Why London’s Finest Still Choose Retro Sofas And Accent Chairs
I’ve spent a lifetime dealing in chairs and sofas. Amongst the squares and crescents, people don’t buy just to sit. Couples step through the door, and they all want a piece that speaks. A funky accent chair, never fails to speak up. I remember selling a Chesterfield to a gentleman from St John’s Wood, and he told me years later it was still going strong. This is why old beats new. They fall for fashion too quickly, but sooner or later they return.
Modern things break, luxury lounge seating whereas classic sofas grow finer. Taste splits by borough. Chelsea wants polish, with buttoned wingbacks. Dalston experimental, with colourful sofas. That’s the charm. Here’s the truth, the right piece will define a home. You don’t get that from a catalogue. I still sit to see how it feels, and the difference is clear. History sits with you. If you’re thinking quick buy, pause. Choose a funky accent chair, and make it part of your Mayfair truth.