Lose Yourself In Deptford Market And You’ll Stumble On Armchairs Stacked Outside Shops. They’ve Aged In Public But That’s Their Story

Retro Sofas and Funky Chairs – A Real London Story Vintage sofas just feel more real than anything new. We had an old floral sofa that was patched and sagging. It weren’t showroom-perfect, but it told a story. Back in the sixties, a sofa wasn’t just a sofa. You’d go second-hand instead of brand new. It’s in the weight of the wood. I rescued a battered armchair from outside a shop at sofasdirect.com in Peckham. Some would’ve laughed at the state of it, but as soon as I sat down it felt right.

That chair still sits in my flat. London’s furniture scene splits by neighbourhood. Belgravia keeps it polished, with velvet armchairs. Shoreditch stays messy, with upcycled seats. The contrast keeps it alive. Modern flat-pack doesn’t hold a candle. Retro pieces grow with you. They’re not perfect, but neither are we. When it comes down to it, retro wins because it’s real. A chair should hold your nights. So next time you’re tempted by something new, step into a dusty warehouse.

Choose a funky accent chair, and let it shout London every time you sit.