Wander Around Camden Lock And You’ll Spot Funky Accent Chairs In Bold Fabrics. They’re Marked And Scarred But That’s What Gives Them Life
Retro Sofas and Funky Chairs – A Real London Story I’ve always had a soft spot for old furniture. My first memory of proper furniture is my grandad’s wingback chair. It sagged in the middle and smelled faintly of tea, but it was part of us. Back in the sixties, you didn’t buy throwaway chairs. Families saved for months to buy one piece. It’s in the sag of the springs. I bartered for site a sofa on Brick Lane one rainy morning. It weren’t pretty at first glance, but the weight told me it was the real deal.
It’s carried me through late nights and lazy Sundays. Furniture in London shifts with the postcode. Hampstead stays calm, with plush seating. Brixton thrives on colour, with upcycled seats. London wouldn’t be London without the variety. New furniture looks dead next to vintage. Old-school sofas grow with you. They’re not perfect, but neither are we. Truth be told, I’ll pick a vintage sofa over new every time. An armchair should hug you back.
If you’re scrolling catalogue sites, wander a street full of second-hand shops. Take home something with scars, and let it shout London every time you sit.