These modern typewriter comebacks accentuate the ways in which styles and technology are on a continuous loop. Regardless of how much innovation will be accomplished, there will always be those looking backwards and nostalgic for a simpler time. This, however, means that these are the same people who can merge the past and present.
Rarely is a typewriter used for the actual purpose of typing anymore. Computers and laptops have proved themselves far superior in efficiency. However, used as creators of art, sound, home decor, used parts and more, typewriters have made a comeback. Some inventive people have been able to use them as shelves, inspiration for creative food designs and more. Others have re-interpreted the typewriter design to fit the module of a new computer, tablet or other breakthrough technology.
50 Modern Typewriter Comebacks
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Breakfast For Geeks
The Keyboard Waffle Iron
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Steampunk Macs
An Antique-Look Cover Transforms an iMac Into an 'Old Time Computer'
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Antique Digitized Keyboards
The USB Typewriter Turns Your iPad Into Something Ancient
47
Musical Alphabet Illustrations
The Ana Gomez Octave Artwork Fuses Typography With Musicianship
46
Clever Tissue Cartons
Kleenex Desktop Companions Bring Delightful Decor to Disposable Products
45
Tapped Key Drawings
Keira Rathbone Uses Her Typewriter to Draw Incredible Sketches
44
Steampunk Gothic Desktops
The Archbishop by Datamancer
43
Retro Writing Gifts
Classic Typewriters are a Hot Holiday Present Idea
42
Reflective Retro Photography
The Andrew B. Myers Photo Collection Mixes the Past with 3D Imagery
41
Retro Tablet Accessories
The Typescreen Turns Your iPad into an Old-Timey Typewriter
40
Dynamic Monochrome Objects
These Silence Television Posters Make Vectors Look Like Ink
39
Typewriter Animals
Mechanically-Designed Jeremy Mayer Deer Typewriter Sculptures
38
Typewriter-Inspired PCs
IBM Laptop Concept
37
Cardboard Art
Chris Gilmour's Eco Creations
36
Vintage Console Typewriters
The Atari 400 Keyboard Gets Updated for Modern Computers
35
Vampish Animated Videos
The Remington Requiem Short Video is Dangerously Seductive
34
Typographic Illustrations
These Keira Rathbone Typewriter Artworks are Sure to Inspire
33
Quirky Recycled Lighting
Bright Ideas Turn Found Objects Into Fun Lamps
32
Tablet Typewriter Add-Ons
The Logitech iPad Keyboard Case Transforms Your Gadget Into a Laptop
31
Reinventing Typewriters
The Valentine Notebook Resurrects Olivetti's Vintage Typewriter
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Vintage Typewriter Shelves
The Communications Through Time Project Holds Up
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Upcycled Writer Accessories
These Vintage Typewriter Rings by TheApple are Chic
28
Suggestive Typewriter Robots
The 'Nude IV Delilah' Robot is a Seductive Magnet
27
TV-Inspired Desktops
The SchultzeWORKS Philco PC Looks Like a Modern Antique
26
Typewriter Computers
Jack Zylkin Turns Outdated Typewriters into Kickass Keyboards
25
Noisy Interactive Posters
Saxsofunny Promotion Uses Themed Tactile Print Ads
24
Moderntique Wallpaper Design
ROLLOUT Makes the Trend Hunter Lunch Room Pop
23
Recycled Typewriter As Art
Robot Made From Old Parts
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Reconstructing Tech as Art
Jeremy Mayer's Recycled Creatures
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Realistic Typewriter Renderings
Christopher Stott Paints a Variety of Archaic Print Machines
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Colorful Typing Machines
The Chromatic Typewriter by Tyree Callahan Fills the Page with Hues
19
Typewriter Chocolate
Typolade Lets You Say It With Chocolate
18
Cheeky Pun Pendants
Become a Stealer of Hearts With The Typewriter Brooch by bRainbowshop
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Social Typing Networks
Vintage Typewriter Gatherings Bring People Together With Type-Ins
16
Floor Poem Installations
Xu Bing Writes Commemorative Words onto Dusty Surface
15
Antique Font Apps
