From Kingston To Camden: Varon Talks Retro Furniture
I tell you, London change plenty but some tings stay same. When it come to seat, mi know what last. Back then, South London rough, cold, but dat sofa hold story. Dem no see value in scratch and scar. Step in Portobello, armchair wid leather crack. Not factory shine, but dem carry London inside. When Notting Hill riot cool down, Furniture was solid, not cheap quick buy. Every spring hold laugh and cry. Mi and brethren Lennox find one old Chesterfield in Dalston, but Beer spill, children jump, reggae shake wall.
Mi can hear di spring creak when man drop heavy. London borough different style. Belgravia love polish, wid deep wingback. Brixton mash up mix, wid sofa in bright clash. Dem soulless ting? Mi tell you straight – rubbish. Vintage chair carry life. Truth be told, mi take scarred sofa over glossy fake. So next time you want chair, dig through retro, and high-end living room sets see it carry laugh and cry.