Everyone Owned One In The '60s –– Now You Can Find It At Your Local Walmart

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It goes without saying at this point, but retro design trends are making a comeback. Whether it's due to the increasing popularity of thrifting and antiquing, a growing desire for personality within our spaces, or the ever-changing (and repeating) trend cycle, many pieces and design choices that were popular decades ago are having a resurgence. While some of these past fads read more as outdated old school, and most agree they shouldn't be revived — we're looking at you, wall-to-wall shag carpeting — others are gaining so much popularity that they can be found at your local big box store.

Such is the case with '60s-style rotary phones. While technology has become more advanced and convenient over the years, especially when it comes to communication, there's something charming about a wired telephone with the classic circular dial — so much so that they're coming back into production, albeit on a small scale. The Telpal Vintage Rotary Dial Corded Phone, sold at Walmart, mimics the look of past technology, boasting a classic shape and a stylish brass or plastic dial. While the black colorway of this product harkens further back style-wise than the '60s, thanks to its more ornate metal dial, the more saturated blue, orange, pink, and red options look like they're straight out of a mid-century catalog.

While home phones had a major slump in popularity once cell phones took hold, this long-forgotten appliance is trending for homes once again. Home phones allow you to remain connected without being constantly accessible, and picking up something like a retro-style rotary phone can give you a chance to take a break from modern tech without cutting yourself off. Even if you plan to still use your cell as you normally would, installing a home phone is a great add-on in case of emergencies. Dead batteries, weak cell signals, or misplaced devices become non-issues when you're dealing with a corded device.

With that being said, however, rotary phones don't have to only be functional. If you're someone who loves vintage aesthetics, a phone like this is a fun decorative piece regardless of whether or not it's actually plugged in. It would look great styled on a bedside table, alongside collected items on a hutch, or even as a conversation piece in the living room. Lean into the retro aesthetic by pairing it with other pieces that nod to the era, or use it to break up a more modern design and add a bit of interest. It's sure to get your guests talking, whether they're someone who grew up with this style of phone and is enjoying a walk down memory lane or a part of the younger crowd who has only ever made a call on a smartphone.