The Amazing Type-Writer App Mimics the Click-Clack of a Remington
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Typewriter-Inspired Travel Cases
The FASR x Alstermo Bruk Luggage is Stuffed With Character
13
Spherical Steampunk Writers
The Writing Ball is a Peculiar Vintage Typewriter
12
Typewriter Pianos
Fabien Cappello Turns Retro Typewriters Into Music-Makers
11
Typewriter-Inspired DJ Equipment
The Valentine Turntable is Inspired by the Valentine Typewriter
10
Typewriter Fashion Accessories
This Leather Qwerty Wallet from Firebox is Perfect for Writers
9
Heritage Letters
Urban Outfitters Now Offering Old-School Olivetti Manual Typewriter
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Timeless Dud Documents
The 'Museum of Obsolete Objects' is a Profile of Past Innovations
7
Oversized Fingerprint Traces (UPDATE)
Kevin Van Aelst Combines Random Objects with CSI
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Industrial Design Postage
The USPS is Set to Release Limited Edition Designer Stamps
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Mysterious Technological Tools
The Stype Typewriter Brings Skype Back in Time
4
Hackable Typewriters
The Paul Bailey Hacked Typewriter Redefines Traditional Technology
3
Vintage Computer Noisemakers
The 'Noisy Typer' Laptop App is Nostalgically Retro
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Two-in-One Retro Calculators
Revamped Old-School Typewriters as Calculators
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Making Music With Typewriters
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Modern Design Mechanical Keyboards
The Lenovo ThinkBook KB Pro Has Color-Coded Accents
Space-Saving Foldable Desks
Friday Furniture's Clamshell Desk Has an Appealing Design
Retro-Style Mini Gamer PCs
The AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01 Has a Macintosh-Inspired Design
Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Retrofuturism Laptop Designs
This Lofree Retro Laptop Concept by Wonjae Kim is Made with PBT
Fully Customizable Mechanical Keyboards
The Nomad Keyboard by Work Louder is Customizable
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Hub-Equipped Mechanical Keyboards
The MetaKeys Mechanical Keyboard Has a Six-in-One Design
See-Through Mobile Typewriters
The Freewrite Traveler Ghost Edition Has a Crystalline Finish
Novelty Mechanical Keyboards
Drop.com and Middle Earth Enterprises Unveil the Ringwraith Keyboard
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Inspirational Quote Displays
This Sleek Quote Display Device Keeps You Inspired All Day.
Freestanding Vertical Desk Designs
The Conceptual 'Workstick' by Alp Çakın is Space-Saving
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Periodic Table Keyboard Caps
Drop Designs the Awekeys that are Made from Unique Metals
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers
The Steampunk Espresso Machine Merges Design Aesthetics
Retro-Themed Mechanical Keyboards
8BitDo's Latest Keyboard is Inspired by SNES-Era Gaming
Sleek Workflow-Enhancing Keyboards
The 'Knob 1' Keyboard by Benjamin Fryc is Low-Profile
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Text Transformation Tools
The Stylish Font Generator Adds Style and Creativity to Text
Digital Professional Mechanical Keyboards
The Cherry KC 200 MX Mechanical Office Keyboard is Slim
Laptop-Stowing Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'LAPCASE' Transforms to Support Working from Anywhere
Minimalist Paper-Like Tablets
The ReMarkable Paper Pro is a Stripped-Down Tablet for Productivity
Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
Multifunctional Hidden Display Keyboards
The Conceptual 'SCROOM' Keyboard Has a Sliding Display
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Advanced Antiquated Keyboards
The Azio MK-Retro Typewriter-Style Mechanical Keyboard is Sleek
Autocomplete Mechanical Keyboards
The Bored Intelligent Keyboard Offers Three-Times Faster Typing
Tech-Equipped Classroom Lecterns
This Smart Lectern from the TZEN Studio is Sleek and Stylish
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Productive Desk Accessory Concepts
