Antique Kitchen Tables

Five Pieces of Furniture and Accessories For a Stunning Vintage-Style Kitchen

The kitchen is fast becoming the centre of any home. But just because it’s at the heart of a modern home, that doesn’t mean the kitchen has to look modern. If you’re not a fan of polished chrome and sanded granite, the chances are that you’ll prefer a vintage, homely feel. So read on for the five pieces that are guaranteed to give your kitchen that all-important retro feel.

It’s all down to consistency. The main aspects of your kitchen all need to give off a retro feel, so that your visitors can overlook the fact that you (by necessity) have a modern washing machine, blender and microwave.

So let’s start with the focal point of the room.

The Centrepiece – An Antique Table

The kitchen table is the focal point of any kitchen, large or small. It’s where guests will congregate, where food will be served and where budding cooks will spend most of their time. Without a table to dominate the space, a kitchen’s no more than a galley for a chef to stand in while they stir a pot.

A good antique or vintage tabs going to be wooden. Oak and pine are traditional, and restored Victorian furniture is widely available and affordable. So pick a restored table and build your theme around it.

The Chef – Vintage Cookery Clothing

The next most important thing in any kitchen is the cook. And when a vintage or retro-style apron or pinny is available for around 20 pounds on the internet, there’s really no reason not to buy one.

A retro apron will cover any modern outfit, ensuring that you don’t commit the horrendous faux pas of being incongruous in your own home…

The Tea Set – Fine Antique China

Crockery can make or break a theme – and nothing says tradition like a fine china tea set. So it’s worth investing in a china tea or coffee set, such as a 13 piece Ridgeway China Tea set and matching china crockery to real sell your kitchen’s image.

Remember not to skimp on quality, because a traditional tea in a vintage kitchen should be all about understated luxury.

The Seating – Vintage Wooden Chairs

The wood on your seating should match the wood of your table. So if you’ve invested in a heavy oak kitchen table, a Victorian oak smoking chair is exactly what you need to keep your theme coherent.

For smaller, lighter tables, why not try a ladder back chair?

The Talking Point – An Antique Conversation Piece

The final thing to tie your room together is a conversation piece. There are dozens of jugs, vases and other eyecatching pieces avaulable from Antiques dealers available online, so take the time to look around and choose something that suits your room.

For more stunning examples of restored vintage furniture, use the search engines to find any of the pieces mentioned above, such as a 15 piece Royal Stafford China Coffee set or Garland Cake Stand. You won’t be disappointed if you do!

Coca-Cola Wall Mount Bottle Opener $6.30 This is a reproduction of our classic ‘Drink Coca-Cola’ STARR “X” Bottle Opener. Does not carry the patent# nor the STARR “X” trademark on the bottom of the opener. But is still a great item. Perfect for your kitchen, home bar, deck or any other gathering place. This is an essential item for the beer and soda drinker. Comes with two mounting screws. Purchase a bottle cap catcher to make the bottle…

RSVP Endurance® Salt Server with Spoon $17.99 Dinner is served..with style ! Keeps salt fresh and handy. Brand new in box Durable 18/10 Stainless steel frame 8 oz glass bowl 2.5″ H x 3.75″ W x 5.5″ D Flip top lid has a silicone gasket to seal in freshness Includes matching stainless steel serving spoon Classic style meets practical function in this elegant serving piece Note: This piece is dishwasher safe, but we recommend hand wa…

Winsome Wood Windsor Chair, Natural, Set of 2 $67.94 Quality built Windsor chair. Solid wood construction. Fully assembled. Smooth Contour seat comfort seating. …

Cosco 11120RED1 Retro Chair/Step Stool, Red $49.88 Funky retro furniture doesn’t always serve a purpose, but this chair sure does. Not only can it give you a comfy perch by the bar, it also can be used a step stool….

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Calais Antique White Round Dining Table $272.49 This elegant Calais round table is a perfect for any kitchen or dinning room. This furniture piece features a single pedestal leg and antique white finish.

Monroe Antique Oak and Black 5-Piece Dining Set $459.89 This round pedestal dining table set creates an intimate feeling and brings diners closer together. Featuring the two tones of antique oak and black, traditional mission chair back, and pedestal base, this is an ideal set for any kitchen or dining room.

Arda Ocean Antique Gold Gilded Medium Trays (Set of 2) $53.99 Accessorize your table with these Antique Gold Medium Trays from Arda Glassware’s Ocean Dinnerware collection. Handcrafted uneven shapes are unique and decorated with organic materials.

Arda Ocean Antique Gold Large Tray $38.99 Accessorize your table with this Antique Gold Tray from the Ocean Dinnerware collection from Arda Glassware. Handcrafted uneven shapes are unique and decorated with organic materials.

Cotton Antique Red Floral Chair Pads (Set of 2) $39.99 Add a stylish and contemporary accent to your indoor dining room or breakfast table furniture with these reversible floral cotton chair pads. This set of two pads features bound edges, and is tufted with a circle tack construction.