Walk Through Portobello Market And You’ll See Funky Accent Chairs In Bold Fabrics. They Ain’t Showroom Clean But That’s The Point
From Markets to Mansions: London’s Love for Vintage Sofas and retro arm chair Armchairs Retro chairs and sofas have been part of my life for statement sofas years. Growing up, there was a quirky sofa in our house that had seen it all. It sagged in the middle and smelled faintly of tea, but it told a story. When London was swinging, people kept things for decades. You’d hand down sofas from parents to kids. You can feel it when you sit down. I found a retro accent chair in a Dalston car boot. It weren’t pretty at first glance, but the weight told me it was the real deal.
It’s carried me through late nights and lazy Sundays. Every borough in London has its own taste. Belgravia keeps it polished, with grand accent chairs. Hackney keeps it raw, with bold fabrics. Every corner tells a different story. Mass-produced pieces fade in months. Retro pieces get better with years. Every creak is a memory. Truth be told, an old funky accent chair means more than new gloss. A chair should hold your nights.
So next time you’re tempted by something new, step into a dusty warehouse. Save a battered seat, and watch it age alongside you.