Retro Dining Set (Table and Chairs)
Emily is a young, talented designer, whose professional interests gravitate towards kitchen and dining spaces. She prides herself on her attention to detail, obsession with functionality, and appreciation for craftsmanship.
These vintage kitchen dinette sets are gorgeous, but classical, inspiring thoughts of 56' Corvettes and sock hops, You kitchen will feel like a malt shop. In a variety of retro styles, our collection of kitchen dinette sets will have a model with matching chairs that you are gonna love, and will be a great conversation piece for anyone who enters your kitchen.
Our Picks
Fifties inspired aluminum and leather retro dining set
We had to start with a piece that looks like it’s straight out of your favorite diner from yesteryear! With carefully curved silver construction and tightly-upholstered leather with colorful accents, these pieces are ready to be comfortable and durable statement pieces in your home.
As this is definitely a louder piece of furniture, we’d recommend this for a home with styled retro pieces, or an eclectic and maximalist feel. If you’re inspired by artsy looks, this may also be an excellent choice.
Retro dinette sets for a softer mid century feel
With curved bucket chairs and a table with lightly mod angled legs, this tiny dinette set represents other trends found in the ‘50s that may be more easy to style for a modern audience.
The pleasing thin black lines under both the table and chairs feels geometric, an embellishment popular in decades past and today. The bucket seat, as well, is a furniture shape that has proven to be timeless in its own way!
Red seated retro kitchen table and chairs
On the other hand, if you really want all-in on the diner aesthetic, you’re going to want options for those famous leather-upholstered seats. Very similar to our first option, this chrome-laden combo pairs a circular table with a white top and four upholstered chairs with a cheery, bright-red color.
This set would be perfect for either a bright-colored space or (alternatively) a very streamlined black-and-white one. It depends: Would you like this piece to fit in with your existing aesthetic, or be a standout statement piece? Either way, the fun vibes of this set will be sure to bring a smile to your face every time you use it.
Retro kitchen table with sleek, sophisticated armchair bucket seats
We’ll take another quick break from diner-inspired pieces to discuss something not often seen in ‘50s and ‘60s dinette sets: Armchairs.
If you’re interested in truly lounging while you’re drinking your coffee and eating your breakfast, then you need something with a back and arms. While the more minimally-structured diner pieces don’t have arms, this set of gorgeous bucket seats do. With captivating curves and an overall minimal silhouette, this dining set is a beautiful way to bring some throwback energy to your modern styled space.
Retro tall table and chairs for cocktail hour
Winsome Trading, Inc.
Ready to invest in a space that’s ready to entertain, no matter the hour? Whether you’re shopping for a small space, you just want a little table to fit into a kitchen nook, or you’re furnishing a bar-inspired section of your home, this tiny conversation set will bring a fifties feel to any area.
A small black-topped table with chrome siding; two high stools with little upholstered poufs. While not exactly streamlined, this set feels minimal in how little space it takes up! This is perfect for adding just a little bit of nostalgia into your home, in a little amount of room.
$325
Vintage kitchen table for your fifties inspired decor
Bowery Hill
Only in need of a table to make your retro kitchen dreams come true? If you’ve already picked up vintage chairs or have the perfect idea for DIY seating, you may find that you only need the classic chrome-clad table to round out your collection.
This oval kitchen table is straight out of a diner from your favorite movie. With a fluid pedestal constructed from thick aluminum tubing to its white chrome-rimmed top, this table is ready to accentuate your home’s existing retro aesthetic.
$479.99
Retro kitchen chairs with cracked ice yellow leather
Richardson Seating
We know, retro dining usually comes in shades of black, white, and red. Maybe that’s not what you’re looking for. Maybe you’re interested in something slightly cheerier—like a beautiful yellow upholstered leather chair.
Ready for a dose of sunlight to make your morning a little lighter and happier? This comfortable retro chair will be there for you, rain or shine. Pick up two or four to round out your retro dining set if you already have the ubiquitous chrome-plated table.
Retro black chairs to go around your kitchen table
Coaster Home Furnishings
Maybe you’re going for a minimally-inspired retro look. You just want those black chairs with the metal piping.
Alternatively, maybe you’re mixing it up. You’re pairing your retro chairs with a modern glass-topped table, or perhaps a mid-century tulip-style affair. Either way, if you just need the most popular ‘50s diner chair of all time, check out this upholstered leather option. The cushion includes a white border accent. These pieces are easy to keep clean and comfortable to use, and they certainly have timeless appeal.
Vintage kitchen cocktail table
Coaster Home Furnishings
Got the chairs, need the table? If you’re trying to inject a retro feel into your kitchen but don’t have the budget or the space for a huge addition, try starting small with an impactful cocktail table.
Requiring minimal square footage but giving you a fun ‘50s vibe, this cocktail table with chrome plating can function as additional counter space, a shelf, or as it’s intended: As taller seating, or part of a standing conversation area in your home.
$147.99
Retro kitchen red and white chairs perfect for cozy dining
Richardson Seating
The last item on our retro dining set list is perhaps one of our favorites: The red-and-white diner chair that makes us feel like we’re part of a ‘60s movie. Pick up just one of these chairs as a fun accent piece, or a set of four to go around a breakfast dining nook that you’ll always enjoy using!
$199
