Brings Your Tunes Back to Life
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Wooden Laser-Carved Records
These Laser-Cut Records by Amanda Ghassaei are Made From Wood
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Vinyl Record-Dispensing Booths
Jack White's Third Man Record Booth Lets Fans Record Vinyl Records
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Limited Edition Turntables
Technics SL-1200M7ALD Turntable Features Aimé Leon Dore Mulberry Green
Cyberpunk DJ Console Concepts
The Image Creates the MIDI Controller Concept
Coffee-Filled Vinyls
Blood Records Created a Special Version of Sabrina Carpenter's Espresso
Industrial Elite Audio Turntables
These New Michell Audio Turntables Come in Two Models
Portable Cd Music Players
Fiio DM15 R2R Portable CD Player Revives Physical Media with Modern Tech
Millennium-Inspired CD Players
The Conceptual 'Orion' CD Player Has a Minimalist Design
Revived Compact CD Players
The Fiio DM15 R2R Blends Classic Discs with Modern Flexibility
Nostalgic Colorful Casette Players
We Are Rewind Introduces the Retro WE-001 EDITH Device
Portable Compact Vinyl Players
Toshiba Introduces the Aurex AX-RP10 Vinyl Player
Minimalist Vinyl Players
The PARON III Presents a Hidden Turntable Mechanism with Refined Design
Visceral Record Turntables
Orbit Kinetic Turntable Revels in Music Through Flipping Wooden Tiles
Modern Digital Art Displays
The Tuneshine Device Restores Album Art to Center Stage
Playable Mini Vinyls
Mini Brands Really Works Vinyl Makes Chart-Topping Hits Collectible
High-Fidelity Turntables
Pro-Ject’s Reference 10 Turntable Fuses Vintage Components with Modernity
Record Label-Approved Turntables
The McIntosh MTI100 Integrated Turntable Debuted in a New Edition
Modernized Portable Music Devices
The Conceptual TL-1 Music Player by Hunny Modi is Nostalgic
Retro Music Players
ClassiPod Delivers Offline Music Playback With iPod Classic Feel
Modernized Boomboxes
We Are Rewind Revives the Boombox with Retro-Inspired GB-001 Cassette Player
Memphis-Inspired Vinyl Turntables
Jexter Lim Designs the Brick Turntable Inspired by Memphis
Pre-Owned Travel Collections
Rimowa Re-Crafted Turns Dents into Desirability with Vintage Luggage
Transparent Acrylic Turntables
The Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Dazzles with a Demure Design
Luxury MP3 Player Purses
The Louis Vuitton Music Player Wearable Wallet Arrives This Spring
Fashion House Checkered Vinyls
Burberry Presents a Special Vinyl Record with an Optical Illusion
Vertical Vinyl Players
The VS-01 Bluetooth Vertical Turntable Plays Records Upright
Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments
The House Special Studio Designs a Compact Apartment
Millennium-Inspired Turntables
The Gadhouse Cosmo Solar Edition Turntables are Beginner-Friendly
Cassette Player Colorway Expansions
Pink Player ‘Edith’ Adds Flair to We Are Rewind’s Retro Lineup
Refreshed Modern CD Players
Teenage Engineering Designs the New CD Player Concept
Industrial Aluminum Block Turntables
The Waiting For Ideas PP-1 Turntable Has an Arm-Free Design
Artful Sneaker Musical Installations
Vans Introduced the Old Skool 36 FM in an Art Installation
Hybrid Hi-Fi Systems
Analog Plus Combines Vinyl and CD Playback in One Concentric Design
Hi-Fi Streetwear Capsule
The Kompakt Record Bar x Carhartt WIP Set Honors Seoul’s Audio Culture
Transparent Japanese CD Players
BEAMS Unveils the km5's Clear Instant Disk CP1 CD Player
Dust-Based Soft Slippers
Done & Dusted Transforms Vacuum Dust into Wearable Textile Slippers
Vibrant Bluetooth Audio Turntables
The Turquoise Blue TN-400BTX is a One-Time Bold Colorway
Plastic Bottle Recycling Tools
The 'BottleLoom' Bottle Strip Cutter Transforms Plastic Waste
Opulent Retro-Style Turntables
The Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 3000c Revives a Classic 80s Model
Revived Celebrated Home Decor
Ikea Brings Back Archives in the Nytillverkad Vintage Collection
Dinosaur-Themed Leather Bags
Lab-Grown Leather Ltd and VML Develop a Special Bag Using DNA
Modern Physical Digital Players
The Conceptual A Cartridge-Based Audio Player Ensa
Elevated Classic Sneaker Silhouettes
Reebok Upgrades Three Classic, Fan-Favorite Footwear Styles
Retro OLED Concepts
Samsung’s AI OLED Cassette and AI OLED Turntable Highlight Nostalgia
Restored Fashion House Turntables
Saint Laurent x Bang & Olufsen Beogram 4000c Turntable is Chic
Vinyl Video Game Soundtracks
