First of all, from Wikipedia, check out this illustration, "Maison tournante aérienne" (aerial rotating house) by Albert Robida for his book Le Vingtième Siècle, a 19th-century conception of life in the 20th century.
And here's a rather charming drawing from the Steampunk Magazine:
There are some amazing steampunk sculptures to oggle if not own. I rather like this one, Tim Wetherell's Clockwork Universe sculpture at Questacon, Canberra, Australia (September 24, 2009:
Or this strange object: Paul St George's Telectroscope installation at London City Hall (May 24, 2008):
Any arachnaphobes among us? If so, avert your eyes now from this rather beautiful Steampunk spider!
And this, also on Deviant Art by darkroastedblend.com - Steampunk Motorcycles
This is rather beautiful: a steampunk art nouveau pendant at kaboodle.com:
This from blog.wingsofsteam.net: myths
I love this: Noir_steampunk_city_scetch_by_Hronicus.jpg
artnectar.com:
And I'd love to own this: Steampunk_Watch_Floral_V2_by_Aranwen.jpg
aranwen.deviantart.com
Or go the whole hog with a totally steampunk home!
800 × 395 - Dale Mathis Clockwork Table is apparently a “must-have” for any steampunk furniture collector
So, what do you love or hate out of these? Do you have a particular website or shop where you buy or just lust after steampunk goodies?
Marie
I love Herr Doktor's creations, and other wonderful gadgets whose creators' names I've forgotten, all of which were exhibited at last year's EasterCon.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff!! I'd love to have a steampunk home with all kinds of gadgets and deco...wow!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd the clothes to go with it too.
Valerie
in Germany
Wish I'd been to that EasterCon, Stevie, sounds fascinating!
ReplyDeleteYes, gadgets and clothes, Valerie - great fun!
Marie
The clothes and useful gadgets would be my faves.
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