# Retro Revival Gadget Stands The V-Luxe iPad Stand Takes You Back to a Simpler Time By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-luxe-ipad-stand References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/retro-ipad-stand-unique-holiday-gift-idea-that-gives-back/) & [bknydesign](http://www.bknydesign.com/) If you're a lover of the latest gadgets, but appreciate all things [retro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style), then the V-Luxe iPad Stand is for you. This [iPad stand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohann) was designed by Paula Anne Patterson and takes inspiration from the wood-grained black and white televisions that were popular in the 1950s. The V-Luxe iPad Stand is designed to fit your iPad in landscape mode and also features a small [storage space for speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivoli-audio-boutique), wires, etc. Currently, the V-Luxe is just a concept that is still seeking out funding, but something tells me that this iPad accessory will become a reality sooner rather than later. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 45% | 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 Gadgets:** Creating modern gadgets with a retro design aesthetic to appeal to nostalgic consumers. - **Retro-inspired Accessories:** Designing accessories for modern devices that incorporate elements of a bygone era. - **Functional Nostalgia:** Combining retro design with practical functionality in modern products. ### Where This Applies - **Electronics:** Exploring opportunities to create retro-inspired gadgets and accessories for the electronics industry. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Introducing retro-inspired designs for furniture and home decor, including functional gadgets and accessories. - **Consumer Electronics Accessories:** Developing retro-themed accessories for popular consumer electronics, such as tablets and smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Computer Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-m4-charging-stand.md) - [Wireless Aluminum Tablet Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magfree-pro.md) - [Haute Tubular Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookarc-flex-macbook-stand.md) - [Futuristic Old-Fashioned Phonographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-retro-player.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Immersive Tablet Picture Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iframix-smart-frame.md) - [Retro Social App Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-instagram-gadget.md) - [Adaptable Professional Tablet Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-tablet-stand.md) - [Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drought.md)