Walk Through Portobello Market And You’ll Find Armchairs Stacked Outside Shops. They’re Rough Round The Edges But That’s Their Story

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Why Retro Furniture Still Beats Flat-Pack in London I can’t walk past a retro armchair without stopping for a look. When I was a kid my nan had this battered armchair. The arms were shiny from years of elbows, but it felt alive. When London was swinging, an armchair wasn’t just a seat. You’d hand down sofas from parents to kids. That history clings to vintage pieces. I rescued a battered armchair from outside a shop in Peckham. Some would’ve laughed at the state of it, but you can’t fake that kind of comfort.

That chair still sits in my flat. London’s furniture scene splits by neighbourhood. Hampstead stays calm, with grand accent chairs. Camden loves the clash, with funky retro chairs. The clash gives it character. Modern flat-pack doesn’t hold a candle. Armchairs with scars grow with you. Every creak is a memory. At the end of the day, space-saving seating options retro wins because it’s real. An armchair should hug you back. Next time you’re thinking of flat-pack, step into a dusty warehouse.

Grab a vintage sofa, and watch it age alongside you.