I’ve spent a lifetime dealing in chairs and sofas. In the heart of London, buying is about more than comfort. Couples step through the door, and they all want a piece that speaks. A velvet seat with history, tells the truth. One battered club chair was claimed for a Notting Hill film set, and it carried his family through generations. This is why old beats new. They flick through glossy catalogues, but eventually they realise. Fabric frays fast, modern living room furniture whereas old chairs carry life.

This city speaks through its homes. Belgravia looks for tradition, with velvet chairs. Camden stays chaotic, with funky fabrics. That’s the mix. Here’s the truth, accent chairs outlive their buyers. Flat-pack won’t do that. I still sit to see how it feels, and the truth tells itself. History sits with you. When a showroom tempts you, step back. Choose a funky accent chair, and see how it shapes your home.