Lose Yourself In Deptford Market And You’ll Find Sofas With Decades Of Life. They’ve Aged In Public But That’s Their Story
Vintage Armchairs, Accent Chairs, and Sofas: Proper Character for Real Homes
I can’t walk past a retro armchair without stopping for a look. My first memory of proper furniture is my grandad’s wingback bedroom chair vintage. The arms were shiny from years of elbows, but it felt alive.
When the East End was full of voices, a sofa wasn’t just a sofa. You’d go second-hand accent chairs antique instead of brand new. That history clings to vintage pieces.
I bartered for retro sofas a sofa on Brick Lane one rainy morning. It weren’t pretty at first glance, but as soon as I sat down it felt right. Friends always fight to sit in it.
You can tell the area by the chairs. Chelsea leans plush, with plush seating. Camden loves the clash, with mismatched sofas. The clash gives it character.
Mass-produced pieces fade in months. Vintage finds last decades. They carry scratches like tattoos.
When it comes down to it, I’ll pick a vintage sofa over new every time. Furniture should live with you.
So next time you’re tempted by something new, step into a dusty warehouse. Pick up a retro armchair, and let it grow with you.