Walk Through Portobello Market And You’ll Notice Sofas With Decades Of Life. They’re Rough Round The Edges But That’s The Point

London’s Retro Revival: chair unusual Why Vintage Armchairs and Sofas Still Rule Vintage sofas just feel more real than anything new. When I was a kid my nan had this battered armchair. It sagged in the middle and smelled faintly of tea, but it told a story. During the heyday of Soho, an armchair wasn’t just a seat. Chairs lived longer than flats. That history clings to vintage pieces. I dragged a velvet armchair home from Camden. Some would’ve laughed at the state of it, but the weight told me it was the real deal.

It’s become part of my story. You can tell the area by the chairs. Chelsea leans plush, with grand accent chairs. Hackney keeps it raw, with industrial armchairs. Every corner tells a different story. Mass-produced pieces fade in months. Vintage finds last decades. Every creak is a memory. When it comes down to it, retro wins because it’s real. Furniture should live with you. When you walk past a glossy showroom, unusual couches stop and think of the markets.

Choose a funky accent cool chair, and watch it age alongside you.