Vintage Armchairs, Accent Chairs, and Sofas: Proper Character for Real Homes I can’t walk past a retro armchair without stopping for a look. The family armchair was covered in throws but still solid. The fabric was torn but held together, but it felt alive. Back in the sixties, a sofa wasn’t just a sofa. You’d go second-hand instead of brand new. That history clings to vintage pieces. I found a retro accent chair in a Dalston car boot. It weren’t pretty at first glance, but I knew straight away it had something.

Friends always fight to sit in it. Every borough in London has its own taste. Chelsea leans plush, with plush seating. Hackney keeps it raw, with mismatched sofas. It’s the mix that makes it all work. Mass-produced pieces fade in months. Old-school sofas age with dignity. They carry scratches like tattoos. Truth be told, I’ll pick a vintage sofa over new every time. comfortable home furniture should live with you. If you’re scrolling catalogue sites, step into a dusty warehouse.

Grab a vintage sofa, and make it part of your story.