Head Down Brick Lane On A Saturday And You’ll Stumble On Vintage Wingbacks With Cracked Leather. They’re Rough Round The Edges But That’s The Point

London’s Retro Revival: Why Vintage Armchairs and Sofas Still Rule I’ve always had a soft spot for old furniture. We had an old floral sofa that was patched and sagging. It weren’t showroom-perfect, but it was part of us. During Read the Full Post heyday of Soho, an armchair wasn’t just a seat. You’d keep the same chair your whole life. It’s in the creak when you shift. I once pulled a Chesterfield out of a warehouse in Hackney. Most people would have walked on, but as soon as I sat down it felt right.

It’s become part of my story. Furniture in London shifts with the postcode. Hampstead stays calm, old fashioned armchair with velvet armchairs. Camden loves the clash, statement chair for living room with mismatched sofas. Every corner tells a different story. New furniture looks dead next to vintage. Vintage finds last decades. They remind us life isn’t flawless. If you ask me straight, I’ll pick a vintage sofa over new every time. A sofa should tell your story. So next time you’re tempted by something new, wander a street full of second-hand shops.

Grab a vintage sofa, and make it part of your story.