Berry & Son: “Part of the Furniture” in The Whistler

Berry & Son was proudly featured in The Whistler, one of Brighton’s beloved local lifestyle publications, in an article titled “Part of the Furniture.” The piece traces the remarkable story of how the family business came to be a fixture in the Seven Dials community since 1959. 

The feature explores the humble beginnings of founder Chris Berry, who moved to Brighton as a teenager and started transporting furniture in his own van — long before R.W. Berry & Son opened at 120 Dyke Road. The article explains how the business grew, with contributions from Chris’s parents and eventually passing into the hands of his son, Tom, who continues the legacy today. 

The Whistler highlights the family’s long history in the local area, the evolution of the shop back-to-back with The Blue Shop (run by Chris’s mother), and the deep roots the business has in the community. This thoughtful feature celebrates not just the antiques and curiosities on the shelves, but the people and stories behind them — exactly the kind of heritage that sets Berry & Son apart.