Why London’s Finest Still Choose Retro Sofas And Accent Chairs
Furniture has been my bread and butter since the fifties. In the heart of London, customers aren’t simply shopping for wood and fabric. Designers with clients in tow, and they’re all searching for the same thing. A velvet seat with history, carries the room. I sent a set of accent chairs to a Grosvenor Square apartment, and the sofa aged but never gave way. That’s the point with retro. They fall for fashion too quickly, but eventually they realise.
Modern things break, whereas old chairs carry life. Taste splits by borough. Kensington demands velvet, with deep seats. Hackney raw, with retro mismatches. That’s what keeps us alive. Here’s the truth, a sofa becomes family. Modern factory pieces can’t compete. I still sit to see how it feels, and the difference is clear. Classic pieces endure. When a showroom tempts you, take a breath. Take on a classic wingback, and luxury lounge seating see how it shapes your home.