Retro is a huge trend at the moment, and purchasing retro kitchen chairs is an easy way to achieve the look without major fuss. With a variety of different colors so you can blend them with your dining room easily, we’ve found some of the very best vintage kitchen chairs for sale so you can find the ideal chair for you.
10 Recommendations and 161 Ideas
Farmhouse Retro Metal Kitchen Chairs
Constructed from metal but designed to look as though they’re made of wood, this set of 2 chairs will bring a vintage farmhouse flair to your kitchen. Available in 7 colors, including classic neutrals, berry, and sage, each chair can hold 200lbs.
The X-shape on the back of each chair is what makes them retro.
Designer Advice:
Reminiscent of cozy 1940s and 1950s kitchens, this set would look adorable sitting at the table and on top of a fringed rug for the ultimate barn aesthetic.
Two Tone Retro Kitchen Chair
Corrigan Studio®
Upholstered in plush vegan leather, this chair features cathedral tufting for a retro-inspired look. Mixing beige and blue tones, it additionally has elegant champagne gold tapered tips with high gloss.
Designer Advice:
Two-tone is a great way to give your kitchen or dining room an edge – it doesn’t have to be super bold; using two different colors in your kitchen such as navy blue and cream or white can create a chic accent touch.
Curved Arm Retro Dining Chair
Available in beige, black, teal, or caramel, this chair is constructed from a bent plywood frame and has an oak wood finish. Standing on 4 hairpin metal legs that give it an old-school look, it also features faux-leather cushioning for comfort.
Designer Advice:
The curved arms give this chair an unusual look, but the muted color palette would suit any kitchen, especially one with a wooden floor to hone in on the industrial look this chair has.
Slat Back Vintage Kitchen Chairs
Zipcode Design™
This set of 2 chairs have a vintage look to them but won’t look out of place with your other décor. They are constructed from wood and durable plastic for easy cleaning, meaning they would be a great choice for a kitchen.
Available in red, black, gray, or white.
$179.99
$297
Designer Advice:
We recommend opting for red or white to create a vintage aesthetic, as retro/vintage vibes are most commonly associated with brighter colors from the 1960s and 1970s.
Round Back Vintage Kitchen Chairs
The classic cream frame of these 2 chairs is a design element carried over from years gone by. Made from rubberwood with plush velvet upholstery for a luxurious touch, they additionally feature a silver nailhead trim.
Designer Advice:
The navy-blue velvet upholstery of these chairs is elegant and glam. They would best suit a dining room in either light neutrals or similar jewel-tone colors for a chic contrast, or you could match the silver detailing with silver cushions.
Velvet Retro Kitchen Chairs
Bring a touch of 1920s glamour to your home with this set of 2 velvet chairs, available in gray, pink, or jewel-toned green and blue. The diamond seams are refined, and the gold chrome legs add subtle luxury to the overall look.
Designer Advice:
Sleek and stylish, these chairs would look amazing in a kitchen with marble elements such as an island, tiling, or even an accent wall. Moreover, jewel tones look amazing when paired with glossy wood surfaces.
Antique Retro Dining Room Chairs
Aptly named, these Queen Anne chairs would be fit for a royal, but we think they would look fantastic in your dining room, too. Crafted from rubberwood with linen upholstery, they have a retro antique look that is very in right now.
You can choose from espresso or distressed white.
Designer Advice:
We recommend opting for espresso if you have a more traditionally-styled dining room with darker furniture, or white if you want to brighten up your dining space.
Sophisticated Vintage Metal Kitchen Chairs
Standing tall and sophisticated, these chairs have a shining silver frame, but you can choose from navy blue, dark gray, white, or black for your cushion. Measuring 47.5 inches tall each, they have an eclectic look that could be straight out of the disco era.
Designer Advice:
Ultra-luxe, we recommend placing them near a window or a mirror to maximize the light benefits of reflective silver. The more light that comes in, the bigger and brighter a room looks.
Linen Retro Dining Chairs Set of 4
Corrigan Studio®
Choose from giner, gray, navy blue, or beige with this set of 4 chairs. Each holding a weight capacity of 250lbs, it’s the linen upholstery and thin metal legs that turn this chair into a retro dream. Moreover, there is foam underneath the fabric for extra support.
