# Bold Bark Turntables The Barky Turntable is a Nostalgic Favorite By Jana Pijak | Published 2011-11-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barky-turntable References: [anthropologie](http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp) & [geeksugar](http://www.geeksugar.com/Barky-Turntable-Hand-Made-From-Wood-Glass-7552150) The Barky Turntable, available at Anthropologie, is a retro-infused product sure to serve as a focal point in any music-lover’s living room. Listening to records is no longer for past generations with the recent high demand for [vinyl albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-o-turntable). As vinyl LPs are making a comeback, people are searching for both quality and aesthetics when it comes to their turntables. The Barky Turntable, constructed from [natural wood and glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuni-studio), combines a hipster-worthy look with well-crafted workmanship that makes the product worth listening to. This product is very distinctive, and also provides the listening quality desired by vinyl enthusiasts. This mod-inspired turntable has a [vintage flair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beogram-4000c-turntable) and a definite cool factor that comes at a price. Despite its $1,298 price tag, the handmade item is an amazing gift for music enthusiasts everywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vinyl Revival:** The increasing demand for vinyl records presents an opportunity for innovative and aesthetically pleasing turntable designs. - **Handmade Craftsmanship:** The popularity of handmade, high-quality turntables like the Barky Turntable indicates a trend towards valuing well-crafted products over mass-produced ones. - **Fashion-forward Audio:** The Barky Turntable's mod-inspired design speaks to a broader trend of integrating fashion and style into audio equipment design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** There is an opportunity in the audio equipment industry to create turntables that cater to both the quality and aesthetic preferences of vinyl enthusiasts, as exemplified by the Barky Turntable. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can embrace the vinyl revival trend by offering unique, stylish turntables like the Barky Turntable that serve as both functional and decorative items in a living space. - **Handmade Goods:** With the popularity of handmade, artisanal products on the rise, there may be opportunities for independent makers and small businesses to offer high-quality, handmade turntables to discerning consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylishly Textural Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrensilva-loft-tuxedo.md) - [Modern Vintage-Inspired Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-turntable.md) - [Commemorative Walnut Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosystem-7222.md) - [Revamped Portable Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica.md) - [Artistic Affordable Turntable Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uturn-orbit.md) - [Visceral Record Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic.md) - [Retro Colorful Turntable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brad-retro-mkii-turntable.md) - [Natural Multi-Material Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-2.md) - [Ultra-Modern Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-record-players.md)