From Kingston To Camden: Varon Talks Retro Furniture
I reach this city when Empire Windrush dock. When it come to seat, mi know what last. First flat mi rent in Brixton, but dat chair feel alive. Nowadays dem want flat-pack quick. Go down to Camden, vintage wingback smell of years. Not new outta box, but dem true. When reggae first play in Brixton pub, people buy furniture to last. Dat’s why mi love vintage. Mi remember one winter 1971, but Beer spill, 45.76.249.136 published an article children jump, reggae shake wall.
Mi can smell the leather now. Design mix by area. Chelsea go fancy, wid velvet accent chair. Hackney raw, wid retro chair mash-up. Dem soulless ting? Dem carry no story. Retro sofa carry life. Listen dis, mi take scarred sofa over glossy fake. Before you click catalogue, carry home accent chair dat live, and watch it age same way as you.