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
22
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
20
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
17
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
14
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
5
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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Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Retro-Style Mini Gamer PCs
The AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01 Has a Macintosh-Inspired Design
Retrofuturism Laptop Designs
This Lofree Retro Laptop Concept by Wonjae Kim is Made with PBT
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Portable Professional Mechanical Keyboards
The Nuphy Air60 V2 is Lightweight, Flexible and Compact
See-Through Mobile Typewriters
The Freewrite Traveler Ghost Edition Has a Crystalline Finish
Scooter-Like Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'Worknic' Portable Work Station Can Be Brought Anywhere
Millennium Gamer Mechanical Keyboards
The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard is Xbox-Inspired
Inspirational Quote Displays
This Sleek Quote Display Device Keeps You Inspired All Day.
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Typographic Matchmaking Games
Monotype's Font Connection Game Platfully Finds 'Your Type'
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
AI Button-Customized Keyboards
The Incase Compact Ergonomic Keyboard is Sleek
Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers
The Steampunk Espresso Machine Merges Design Aesthetics
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Text Transformation Tools
The Stylish Font Generator Adds Style and Creativity to Text
AI-Powered Smartphone Laptop Cases
The 'Amber' Case Turns a Smartphone into a Mini Laptop
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
80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
The 'Ink Console' Offers a Series of Text-Driven Adventures
Craft-Aesthetic Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY 'Martina Calvi Collection' Features Whimsical Styles
Autocomplete Mechanical Keyboards
The Bored Intelligent Keyboard Offers Three-Times Faster Typing
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Tech-Equipped Classroom Lecterns
This Smart Lectern from the TZEN Studio is Sleek and Stylish
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Productive Desk Accessory Concepts
The Yazak Concept Helps Manage Productivity At Night
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Aftermarket Smartphone Keyboard Cases
The 'Clicks' QWERTY Keyboard iPhone Case is Tactile
Portable Productivity Tablet Keyboards
The Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 Sets Up a Workstation Anywhere
Revived Celebrated Home Decor
Ikea Brings Back Archives in the Nytillverkad Vintage Collection
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
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
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
Pager-Inspired Power Banks
The Conceptual Beeper Power Bank by PTPC is Vintage-Modern
Nostalgic Mechanical Keyboards
Lofree's 'Block 98' Calls Back to the Windows 98 Era
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
Minimalist Designer Tech Chargers
The Charger from Counterpart Comes in Five Color Options
Digital E Ink Typwriters
The Zerowriter Ink Offers a Week of Battery Life
Retro Tech Wallets
Nik Bentel Studio's Floppy Disk Wallet is a Blast from the Past
Nostalgic Snack-Inspired Accessories
Typo Creates a Unique Capsule Honoring Pepsi and Cheetos
Upcycled Book-Made Marbled Furniture
Willem Zwiers Designs the Tranformed Remnants Series
Nostalgic 90s Keyboard Designs
The Class 1800 Mechanical Keyboard Pays Homage to a Classic
Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules
IKEA Rounds Out its NYTILLVERKAD Time Capsule
Nail-Friendly Keyboard Covers
'Tippy Type' Enables Easier Typing with Long Nails
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Cat-Inspired Fuzzy Frames
The Dry Studio Petbrick 65 Keyboard has a Textural Finish
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Modern Wooden Desk Accessories
The 'Ofiistory' Desk Supplies by Bae Seung Bin are Minimalist
Retro-Inspired Music Systems
The Victrola Century 6-in-1 Record Player Works with Most Sources
Portable Clamshell Phone Keyboards
Justin Mitchell Designed the Amber KB 1 Keyboard
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Affordable Label Makers
Brother International Corporation Extends its P-touch Label Maker lineup
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
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
Modular Hexagonal Cap Keyboards
The K-Bird Spec Project Conceptual Keyboard is Customizable
Instant Noodle-Inspired PCs
Aftershock Presents a New Range of Food-Themed Computer Designs
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Dual Screen-Equipped Keyboards
The KT84 from Machenike uses a Modern, Retro-Inspired Design
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
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
Minimal Modern Desk Designs
The Single Desk by found / Founded has a Compact Form
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Mobile Reading Accessories
Astropad's New 'Bookcase' Aims to Enhance Mobile Reading Comfortability
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
Adjustable Modern Work Desks
The Spout Desk by Herman Miller Adjusts to the User's Work Position
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Shapeshifting Ergonomic Keyboards
The Goldtouch Elite Adjustable Ergonomic Keyboard is Comfortable
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
Swappable Component Laptop Designs
The Compal Adapt X Has a Separate Screen and Keyboard
Distraction-Free Digital Keyboards
The Micro Journal is a Convenient Whimsical Writing Device
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Full-Size Retro Mechanical Keyboards
8BitDo Now Offers the 'Retro 108' Keyboard for 90s Nostalgia
Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
Gadhouse Introduces the Brad Retro MKII Turntable
Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories
Susan Kare Launches 32 New Mac Icons as Jewelry and Key Caps
Modern Compact Wooden Fans
PRINTWORKS Introduces the Fantastic Fan Design
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'
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
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
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
AI-Powered Keyboard Sets
The AutoKeybo is an Automatic Keyboard and Mouse Device
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
Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories
Asprey Studio Designs the Esc Kets Featuring Icon Graphics
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
Multifuntional Modular Tables
The Transformer Table Alters from Dining to a Work Space
Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters
Revolution Cooking Previews its Advanced Revolution Toaster
Wireless Ergonomic Keyboards
Logitech Introduces Wave Keys: the Future of Ergonomic Typing
AI-Powered Note-Taking
Time Machine is a Fast, AI-Powered Note-Taking Tool for Quick Reflections
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Author-Honoring Digital Typewriters
The Freewrite Ernest Hemingway Signature Edition is Retro
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
Colorful School Desk Designs
NOS Design Designs the Clever – School Desk Concept
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Vinyl Storage Shelving Units
The New Toneoptic rpm is a new Take on Vinyl Storage
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Coffee-Themed Limited-Edition Keyboards
Drop Released its Signature Series Cappuccino Keyboard
Meme Text Generators
Meme Keeb Turns Your Keyboard into a Meme, Sarcasm, or Caps Generator
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Early Computer-Inspired Keyboards
8BitDo Released the 'M Edition' Mechanical Keyboard
Text-To-Video Animation Tools
SnippetSnap Turns Text and Code into Typewriter Animations with Ease
Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers
Dohui Kim Designs the Nostalgic tou Device Concept
Miniature Multifunctional Docking Stations
The RayCue 128C is a Retro Miniature Macintosh
Distraction-Free Writing Tools
Typewritist Provides A Minimalist Typewriter Experience For Focus
Stylish Suitcase Turntables
The Mixx Revival 55 is Great for Listeners Who are New to Vinyl
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
Contemporary Modular Keyboard Concepts
Alexey Prokopenko Develops a New Keyboard Idea
Typing Sound Effects
Keyboard Sounds Adds Customizable Sound Effects to Your Typing Experience.
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