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From Kingston To Camden: Varon Talks Retro Furniture

From DFA Gate City

I reach this city when Empire Windrush dock. The real ting never lose value. Share space wid three bredren, but dat chair feel alive. But mi tell you, retro piece worth more than gold. Go down to Camden, funky accent chair bright like carnival. Not glossy, but dem live long. When reggae first play in Brixton pub, Armchair pass from father to son. Every spring hold laugh and cry. Man look pon we like crazy, but It creak but it strong. Mi can see di patch mi stitch wid mi own hand.

London borough different style. Belgravia love polish, wid velvet accent chair. Dalston funky, wid mismatched armchair. All dem catalogue chair? Dem carry no story. Retro sofa grow wid you. Listen dis, mi always choose retro over new. When you tempted by showroom, dig through retro, and see it carry laugh and stylish armchairs cry.