The lasting popularity of retro-futuristic science fiction and fantasy is evident with these steampunk-influenced designs.
Although there is no shortage of fantastical subgenres within the movement, steampunk is generally associated with 19th century steam-powered machinery and innovation. With this subcluture's clear devotion and appreciation to discovery, invention and imagination, it's no wonder that many designs in the world of fashion, home decor and even architecture often pay homage to this gothic neo-Victorian movement.
Everything from timepieces, coffee makers, sculpted figurines and artwork is able to be tinkered and tailored into a steampunk-influenced creation. The antique yet advanced nature of the fictional steampunk genre allows for intriguing elements of both the past and future to creatively shine through.
30 Steampunk-Influenced Designs
From Steampunk-Inspired Chess Sets to Steampunk Contraption Cafes:
David Ingram — Sep 7, 2015 — Pop Culture
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Intricate Steampunk Insects
Gaby Wormann's Bio Bugs are Strangely Beautiful
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Upcycled Steampunk Sculptures
These Small-Scale Steampunk Sculptures Use Pocket Watch Parts
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Contemporary Steampunk Catalogs
The Mario Keine Fall/Winter 2014 Lookbook is Retro-Infused
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Industrial Steampunk Bistros
This Bistro Design Inspiration is Edgy and Cozy at the Same Time
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Steampunk Contraption Cafes
Have a Cup of Java at the Cape Town Coffee Shop Called 'Truth'
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Steampunk Inventor Watches
The Tesla Watch Pays Tribute to Inventor Nikola Tesla's Many Projects
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Steampunk Mammal Designs
Igor Verniy Creates Animals Out of Scrap Metal from Clocks, Cars & Bikes
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Machinist Mobile Homes
The Steampunk Adventure Home Has Optimal Industrial Durabilit
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Steampunk Submarine Pubs
6th-Sense's Bar Interior Design Creates the Feeling of Being Undersea
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Skeletal Steampunk Sculptures
Artist Alain Bellino's Bronze Sculptures are Incredibly Intricate
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Community Hub Supermarkets
This Award-Winning Whole Foods Austin Location is a Retail Playground
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Vintage Steampunk Lighting
The Franken Edison Light is an Imaginative Take on Edison's Light Bulbs
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Steampunk Coin Carvings
Artist Paolo Curcio Creates These Artistic Coin Carvings
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Web-Enabled Antique Gizmos
Levi's Station to Station is a Modern Refurbishment of Retro Gadgets
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Gothic Coffee Machines
This Elaborate Machine is Designed Just to Make a Cup of Coffee
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Elaborate Luxury Steampunk Boxes
This Intricate Steampunk Safe-Box Brings Art to Protection
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Crab-Legged Steampunk Clocks
Nixie Machine Fuses Vintage Digital Tubes with Modern Manufacturing
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Grounded Astronaut Photography
Dominik Smialowski's Steampunk Photography is Space Inspired
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Gothic Train-Hopping Photography
This Model’s Post Apocalyptic Outfit Has a Victorian Touch
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Modern Steampunk Housewares
The Tom Dixon Accessories Collection is Inspired by Physics and Nature
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Gear Christmas Ornaments
These Steampunk Christmas Orbanaments are a Odd Alternative
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Retro Steampunk Phonograph Docks
This Steampunk Phone Dock is Inspired by Old-Timey Sound Systems
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Sniper-Inspired Sunglasses
These Alexander Hi Tek Sunglasses are Threatening
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Sci-Fi Steampunk Creations
These Steampunk Doctor Who Items are a Seamless Blend of Genres
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Steampunk-Inspired Chess Sets
This Handcrafted Custom Chess Set is a Playable Pieces of Art
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Steampunk Coffee Machines
Gothicism by Dutch Lab is a Laser Cut Design
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Steampunk Songstress Covers
The 'Attitude' Lady Gaga Magazine Cover Features an Unusual Eyepiece
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Winged Pet Armors
