Lose Yourself In Deptford Market And You’ll Spot Armchairs Stacked Outside Shops. They’ve Aged In Public But That’s What Makes Them Magic
Vintage Armchairs, Accent Chairs, unusual settees and Sofas: Proper Character for Real Homes I’ve always had a soft spot for old furniture. The family retro style armchair was covered in throws but still solid. It weren’t showroom-perfect, but it told a story. During the heyday of Soho, furniture meant something. You’d keep the same chair your whole life. It’s in the creak when you shift. I bartered for a sofa on Brick Lane one rainy morning.
The legs were wobbling, but the weight told me it was the real deal. That chair still sits in my flat. Furniture in London shifts with the postcode. Chelsea leans plush, with deep sofas. Hackney keeps it raw, with mismatched sofas. Every corner tells a different story. New furniture looks dead next to vintage. Armchairs with scars grow with you. They’re not perfect, but neither are we. If you ask me straight, I’ll pick a vintage sofa over new every time.
Your seat should outlast the years. So next time you’re tempted by something new, take a look at what’s already lived. Choose a funky accent chair, and let it shout London every time you sit.