A Jamaican Cockney Tale: Why Retro Armchairs Still Matter

Been in London from di forties, seen it all. The real ting never lose value. Share space wid three bredren, but it scratch, it creak, but it solid. But mi tell you, retro piece worth more than gold. Walk through Brixton Market, funky accent chair bright like carnival. Not new outta box, but dem true. Long time before internet, Armchair pass from father to son. Every scratch talk story. Mi remember one winter 1971, but Everybody sit pon it.

Mi can smell the leather now. Furniture change wid di street. Chelsea go fancy, wid plush sofa. Dalston funky, quirky sofas wid retro chair mash-up. Modern flat-pack? Dem break quick. Vintage chair carry life. Truth be told, unique chairs mi take scarred sofa over glossy fake. When you pass market, dig through retro, and let it be part of your life.