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 What is Retro Furniture?Retro style furniture is a collection of furniture that closely resembles the stylings of the 1950's, 60's and 70's. The word retro signifies looking backward, and in terms of furniture, it's a style that looks back with nostalgia to the great furniture of the past. Retro style is colorful, whimsical, and has a very distinct look. Popular pieces of retro style furniture from the 1950s came from diners with Formica-topped tables, chrome chairs and chrome bar stools. The Kid's Classic Racing Chairl 
to the right is avaiable to purchase today.Nostalgic furniture brings back feelings and awakes memories of the so called "good old days." Retro styles can look cool and offer buyers feeliings of happiness and fun. New materials and color choices led to a dramatic change in styles during the fifties, for example, Formica, plastic, fiberglass and plywood. Popular color schemes from the 1950's included 1) Turquoise 2) Jade 3) Mint green 4) Pink 5) Sunshine yellow 6) Cherry red 7) Blue 8) Black and White as well as bold prints or bright, primary colors. Popular patterns included 1) Checkers 2) Polka Dots 3) Stripes 4) Flowers 5) Zebra Stripes 6) Plaid 7) Spirals and 8) Paisley. Retro furniture often used abstract styles with weird and unique shapes. Kidney shaped coffee tables, curvy boomerang shapes and sleek lines made for a modern look during those years. Please check back often and see what new 1950's style furniture we've uncovered. We'll be bringing you examples, ideas and tips for your very own fifties decor. We'll be digging up vintage photos of kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms and bedrooms. If it's retro and from the 50's, you'll soon find it here. The 3pcs Retro Bar Table & 2 Stool Set 
below is available today.
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