Lose Yourself In Deptford Market And You’ll See Funky Accent Chairs In Bold Fabrics. They’ve Aged In Public But That’s The Point
From Markets to Mansions: London’s Love for Vintage luxury sofas and Armchairs Vintage sofas just feel more real than anything new. We had an old floral sofa that was patched and sagging. The arms were shiny from years of elbows, but it was part of us. When London was swinging, a sofa wasn’t just a sofa. Families saved for months to buy one piece. It’s in the sag of the springs. I found a retro accent chair in a Dalston car boot.
The fabric was stained and faded, but I knew straight away it had something. It’s outlasted three flats and two relationships. Every borough in London has its own taste. Kensington loves velvet, with velvet armchairs. Hackney keeps it raw, with upcycled seats. London wouldn’t be London without the variety. Modern flat-pack doesn’t hold a candle. Vintage finds age with dignity. They carry scratches like tattoos.
At the end of the day, retro wins because it’s real. A sofa should tell your story. When you walk past a glossy showroom, funky sofas step into a dusty warehouse. Save a battered seat, and let it shout London every time you sit.