Walk Through Portobello Market And You’ll See Retro Sofas Piled High. They’re Marked And Scarred But That’s The Point

Retro Sofas and Funky Chairs – A Real London Story I’ve always had a soft spot for old furniture. Growing up, there was a sofa in our house that had seen it all. It weren’t showroom-perfect, but it was part of us. Back in the sixties, furniture meant something. You’d go second-hand instead of brand accent couch new. It’s in the weight of the wood. I dragged a velvet armchair home from Camden. The legs were wobbling, but the weight told me it was the real deal.

It’s become part of my story. Furniture in London shifts with the postcode. Chelsea leans plush, with grand accent chairs. Hackney keeps it raw, with funky retro unusual chairs. London wouldn’t be London without the variety. Showroom sofas don’t talk back. Armchairs with scars become part of your life. They’re not perfect, but neither are we. When it comes down to it, I’ll pick a vintage sofa over new every time.

Your seat should outlast the years. If you’re scrolling catalogue sites, wander a street full of second-hand shops. Take home something with scars, and cocktail chair watch it age alongside you.