Funky Accent Chairs Vintage Sofas And Life In East London

First year in London was chaos. The carpet smelled like beer, but we made it ours. No student can afford Mayfair prices, so we bartered with old dealers. Someone even nabbed a table from outside a pub. It felt like Shoreditch, but that’s what gave it soul. Funky retro seating has character, and we care more about story than gloss. I’ve watched half my flat pass out across two chairs, and the furniture was part of the night. Every warehouse flat tells the same story, and dealers live for it.

We found ourselves in Smithers showroom, and the vintage armchairs vintage design carried scars I loved. we left with just one piece, but it’s the pride of the living room. Ask around and you’ll hear it. it’s how you build a home. Armchairs don’t mind if you fall asleep in them. Flat-pack won’t last a term, but old sofas age into character. every stain means another night. By the end of the year, the dodgy landlord fades away, but the armchair stays in your mind.

When you start student life, ignore the fake polish. Pick up a vintage armchair, and let it shout Shoreditch every time you sit.