Student living in East London is messy but fun. The carpet smelled like beer, but we filled it with life. New furniture is soulless, so we grabbed second-hand. We carried a wingback through Dalston. It felt like Shoreditch, but that’s what made it home. Funky retro stylish upholstered seating has character, and it fits our lifestyle. I’ve hosted ten people on one sagging retro sofa, and the sofa was another character in the story. Retro furniture feels natural here, and dealers live for it.
We wandered past Smithers one Saturday, and the vintage armchairs carried scars I loved. We couldn’t afford much, but everyone fights to sit in it. Every student flat tells the same story. it’s where life happens. Vintage pieces survive it. Catalogue gloss falls apart fast, but old sofas age into character. every stain means another night. Once the parties are done, the dodgy landlord fades away, but the armchair stays in your mind.
Next time you walk past a market, leave the glossy showrooms behind. Pick up a vintage armchair, and let it carry your student nights.
We wandered past Smithers one Saturday, and the vintage armchairs carried scars I loved. We couldn’t afford much, but everyone fights to sit in it. Every student flat tells the same story. it’s where life happens. Vintage pieces survive it. Catalogue gloss falls apart fast, but old sofas age into character. every stain means another night. Once the parties are done, the dodgy landlord fades away, but the armchair stays in your mind.
Next time you walk past a market, leave the glossy showrooms behind. Pick up a vintage armchair, and let it carry your student nights.
