Retro Chairs
Jump To Our PicksComplement your sofa with a showstopping retro chair (or two). You can easily find the perfect match for your living room decor if it’s inspired by a specific decade. At the same time, retro armchairs can work with other interior styles, too. You can use them to add a familiar and nostalgic touch to more contemporary settings. After all, some 20th-century design trends are truly timeless!
Chloe is a highly-regarded expert in all things vintage and antique. She’s excited to share her vast knowledge with readers and clients wishing to infuse their homes with a mixture of old-time warmth and modern comfort. In addition to her design work, Chloe regularly volunteers at her local community center, teaching DIY projects to adults and kids.
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Buffalo Plaid Bean Bag Chair
Latitude Run®
Perfect For: Cozy and comfy home interiors
What We Like: Stylish yet comfortable design
This buffalo plaid bean bag chair offers a timeless and stylish addition to any living space, while providing a comfortable spot to relax in. Made from a soft, high-quality fabric, this bean bag chair is designed to adapt to your body shape and evenly distribute weight, ensuring maximum comfort. The removable cover can be machine washed, making maintenance hassle-free. Ideal for lounging, watching movies, or reading, this bean bag chair suits both contemporary and traditional interiors.
$145
Designer Advice:
Place it near a window or in a reading nook with a floor lamp to create the perfect spot for a cozy book session. Add a faux fur throw for an extra splash of luxury.
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Mid Century Modern Accent Chair
East Urban Home
Perfect For: Enhancing any room with style and comfort
What We Like: Rich color prints and soft fabrics
Elevate your space with this Mid Century Modern accent chair, designed to blend comfort and style seamlessly. Featuring vibrant prints created with high-density Italian ink and sumptuous fabrics for a cozy feel, you'll enjoy lounging in luxury. The sturdy hardwood frame ensures durability, while the variety of designs and colors allow you to find the perfect accent piece for your space.
$275.99
Designer Advice:
Position the chair in a well-lit corner with a small side table and a stylish floor lamp to create a cozy reading nook or conversational area.
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Monochrome retro chair
This beautiful retro chair showcases gentle lines, an upholstered back, a matching cushion, and long tapered legs. Basically, a simple but iconic vintage look. You can find it in both cool (steel, purple, or blue) and warm hues (mustard or sunset).
Designer Advice:
Choose a retro chair that stands out while still maintaining a cohesive feel. We recommend keeping only two out of these three factors consistent with your sofa: height, style, or color. For example, this chair would look divine next to a couch in the same height and style but a different hue.
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Mid Century Modern Accent Chair
East Urban Home
Perfect For: Enhancing comfort and style in any living space
What We Like: Vibrant colors and soft fabrics
Add a touch of sophistication to your home with this Mid Century Modern accent chair, designed to provide comfort and elegance simultaneously. The chair is printed with high-density Italian ink, resulting in stunningly vivid colors. Soft, premium fabrics are used for the upholstery, making it plush and inviting. Its sturdy hardwood frame ensures durability while the various designs and colors allow you to find the perfect match for your interior.
$299.99
Designer Advice:
Pair this accent chair with a mid-century modern side table and a neutral area rug to create a cozy and stylish reading nook or conversation area in your living room.
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70s armchair
George Oliver
This 70s chair makes it a breeze to complement your living room decor thanks to its versatile wooden frame. Relying on stylish faux leather upholstery, it can be yours in a cognac or steel finish.
Designer Advice:
To stay true to 70s decor, consider focusing on warm palettes. For example, brown, orange, and yellow pieces were particularly popular during the disco decade. You could complement your chairs and sofas with cushions in those hues, too. Don’t shy away from loud geometric patterns either.
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Mid-Century Faux Leather Armchair
17 Stories
Perfect For: Elevating the style of your living room, bedroom, or office space
What We Like: The sophisticated retro design and sturdy solid wood frame
Experience the sleek touch of leather and the elegance of mid-century modern design with this premium faux leather armchair. Featuring a sturdy solid wood frame, this classy furniture piece boasts curved armrests that exude a retro charm. Ideal for small living rooms, bedrooms, reading nooks, or office relaxation zones, this PU leather armchair is also a perfect addition for your café or similar establishment.
