If you prefer vintage style to boring, mass-produced design, then you’re going to love our gallery of gorgeous retro accessories perfect for your office.
From gadgets with old-school looks to accessories with some ace retro design, our collection encompasses lighting, decor, tools and more.
Take a look through the 15 products we’ve hand-picked in the photo gallery below, and let us know in the comments which objets take your fancy.
[h=4]1. Hunter Retro Fan[/h]
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A classic desk fan will add some vintage chic to your workstation. A chrome model from Hunter has got to be top of our list.
Cost: $54.99
[h=4]2. TV Test Screen Mouse Pad[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204852-TV-Test-Screen-Mouse-Pad
This rainbow-hued mouse mat is reminiscent of old TV test screens and will give your desk a brilliant dash of color.
Cost: $5.99
[h=4]3. Trimphone[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204773-Trimphone
A revamped design classic, the Trimphone is available in a range of colors and will not fail to look awesome on your desk.
Cost: From $52.87
[h=4]4. Vintage Camera Pencil Sharpener[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204574-Vintage-Camera-Pencil-Sharpener
This faux vintage camera won't just look great in your office. It boasts useful pencil-sharpening functionality too.
Cost: $18
[h=4]5. HP 35s[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204835-HP-35s
HP 35s scientific calculator was launched to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the HP 35, the world's first pocket scientific calculator. Its retro styling makes it a must-have collector's item.
Cost: $59.99
[h=4]6. Turntable Tape Dispenser[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204596-Turntable-Tape-Dispenser
This sweet tape dispenser offers some vintage vinyl charm.
Cost: $16.99
[h=4]7. LCD Notesystem[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204617-LCD-Notesystem
You can fill in the blank lines to write your own LCD-style messages on these note cards.
Cost: $15.99 for 20
[h=4]8. Anglepoise Lamp[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204718-Anglepoise-Lamp
We adore iconic brand Angelpoise. If you can afford the $3,600 price tag, then splurge on this playful giant version -- otherwise, ordinary-sized options are a bit more affordable.
Cost: From $165
[h=4]9. Dub Duty Keepsake Box[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204639-Dub-Duty-Keepsake-Box
This wooden painted box is a great option for keeping your desk knickknacks in order.
Cost: $15.99
[h=4]10. Retro Instant Photo Frames[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#2046510-Retro-Instant-Photo-Frames
Turn your photographs into fauxlaroids in real life with these funky frames.
Cost: $5.99 for two
[h=4]11. Roberts Revival Radio[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#2047311-Roberts-Revival-Radio
You can't get much more classic than a Roberts radio. The "Revival" model apes old-fashioned designs and is available in a range of lovely colors.
Cost: Approx $100
[h=4]12. Vintage Typewriter[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#2047512-Vintage-Typewriter
Whether you want one for its vintage looks or to actually type on, classic typewriters can be bought on sites like Etsy and eBay for relatively little.
Cost: Varies
[h=4]13. Personal Library Kit[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#2045513-Personal-Library-Kit
Adding some school days chic to your bookshelf, this cute kit should mean any books you lend make it back.
Cost: $14.99
[h=4]14. Retro Flip Clock[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#2047914-Retro-Flip-Clock
This clock keeps the vintage flip action but adds contemporary looks.
Cost: $34
[h=4]15. Temporary Mu-stash Glasses Stand[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#2048115-Temporary-Mustash-Glasses-Stand
Store your sunglasses in a way that will make you smile.
Cost: $12.99
[h=4]BONUS: Aimee Wilder Gameland Wallpaper[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#20467BONUS-Aimee-Wilder-Gameland-Wallpaper
You may not be able to afford to cover your entire office in this pricey paper, but just one roll could make a fun feature wall or area of interest.
Cost: $150 per roll
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From gadgets with old-school looks to accessories with some ace retro design, our collection encompasses lighting, decor, tools and more.
Take a look through the 15 products we’ve hand-picked in the photo gallery below, and let us know in the comments which objets take your fancy.
[h=4]1. Hunter Retro Fan[/h]
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A classic desk fan will add some vintage chic to your workstation. A chrome model from Hunter has got to be top of our list.
Cost: $54.99
[h=4]2. TV Test Screen Mouse Pad[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204852-TV-Test-Screen-Mouse-Pad
This rainbow-hued mouse mat is reminiscent of old TV test screens and will give your desk a brilliant dash of color.
Cost: $5.99
[h=4]3. Trimphone[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204773-Trimphone
A revamped design classic, the Trimphone is available in a range of colors and will not fail to look awesome on your desk.
Cost: From $52.87
[h=4]4. Vintage Camera Pencil Sharpener[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204574-Vintage-Camera-Pencil-Sharpener
This faux vintage camera won't just look great in your office. It boasts useful pencil-sharpening functionality too.
Cost: $18
[h=4]5. HP 35s[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204835-HP-35s
HP 35s scientific calculator was launched to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the HP 35, the world's first pocket scientific calculator. Its retro styling makes it a must-have collector's item.
Cost: $59.99
[h=4]6. Turntable Tape Dispenser[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204596-Turntable-Tape-Dispenser
This sweet tape dispenser offers some vintage vinyl charm.
Cost: $16.99
[h=4]7. LCD Notesystem[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204617-LCD-Notesystem
You can fill in the blank lines to write your own LCD-style messages on these note cards.
Cost: $15.99 for 20
[h=4]8. Anglepoise Lamp[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204718-Anglepoise-Lamp
We adore iconic brand Angelpoise. If you can afford the $3,600 price tag, then splurge on this playful giant version -- otherwise, ordinary-sized options are a bit more affordable.
Cost: From $165
[h=4]9. Dub Duty Keepsake Box[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#204639-Dub-Duty-Keepsake-Box
This wooden painted box is a great option for keeping your desk knickknacks in order.
Cost: $15.99
[h=4]10. Retro Instant Photo Frames[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#2046510-Retro-Instant-Photo-Frames
Turn your photographs into fauxlaroids in real life with these funky frames.
Cost: $5.99 for two
[h=4]11. Roberts Revival Radio[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#2047311-Roberts-Revival-Radio
You can't get much more classic than a Roberts radio. The "Revival" model apes old-fashioned designs and is available in a range of lovely colors.
Cost: Approx $100
[h=4]12. Vintage Typewriter[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#2047512-Vintage-Typewriter
Whether you want one for its vintage looks or to actually type on, classic typewriters can be bought on sites like Etsy and eBay for relatively little.
Cost: Varies
[h=4]13. Personal Library Kit[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#2045513-Personal-Library-Kit
Adding some school days chic to your bookshelf, this cute kit should mean any books you lend make it back.
Cost: $14.99
[h=4]14. Retro Flip Clock[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#2047914-Retro-Flip-Clock
This clock keeps the vintage flip action but adds contemporary looks.
Cost: $34
[h=4]15. Temporary Mu-stash Glasses Stand[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#2048115-Temporary-Mustash-Glasses-Stand
Store your sunglasses in a way that will make you smile.
Cost: $12.99
[h=4]BONUS: Aimee Wilder Gameland Wallpaper[/h]
http://mashable.com/2011/07/17/retro-office-accessories/#20467BONUS-Aimee-Wilder-Gameland-Wallpaper
You may not be able to afford to cover your entire office in this pricey paper, but just one roll could make a fun feature wall or area of interest.
Cost: $150 per roll
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