These Engineered Guinea Pig Armed Wings Have a Steampunk Design
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Steampunk-Inspired Card Decks
These Steampunk Cards are Wonderfully Detailed and Decorated
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Bizarre Military Figurines
The Colonel Rombus Figurine by Doktor A is an Unusual Brass Art Piece
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Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
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Beautiful Automotive Design Books
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Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
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Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Anime-Inspired Timepiece Capsules
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AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
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AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
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Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Consoles
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Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs
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Espresso Maker-Inspired Seating
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Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings
Casio and Stasto Stand Stones Present Timepiece Rings
Romantic Jewelry Brands
Stonehart Boast Stunning and Enchanting Jewelry Pieces
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
Tranquil Design Coffee Makers
The 'Zenbrew' Coffee Maker by Suckhand Saren is Peaceful
Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars
The DeLorean Cyberpunk Concept by Loïc Chauvin is 80s-Inspired
Conscious Experimental Furniture Designs
Vaarnii's Whimsical Furniture Was Presented at Tableau
Steampunk Multifunctional Computer Mouse
Tride Design Creates the Sleek D Mouse Device
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Futuristic 3D-Printed Decor Collections
The Sekisai 'CO-BREATHING OBJECTS' Range is Ultra-Modern
Whimsical Stool Designs
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Creative Game-Themed Peripherals
The Higround x Minecraft Collection Has Several Styles
Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels
Necchi Architecture Designs the Hôtel Château d'Eau
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces
The NEONWORKS BTF Nixie Watch Has a Retro-Modern Design
Sci-Fantasy Fashion Collections
Forever 21 and Netflix Draw Inspiration from Rebel Moon
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs
YSG Adds a Vintage Touch to the Superfreak Cafe in Sydney
Pocketwatch-Inspired Wristwatches
Seiko Presents the Limited Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series
Virtual Room Stylers
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Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs
Sarah Carpenter Creates the Postcard Bakery Design in NYC
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
Republic-Honoring Chess Sets
This Chess Set Concept Commemorates Nakhchivan
Retro Gaming Wearables
The SPACE INVADERS™: My Play Watch Offers Nostalgic Gaming Fun
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Fashion
sacai Honors Christopher Nolan with the Interstellar Collection
Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes
This High-Wheel Bike Features a Motor and Battery
Vintage-Inspired Workwear Capsules
Engineered Garments' Workaday SS24 Taps Vintage Workwear Appeal
Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks
The Interactive Time to Snow Timepiece has a Snow-Like Design
Industrial All-Metal Coffee Tables
The Lockwerk Coffee Table by Giorgio Bena Has a Minimalist Form
Artful Accessory Ranges
Patricia Nash Designs' Renaissance Revival Collection References History
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Vintage Dress Watch-Inspired Timepieces
Hodinkee Presents the Merci Instrument Beaumarchais H02
Reggae-Inspired Spring Fashion
Nicholas Daly Presents the Reggae Club Capsule for SS24
Sci Fi-Themed Glamping Retreats
The 'Outpost X' Retreats Boast An Ancient Yet Futuristic Aesthetic
Architecturally Inspired Chess Sets
Element Visual Studio Designs the Baku Chess Set
Sophisticated Technical Fall Fashion
Kaptain Sunshine Presents its New Range for the FW23 Season
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Scandinavian Design History Exhibitions
Emerson Bailey is Set to Debut the 'Centuries' Exhibition
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters
LEGO Builder John Carter Creates a Blocked Version of Space
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion
Av Vattev Designs the superculture Collection for FW24
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves
The Louis Vuitton Cabinet of Curiosities by Marc Newson is Artistic
Film-Inspired Bottle Shop Interiors
