Design: Retro Inspired Personal Computer

The ’50s are back and making its way into the design of everyday gadgetry. If you are a fan of Apple’s personal computers I bet you will dig this concept for a home computer. The “Philco PC” takes its inspiration from the 1954 design classic Philco Predicta, as well as an eclectic mixture of modern minimalism, the steampunk movement, and antiques. Sadly this is still just a concept and the images you see are 3D rendered, but Shultze Works who are the creator of this little time piece, hope that a electronics company will pick it up and start to manufacture it in a near future. What do you think? Would you like to have the “Philco PC” in your mid century inspired designer home and how much would you pay for it? Continue reading to see more images and a video of the PC.

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Founded Ultra Swank in 2005. Has a crush on Pan Am, Disneyland and the Century 21 Exposition. Lives life as an expat in Barcelona, Spain.

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neilrussell

I wish someone would pick up the design and run with it, even if it were just the case, monitor, and keyboard. Then I could build a machine to suit me.
It certainly has the right look to hook retro-nuts like me.
Might be the only time a computer catalog would offer something in “aqua, coral, or salmon”
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Barbara

Hell yes I'd have that computer!!
James_Smith

I think it should be “the 50s ARE back…” but nice post, anyway. That would look good with a '55 Chevrolet in the “Salmon Pink and Grey color scheme.
http://www.ultraswank.net Chris

Whoops, I always mess is and are up. Corrected, thanks for the heads up.
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http://www.idealogical.com/ Annie Britts

Wow, really amazing design! Retro-inspired gadgets are really my thing, and this style of a computer is way too much of what I’m expecting to see! Plus, orange is my favorite color, so this set would likely fit into my preferences. The keyboard, the monitor, the mouse and all are just magnificently marvelous! I’d like to own one of this and put it in my room, with a “Do not touch!” sign. I wish my pc looked like this.

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