Retro Kitchen Table and Chairs
Buy the best retro kitchen table and chairs selected and recommended by interior designers. By Emily Hilton.
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.
Retro Kitchen Table and Chairs
Buying Guide
Emily Hilton
Interior Design Expert
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.
The best table for a small kitchen depends on how it is used. If meals are served here, then kitchen dinette sets, which are smaller than a regular dining room table and chairs, work well. Also, consider a small, round bistro-style table suitable for up to two people. Counter or bar height tables are another great choice, and they can be positioned along a wall or window to free up space for foot traffic.
Another efficient choice is a drop-leaf table, which allows you to extend the length when the table is needed for an additional person or for extra room to prep meals. These come in round, oval, and square shapes and easily fit inside a small kitchen.
Small, pedestal-based tables allow for more chairs. They also go well with bench seating as part of a banquette in a nook area. If space is extremely limited, consider a hide-away table that pulls out when needed and folding chairs that can be stored inside a closet. Or try a breakfast bar attached to your kitchen island and several cushioned, low-back stools.
Kitchen dinette sets need to be both functional and beautiful, adding an easy place to eat in an informal way. Traditional retro dinette sets were made out of stainless steel and a plastic top, with vinyl seating.
If you’re into the chrome look and that would work well with your vintage aesthetic, then that’s a perfect choice! A more modern kitchen dinette set might be made out of stainless steel or wood. The strongest material is engineered or composite wood, making these types of woods an excellent choice for a modern, upgraded eating space.
You can purchase kitchen dinette sets in various sizes, with some small models seating up to 3 people and larger designs seating up to 8 people. The size of the set you choose all depends on the amount of seating space you need.
Smaller kitchen dinette sets are perfect for those who have limited space. A great option for a couple or single-person household, they provide both functionality and style. The larger dinette sets are an excellent choice for larger families or those who regularly entertain multiple guests. Constructed so that all seats are an equal distance apart, kitchen dinette sets ensure everyone has enough space to sit comfortably.