The Halo Original Trilogy Soundtrack Vinyl Box Set Has 83 Tracks
Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags
Nik Bentel Studio Debuts the Speaker Bag & Mixer Bag
Sleek Vertical Turntables
Miniot's Wheel 3 Features a New Stylish Design for Turntable Fans
Stackable Record Storage
Toneoptic Can Record Crate is a Modular Vinyl Storage System
Minimalist CD Player Peripherals
The TINYL 'COVER' Gives the Humble CD Player a Modern Overhaul
Emotional Holiday Campaigns
John Lewis 2025 Christmas Ad Fuse 90s Nostalgia with Family Connection
Textile-Topped Table Design
The Tumble Tables Elevate Sustainability Through Sculptural Form
Unexpected Artful Headphone Wraps
Johannes Vermeer-Inspired Wrap Turns Headphones into Art
Cigarette Waste Hats
Olivia Gino Turned an Abundant Source of Litter into a Shearling-Style Hat
Art Gallery Turntables
Audio-Technica Turntable Concept Treats Vinyl Playback as Art Display
Wall Art Speakers
Monar Canvas Speaker Combines Framed Artwork with Built-In Audio
Nostalgic Compact Clear Cassettes
The Retrospekt CP-81 Reintroduces Tape Culture with Modern Style
Revived Pattern Furniture Collection
Henry Holland Studio Reimagines Furniture with Bold Fabrics
Pop Band Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind WE-001 Duran Duran Special Edition Offers Hi-Fi Sound
Organic Ancient Design Furniture
The Earth To People Furniture Collection is Naturally Crafted
Charming Retro Storage
This Floppy Disk Inspired SD Card Concept Brings Forth Vintage Style
Deteriorating Vinyl Records
The Cure Pressed Clips from Mixes of a Lost World to Vinyl Acetate
Reissued Golden Vinyls
A Night at the Opera Marks Queen’s 50th with Lavish Clear & Coloured Vinyl
Illusory Floating Turntables
The Audio-Technica Hotaru Turntable Has a Floating Upper
Joint Vintage Limited Turntables
MoFi Joins Fender on the American Vintage Turntable
Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors
Drought Brings a Touch of Nostalgic with the Coveted iMirror
Vintage Photo Makers
Retrova Transforms Digital Photos Into Custom Vintage-Style Polaroids
All-in-One Turntable Systems
Victrola Soundstage Offers Compact Vinyl Playback at CES 2026
Textile Recycling Devices
The ByBye Converts Discarded Clothing into Rigid Flower Pots
Clean Modern Turntables
The Technics SL-40CBT Blends Heritage Direct Drive with Bluetooth Ease
Gen-Z-Forward Vinyl Collections
Urban Outfitters Launches its 2025 Singles Day Vinyl Series
Retro Audio Cabinets
Arcade Game-Shaped Cabinet by Love Hultén Plays Vinyl and Cassette Tapes
Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts
Amuni Studio Creates the Hybrid Turntable Concept
Converted Industrial Homes
A 1960s Warehouse Transforms into a Residence Honoring Its Raw Design
Commemorative Liquid Vinyls
The Baby Shark 10-Year Anniversary Album Shares Fun & Calming Tracks
Retro Audio Systems
TRETTITRE Retro Back to the Future Blends Analog Formats with Streaming
Art-Transformed Home Products
Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog Sculptures are Now a Light and Speaker
Music-Oriented Skateboarding Footwear
Vans Unveils its Premium Old Skool Music Collection
Elevated Audio Turntable Systems
Gadhouse Unveils the Gadhouse Duke & Roy Hi-Fi System
Next-Gen Record Players
Crosley Unveils the 'C65 Record Player'
Wrinkled Plastic Film-Wrapped Furniture
Paul Coenen
Luxury Advent Calendars
The Saint Laurent Rive Droite Set Introduces a Vinyl-Led Holiday Release
Transparent Audio CD Players
Clearframe CD Player Makes Album Art the Main Focus of the Experience
Recycled Resin Panels
Know New Plastic Introduces Dual-Sided Textures for Architectural Surfaces
Sleek Audio Bag Designs
Nik Bentel Debuts the Speaker Bag and Mixer Bag as a Playful Experiment
Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste
Franziska Kerber Designs a New Source of Sustainable Electronic
Futuristic Vintage Headphones
The Ricoh Space Age Headphone Has Retro Design and Modern Audio Tech
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Music-Inspired Collaborative Capsule
PLEASURES and Reebok Join Forces on a New Merch Capsule
Hi-Fi Café Architecture
Trader Hi-Fi Café by Vincent Von Thiën is a Café Renovation in Hamburg
Sleek Vinyl Flattening Machines
Pro-Ject Introduces the Flatten It Machine for Vinyls
Suitcase-Style Vinyl Players
The Mixx Revival 55 by Mixx Audio is a Portable Record Player
Pop-Art Vinyl Sculptures
Andy Warhol Vinyl Bust Celebrates Artist’s Legacy in Modern Form
Modern Vintage-Inspired Turntables
