Why Retro Furniture Still Beats Flat-Pack in London Vintage sofas just feel more real than anything new. My first memory of proper furniture is my grandad’s wingback chair. It weren’t showroom-perfect, different styles of armchairs but it had heart. During the heyday of Soho, an armchair wasn’t just a seat. You’d hand down sofas from parents to kids. It’s in the sag of the springs. I rescued a battered armchair from outside a shop in Peckham. The fabric was stained and communally.de faded, but as soon as I sat down it felt right.

It’s become part of my story. Furniture in London shifts with the postcode. Belgravia keeps it polished, with plush seating. Shoreditch stays messy, with upcycled seats. It’s the mix that makes it all work. New furniture looks dead next to vintage. Vintage finds age with dignity. Every creak is a memory. If you ask me straight, retro armchairs will always beat flat-pack. Your seat should outlast the years. When you walk past a glossy showroom, step into a dusty warehouse.

Grab a vintage sofa, and let it grow with you.