I’ve spent a lifetime dealing in luxury chairs uk and sofas. In the heart of London, folk are not merely choosing somewhere to park themselves.
Designers with clients in tow, and they’re looking for furniture that will outlast them. A battered old wingback, carries the room.
A wingback ended up in a Belgravia study, and he told me years later it was still going strong. That’s the point with retro.
They look for convenience, but they always come back. Modern things break, traditional armchair whereas old chairs carry life.
The capital’s rooms all look different. Belgravia looks for tradition, with buttoned wingbacks. Brixton is bold, with loud armchairs. That’s the mix.
Here’s the truth, an armchair becomes memory. Glossy showrooms don’t sell that.
I still check the stitching for strength, and I know straight away. History sits with you.
Next time you flick through a catalogue, take a breath. Find yourself a vintage sofa, and watch it age gracefully.
