Wander Around Camden Lock And You’ll Stumble On Vintage Wingbacks With Cracked Leather. They’ve Aged In Public But That’s What Gives Them Life

Why Retro Furniture Still Beats Flat-Pack in London

I’ve always had a soft spot for old furniture. My first memory of proper furniture is my grandad’s wingback chair. The arms were shiny from years of elbows, but it felt alive.


During the heyday of Soho, living room chair sofa you didn’t buy throwaway chairs. You’d go second-hand instead of brand new. It’s in the weight of the wood.

I rescued a battered armchair from outside a shop in Peckham. Some would’ve laughed at visit the up coming document state of it, but the weight told me it was the real deal. That chair still sits in my flat.

Furniture in London shifts with the postcode. Mayfair goes glossy, with grand leather chair retro accent chairs. Dalston keeps it cheeky, with upcycled seats. Every corner tells a different story.

Modern flat-pack doesn’t hold a candle. Vintage finds age with dignity. Every stain has a story.

When it comes down to it, retro armchairs will always beat flat-pack. An armchair should hug you back.

So next time you’re tempted by something new, stop and think of the markets. Choose a funky accent chair, and see how it shapes your nights.