What defines the retro interior style?

Retro refers to designs from the 1950s to the 1970s: expressive shapes, soft curves, statement pieces and a touch of vintage charm that gives the room character.

Can I combine retro with modern furniture?

Yes, that actually works very well. A single retro accent alongside sleeker, more modern furniture creates contrast and gives your living room more personality.

How do I complete the retro look?

Lay a rug as a base, choose atmospheric lighting and add home decoration. That way you tie the individual pieces into a coherent retro whole.

Is retro suitable for a small living room?

Certainly. In that case choose one clear statement piece, for example an armchair or coffee table, and keep the rest calmer so the space does not look too busy.

Can I view the retro collection in the showroom?

Yes, in our showroom in Enschede we set up retro furniture together, so you can see how the pieces combine and what mood they create.

Interior style

Retro

The retro interior style brings the mood of the 1950s to the 1970s back into your home: expressive shapes, soft curves and furniture that dares to stand out. In this style everything revolves around character, with a statement armchair, a striking cabinet or a coffee table with a distinctive silhouette forming the heart of the room. At Mokana Meubelen in Enschede you will find a retro selection whose pieces combine well with one another, arranged in person in our showroom at Hogelandsingel 49.

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What defines the retro style

Retro refers to the furniture design of roughly the 1950s to the 1970s, a time when designers played with shape, colour and material. Its hallmarks are organic lines, soft curves, tapered legs and silhouettes you recognise instantly. Where many styles seek calm, retro is allowed to stand out: here a piece is an eye-catcher with personality, bringing the warm, optimistic mood of the past into your home with the comfort of today.

Which furniture and materials fit

Think of striking armchairs and sofas, dining tables and coffee tables with a distinctive silhouette, and cabinets or sideboards as eye-catchers. The visual language is playful: rounded backrests, curved arms and tables on slender, angled legs. Upholstery in bouclé, corduroy or velour reinforces the retro feel, while warm wood with a visible grain keeps the pieces earthy and timeless.

Colours, textures and atmosphere

Retro thrives on warm, expressive tones. Earthy base colours such as cognac, rust, mustard yellow and olive green work well, complemented by a neutral background that lets the eye-catchers breathe. Textures are allowed to be tangible: soft bouclé, warm velour and the grain of wood bring depth. The mood is nostalgic but never dusty, because you deliberately combine a bold shape or colour with calm elements.

Combining retro in your interior

In the living room, retro works best around one clear focal point: a striking armchair or a coffee table with real character. Build around it with a sofa in a warm fabric and a sideboard along the wall. A rug as a base and atmospheric lighting tie the individual pieces into a coherent picture.

In the dining room, put a dining table with an expressive base at the centre, surrounded by chairs with a soft curve. Retro mixes easily with what you already have: a vintage inspired accent alongside more modern furniture instantly gives your space more personality and warmth.

Practical: timeless, care and combining

Retro is timeless by nature: the shapes were designed decades ago and still appeal, so your furniture stays relevant for a long time. Because you usually work with one or two eye-catchers, the style is also flexible: you can move or replace an accent without overhauling your whole interior. Wipe wooden surfaces dry and follow the care advice supplied with the piece for the upholstery. Combining with your existing interior works well by letting the retro tones return in smaller accents.

Shopping retro at Mokana

In our showroom in Enschede we are happy to set up the retro look for you in person, so you can see how shape, colour and material come to life together. You are welcome to look around at your leisure and experience the furniture up close, with advice from our stylists whenever you want it, with no obligation.

Once you have made your choice, we deliver in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Payment in instalments is available, so you can put your new interior together at your own pace. Want to talk through the right combination first? Feel free to ask for personal advice.

Frequently asked questions

What defines the retro interior style?: Retro refers to designs from the 1950s to the 1970s: expressive shapes, soft curves, statement pieces and a touch of vintage charm that gives the room character.
Which furniture belongs in a retro interior?: Think of striking armchairs and sofas, dining tables and coffee tables with a distinctive silhouette, and cabinets or sideboards as eye-catchers, complemented by decoration that finishes the picture.
Can I combine retro with modern furniture?: Yes, that actually works very well. A single retro accent alongside sleeker, more modern furniture creates contrast and gives your living room more personality.
How do I complete the retro look?: Lay a rug as a base, choose atmospheric lighting and add home decoration. That way you tie the individual pieces into a coherent retro whole.
Is retro suitable for a small living room?: Certainly. In that case choose one clear statement piece, for example an armchair or coffee table, and keep the rest calmer so the space does not look too busy.
Can I view the retro collection in the showroom?: Yes, in our showroom in Enschede we set up retro furniture together, so you can see how the pieces combine and what mood they create.