Take A Stroll In Spitalfields And You’ll Notice Retro Sofas Piled High. They Ain’t Showroom Clean But That’s What Gives Them Life

Vintage Armchairs, Accent Chairs, and Sofas: Proper Character for accent chairs for living room Real Homes I can’t walk past a retro armchair without stopping for a look. We had an old floral sofa that was patched and old fashioned armchair sagging. The fabric was torn but held together, but it was part of us. In the days of smoky pubs and jazz clubs, furniture meant something. You’d go second-hand instead of brand new. It’s in the weight of the wood. I once pulled a Chesterfield out of a warehouse in Hackney.

Some would’ve laughed at the state of it, but the weight told me it was the real deal. Friends always fight to sit in it. Each district carries its own vibe. Mayfair goes glossy, with velvet armchairs. Shoreditch stays messy, with funky retro chairs. Every corner tells a different story. Modern flat-pack doesn’t hold a candle. Retro pieces last decades. Every stain has a story. When it comes down to it, retro cool armchairs will always beat flat-pack.

A sofa should tell your story. Before you grab a soulless bargain, step into a dusty warehouse. Pick up a retro armchair, and see how it shapes your nights.