While the concept of wooden technology calls to mind the designs of years past, we're seeing a spike in the number of products that utilize the natural material for casing and beyond. The eco movement is stronger than ever with consumers craving a greener lifestyle, which is subsequently correlated to the arboreal world; enter wooden technology products and we have a winner.
Technology in general has the stigma of being rather sterile in design; a focus on stainless steel, glass and plastic leaves the products often feeling cold in-hand. As such the implementation of wood in technology is helping to make the products look both more approachable and not as scarily futuristic. Think about it: wouldn't a bamboo phone be both more comfortable to hold and appealing aesthetically? Perhaps it'll make you change your mind about wooden technology.
32 Wooden Technology Designs
From Wireless Wooden Chargers to Vintage Radio Phone Docks:
Michael Hemsworth — Aug 14, 2014 — Social Good
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Fashionably Smart Furniture
The Clique Editions Mixes Household Materials with Electronics
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Divine Shoe-Drying Shelves
The Spare Shoe Rack Subtly Integrates an Electric Airflow Function
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Smartphone Storage Boards
The Tinsel & Timber iPhone Dock Elegantly Arranges Your Charging Device
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Custom-Made Wooden Phones
The Moto X Bamboo Wood Uses The Moto Maker
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'60s-Inspired Smartphone Docks
The Vaughan Dock 2.0 by Tronk Design has a Retro Vibe
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Wooden Monitor-Inspired Stands
The Freeform Wooden iPad Stand Fuses Form And Function Brilliantly
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Retro-Modern Gaming Systems
The R-KAID-R Game Console Blurs the Lines Between Past and Present
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Wooden Stump Table Lamps
The TOM Lamp Makes it Known That it is Not a Flashlight
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Wireless Wooden Chargers
The Qi Wooden Speaker is Bluetooth Enabled and Charges Your Phone
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Sleek Wooden Speakers
These Premium Wood Speakers are Sleek and Crafty
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Sharply Structured Sound Systems
The Wren V5 Easily Fills Any Space with Immersive Highs and Lows
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Limited Edition Docks
Groovemade Has Crafted a Beautiful Wood and Brass Smartphone Accessory
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Ergonomically Etched Gadget Organizers
The Apple TV Organizer by Tinsel and Timber Boasts Style
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Modern Wooden Sound Systems
The Polk Hampden Speakers Were 40 Years in the Making
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Vintage Radio Phone Docks
This Phone Dock Deceivingly Looks Like a Retro Wooden Radio
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Retro Cassette Phone Cases
This Wood iPhone Case is Naturally Nostalgic
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Wooden Slab Sound Systems
The 'Volta Sound Box' is a Non-Mechanical Sound Amplifier for the iPhone
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Smooth Wooden Speakers
This Wireless Wooden Speaker Brings a Natural Sound to Your Music
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Compact Wooden Vaporizers
Toronto Vaporizer's Magic Flight Launch Box is Prized for Speed & Size
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Wooden Tablet Protectors
The Grovemade iPad Sleeve is Full of Stylish Warmth
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Organic Svelte Bamboo Cases
The New Grove Wood Smart Case is Sleek and Stylish
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Winsome Wicker Transistors
The Hybrid Radio Combines Old Design Styles with Contemporary Flair
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Magnetic Camera Cap Holders
The HACKxTACK Lens Cap Holder Stops You From Losing Your Camera's Cap
