Lose Yourself In Deptford Market And You’ll Stumble On Sofas With Decades Of Life. They’re Rough Round The Edges But That’s What Makes Them Magic

From Markets to Mansions: London’s Love for Vintage luxury sofas and Armchairs There’s something about vintage pieces that grabs me. We had an old floral sofa that was patched and sagging. The fabric was torn but held together, but it was part of us. During the heyday of Soho, an armchair wasn’t just a seat. Chairs lived longer than flats. You can feel it when you sit down. I found a retro accent chair in a Dalston car boot. Most people would have walked on, but the weight told me it was the real deal.

That chair still sits in my flat. You can tell the area by the chairs. Mayfair goes glossy, cocktail chair with grand accent chairs. Brixton thrives on colour, with industrial armchairs. The contrast keeps it alive. Mass-produced pieces fade in months. Retro pieces last decades. Every stain has a story. Truth be told, an old funky accent chair means more than new gloss. Furniture should live with you. Next time you’re thinking of flat-pack, wander a street full of second-hand shops.

Choose a funky accent chair, and see how it shapes your nights.