# Vintage Wireless Landline Docks 'woodguy32' Goes Retro with Smartphones in a Classy Way By Matt Ho | Published 2011-09-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodguy32 References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/handcrafted-iphone-dock-with-retro-bluetooth-handset.htm) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/81604800/iphone-dock-phone-ipod-dock-phone) [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) user 'woodguy32' is bringing retro back to smartphones with a vintage telephone dock that grandma and grandpa use to have laying in the home back in the day. The very retro handset designed by woodguy32 is a simple, yet elegant piece of [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology) accessory that anyone filled with nostalgia would probably want in the home. The base holds up a dock for the smartphone and another one for the handset. You could be asking, what sets this apart from other vintage stes? Take a closer look at the handset and you'll notice that there's no wires at all. That's because it incorporates [Bluetooth technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nattbadd-bluetooth), which means you can talk on the receiver up to 30 feet away. This dock is the perfect marriage of retro theme and high-technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 60% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Technology:** There's a growing demand for vintage technology that is enhanced with high-technology features, presenting an opportunity for businesses to create niche products that appeal to a specific audience. - **Bluetooth Integration:** Combining retro technology with Bluetooth integration creates opportunities for businesses to redesign and enhance existing products, appealing to a customer who values both style and technology in a single product. - **Customizable Accessories:** Providing a variety of customizable options for retro accessories that integrate with modern technology, such as phones, offers businesses opportunities to create unique products that cater to specific customers' preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** There's potential for businesses to create new and innovative retro technology products that can function as modern accessories in the world of consumer electronics. - **Fashion and Home Decor:** Retro styled products like telephone docks can appeal to audiences interested in fashion and home decor, allowing businesses to cater to a niche aesthetic. - **Personalized Gifts:** Retro technology accessories like the telephone dock can function as personalized gifts that appeal to individuals who value nostalgia and sentimentality in their presents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Retro Tech Speakerphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-phone.md) - [High-End Design Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-iphone-stand.md) - [Retro Tech Phone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-pop-phone.md) - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md) - [Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-phone-labeling.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-city-energy-pro.md) - [Retro Computer Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-m4-charging-stand.md) - [Freestanding Smartphone Dock Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jteman-phone-stand-and-speaker.md)