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Printable Photo Cases
Casetify Lets You Print Your Instagram Photos onto Your Phone Case
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Robot-Inspired Furniture
The Kinect Four Side Table by Axel Yberg is Very Industrial
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Stylish Timber Smartphone Docks
The ‘EpicDock’ Smartphone Charging Dock is Elegant & Sturdy
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Healing Wooden Speakers
The Nenrin Mini Wooden Speaker is Made from 30-Year-Old Cedar
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Customizable Vintage Camera Cases
These Woodskin Cases Breathe New Life Into Old Tech
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Handcrafted Wood Earphones
The New Meze 11 Deco Earphones are Functional and Stylish
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Universal Charaging Ports
The Future-Proof Charging Nest Works Will All Current and Future Devices
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Hollow Branch Handset Amps
The Thumm Acoustic iPhone Dock Projects Sound Naturally
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Versatile Smartphone Bases
The Glowdeck Combines a Ton of Phone Accessories Into One Product
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Confection-Copying Couches
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Finger Band Phone Docks
The Celltack Keeps Your Handset Stuck to You with Magnetic Components
Smartphone Storage Boards
The Tinsel & Timber iPhone Dock Elegantly Arranges Your Charging Device
Scooter-Inspired Point-and-Shoots
The Vespa Cam Has the Same Streamlined Design as the Moped
Spherical Floating Speakers
The Vitruvio Speaker Was Inspired by a Renaissance Man
Cubby-Connected Tables
The Iggy Console Comprises Sliding Storage Boxes for Custom Organization
Mighty Pen Vaporizers
The ZEUS Thunder Pen Vaporizer is Small and Powerful
Sustainable Sophisticated Chargers
The Swich Wireless Charger is Viewer-Friendly from All Angles
Glamorous Vintage Gadget Paintings
These Photorealistic Paintings Depict Vintage Gadgets
Minimalist Techcessory Ledges
Stage Interactive Shelf Inconspicuously Conceals Wires and Devices
3D-Printed Privates Models
Megumi Igarashi Arrested for Selling Digital Downloads of Private Parts
Skeletal Sugar Cubes
The Sugar Lab Has Created 3D-Printed Skulls To Sweeten Your Coffee
Futuristic Oceanic Furnishings
The Parametric Lace Collection Has an Almost Unearthly Organic Look
'60s-Inspired Smartphone Docks
The Vaughan Dock 2.0 by Tronk Design has a Retro Vibe
Palm-Sized Hand Heaters
This Frostbite-Preventing Handwarmer Goes Up to 104 Degrees in 60 Seconds
Sleek Swaying Daybeds
The Odu Rocker by Rosconi Looks Like an Egg Shell
Art Deco-Inspired Couches
Jeremie by Eric Berthes is a Colorful Seating Option
Swanky Tablet Covers
These Leather iPad Sleeves Are Both Rugged and Sophisticated
Art-Inspired Sculptural Seats
Designer Benjamin Nordsmark Creates Dramatic Chair Designs
Beautiful Backup Chargers
These ban.do Devices Are the Best Chargers For Powering Up On the Go
Swiss Army Phone Cases
The iStab Lets You Cut Things with Your iPhone
Breakfast Pastry Phone Cases
The Pop-Tart iPhone 5 Case Protects Your Phone and Induces Cravings
Wireless In-Car Smartphone Docks
The Sony XSP-N1BT Smartphone Cradle Launched at CES 2014
Sharply Structured Sound Systems
The Wren V5 Easily Fills Any Space with Immersive Highs and Lows
Chargeable Drink Cartons
The Mr Booste Portable Charger is Shaped Like a Cute Juice Box
Clear Glass Transparent Speakers
The ClearView Audio Transperent Speaker Debeuted at CES 2014
Ergonomically Etched Gadget Organizers
The Apple TV Organizer by Tinsel and Timber Boasts Style
Surreal Home Accents
YOY's New Collection of Optical Illusion Products Debuts at Milan Design Week
Bass-Booming Home Speakers
The Hex Line from 808 Audio Provides Studio Sound for Your Home
Concrete Speaker Sets
This Speaker Set Lets You Rock Out Literally
Elegant Wooden Headphone Holders
The WAYA is a Hardwood Accessory for Wrapping Your Headphones
Whimsical Finger-Aided Art
'Putting Finger' is a Playful Series of Paper Drawings
Utility Clip Chargers
The NomadClip Charge Cable Looks Like a Carabiner Clip
