Take A Stroll In Spitalfields And You’ll Notice Funky Accent Chairs In Bold Fabrics. They’re Marked And Scarred But That’s Their Story

Retro Sofas and Funky Chairs – A Real London Story Vintage sofas just feel more real than anything new. When I was a kid my nan had this battered armchair. The arms were shiny from years of elbows, but it told a story. In the days of smoky pubs and jazz clubs, high-end living room sets you didn’t buy throwaway chairs. Families saved for months to buy one piece. It’s in the weight of the wood. I found a retro accent chair in a Dalston car boot. Most people would have walked on, but as soon as I sat down it felt right.

That chair still sits in my flat. You can tell the area by the chairs. Mayfair goes glossy, with buttoned wingbacks. Brixton thrives on colour, with bold fabrics. The clash gives it character. The catalogue stuff has no soul. Vintage finds grow with you. They’re not perfect, but neither are we. Truth be told, a battered sofa tells more truth than any showroom. A chair should hold your nights. Before you grab a soulless bargain, take a look at what’s already lived.

Grab a vintage sofa, and let it grow with you.