Lose Yourself In Deptford Market And You’ll Find Retro Sofas Piled High. They’re Rough Round The Edges But That’s The Point

Vintage Armchairs, Accent Chairs, and Sofas: Proper Character for Real Homes Retro chairs and sofas have been part of my life for years. The family armchair was covered in throws but still solid. The fabric was torn but held together, traditional armchair but it was part of us. In the days of smoky pubs and jazz clubs, a sofa wasn’t just a sofa. You’d go second-hand instead of brand new. It’s in the creak when you shift. I rescued a battered armchair from outside a shop in Peckham.

It weren’t pretty at first glance, stylish upholstered seating but I knew straight away it had something. It’s become part of my story. You can tell the area by the chairs. Belgravia keeps it polished, with deep sofas. Shoreditch stays messy, with bold fabrics. It’s the mix that makes it all work. The catalogue stuff has no soul. Old-school sofas age with dignity. Every creak is a memory. Here’s the thing, I’ll pick a vintage sofa over new every time. An armchair should hug you back.

So next time you’re tempted by something new, take a look at what’s already lived. Pick up a retro armchair, and make it part of your story.