Spring 2026

YOUR HOUSE

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IT ALL STARTED IN 1946

1932 Founding Director Charles Barker

Any brand only comes to life through its people and their vision for the future. We’ve been blessed with the hard work, creativity and talent of so many colleagues who have helped to shape our company, too many to mention here, but we’re thankful for them all.

2013 Battersea store launch

2017 Hove store launch with George Clarke

It’s lovely to mark this moment in time with a nod toward both past and future. But choosing special moments from the last 80 years isn’t at all easy because there have been just so many of them. So, here are just a handful of highlights with some founder’s faces, some famous faces and some future faces. All are special in their own right and all have and will make their mark on our history.

2025 Orla Kiely launching her new range at Guildford store

Design icons

Just one of our best-selling sofas, designed by Barker and Stonehouse, 2021

1982 Architect sketch of the original Newcastle-upon-tyne store

2026 and beyond...

This year George Barker – the fourth generation

“We like to think we’re not just selling furniture but are helping you create the places where memories happen, where stories are told, and where you can truly be yourself.”

of the Barker family - is bringing a fresh

1977 Middlesbrough store

perspective, new energy and a dynamic vision of what the future might hold for the brand. It’s great to have him on board.

2015 Teesside Park store launch with Mary Berry

2023 Gateshead store launch with Joanna Lumley

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