Why Every Student Flat Deserves A Vintage Armchair

Student living in East London is messy but fun. The kitchen had a dodgy kettle, but we made it ours. IKEA lasts a term at best, so we hunted retro. We carried a wingback through Dalston. Nothing matched the walls, but that’s what made it real. Old accent chairs carry memory, and we don’t need polish, we need real. I’ve crashed into a leather sofa after a night out, traditional armchair and the sofa was another character in the story.

East London is built on mix and mess, and shops in the area thrive on it. My flatmate dragged me into Smithers, and the accent chairs were bold and weird. we left with just one piece, but it’s survived three house parties and a flood. Every student flat tells the same story. it’s where life happens. Armchairs don’t mind if you fall asleep in them. Catalogue gloss falls apart fast, but retro lasts. every wobble tells the truth. When you’re moving out, the dodgy landlord fades away, but the vintage pieces carry the whole story.

When you start student life, don’t waste time on the soulless new. Choose a funky accent chair, and let it carry your student nights.