Guest Picks: 21 Creative and Kitschy Kitchen Chairs
I love the look of an antique table, but I also like when a table and chair set takes on a life of its own. Painting and resurfacing your own pieces is definitely an option; however, another great way to transform a dining room or an eat-in kitchen into something kitschy and fabulous is to trade the traditional seats for mismatched sets.
Hunt around local flea markets and antique malls (or Grandma's attic) for great tables as inspiration. Then scour the stores for one or two chairs that would look fun sitting around it. Stores will often discount singletons because most people pass right by without a second thought, so a great deal potentially awaits! Mix and match colors, textures and materials to create the perfect look for your space. — Liza from (a)Musing Foodie
Cosette Dining Chair, Oval - $199.95 With worn wood and an antique fabric seat, this is perfect for each end of a large, rectangular dining table.
Uptown Dining Chair Set, Ikat Mix - $179.99 These bright blues and greens would liven up any kitchen setting.
Daisy Dining Chair - $169.95 The fabric on this chair is eye catching and would be great paired with simpler solid fabrics.
Vienna Apple Side Chair - $99.95 I love the simple lines and bright color of this.
Tyler Dining Chair - $159.95 Adding one or two traditional ladder-back chairs to the mix will help keep things from looking too busy.
Chintaly Imports Dusty Club-Style Swivel Armchair - $396.44 This one has a retro '60s style with a modern twist in the color. It's beautiful!
Felix Black-White Pattern Side Chair - $189 This chair would be perfect paired with bolder, brighter seats.
Plutus Partners Plutus Leatherette Side Chair With Stainless Steel Legs, White - $753.01 Bright white — when do you ever see that in a kitchen?
Pompeii Dining Chair, Black/Gold - $259.99 Wrought iron gives a vintage charm to this otherwise simple seat.
Carmichael Bench, Black - $175.95 Using a bench for one side of a table is a great way to get a different look.
Oval-Back Dining Chair, Lemongrass Geo - $199.99 White and sage bring a brightness and formality to the table; these chairs would contrast greatly (in a good way) both traditional wood and modern styles.
Aaron Wood Seat Chair - $269 These beautiful hardwood chairs have a sleek yet hand-crafted look.
Chintaly Chintaly Parson Straight Back Side Dining Chairs, Red, Set of 2 - $420 Simple lines in a bold color — need I say more?
Regal Seating Set of Anodized Nickel Side Chairs This chair is just comfy, simple and bold.
Toscana Bench, Tuscan Chestnut Stain, Small - $399 Rough-hewn and durable enough to last a lifetime, this bench is perfect for one side of a large dining room table.
Polywood Euro Dining Side Chair, Textured Bronze/Tangerine - $209.99 I love the orange against the dark frame. I think it would contrast nicely with a floral print.
Tolix Café Chair - $199 I love the sleek look of these stackable chairs.
Baxton Studio Set of Baxton Green Side Chairs - $181 For a really outlandish twist at the dinner table, try these green beauties.
Vilmar Chair, Birch Veneer/Chrome Plated - $39 This chair is understated and easy to wipe clean — and I love it.
Grace Collection Silhouette Ivory Side Chair - $190 Talk about kitschy — a tribal sun? This could be a very cool addition to a dining table and would be a definite conversation starter.
Nandor Chair, Sand/Nickel Plated - $79.99 The look of wood against steel marries the old with the new. This chair would be great accompanying other oddball chairs around the table.
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