Retro Comforts In Shoreditch – A Student’s Tale

First year in London was chaos. The windows rattled in the wind, but we filled it with life. IKEA lasts a term at best, so we begged, borrowed and classic armchair designs carried. I spotted a funky armchair on Brick Lane. It felt like Shoreditch, but that’s what gave it soul. Chairs with scars feel stronger, and we don’t need polish, we need real. I’ve balanced takeaway boxes on a mismatched chair, and the furniture was part of the night. Markets spill chairs onto the streets, and dealers live for it.

We found ourselves in Smithers showroom, and the vintage armchairs carried scars I loved. We couldn’t afford much, but it’s become the throne of the house. We’ve all shoved sofas through windows. it’s what makes memories. Furniture with scars feels built for students. Brand-new looks boring, unique armchairs but retro lasts. every wobble tells the truth. When you’re moving out, the broken toaster doesn’t matter, but that funky accent chair is legend. When you think furniture, ignore the fake polish.

Grab a retro sofa, and let it shout Shoreditch every time you sit.