Studio Paul Chan Draws Inspiration from Wes Anderson
Sleek Artful Accessible Furniture
ThirdKind Presents its Abigail Collection of Furniture
Industrial Sci-Fi Backpacks
The SPRAYGROUND x Dune Collection Has an Otherworldly Design
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Modern Compact Wooden Fans
PRINTWORKS Introduces the Fantastic Fan Design
Vibrantly Designed Tea Kettles
MacKenzie-Childs Debuts its Tea Kettle Collective
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks
Sergey's Nixei Tube Vintage Clock is Inspired by the 19th Century
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Limited Art Apparel Collections
House Industries Launches the Autotype Series of Art and Apparel
Retro Italian-Inspired Fall Fashion
Martine Rose's FW23 Collection is Sexy, Very Sexy
Charming Time Period-Inspired Furniture
West Haddon Hall Designs the Collection I of Furniture
Cutting-Edge Wearable Furnishings
MCM Wearable Casa Intersects Luxury Fashion and Furniture Design
Artist-Inspired Intricate Timepieces
Jaeger-LeCoultre Adds to the Reverso Tribute Collection
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Modern Steam-Bent Wooden Chairs
BrogliatoTraverso Designs the Trave Chair to Join Magis
British Vintage-Tinged Streetwear
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection of Retro Looks
Functional Vintage-Inspired Bag Collections
JanSport Presents the 'Retro Series'
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
Floral-Inspired Sculptural Designs
Chris Wolston Designs the Flower Power Furniture Series
Classic Parisian Bistro Designs
Claves Leads the Interiors at Le Cornichon Cafe in Paris
Tubular Metal Furniture Collections
Tim Teven Designs the Tube Collection of Furniture
Renovated Maximalist Apartments
David/Nicolas Renovates the Casa di Fantasia in Milan
AI-Enabled Cabinet Capsules
Amin Saadat Designs a New Collection of Dynamic Furniture
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Revitalized Dynamic Panel Designs
Spinneybeck Translates the Design 406 by Erwin Hauer
War Boat-Inspired Timepieces
William Wood Designs the Dunkirk Watch with Various Commands
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Mechanical Vintage Dice Designs
W&M Levsha Creates a Trigger-Activated Die with Vintage Themes
Retro-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
AZIO Introduces a Juxtaposing Tactile Keyboard Design
Parisian Haussmann-Era Apartments
Uchronia Designs a New Opulent Apartment in Paris
Demystified Research Design Guides
Ray and Charles Eames Unveil an Eames of Your Own Guide
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Bold Enigmatic Fall-Centric Fashion
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Drops WELCOME TO THE ENGINE ROOM
Digital Gallery Furniture Collections
Christopher Gentner Presents His Mock Collection
Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture
Formafantasma Presents its Dynamic La Casa Dentro Range
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Dystopian Electric Vehicles
UP.FIT Refits Tesla Models Into Cyberpunk Tactile Vehicles
Juxtaposing Finnish Design-Themed Cafes
Yatofu Taps Local Craftspeople to Design the El Fant Café
Japanese Pop Culture-Themed Watches
Tissot Celebrates the Japanese UFO Robot Grendizer Show
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Community-Focused Fall Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Retro-Inspired Sporty Timepieces
Orient Unveils a Neo Classic Sport Technical Watch
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos Exhibition
70s-Inspired Elegant Fashion Lines
Mfpen's Fall/Winter 2023 Boasts a Touch of Contemporaneity
Timeless Furniture Series
Artek Creates the Crafted Through Time Series to Build on Designs
Aegean Architecture-Inspired Home Designs
Studio Kali Designs the Arkhe Collection of Furniture
Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions
Daisuke Motogi Presents the Hackability of the Stool Show
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series
Dumais Made Introduces the New Modern Bohemia Collection
Contemporary Rocking Chair Designs
Audo Designs the Sleek Mid-Century Penguin Rocking Chair
Community-Honoring Eerie Graphic Merchandise
Boiler Room Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets
The Team at Tèfo Clockwork Creates a DIY Kit for Fans
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Table Design Exhibitions
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Tables, Tables, Tables
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Immersive Artful Apartments
Tereza Porybná and Objektor Architekti Design the Ovenecká 33
Brutalist-Inspired Apartment Redesigns
Studio Est Redesigns a Battersea Power Station Apartment
Railway-Inspired Lighting Series
Novocastrian Designs the Insulator Lighting Collection
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet
Groundbreaking Design Exhibitions
The Mindcraft Project Channels Progressive Bold Designs