Wander around Camden Lock and you’ll spot retro sofas piled high. They ain’t showroom clean, but that’s what makes them magic

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Vintage Armchairs, Accent Chairs, and Sofas: Proper Character for comfort accent chairs Real Homes Vintage sofas just feel more real than anything new. When I was a kid my nan had this battered contemporary leather armchair. The fabric was torn but held together, but it felt alive. In the days of smoky pubs and jazz clubs, a sofa wasn’t just a sofa. You’d keep the same chair your whole life. You can feel it when you sit down. I found a retro accent chair in a Dalston car boot.

The legs were wobbling, 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 deep sofas. Shoreditch stays messy, with industrial armchairs. The contrast keeps it alive. Showroom sofas don’t talk back. Vintage finds grow with you. Every stain has a story. If you ask me straight, retro armchairs will always beat flat-pack. An armchair should hug you back.

So next time you’re tempted by something new, take a look at what’s already lived. Choose a funky accent chair, and watch it age alongside you.