If you're looking for the real deal, then there are definitely ways to find authentic retro furniture.some ideas are yard sales, retro-vintage furniture store which sell authentic retro piece from the 1950s through the 1980s, and flea markets. Besides your smaller local flea markets behind schools or in giant parking lots, there are more official flea markets that sell furniture items throughout the US. Most states like New York, Pennsylvania, California, Louisiana, etc. provide information on the flea markets that are regularly opened. Retro-vintage furniture stores. And, of course, there are a lot of online shopping guides/websites to browse and shop for retro furniture items, whether it be lamps, rugs, or sofas.

Sofas/ Couches

A great sofa  or couch  is essential when giving your house some retro style. You can either find a great couch that's been saved over the years, or order from a store selling modern retro-chic pieces.

Table Settings/ Chairs 

You need them in your kitchen, dining rooms, and living rooms. Surprise your dinner guests with an unconventional, colorful table setting  and they'll love it.

Carpets/ Rugs

Throwing a bright rug  with a hint of mod on the floor is the easiest way to transform any room. The funkier the design on the rug, the better.

Lamps/ Lighting

Color greatly defines the "retro" look- so, once again, the brighter your lamp  is the better. Buy a lava lamp  and you are instantly in 1968 .

Mirrors

Every home has mirrors , and yet we often neglect to focus on their design! Avoid geometric shapes, and go for the distorted and awesomely eccentric shapes to give even your walls the retro look.

Just so you know, the retro look will probably never go out of style. Retailers know this and today, many home furnishing stores & online shopping sites provide retro pieces inspired by the 1950s through the 1980s. It's easy to add touches around any room to make the space you have hip, sleek, and retro-chic. If you can't find what you're looking for online or in a store, you can always get crafty yourself and make lamp shade or refurbish a sofa to give your home the retro look that nobody else has.

Home Paints

Don't be afraid of color ! Find your favorite colors at a home furnishings store and bring your walls to life!

Mod - Art

What's the retro look without art? You can read up on the history of artistic movements  through the last 50 years, check them out at a museum, or buy a few recreations to put in your home.

Retro Fashion

You don't need to dress like a extra from Austin Powers  to dip into retro fashion. You can go as simple as wearing retro accessories (glasses ,shoes , necklaces); or, buy entire outfits as a nod to retro fashion .

Retro Films

Some of the best films come from the 1960s and 1970s. C'mon, Saturday Night Fever ?A Hard Day's Night ? The first Superman  film!? Rent it out, or buy it online, and kick back & relax with your favorite retro film.

Retro Music

You've probably been listening to much retro-inspired music for years, you just didn't know it. Discover the retro hits of the past  and you'll come to appreciate some awesome tunage.