Wander Around Camden Lock And You’ll Find Vintage Wingbacks With Cracked Leather. They’re Rough Round The Edges But That’s The Charm

Vintage Armchairs, Accent Chairs, and Sofas: Proper Character for Real Homes There’s something about vintage pieces that grabs me. Growing up, there was a sofa in our house that had seen it all. It weren’t showroom-perfect, but it told a story. When the East End was full of voices, furniture meant something. You’d hand down sofas from parents to kids. It’s in the weight of the wood. I found a retro accent chair in a Dalston car boot. The fabric was stained and faded, but you can’t fake that kind of comfort.

It’s carried me through late nights and retro settee lazy Sundays. Each district carries its own vibe. Mayfair goes glossy, with grand accent chair funky chairs. Dalston keeps it cheeky, with funky retro chairs. The clash gives it character. The catalogue stuff has no soul. Armchairs with scars grow with you. They’re not perfect, but neither are we. If you ask me straight, a battered sofa tells more truth than any showroom. Your seat should outlast the years. If you’re scrolling catalogue sites, stop and think of the markets.

Pick up a retro armchair, bedroom chair vintage and let it shout London every time you sit.