Walk Through Portobello Market And You’ll Spot Armchairs Stacked Outside Shops. They’ve Got Stains And Creaks But That’s The Charm
From Markets to Mansions: London’s Love for Vintage Sofas and Armchairs Retro quirky chairs and sofas have been part of my life for years. The family armchair was covered in throws but still solid. It weren’t showroom-perfect, but it had heart. During the heyday of Soho, an armchair wasn’t just a seat. You’d go second-hand instead of brand quirky sofa new. It’s in the weight of the wood. I dragged a velvet armchair home from Camden.
It weren’t pretty at first glance, but I knew straight away it had something. That chair still sits in my flat. Furniture in London shifts with the postcode. Mayfair goes glossy, with plush seating. Brixton thrives on colour, with bold fabrics. The clash gives it character. New furniture looks dead next to vintage. Armchairs with scars become part of your life. Every stain has a story. Truth be told, an old funky accent chair means more than new gloss.
A sofa should tell your story. When you walk past a glossy showroom, stop and think of the markets. Pick up a retro armchair, comfort accent chairs and let it grow with you.