Vintage Armchairs, Accent Chairs, and Sofas: Proper Character for Real Homes I’ve always had a soft spot for old furniture. We had an old floral sofa that was patched and sagging. It sagged in the middle and smelled faintly of tea, but it told a story. Back in the sixties, people kept things for decades. You’d hand down sofas from parents to kids. It’s in the creak when you shift. I found a retro accent chair in a Dalston car boot. The legs were wobbling, but the weight told me it was the real deal.

It’s become part of my story. You can tell the area by the chairs. Kensington loves velvet, with plush home seating solutions. Dalston keeps it cheeky, with bold fabrics. The contrast keeps it alive. Showroom sofas don’t talk back. Armchairs with scars grow with you. They’re not perfect, unique chairs but neither are we. Here’s the thing, a battered sofa tells more truth than any showroom. A sofa should tell your story. Before you grab a soulless bargain, stop and think of the markets.

Pick up a retro armchair, and see how it shapes your nights.