Our story begins with a deep-rooted family legacy. Nestled in rural West Sussex, Sofas & Stuff was established in 2009 by Andrew Cussins and his wife, Julia. But the family's connection to furniture retail extends back to a time just before the Second World War. Andrew's father, Manny Cussins, took the reins of a modest shop in Hull, setting the stage for a remarkable journey.
By 1960, the family had acquired the prestigious firm of Waring & Gillow, and in 1980, expanded further by adding another renowned furniture company, Maple & Co, to the portfolio.
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Three generations of expertise
Sofas & Stuff is a family-founded, family-run company, that has grown from a single showroom in rural West Sussex to now having 24 characterful locations across the country.
A family in furniture retail
Andrew's passion for furniture ignited in 1980 when he joined his father's company as an apprentice. His journey took a pivotal turn in 1985 when he founded Sofa Workshop, a pioneering company that would go on to furnish three-quarters of a million homes across the UK, before it was sold in 2002.
The next chapter, the story of Sofas & Stuff itself, began when Andrew identified a gap in the market for high-quality, bespoke British-made sofas and beds. A showroom in rural Fittleworth, West Sussex was opened with just four employees in 2009. This remains our flagship store and head office.
The next chapter, the story of Sofas & Stuff itself, began when Andrew identified a gap in the market for high-quality, bespoke British-made sofas and beds. A showroom in rural Fittleworth, West Sussex was opened with just four employees in 2009. This remains our flagship store and head office.
Extended family
Today, Andrew and Julia are joined in the business by two of their sons, Sam and George, and Sofas & Stuff has a total of 24 welcoming showrooms across the UK, each with a dedicated team on hand to help with any enquiry, no matter the size.
Together, we continue to uphold our tradition of crafting exceptional furniture that transforms houses into homes. We invite you to be part of our journey as we blend heritage, craftsmanship, and innovation to provide you with the finest furniture and fabrics.
"One of the things that I think is really important is longevity.
People should buy things that they love, that are well-made and that are going to last"
Andrew Cussins - Founder
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