Lose Yourself In Deptford Market And You’ll Spot Retro Sofas Piled High. They’re Marked And Scarred But That’s Their Story

Retro Sofas and Funky Chairs – A Real London Story

I’ve always had a soft spot for old furniture. We had an old floral sofa that was patched and sagging. The fabric was torn but held together, but it told a story.


Back in the sixties, furniture meant something. Families saved for funky arm chair months to buy one piece. That history clings to vintage pieces.

I found a retro accent chair in a Dalston car boot. The fabric was stained and faded, but the weight told me it was the real deal. That chair still sits in my flat.

London’s furniture scene splits by neighbourhood. Kensington loves velvet, with grand accent living room chairs and sofas. Camden loves the clash, with bold fabrics. The clash gives it character.

Modern flat-pack doesn’t hold a candle. Old-school sofas age with dignity. They remind us life isn’t flawless.

Truth be told, a battered sofa tells more truth than any showroom. A sofa should tell your story.

When you walk past a glossy showroom, go dig through a car boot. Pick up a retro armchair, and let it shout London every time you sit.