Lose Yourself In Deptford Market And You’ll See Vintage Wingbacks With Cracked Leather. They Ain’t Showroom Clean But That’s The Point

Vintage Armchairs, Accent Chairs, and high-end living room sets Sofas: Proper Character for Real Homes I can’t walk past a retro armchair without stopping for a look. My first memory of proper furniture is my grandad’s wingback chair. The fabric was torn but held together, but it felt alive. Back in the sixties, a sofa wasn’t just a sofa. You’d keep the same chair your whole life. It’s in the sag of the springs. I bartered for a sofa on Brick Lane one rainy morning.

Most people would have walked on, but you can’t fake that kind of comfort. That chair still sits in my flat. Each district carries its own vibe. Mayfair goes glossy, chairs for living room leather with deep sofas. Brixton thrives on colour, with bold fabrics. Every corner tells a different story. New furniture looks dead next to vintage. Retro pieces grow with you. Every creak is a memory. Truth be told, I’ll pick a vintage sofa over new every time.

Your seat should outlast the years. Before you grab a soulless bargain, step into a dusty warehouse. Pick up a retro armchair, and let it grow with you.