Retro Volume Icon Set

Last Updated on July 25, 2026 by Editorial Team

For retro lovers out there, enjoy these two volumes of free vector icons crafted with love by Frexy. Retro volume icon set includes a total of 270 high-quality vectors.

Includes

Volume 1 – 120 vector icons
Volume 2 – 150 vector icons

What stands out immediately in this icon set is the color palette: mustard yellow, olive green, coral red, and a soft teal, all outlined in thick black strokes on a warm cream background.

That combination is what gives the set its retro character. It reads like something pulled from a 1970s diner menu or an old travel poster, rather than the flat, single-color icon sets that dominate modern interfaces.

Every icon in the preview, from the acoustic guitar and coffee cup to the teepee tent and hot air balloon, shares the same rounded corners, consistent line weight, and layered color fills.

That consistency matters more than it might seem. It means you can mix icons from across the set, a rocket ship next to a burger next to a paint brush, and they will still feel like they belong on the same page.

The subject matter itself is wonderfully varied, which is part of what makes this set useful beyond a single niche project.

You get music (guitar, keyboard), food and drink (burger, coffee cup, fork and knife), outdoor and camping imagery (teepee, hot air balloon), tools (compass, paintbrushes), and even a few playful oddballs like the red underwear icon.

That range suggests the set was built to cover general lifestyle and hobby themes rather than one narrow topic, so it works well as a flexible library rather than a one-off illustration pack.

Where This Icon Style Works Best

The bold outlines and saturated retro palette make these icons a strong match for brands that want to feel warm, nostalgic, or handcrafted.

Cafes, diners, and food trucks looking for menu icons or signage graphics
Craft or artisan brands, from woodworking shops to pottery studios
Music venues, vinyl shops, or podcast branding needing playful instrument icons
Travel and outdoor blogs wanting a friendly, illustrated feel for camping or adventure content
Presentation decks, infographics, or web pages that need character icons instead of generic line art

Because the linework is thick and the shapes are simple, these icons also hold up well at small sizes, which makes them practical for app interfaces or favicon-style uses where detail would otherwise get lost.

If you want to adapt the icons to your own brand, the easiest starting point is the color fills rather than the outlines.

Since each icon is built from a small number of flat color shapes layered under a black outline, you can select individual fill areas in a vector editor and swap them for your own brand colors without touching the linework.

Keeping the black outline consistent across every icon you use is what preserves the cohesive, retro-poster look, so resist the urge to thin it out or remove it entirely.

For a lighter or more modern take, try reducing the palette to two colors instead of three or four; it keeps the charm of the style while feeling a bit more restrained for corporate use.

These icons pair naturally with rounded, friendly typefaces and hand-drawn or textured backgrounds, since the illustration style already leans toward a crafted, non-digital feel.

Avoid pairing them with ultra-minimal sans-serif layouts or sharp geometric grids, since the contrast tends to fight the personality the icons are trying to bring to a design.

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