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

My world has always been the shop floor, the showroom, the warehouse. In the heart of London, buying is about more than comfort. I’ve seen families walk in, and they’re looking for furniture that will outlast them. A funky accent chair, gives them that. I sent a set of accent chairs to a Grosvenor Square apartment, and the scars became part of the charm. This is why old beats new. They flick through glossy catalogues, but at the end they admit.

Cheap wood snaps, whereas real furniture stays. The capital’s rooms all look different. St John’s Wood desires quiet luxury, with deep seats. Hackney raw, quirky sofas with colourful sofas. That’s the mix. I’ll tell you something else, accent chairs outlive their buyers. Modern factory pieces can’t compete. I still sit to see how it feels, and I know straight away. Vintage has truth. If you’re thinking quick buy, think again.

Choose a funky accent chair, and let it settle into your life.