Barker and Stonehouse in London
1 showroom · Mid-High (£££)Est. 1946
Barker and Stonehouse is a family-owned furniture retailer founded in 1946, operating 11 showrooms across Northern England and the Midlands. They offer a curated mix of contemporary and classic furniture spanning mid to high price points. Known for their large, styled showrooms that showcase room settings rather than just individual pieces, they carry both own-brand designs and international labels. Their strong regional presence and personalised in-store service set them apart from national chains.
Known for: Curated collections, often unique designs
These lot curate their collections like a gallery owner with a furniture addiction. You'll find pieces here you won't see anywhere else, which is refreshing when every other showroom looks like it ordered from the same catalogue. Slightly industrial edge keeps things interesting.
“Curated cool, never boring, occasionally bold”
Showroom Details
Barker & Stonehouse Battersea
100 York Road, Battersea
London, SW11 3RD
What to Expect at Barker and Stonehouse
- Price Range
- Mid-High (£££)
- Trustpilot Rating
- ★ 4.9 / 5(Positive)
- Sofa Styles
- Contemporary, Industrial, Designer
- Style Focus
- Varied style selection
- Customisation
- medium
- Delivery Time
- 6-8 weeks
- Delivery Cost
- Varies by item
- Delivery Type
- White glove delivery, assembly and packaging removal
Finance Options
0% APR: 6mo (£500+), 10mo (£500+), 12mo (£1000+). Classic credit: 24/36/48mo at 9.9% APR (£500+). 10% deposit required. Provider: V12 Retail Finance.
Warranty
2-year guarantee standard on all products. Optional 6-year protection plan upgrade covers everyday wear and accidental damage. Furniture Ombudsman member.
After-sales: Dedicated after-sales team; Furniture Ombudsman registered
Returns Policy
14 days from delivery. Items must be returned; customer responsible for return shipping costs
Sustainability
Medium – some eco-labeled items. Certifications: No recognized certifications widely
Contact Barker and Stonehouse
- Phone
- 0333 010 2352
Sofa Shopping in London
Right then, London. Eighty-six showrooms across 34 brands — more sofa shops than most countries can muster, which makes the capital a category of its own rather than a city to be compared. The luxury end is properly stacked: Brompton Road in Knightsbridge alone hosts B&B Italia, Cassina, and Molteni&C within a few hundred yards of each other, with Poltrona Frau and Roche Bobois at Harrods just up the street. King's Road Chelsea is the spiritual home of British luxury sofa-making — George Smith at number 587, Kingcome Sofas on Fulham Road, Timothy Oulton's Bluebird at 350 King's Road, and Heal's Chelsea all within walking distance. Tottenham Court Road handles design-led mid-to-high: Heal's flagship at 196, BoConcept at 158, King Living at 231, Natuzzi Italia at 80, West Elm at 209, Timothy Oulton at 200, and Andrew Martin at 204 all clustered along that one stretch. For volume and value, head out to the retail belts: Brent Cross, Staples Corner, Beckton Triangle, and Wembley Park host the DFS, Dunelm, IKEA, and Natuzzi warehouses. The Westfield centres at White City and Stratford cover the mainstream chains under one roof, which is a blessing for anyone wanting to compare without doing the whole tube system. Chelsea Harbour Design Centre is trade-focused but worth knowing for Andrew Martin and Kingcome's higher-end showings. Practical reality: central showrooms mean Congestion Charge and ULEZ unless you're walking or on the Tube — and parking around the Brompton Road luxury strip is essentially a sport. Weekend Westfield is bedlam, so go Tuesday morning if you can. Budget-wise, the city covers everything from a £400 IKEA KLIPPAN at Hammersmith to a £20,000 Roche Bobois at Harrods. Block out a full day, charge your Oyster, pace yourself.
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In London, Barker and Stonehouse is one of 34 sofa brands with showrooms. Benny rates Barker and Stonehouse 4/5. Here's how it compares:
| Brand | Rating | Price | Showrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker and Stonehouse | £££ | 1 | |
| Andrew Martin | ££££ | 4 | |
| Arlo & Jacob | £££ | 2 | |
| B&B Italia | £££££ | 1 | |
| BoConcept | £££ | 4 | |
| Cassina | £££££ | 1 |
+ 28 more brands in London. View all →
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