Gadhouse Introduces its 'Henry Turntable'
Artful Handheld Vacuum Concepts
Seunghyeon Kim Designs the Multifunction Handheld Vacuum Concept
Recycled Desk Trays
Tray210 is a Circular Organizer Made from Multiple Recycled Plastic Blends
Soundtrack-Integrated Print Media
Radioposter Merged Audio Storytelling with Physical Books &Zines
Sporty Wall-Mounted Lamps
This 3d-Printed Lamp Transforms a Baseball Motif into Wall Lighting
Nostalgic Timeless Click Devices
This 3D-Printed iPod Classic Fidget Toy Revives Tactile Memory
Modern Vinyl Classics
The Orange O Turntable Rethinks Classic Vinyl Style with Modern Engineering
Musician-Honoring Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind WE-001 Elvis Presley Limited Edition is Chic
High-Fidelity Turntable Systems
AT-LP7X Turntable Fuse Precision Engineering with Modern Playback
Collectible Vinyl Singles
UO's Love Me, Love Me Not Shares Special-Edition Music Keepsakes
Archival Furniture Exhibits
The Grain Pile Show by Max Radford Gallery X Ercol Reimagine Furniture
Lightning-Shaped Turntables
Pro-Ject Audio System's New Turntable is Inspired by the Band AC/DC
Dynamic Multi-Use Turntables
Korg Launches Three New Turntables with Specialized Features
Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery
Daon Pottery Turns Discarded Ceramic Shards into Sculptural Design
Nostalgic Audio Interfaces
CassetteOne Blends Retro Design With Ambient Audio and Playlists
Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors
The Paint Mirror Evokes Nostalgia with Its Pixel-Style Frame
Portable Album Players
The ENSA P1 Portable Audio Player Uses Physical Music Cartridges
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Wireless Turntable Ranges
Sony Electronics Debuts the PS-LX3BT and the Higher-End PS-LX5BT
Cover Art Generators
The CanCon Album Generator Lets Fans Remix Iconic Canadian Covers
Modular Speaker Sculptures
The GRID Modular Sound System Positions Audio Hardware as Modern Art
Luxury Audiophile Record Players
The AVID Relveo is the Brand's First in Over 12 Years
Minimalist Transparent CD Players
Yanko Design Spotlights Analog by Arindam Kalita
Modern Sideways Audio Turntables
Waiting For Ideas Launches the PP-1 Turntable
Turntable Speaker Systems
Crosley C65 Turntable System Includes Needed for Vinyl Playback
Fashion-Forward Audio Design
The Luna Audio Concept Turns the Bluetooth Radio into Handbag Style
Vintage Puzzle Gramophones
LEGO Gramophone Recreates Hand-Cranked Charm with Vinyl & Crank Details
Accessory Adorned Caps
Simone Giertz's Patch Cap Turns One's Head into a Mobile Organizer
Sustainable Side Furniture
The Re Up Side Tables Crafted with Recycled Plastic and Wood
Legacy Preservation Tools
Golden Record Captures and Preserves Voices and Stories for Generations
Artful Power Collections
The Nomad Collection Turns Everyday Power Strips to Refined Pieces
Utilitarian Design Series
D/Partment Introduces Functional Pieces for the Modern Home
In-Situ Circular Furniture
PORTAL by Decibel Prints Furniture Live to Demonstrate Circular Design
Spinning Storage Tables
The DIY Spinning Coffee Table Concept Transforms Tabletop into Storage
Analog Nostalgia Installations
Back to Basics II Celebrates Retro Tech with Vivid Paper Sculptures
Artful Home Renovations
Rude Haus Updates the Clover House with Upcycled and Vintage Elements
Retro Pastel Flip Clocks
Minimalist Flip Clock Concept Brings Retro Charm for Modern Desks
Bluetooth Vinyl Turntables
Sony Releases Two New Turntables with Wireless Connectivity
Stylish Suitcase Turntables
The Mixx Revival 55 is Great for Listeners Who are New to Vinyl
Eco-Friendly Art Frame Speakers
Openhagen Presents the VAVIA Eco-friendly Art Frame Speakers
Music-Driven Pleasure Toys
The 'Groove Thing' Internal Music Player Provides Auditory Pleasure
Archival Game-Honoring Books
Sony’s 30th Anniversary Book Uncovers Unseen Prototypes and Designs
Guitar-Shaped Audio Players
Clearaudio Celebrity Al Di Meola Edition Mirrors an Instrument’s Form
Sculptural Art Pianos
Steel and Stone Piano V2 Transforms Between Instrument and Minimal Monolith
Decor-Inspired Vacuums
This Handheld Vacuum Concept is Inspired by an Ikebana Vase
Restored Flat-Conditioned Disks
The Flatten It Machine by Pro-Ject Restores Precious Disks
Tape Deck Instruments
Magnetic Folklore Transforms Obsolete Tape Decks into Live Instruments
Creator Edition Consoles
The Larrabee Creator Edition M1 record console celebrates studio legacy