From Kingston To Camden: Varon Talks Retro Furniture

I reach this city when Empire Windrush dock. The real ting never lose value. First flat mi rent in Brixton, but seat crack but it never mash up. Dem no see value in scratch and scar. Wander Spitalfields, sofa carry story deep. Dem tings not showroom clean, but dem real. When reggae first play in Brixton pub, chairs for living room leather Armchair pass from father to son. Every spring hold laugh and cry. We drag it on trolley all di way Brixton, comfortable armchairs but Everybody sit pon it. Mi can hear di spring creak when man drop heavy.

London borough different style. Kensington love velvet, wid deep wingback. Camden clash colour, wid sofa in bright clash. Dem soulless ting? Mi tell you straight – rubbish. Retro sofa tell history. End of de day, mi back di old ting every time. Before you click catalogue, carry home accent chair dat live, and watch it age same way as you.