Mobile-Infused Wireless Speakers
Native Union's Switch Bluetooth Speaker is Multifunctional
Solid Cement Phone Stands
The Hardwrk Massive Dock Stands is Ground Stably and Reliably
Minimalist Bluetooth Headphones
The Piston Bluetooth Headphones Stream Good Wireless Vibes
Wireless Control Earphones
hi-Edo Headphones Make Your Mobile Lifestyle Mess-Free
Full-Body Virtual Gaming (UPDATE)
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Frozen Treat Tech Accessories
Etsy's Ice Cream Sandwich iPhone Case Celebrates Indulgent Snacking
Attachable Smartphone Lenses
The Moment Cameras Attach to Smartphone to Improve Picture Quality
Fruit Snack Tech Accessories
Shop Jeen's Banana Phone Case is Humorous and Protective
Automatic Locking Key Cases
The 'Gatekeeper Chain Key' Locks Your Computer Remotely
Chromatic Skull Speakers
These Shiny Speakers Fuse Human Anatomy and Music
Tiny Cheese Cameras
This Camera from Chobi Cam Cheese Takes Photos That are Anything but Cheesy
Cleverly Compact Portable Docks
The goDock Packs Essential Accessories into One Innovative Design
Globe-Embedded Speakers
Play the Music of the World with the Globe Stereo System
Clandestine Pen-Shaped Vaporizers
The Trippy Stix Vaporizer Pen is a Must-Have 420-Friendly Gadget
Abstracted Sound Systems
The No!sy Speaker Embodies an Outside-of-the-Box Design
Paint Palette Phone Cases
The Zero Gravity Lil Picasso iPhone Case is Adobrable
Deceptively Disguised Vaporizers
The PUFFiT X Vaporizer is Concealed as a Medical Inhaler
Touch-Sensitive Phone Cases
The Sensecover Phone Case Allows Users to Use Their Phones in the Case
Pixelated Fighter Cases
These Street Fighter II Cases Showcase the Video Game's Retro Characters
China Plate Tech Accessories
This Blue Willow iPhone Case from Etsy Embraces Traditional Motifs
Uninterrupted Solar Chargers
The StrongVolt Auto-Connects When Sunlight is Available
Marvelous Multitasking Movables
Mus by Moya Acts as a Shelf, a Cabinet, a Bench and a Table
Medieval Smartphone Protectors
The Game of Thrones iPhone Case is as Sharp as the Iron Throne
Incredible Futuristic Projectors
The Philips Screeneo was Launched at CES 2014
Privacy-Preserving Phone Cases
The QS1 Phone Case Protects Sensitive Information
Compact Travel Vaporizers
Snoop Dogg's Double G Series is Small and Portable
Fashionably Quilted Speakers
Ar for her's Portable Speaker Design Takes the Shape of a Clutch
Hands-Free Magnetic Flashlights
The Magnetic Light Mine Sticks Anywhere, Keeping Your Hands Free
Swallowable Colonoscopy Devices
The PillCam COLON is a Non-Invasive Intestinal Procedure
Multiple Device-Charging Docks
The Arq Modular Charging Dock Charges Multiple Devices
Post-Modern Soundsystems
The Palo Alto Audio Design Cubik HD Boasts Style and Pure Auditory Bliss
Visionary Furniture Designers
Shiro Kuramata Incorporated Artistic Whimsy into His Creations
Brawny Relic Sound Systems
These Timbre Bluetooth Speakers Look Like They're from the Past
Sleek On-Ear Headphones
The Marshall's Monitor Headphones are Stylish and Travel-Friendly
Customized-Photo Phone Cases
The Vistaprint Custom Phone Cases Print Personalized Photos
Bulbous Mobile Speakers
The Meggabeat iPhone 5 Amplifier is a Small Product with Big Sound
Sleek Saucer Sound Systems
The BeoPlay A9’s New All-Black Sound System Looks Super Sophisticated
Mod Masonry Furnishings
Brick Collection Table Brings the Construction Aesthetic into the Kitchen
Wireless Phone-Charging Speakers
The Glowdeck is a Wireless Speaker That Charges Your Smartphone
Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers
Bath Time Is Going to Sound So Good with These Waterproof Bluetooth
Enormous Folder Furnishings
The Tasca Storage System Provides an Unusual Stashing Solution
DSLR-Capturing Phone Cases
The Ladibird iPhone Camera Case Was Revealed at 2014 CES
Sleek Eco Headphones
The LKPR No Comply Headphones are Made from Sustainable Material
Wireless Wristband Speakers
This Bem Wireless Speaker Bands Were Showcased at 2014 CES
Army-Inspired Digital Cameras
The Nikon Coolpix AW120 Camouflage is Rugged and Stylish
Wireless Car Chargers
BMW is Developing Wireless Inductive Charging Systems for Cars
Mod Music-Emitting Docks
This Audio Docking Station Can Prop Your Device and Deliver Great Sound
Body Extension Exhibitions
