Walk Through Portobello Market And You’ll Spot Funky Accent Chairs In Bold Fabrics. They’re Marked And Scarred But That’s The Charm

Retro Sofas and unusual settees Funky Chairs – A Real London Story Retro chairs and sofas have been part of my life for years. The family armchair was covered in throws but still solid. The fabric was torn but held together, but it had heart. When the East End was full of voices, you didn’t buy throwaway chairs. You’d go second-hand instead of brand new. It’s in the sag of the springs. I found a retro accent chair in a Dalston car boot. It weren’t pretty at first glance, but the history spoke louder than the flaws.

Friends always fight to sit in it. Each district carries its own vibe. Mayfair goes glossy, with velvet luxyry armchairs. Shoreditch stays messy, bedroom chair vintage with mismatched sofas. The contrast keeps it alive. New furniture looks dead next to vintage. Old-school sofas become part of your life. They’re not perfect, but neither are we. At the end of the day, an old funky accent chair means more than new gloss.

An armchair should hug you back. Before you grab a soulless bargain, stop and think of the markets. Grab a vintage sofa, and make it part of your story.