Retro gifts for 80s and 90s kids
For the friend who still has their old mixtapes, the sibling who misses their childhood bedroom, or anyone who lights up at 80s and 90s design. Here are retro gift ideas that feel nostalgic and still get used.
The Toucan Lamp: a retro desk lamp they'll use every day
The toucan desk lamp is a favorite piece of 90s design. Ours is a new, 3D-printed revival of that vintage design, with a warm white 2700K LED in the beak and a touch dimmer on the base. It comes in 8 colorways and arrives ready to gift.
- Mix and match: a 2 pack or 3 pack lets you pick a different color for each lamp, so siblings, couples or roommates each get their own.
- Free shipping on 2 or more lamps.
- Made in Michigan, 3D-printed in small batches and finished by hand.
More retro gifts they'll love
Pair the lamp with one of these for a gift that feels like a time machine.
An instant camera
Prints you can hold and pin to the wall, the way party photos used to look. Add a few packs of film.
A mixtape, or the album on vinyl
Their favorite album from high school, on cassette or vinyl. Pair it with a portable player if they need one.
A mini classic game console
Mini versions of classic consoles come preloaded with the games they grew up on. Plug in and play.
A virtual pet
The keychain pets that lived in every backpack are back on store shelves. Small, cheap and very nostalgic.
A lava lamp
A slow, glowing classic for a shelf or a bedside. It pairs well with a desk lamp that does the actual lighting.
Memphis-style decor
Squiggles, confetti dots and bold geometry, the look of 80s design, on prints, mugs or stationery.
Match the lamp to the person
Each colorway has its own personality. Hover a lamp to switch it on.
Ordering for the holidays
Every lamp is made in small batches, so order early. We ship within the United States, most orders arrive within 3 to 7 business days, and we email your tracking number as soon as your order ships. See the shipping policy for details.
Want the backstory to go with the gift? Read the story of the toucan lamp, from H.T. Huang's vintage original to the retro revival.