The Yazak Concept Helps Manage Productivity At Night
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Customizable Office Furniture
The Steelcase Flex Personal Spaces Desk System is Comfy and Private
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Aftermarket Smartphone Keyboard Cases
The 'Clicks' QWERTY Keyboard iPhone Case is Tactile
Rollable Bamboo Keyboards
The Bamboo Slips Keyboard by Bruce Tao is Slim and Highly Portable
Portable Productivity Tablet Keyboards
The Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 Sets Up a Workstation Anywhere
Sleek Compact Keyboard Designs
The Fusion Keyboard 2.0 is Sophisticated and Practical
Notebook-Equipped Smartphone Accessories
The MOFT Snap Flow Keeps Pen, Paper and More on Hand
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
Retro Docking Hubs
The 'RayCue 128K' is Dripping With 1980s Computer Aesthetics
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Nostalgic Mechanical Keyboards
Lofree's 'Block 98' Calls Back to the Windows 98 Era
Pager-Inspired Power Banks
The Conceptual Beeper Power Bank by PTPC is Vintage-Modern
Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
House Industries & Autotype Introduce an New Collection
Projector-Equipped Multilingual Keyboards
The 'ADAPT' Keyboard by Jorge Paez is Intuitive
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Commuter-Oriented Tech Accessories
MOFT Taps TOMBOGO for the New 'Creative Commuter' Capsule
Computer-Equipped Coffee Tables
The Opula Smart Coffee Table Sets Up an Office in the Living Room
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Mid-Century Warm Consoles
Calico Introduces a Look at the Captivating Hi-Fi Console
Digital E Ink Typwriters
The Zerowriter Ink Offers a Week of Battery Life
Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
Gadhouse Introduces the Brad Retro MKII Turntable
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Nail-Friendly Keyboard Covers
'Tippy Type' Enables Easier Typing with Long Nails
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Minimal Portable Writing Devices
The Traveler by Freewrite is a Writing-Focused Laptop
All-in-One Laptop Workstations
The Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Tucks Away When Not in Use
Limited-Edition Fantasy-Inspired Keyboards
Drop Launches Another Lord of the Rings Keyboard
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Nostalgic 90s Keyboard Designs
The Class 1800 Mechanical Keyboard Pays Homage to a Classic
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Customizable Designer Keyboards
Work Louder Unveils the Creator Board Series of Keyboards
Retro-Inspired Music Systems
The Victrola Century 6-in-1 Record Player Works with Most Sources
Supplemental Laptop Productivity Systems
The Sleeve Remote Work Kit Enhances Laptops
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Speech-to-Text Assistive Pens
The World Literacy Foundation Creates the Literacy Pen
Industrial Handheld Printer Units
The 'Scribe' Handheld Printer by John Branca is All-in-One
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Modular Hexagonal Cap Keyboards
The K-Bird Spec Project Conceptual Keyboard is Customizable
Contemporary Vertical Turntables
ToVerse Unveils a New Dynamic Streaming Turntable Design
Instant Noodle-Inspired PCs
Aftershock Presents a New Range of Food-Themed Computer Designs
Dual Screen-Equipped Keyboards
The KT84 from Machenike uses a Modern, Retro-Inspired Design
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Affordable Label Makers
Brother International Corporation Extends its P-touch Label Maker lineup
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Mobile Reading Accessories
Astropad's New 'Bookcase' Aims to Enhance Mobile Reading Comfortability
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Game-Themed Retro Keyboards
Higround and Minecraft Launch a New Collaborative Keyboard Collection
Distraction-Free Keyboard-ConnectedTools
The BYOK Device is Designed to Foster Productivity
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Minimal Modern Desk Designs
The Single Desk by found / Founded has a Compact Form
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Mini-Display Retro Mechanical Keyboards
