Take A Stroll In Spitalfields And You’ll Notice Armchairs Stacked Outside Shops. They Ain’t Showroom Clean But That’s The Point
Retro Sofas and Funky Chairs – A Real London Story There’s something about vintage pieces that grabs me. We had an old floral sofa that was patched and vintage accent chair sagging. It weren’t showroom-perfect, but it was part of us. Back in the sixties, people kept things for decades. You’d go second-hand instead of brand new. It’s in the weight of the wood. I dragged a velvet armchair home from Camden. The fabric was stained and space-saving seating options faded, but I knew straight away it had something.
It’s outlasted three flats and two relationships. London’s furniture scene splits by neighbourhood. Mayfair goes glossy, with velvet armchairs. Hackney keeps it raw, retro arm chair with funky retro chairs. Every corner tells a different story. New furniture looks dead next to vintage. Armchairs with scars become part of your life. Every creak is a memory. Here’s the thing, retro armchairs will always beat flat-pack. Your seat should outlast the years.
If you’re scrolling catalogue sites, stop and think of the markets. Take home something with scars, and let it grow with you.