Lose yourself in Deptford Market and you’ll find retro sofas piled high. They’re rough round the edges, but that’s what makes them magic

Why Retro Furniture Still Beats Flat-Pack in London

I can’t walk past a retro armchair without stopping for a look. When I was a kid my nan had this battered armchair. It was worn, patched, and squeaky, but it carried memories.

When London was swinging, you didn’t buy throwaway chairs. You’d hand down sofas from parents to kids. You can feel it when you sit down.

I rescued a battered armchair from outside a shop in Peckham. It weren’t pretty at first glance, 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 grand accent funky chairs uk. Dalston keeps it cheeky, with bold fabrics. London wouldn’t be London without the variety.

New furniture looks dead next to vintage. Vintage finds last decades. They’re not perfect, but neither are we.

If you ask me straight, retro wins because it’s real. A chair should hold your nights.

So next time you’re tempted by something new, stop and think of the markets. Save a battered seat, and let it grow with you.