Article created by: Mantas Kačerauskas

Human beings are always looking ahead. Whether it’s trying to determine what the weather will look like next Sunday or imagining what capabilities cell phones will have in 20 years, we love predicting the future. And while our assumptions about what’s to come aren’t always accurate, they definitely are entertaining!

We’ve taken a trip to the RetroFuturism subreddit and gathered some of our favorite images from the group that might simultaneously transport you to the past and future. Enjoy scrolling through these depictions of what people several decades ago imagined our lives to be like, and keep reading to find a conversation with Tiffany Wilson of The Retrofuturist!

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Sublime 1969 Blaupunkt Pop 70 Sound System

Retro-style orange vintage radio and speakers showcasing retrofuturism design from past generations.

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    I Feel Like This Fits Here

    Chrome faucet shaped like a retrofuturism-style rocket ship, installed on a pastel pink bathtub in a tiled bathroom.

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    #3

    Facetime In The 1930s

    Two women in retrofuturism style outfits using vintage video call devices while sitting at a table outdoors.

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    1958 Golden Sahara II W/ Goodyear Illuminated Neothane Glow Tires

    Retrofuturism inspired sleek car with glowing orange wheels and gold accents displayed in a modern indoor showroom.

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    #5

    Wallpaper Found Under 3 Layers Of Other Wallpaper

    Retro futuristic spacecraft flying near a stylized Earth with stars on a weathered mural background.

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    #6

    This Building In Newyawk'

    Futuristic building facade featuring curved glass balconies and flowing organic shapes inspired by retrofuturism design.

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    #7

    'ship's Cat' By Keith Spangle

    Cat gazing out spaceship window at planets and retrofuturism-inspired starships in outer space scene.

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    #8

    Television Newspaper - Some Day You May Be Able To Receive The Front Page Of Your Morning Newspaper This Way

    Vintage retrofuturism illustration showing a couple watching a television newspaper concept prediction.

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    #9

    James Bond Receives A "Text" Via His Smartwatch In The Spy Who Loved Me

    Close-up of a retro digital watch displaying 4:00:08, with a metal strip held above reflecting retrofuturism style details.

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    #10

    Gas Station In Germany 1958

    Retro futurism style vintage gas station with classic cars and glowing neon lights at dusk in urban setting.

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    #11

    Artoo Deco

    Retro futurism style robot in teal with chrome details in a workshop setting showcasing vintage predictions.

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    #12

    Cosplay Metropolis

    A metallic humanoid robot in a retrofuturism style standing indoors at a convention or event.

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    Vintage Retro Computer Alien Design 1955, By Panalina

    Retrofuturism concept showing a vintage-style computer with rounded screen and keyboard in a retro design.

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    #14

    Can't Say She Wasn't Right (1982)

    Hand holding a retrofuturism book open to a sketch of a man using a vintage virtual reality headset called the Walkman video game.

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    #15

    Beautifully Styled Gas Station In Slovakia

    Retrofuturism style gas station at night with a futuristic canopy and glowing neon signage.

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    Monument To The Conquerors Of Space, Moscow, Russia (1964)

    Monument with sleek retrofuturism design reaching into cloudy sky, symbolizing past generations' futuristic predictions.

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    #17

    Information Desk Inside The Twa Terminal, Circa 1962

    Retrofuturism airport terminal with futuristic design and curved information display board from mid-20th century era.

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    #18

    Statue Of Yuri Gagarin In Moscow, Completed In 1980

    Metallic statue of a futuristic figure with retrofuturism design elements against a grey sky background.

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    We Really Messed Up

    Vintage retrofuturism illustration showing 1900 predictions of balloon-supported lake walking in 2000.

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    #20

    Interior Of The A 1985 Nissan 300zx

    Car dashboard and steering wheel with glowing green retrofuturism digital and analog instrument displays at night.

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    My Grandfather Was An Artist For General Motors From 1950's To 1980's, Here Are Some Of His Concepts For Cars Of The Future

    Concept sketches of futuristic vehicles showcasing retrofuturism design predictions from past generations.

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    1955 Ford Beatnik Bubble

    Retrofuturism inspired vintage car with bubble canopy, sleek metallic body, and futuristic 1950s style design elements.

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    #23

    The Toronto Reference Library

    Modern library interior with multiple floors, open elevators, and curved white railings showcasing retrofuturism design elements.

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    #24

    Habitable Space Station

    Retrofuturism landscape showing futuristic space habitat with Earth-like environment inside a large rotating cylinder.

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    #25

    This "Convenient" Kitchen From '74

    Retro futuristic kitchen robot with green and silver design, blending vintage style with imagined future technology.

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    Receptionist Waits At Her Desk. General Motors Technical Center, 1965

    Person sitting inside a large futuristic bowl chair in a modern interior showcasing retrofuturism design elements and architecture.

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    #27

    A Vestige Of The Past

    Rusty retrofuturism tower rising from the ocean under a moody cloudy sky, showcasing vintage futuristic design elements.

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    The Communist Party Headquarters In Paris (Architect: Oscar Niemeyer)

    Interior of a retrofuturism-inspired building featuring curved walls and a conference room with vintage-style chairs.


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