The Epomaker RT100 Keyboard Has a TV-Like Display
Tiny Retro Computing Laptops
The Pocket 386 Laptop Runs Windows 95 and MS-DOS
Retro Mechanical Numpad Devices
8BitDo Released a Dedicated Numpad for Professional Use
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
Shapeshifting Ergonomic Keyboards
The Goldtouch Elite Adjustable Ergonomic Keyboard is Comfortable
Retro Arcade Circuit Boards
Atari Debujts a Series of Retro Circuit Boards for its Modern Audience
Subtle Tech-Infused Desks
The KOBLE Tori 4.0 Smart Desk Has Several Charging Points and More
Ergonomic Magnetic Component Keyboards
The Nuio Flow Keyboard Elevates Typing Comfort
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Distraction-Free Digital Keyboards
The Micro Journal is a Convenient Whimsical Writing Device
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Ergonomic Worker-Friendly Keyboards
Logitech Unveils the Ergonomic 'Wave Keys' Keyboard
Miniature Retro Consoles
The Atari 400 is Downsized for the Modern Era in 'THE 400 MINI'
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Limited Art Apparel Collections
House Industries Launches the Autotype Series of Art and Apparel
Award-Winning Rechargeable Keyboards
Kensington Launched a Rechargeable Keyboard
All-Metal Mechanical Keyboards
Awekeys Presents Full Metal Keycaps as a Functional Artform
Computer-Supported Artful Benches
Hidden Presents the Mac Pro Bench on Store Display
Smartphone Keyboard Accessories
Clicks is a Physical Keyboard for the iPhone Debuting at CES 2024
Speaker-Base Table Design Concepts
The verre Desk is Rests on Four Speaker-Disguised Legs
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
Pastel-Tonal Accent Keycaps
Drop Presents the XDA Versa Keycaps Set of Retro Design
Adaptive DIY Macro Keyboards
The Keybon is a Compact Customizable Device for Any Apps
Vintage Watch-Adapted Desk Clocks
Casio Transforms the Vintage A158W Into a Desk Clock
Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters
Revolution Cooking Previews its Advanced Revolution Toaster
Wireless Ergonomic Keyboards
Logitech Introduces Wave Keys: the Future of Ergonomic Typing
Micro Tabletop Arcade Games
The Coleco Revival Mini Arcade Machines Pack the Latest Technologies
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Full-Size Retro Mechanical Keyboards
8BitDo Now Offers the 'Retro 108' Keyboard for 90s Nostalgia
Game Console-Inspired Keycaps
8BitDo Launched New NES-Inspired 'Retro Keycaps' for its Keyboards
Retro-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
AZIO Introduces a Juxtaposing Tactile Keyboard Design
Ergonomic Natural Movement Keyboards
The Flow Keyboard by NUIO Transforms Ergonomic Peripherals
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Text-To-Video Animation Tools
SnippetSnap Turns Text and Code into Typewriter Animations with Ease
Custom Magnetic Keyboard Attachments
Far East Gadget and Tobalog Design the Typesticks
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Early Computer-Inspired Keyboards
8BitDo Released the 'M Edition' Mechanical Keyboard
Acrylic-Accommodating Keyboard Covers
The Tippy Type Helps Users with Long Nails to Type with Ease
Miniature Multifunctional Docking Stations
The RayCue 128C is a Retro Miniature Macintosh
Author-Honoring Digital Typewriters
The Freewrite Ernest Hemingway Signature Edition is Retro
Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
Worky Designs the Compact and Portable Home Office
Nostalgic School Supplies
The Staples Pep Rally Collection Features 90s-Inspired Accessories
Dynamic Versatile Keyboard Devices
The Quickstand Lite Makes Working More Versatile
Contemporary Modular Keyboard Concepts
Alexey Prokopenko Develops a New Keyboard Idea
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Design-Forward Portable Mechanical Keyboards
The Epomaker TH40 is Compact and Ultra-Versatile
Modern Typing Games
Type-A-Holic Improves Typing Skills While Keeping You Entertained
Victorian-Inspired USB Keyboards
The Diviner Keyboard is Crafted From Solid Wood
Minimal Dynamic Desk Clocks
Lautaro Lucero and Shapr3D Design the Wooden Desk Clock Concept