Lose Yourself In Deptford Market And You’ll Stumble On Sofas With Decades Of Life. They’ve Aged In Public But That’s Their Story

Vintage Armchairs, Accent Chairs, and Sofas: Proper Character for Real Homes There’s something about vintage pieces that grabs me. When I was a kid my nan had this battered armchair. The fabric was torn but held together, but it carried memories. During the heyday of Soho, you didn’t buy throwaway chairs. Chairs lived longer than flats. It’s in the creak when you shift. I once pulled a Chesterfield out of a warehouse in Hackney. Most people would have walked on, but the history spoke louder than the flaws.

It’s carried me through late nights and lazy Sundays. Every borough in London has its own taste. Chelsea leans plush, with buttoned wingbacks. Shoreditch stays messy, with funky retro chairs. It’s the mix that makes it all work. Showroom sofas don’t talk back. Armchairs with scars grow with you. They’re not perfect, but neither are we. Here’s the thing, an old funky accent bedroom chair vintage means more than new gloss. Your seat should outlast the years. If you’re scrolling catalogue sites, wander a street full of second-hand shops.

Save a battered seat, and let it grow with you.