Designer Advice:
We can see this set in a quirky retro-inspired dining room. Whether you decide to go for bright yellow or neutral beige, you’ll love the swinging sixties vibes that they exude.
French Style Retro Kitchen Chairs Set of 4
These rounded back chairs feature fluted legs and are upholstered for both a smooth look and for your comfort, whereas the rubberwood frame is environmentally friendly. Each chair measures 39.75 inches tall, the perfect size to sit back in.
Designer Advice:
Nothing says vintage vibes like furniture inspired by the French countryside. Coming in an impressive 12 patterns and frame colors, including checks, paisley, or plain, these chairs will infuse a sense of warmth and throwback simplicity into your home.
Retro Home Side Chair
Amazing Retro style inspired side chair featuring sturdy metal frame in polished finish for solid support, comfortable padded seat in colorful vinyl upholstery, and functional design offering versatility and sleek looks.
Lend a retro hand for your interior with this vintage styled table and four matching chairs, all in a bright and vibrant red finish, while the table itself sports the charming flower accents on the top.
We had a table like this growing up. My Mama hated it! If she only knew how popular they were again now, and how expensive!
50s retro colorful vinyl chairs. Love the striping on these, and the chrome detail on each chair - perfect for a vintage kitchen!
C. Dianne Zweig - Kitsch 'n Stuff: Cleaning Up Chrome Legs On Formica And Chrome Vintage Kitchen Tables And Chairs
Go for a touch of retro with these amazing kitchen chairs that sport a design way from the past and would make for just the most fitting choice for when you want a colorful setting and one that is packed with comfort.
Blue retro breakfast set - reminiscent of those with Americans in traditional bars with pancakes. Slightly blue hue, metal border, and rounded edges. Together with matching retro kitchen chairs with leather blue upholstery - they make us feel like a pancake.
This chair is built to last and easy to clean. The high quality vinyl seat and back rest on a tubular heavy-duty steel frame covered in a chrome finish. Also includes a 2-inch padded box seat decorated with welted edges, and curved legs with non-marring caps.
This diner chair is very durable thanks to its tubular 14 gauge steel frame. The chair enhances interiors with retro accents, offering a stylishly ribbed back and square seat both hand-upholstered in cracked ice gray vinyl.
Make your kitchen or dining room more retro-looking, with this mid-century set of 6 dining chairs. Each of those beauties includes a tubular steel frame in a gold finish, and turquoise upholstery on its seat and back.
Retro Home Side Chair
This retro side char can be a functional but unique addition to any interior. It has a simple shape, chrome platted durable frame made of steel. Square seat and backrest are padded and covered with vinyl.
Trying to furnish the kitchen or dinette? Choose the retro kitchen chairs and enjoy the fresh accent. They feature chrome finish with fabric and vinyl covering. The floral pattern fits to classic style and decor.
Set of four stackable chairs in style that is a modern interpretation of the classic designs. They feature solid steel frame with chic matte finish. Come with protective pads beneath the four legs to keep your floor in pristine condition.
This Formica dining set would take you into a charming journey into the past. A must-have for all vintage or retro lovers, it delights with the polished aluminium framign and vibrant red upholstery.
It is very interesting and very original chair for dining room. The chair was taken in retro style. The chair has a yellow seat and backrest. It has a metal legs and frame. It is an interesting piece of equipment for the room.
Retro Racer Back Side Chair
Retro Kitchen Furniture
Mid-Century inspired dining room. I like the configuration of the framed prints on the wall - and everything else.
Yellow & white two-tone kitchen cabinets, and vintage-inspired decor
Photo Gallery of the Simple Retro Kitchen Chairs
For all those who have a dilemma or whether will fit in the interior a modern chair or simply armchair: this is a solution: an aluminum chair with armrests. The vivid orange color of the seat adds the madness.
A cool round dinette set table with multicoloured chairs, that will add liveliness and vibrancy to the space. Their characteristic finishes refer to the retro design of past decades.
1940's kitchen table; My grandmother had this set!
Retro Kitchen Tables and Chairs