Wander Around Camden Lock And You’ll See Funky Accent Chairs In Bold Fabrics. They Ain’t Showroom Clean But That’s What Gives Them Life
Vintage Armchairs, Accent Chairs, and Sofas: Proper Character for Real Homes There’s something about vintage pieces that grabs me. We had an old floral sofa that was patched and sagging. The arms were shiny from years of elbows, but it had heart. When London was swinging, people kept things for decades. You’d keep the same chair your whole life. It’s in the weight of the wood. I dragged a velvet contemporary leather armchair home from Camden. The legs were wobbling, but I knew straight away it had something.
It’s become part of my story. London’s furniture scene splits by neighbourhood. Chelsea leans plush, with velvet armchairs. Camden loves the clash, with upcycled seats. Every corner tells a different story. Mass-produced pieces fade in months. Retro pieces age with dignity. They carry scratches like tattoos. At the end of the day, an old funky accent chair means more than new gloss. Your seat should outlast the years. Next time you’re thinking of flat-pack, stop and think of the markets.
Pick up a retro armchair, and let it grow with you.