Lose Yourself In Deptford Market And You’ll Spot Vintage Wingbacks With Cracked Leather. They’ve Aged In Public But That’s The Point

London’s Retro Revival: Why Vintage Armchairs and Sofas Still Rule Retro chairs and sofa and sofas have been part of my life for years. Growing up, there was a sofa in our house that had seen it all. It weren’t showroom-perfect, but it felt alive. When the East End was full of voices, 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 bartered for a sofa on Brick Lane one rainy morning.

Most people would have walked on, but as soon as I sat down it felt right. Friends always fight to sit in it. Furniture in London shifts with the postcode. Chelsea leans plush, with grand accent chairs. Shoreditch stays messy, with bold fabrics. The clash gives it character. Mass-produced pieces fade in months. Vintage finds grow with you. Every creak is a memory. At the end of the day, I’ll pick a vintage sofa over new every time.

A chair should hold your nights. Before you grab a soulless bargain, take a look at what’s already lived. Choose a funky accent chair, and let it grow with you.