# Cassette Tape Lamps Reviving Old Flavor for Hip Home Decor By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassette-tape-lamps References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2009/07/14/cassette-tapes-lamp/) & [ooomydesign](http://www.ooomydesign.com/) The old vinyls had so much flair that it’s not a surprise they managed to find their way back into mainstream through a whole wack of arts and crafts. [Cassette tapes were revolutionary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxell-mxcpp100) too. They rocked a robotic futuristic mode and now they’re back in their own arts and crafts piece. The cassette tape lamp is an awesome piece of retro-revival. The tapes are fastened together with plastic ties in a cube formation to create a cool looking lighting fixture that has a neat glow through the holes of the cassettes. It’s quite clear that retro is back and even more clear the recycling is in, so hop on the train of [retro recycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wa-lamp) and make yourself a cassette tape lamp. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Revival:** Opportunity to revive and repurpose nostalgic products for modern home decor. - **Arts and Crafts:** Growing interest in DIY projects and handmade items creates demand for unique and creative lighting fixtures. - **Sustainable Design:** Increasing focus on recycling and upcycling materials presents opportunities for eco-friendly home decor products. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can tap into the trend of retro revival by offering cassette tape lamps and other nostalgic products. - **Craft Supplies:** Craft supply industry can benefit from the demand for cassette tapes and other materials needed for DIY projects. - **Sustainability:** Sustainable design industry can design and manufacture eco-friendly lighting fixtures using recycled materials like cassette tapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Compact Clear Cassettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp81.md) - [Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gramophone-lamp.md) - [Modernized Boomboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-rewind.md) - [Retro VHS Tape-Resembling Vase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vhs-tape.md) - [Cassette-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-audio-player.md) - [Cassette-Style Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remax-powerbank-tape.md) - [Retro Transparent Cassette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-real.md) - [Nostalgic Audio Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassetteone.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md)