Why Retro Furniture Still Beats Flat-Pack in London Retro chairs and sofas have been part of my life for years. We had an old floral sofa that was patched and sagging. It weren’t showroom-perfect, but it carried memories. Back in the sixties, you didn’t buy throwaway chairs. You’d hand down sofas from parents to kids. That history clings to vintage pieces. I dragged a velvet armchair home from Camden. Some would’ve laughed at the state of it, but I knew straight away it had something.

It’s outlasted three flats and two relationships. Each district carries its own vibe. Mayfair goes glossy, with grand accent chairs. Hackney keeps it raw, with industrial luxyry armchairs. It’s the mix that makes it all work. Modern flat-pack doesn’t hold a candle. Retro pieces grow with you. They’re not perfect, but neither are we. Here’s the thing, a battered sofa tells more truth than any showroom.

A sofa should tell your story. When you walk past a glossy showroom, wander a street full of second-hand shops. Pick up a retro armchair, and watch it age alongside you.

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