Nooka Explores How Technology is an Extension of Ourselves
String-Assembled Seating
The Constructing Memory Collection Includes a Drawstring Wooden Chair
Wall-Mounted Smartphone Docks
The Station iPhone Dock Conveniently Sits Against Your Wall
Pocket-Friendly Vaporizers
Ascent by Da Vinci is a Portable Vaporizer That Eliminates Smoke Smells
Powerfully Versatile Chargers
The Powerall Charges Electronic Devices & Jump-Starts Car Batteries
Office-Optimized Headphones
The Bose SoundTrue Headphones Feature an Extended Cord
Modernized Japanese Furniture
Jo Nagasaka Uses Traditional Techniques to Build Modern Pieces
Console Tablet Cases
The Gamevice Controller is Perfect for Gamers On-the-Go
Stylish Timber Smartphone Docks
The ‘EpicDock’ Smartphone Charging Dock is Elegant & Sturdy
GPS Headphones
These Headphones Give Users Directions on the Go
Blindingly Bright Portable Flashlights
The Nitecore Tiny Monster TM26 is a Mega-Bright Flashlight
Polaroid Camera Cheese Slicers
The Say Cheese Cameras Will You Cheese Instead of Memories
Kneeling Seating Systems
The Fragment Chair Perches Peculiarly On One Back and Two Front Legs
Roll-to-Sync Speakers
These Hexagonal Ceramic Speakers Can Be Synced Based on Their Orientation
Smartphone-Captured Fashion Ads
This iPhone 5S Burberry Ad is Shot with Using Only iPhone's
Battery Optimizing Apps
The Snapdragon BatteryGuru Ensures You'll Always Have a Healthy Power Bar
Pocket-Sized Waterproof Speakers
The Super M Bluetooth Speaker by Postlerferguson is Compact
Wallet Encased Mobile Chargers
The 'TravelCard' is a Slim Wallet Charger for All Your Devices
Wireless Cell Phone Chargers
WiTricity is Making Wireless Charging Realistic at CES 2014
Panoramic Video Conferencing Cameras
The Polycom Camera Helps Make Video Conferencing Easy
Portable Tablet Filmmaking Kits
The Padcaster Mini is a Filmmaking Kit Attached to an iPad Mini
Portable Op Art Tech
The Blucube Bluetooth Speaker from Kate Spade Saturday is Style-Conscious
Circular Roating Mobile Docks
The Paradock Game Charging Dock Holds all Mobile Devices
Cone-Inspired Seating
4 Cones by Nuno Capa Adapts to the Needs of Users
Mason Jar Speakers
Portable Jamming Sessions Sound Better with This Mason Jar
Distorted Sound Systems
The Divide Speaker Comprises Two Amps That Separate for Surround Sound
Luminescent Wireless Speakers
The Hercules Wae Neo Speaker Was Showcased at 2014 CES
Shapely 3D-Printed Speakers
Disney Research Turns Any Object into a 3D-Printed Speaker Design
Smarter Jumper Cable Peripherals
The Jumper Card Breaths New Life into Dead Cell Phones
Turntable-Inspired Phone Docks
Music Tangibility by Yaakov Lyubetsky Moves Phone to Show Timelapse
Blurry Smartphone Camera Lenses
The ‘Sweet Spot Lens’ is Lensbaby’s First Lens for Smartphones
Wireless Rubber Sound Systems
The LYNX Bluetooth Speaker Was Displayed at 2014 CES
Thrilling Smartphone Case Ads
The Lifeproof Brand Campaign Targets Those Living on the Edge
Fashionable Purse Speakers
This Wireless Bluetooth Speaker is Perfect for Girly Girls
Girly Power Source Tech
Acoustic Research for Her Creates Feminine Sync Cable Accessories
Famous-Faced Phone Cases
The Friends4evr Party Monster Macaulay Culkin Case is Obnoxiously Fun
Softly Felted Flashlights
Molli by Jung Soo Park is Meant to Be Kept Near Bedsides
Multilingual Speakers
The Boom Boom Wireless Speaker by Mathieu Lehanneur is Clever
Hollow Branch Handset Amps
The Thumm Acoustic iPhone Dock Projects Sound Naturally
Versatile Device-Charging Lanterns
The Bracketron Smart Lantern Can Charge Most Electronic Devices
Musical Creature Speakers
The Speaker Creatures Shower Speakers are Water-Resistant
Portable Busking Amplifiers
The 'Cube Street EX' Amp by Roland is Meant for Musicians on the Go
Vaporizing Hookah Pens
This Hookah Pen Will Help You Kick Your Smoking Habit
Versatile Portable Vaporizers
The Ascent Vaporizer By DaVinci Works with Dry Herbs and Oils
Slender Tablet Kickstands
This Simple Stand Can Conveniently Display Your iPad in Many Ways
Diverse Material Furniture
ZPStudio Tools Make Handcrafted Pieces with Italian Artisans
Compact Contact Charging Docks
The Qitah Charger Has a Sticky Surface that Transfers Power
Audio Rest-Enhancing Pillows
Falling Asleep Never Sounded So Good