The Capital’s Love Affair With Retro Sofas And Armchairs
Few places carry style like London. Take a turn through Camden and you’ll find retro armchairs stacked in warehouse corners.
This is more than sitting down — they’re chapters of London style. A retro two-seater could have sat in a Chelsea townhouse.
I ducked into a hidden Battersea studio, cool armchairs looking for nothing special, when I came across a deep-buttoned Chesterfield. Its wood carried scratches, but it felt alive. That’s the magic of mid-century seating in London — they breathe.
Rooms shrink by the year, but designers still fit in for statement armchairs. Within Camden townhouses, a sofa can anchor the room.
The thrill for statement chairs never ends. Collectors scroll online for pieces with scars. Brick Lane still hides gems if you know what to ask.
Neighbourhoods write their own furniture language. Belgravia leans regal, with wingback armchairs. Dalston spins retro, with sofas in clashing fabrics.
When you step back, scratches don’t matter. an quirky armchair is more than wood and fabric. it’s home, in shape and form.
When the urge hits, ditch the copycats. Pick a retro sofa and make it your anchor