$205.99
Designer Advice:
When assembling, first loosely align the screws with the holes and only tighten them after all screws are in place to ensure a perfectly aligned and structurally sound chair.
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Mid century modern armchair
This comfy retro chair blends clean modern lines and curved geometric sections thanks to the stylish cushions. It showcases solid wood legs and premium velvet upholstery. The latter is available in ten different colors, from neutrals to accent hues like gold.
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Modern Living Room Accent Chair
17 Stories
Perfect For: Adding a touch of sophistication to your living room or bedroom
What We Like: The sleek metal frame and stain-resistant fabric upholstery
This modern living room accent chair features a stylish metal frame and a comfortable, stain-resistant fabric that is offered in leather, velvet, and other upholstered options to suit any style. The pin tuck detail adds a level of sophistication that will impress your guests. Built with a sturdy metal foundation, this bedroom accent chair is foolproof for any family member or guest. Easy to assemble and ready in minutes.
$239.99
Designer Advice:
Pair it with a minimalist side table and a cozy throw blanket to create a warm and inviting reading nook or conversation area.
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60s chair
Orren Ellis
This retro chair is an attention-grabbing combination of style and comfort. With its four upholstered sections, it deviates from the most common and predictable chair designs. Choose between the brown and black look.
$279.99
$269.99
Designer Advice:
There were different trends that characterized 60s interiors. If you’re looking for a nostalgic but futuristic feel, look into space age design. Just like this chair, it involves innovative shapes and atypical lines. This makes it easier for these pieces to work in contemporary interiors, too.
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Luxurious Accent Chair with Cylindrical Backrest
Everly Quinn
Perfect For: Elevating your living room or reading nook's style quotient
What We Like: Impeccable blend of fashion and functionality
Indulge in ultimate comfort with this luxurious accent chair that features a cylindrical backrest filled with high-density foam and a glossy copper-plated metal frame. Handcrafted to perfection, this modern chic-styled chair is a statement piece for your living room, reading room, or even your office. Attractive from every angle, its dimensions are 37.5''H x 31''W x 35.8''D, with a seat dimension of 12.9'' Backrest Height x 26.7''W x 23.6''D.
$335.99
Designer Advice:
Pair it with a plush faux fur throw and a stylish floor lamp to create a cozy and inviting reading space in your home.
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Mid-Century Modern Accent Armchair
Wade Logan®
Perfect For: Enhancing your living room, bedroom or office with sophistication
What We Like: The versatile and luxury design, paired with comfort
Experience plush comfort and bold, mid-century modern appeal with this accent armchair in solid colored upholstery. Its curvaceous shape, high-rounded arms, tight back, and square accents are complemented by the brown hue V-frame legs. The chair is crafted with a solid wood frame, foam cushioning, and pocket spring seat construction, making it brilliantly functional for various uses. It's an ideal addition to homes, apartments, lofts, and condos.
$529.99
Designer Advice:
To emphasize the chair's sleek mid-century charm, place it near a retro-style floor lamp or side table and accessorize with textured cushions or a cozy throw blanket.
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Compact retro armchair
With its simple but gentle lines, this chair is a must-have retro piece. Its tapered legs in a dark wood finish make it easier to match existing furniture. Same for its upholstery: this practical blend of polyester and rayon comes in five unique tones.
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Contemporary Velvet Armchair with Gold Legs
Etta Avenue™
Perfect For: Adding a touch of glam and elegance to your living space
What We Like: The luxurious velvet upholstery and statement-making gold legs
This contemporary armchair boasts a sophisticated design with a frame made from engineered wood and slender flared legs in a glamorous gold hue. The sinuous spring construction ensures lasting support, while the foam-filled square seat, high-rounded arms, and tufted wingback are covered in sumptuous velvet available in an array of jewel tones. With easy spot cleaning using a solvent-based cleaner and the inclusion of tools for partial assembly, this armchair offers style and convenience.
$239.99
Designer Advice:
Place this armchair in a well-lit corner of your living room, adorned with a comfy throw and a decorative cushion that complements the jewel-toned velvet for an inviting and stylish seating area.
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Retro accent chair
If you’re after a retro chair that really steals the scene, look no further. This faux shearling upholstery in a cream hue will make an unforgettable statement. The tapered legs in a gold finish also add to its glam feel.
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