연락처 : QI 이메일 : thurmankilleen@yahoo.com Why Retro Furniture Still Beats Flat-Pack in London I can’t walk past a retro armchair without stopping for a look. When I was a kid my nan had this battered armchair. The arms were shiny from years of elbows, but it told a story. During the heyday of Soho, a sofa wasn’t just a sofa with accent chair. You’d keep the same chair your whole life. That history clings to vintage pieces. I rescued a battered armchair from outside a shop in Peckham.

The fabric was stained and faded, but the history spoke louder than the flaws. It’s carried me through late nights and lazy Sundays. Each district carries its own vibe. Hampstead stays calm, with deep sofas. Shoreditch stays messy, with upcycled seats. The clash gives it character. New furniture looks dead next to vintage. Accent chairs from another era grow with you. They’re not perfect, but neither are we. Truth be told, an old funky accent chair means more than new gloss.

An armchair should hug you back. When you walk past a glossy showroom, stop and think of the markets. Grab a vintage sofa, and see how it shapes your nights.