Lose Yourself In Deptford Market And You’ll See Funky Accent Chairs In Bold Fabrics. They’ve Aged In Public But That’s What Gives Them Life

Retro Sofas and Funky Chairs – A Real London Story Retro chairs and sofas have been part of my life for years. We had an old floral sofa that was patched and sagging. It was worn, patched, and squeaky, but it told a story. Back in the sixties, furniture meant something. You’d keep the same chair your whole life. You can feel it when you sit down. I rescued a battered armchair from outside a shop in Peckham. Some would’ve laughed at the state of it, but as soon as I sat down it felt right.

Friends always fight to sit in it. You can tell the area by the chairs. Kensington loves velvet, with velvet armchairs. Shoreditch stays messy, with upcycled seats. Every corner tells a different story. Showroom sofas don’t talk back. Accent chairs from another era age with dignity. Every creak is a memory. When it comes down to it, I’ll pick a vintage sofa over new every time. Your seat should outlast the years. Before you grab a soulless bargain, traditional armchair take a look at what’s already lived.

Take home something with scars, fabric and leather couches see how it shapes your nights.