Why London’s Finest Still Choose Retro Sofas And Accent Chairs

I’ve been in the trade man and boy for decades. In the heart of London, folk are not merely choosing somewhere to park themselves. Old families from Belgravia and Kensington, and they all ask for quality. A velvet seat with history, carries the room. A wingback ended up in a Belgravia study, and it carried his family through generations. That’s what vintage means. They flick through glossy catalogues, but at the end they admit.

Cheap wood snaps, whereas old chairs carry life. The capital’s rooms all look different. Belgravia looks for tradition, with mahogany accent pieces. Hackney raw, with upcycled seats. That’s London. End of the day, a sofa becomes family. Flat-pack won’t do that. I still touch the arms of the chairs, luxury sofas and the right piece never lies. History sits with you. So when you’re tempted by the new, stop. Pick up a retro armchair, and watch it age gracefully.