London’s Retro Revival: Why Vintage Armchairs and Sofas Still Rule I’ve always had a soft spot for old furniture. The family armchair was covered in throws but still solid. The arms were shiny from years of elbows, but it had heart. When London was swinging, furniture meant something. You’d keep the same chair your whole life. You can feel it when you sit down. I dragged a velvet armchair home from Camden. It weren’t pretty at first glance, but the weight told me it was the real deal.

It’s carried me through late nights and comfort accent chairs lazy Sundays. Furniture in London shifts with the postcode. Belgravia keeps it polished, high-end living room sets with velvet armchairs. Dalston keeps it cheeky, with bold fabrics. The contrast keeps it alive. New furniture looks dead next to vintage. Armchairs with scars become part of your life. Every stain has a story. At the end of the day, a battered sofa tells more truth than any showroom. A chair should hold your nights. Before you grab a soulless bargain, take a look at what’s already lived.

Choose a funky accent chair, and watch it age alongside you.