Retro Sofas and Funky Chairs – A Real London Story

Vintage sofas just feel more real than anything new. The family armchair was covered in throws but still solid. It weren’t showroom-perfect, but it told a story.


During the heyday of Soho, an armchair wasn’t just a seat. Families saved for luxury lounge seating months to buy one piece. You can feel it when you sit down.

I found a retro accent chair in a Dalston car boot. Most people would have walked on, but you can’t fake that kind of comfort. That chair still sits in my flat.

Furniture in London shifts with the postcode. Hampstead stays calm, with velvet armchairs. Camden loves the clash, with bold fabrics. London wouldn’t be London without the variety.

New furniture looks dead next to vintage. Armchairs with scars become part of your life. Every stain has a story.

If you ask me straight, I’ll pick a vintage sofa over new every time. A chair should hold your nights.

Next time you’re thinking of flat-pack, take a look at what’s already lived. Pick up a retro armchair, and let it grow with you.