Retro Comforts In Shoreditch – A Student’s Tale
First year in London was chaos. The carpet smelled like beer, but we filled it with life. New furniture is soulless, so we begged, borrowed and carried. We carried a wingback through Dalston. It looked like chaos, unusual couches but that’s what gave it soul. Old accent chairs carry memory, unusual accent chairs and it doesn’t matter if it’s scratched. I’ve watched half my flat pass out across two chairs, and those seats carried us. Retro furniture feels natural here, and shops in the area thrive on it.
We wandered past Smithers one Saturday, and the sofas looked like they belonged in films. money was tight, but that chair still sits in the flat. Ask around and you’ll hear it. it’s where life happens. Armchairs don’t mind if you fall asleep in them. Mass production doesn’t care, but funky chairs grow with you. every wobble tells the truth. After exams and chaos, the cracked window gets forgotten, but the armchair stays in your mind. So if you’re moving to London, ignore the fake polish.
Grab a retro style armchair sofa, and watch it age with you.