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About Reynolds Furniture: Family-Run Since 1867

Reynolds Furniture is the largest independent furniture store in Sussex, owned and run by the same family for six generations. Founded in 1867 by cabinet maker Samuel Reynolds, the business is still run today by his direct descendants, trading from the same stretch of Bognor Regis High Street the family has occupied since 1870. Our 26,000 sq ft store spans four impressive floors at 27–31 High Street, with over 60 upholstery groups, 30 dining displays, 30 beds and 15 bedroom displays, alongside occasional pieces and home accessories — we promise you’ll find something you love.

Our History

Samuel Reynolds opened his first small shop at 13 West Street in 1867, aged just 19. Bognor was growing fast — the railway had arrived in 1864 and the pier in 1865 — and a skilled cabinet maker was much in demand. That same year Samuel married Eliza Screeder in the Hanover Chapel on the High Street, directly opposite the site of today’s store. The early business turned its hand to almost anything: advertisements of the day describe “auctioneers, appraisers, house agents, cabinetmakers, upholsterers and undertakers”, and the family famously claimed to sell everything “from a hat pin to a house”.

As trade grew, Samuel moved to 27 High Street in 1870. In 1900 the family combined numbers 27 and 29 to create the largest shop in town, adding a new Edwardian frontage in 1905 and, in 1911, building the striking Depository on Canada Grove — modelled on the Harrods depository in Barnes — which still houses Reynolds Storage today. In 1929 came the company’s most prestigious commission: preparing Craigweil House for a convalescing King George V, and later conveying the King’s personal effects back to Windsor Castle.

The business weathered two world wars — during the Second World War staff carried out fire-watching duties, Bren guns were mounted on the store roof, and a showroom served as an emergency food store for the War Office. In 1953 the family purchased 31 High Street, once Bognor’s first Town Hall, and in 1998 two further floors were added, making Reynolds the largest furniture store in Sussex.

Norman Reynolds, the fourth generation, joined the firm in 1953 and served as Chairman from 1978, guiding the store through successive refurbishments and more than seventy years of change. He sadly passed away in 2024, and his knowledge of the business and of Bognor’s history is greatly missed.

More Information..

• Anniversary Booklet
• Reynolds: A Step Back In Time

Six Generations of the Reynolds Family

Reynolds is the longest-standing family business in Bognor Regis. Every generation since Samuel has worked in the business, and today it is run by the 5th and 6th generations: Dominic Reynolds and his daughter Freya Reynolds manage the furniture store, James and Stephen Reynolds run Reynolds Funeral Service, and Matthew Reynolds looks after accounting and finance.

What We Do Today

Reynolds was founded on excellent service and the same applies today. The store specialises in quality, stylish furniture sourced from suppliers in the UK and around the world, including G Plan, Parker Knoll, Stressless, Duresta, Tetrad, Hypnos, Vispring, Sealy, Harrison and Willis & Gambier. We offer interest-free finance, a price match promise and a full delivery service, and we hold an independent Feefo rating of 4.8 out of 5 from verified customers.

Reynolds Funeral Service

The funeral service began in Samuel’s day as a natural offshoot of cabinet making and has served local families ever since. Our highly trained, compassionate staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from offices in Bognor Regis, Chichester and Littlehampton, helping you plan a funeral that is truly personal — where dignity, care and respect run through everything from start to finish. Call 01243 864745 or visit reynoldsfunerals.co.uk.

Reynolds Storage

The impressive building on the corner of Canada Grove, built by the family in 1911, is home to Reynolds Storage. It offers individual secure wooden storage cubicles from £31 a month. Call 01243 871200 or visit reynoldsstorage.co.uk.

Visit Us

Reynolds Furniture, 27–31 High Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1RR. Telephone 01243 871200. See our opening times, or browse the store across four floors in the centre of Bognor Regis — we’d love to welcome you.

When was Reynolds Furniture established?

Reynolds was founded in 1867 by cabinet maker Samuel Reynolds at 13 West Street, Bognor Regis. It is the longest-standing family business in Bognor Regis and has traded from the High Street since 1870.

Is Reynolds Furniture still family-run?

Yes. Reynolds is owned and run by the 5th and 6th generations of the founding family, all direct descendants of Samuel Reynolds. Dominic and Freya Reynolds manage the furniture store, James and Stephen Reynolds run the funeral service, and Matthew Reynolds manages finance.

Where is Reynolds Furniture located?

Reynolds Furniture is at 27-31 High Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1RR, in the centre of town. The store can be reached on 01243 871200.

How big is the Reynolds Furniture store?

The store covers 26,000 sq ft over four floors, making it the largest independent furniture store in Sussex, with over 60 upholstery groups, 30 dining displays, 30 beds and 15 bedroom displays.

Which furniture brands does Reynolds stock?

Reynolds stocks quality brands including G Plan, Parker Knoll, Stressless, Duresta, Tetrad, Hypnos, Vispring, Sealy, Harrison and Willis & Gambier, sourced from UK and international suppliers.

Does Reynolds offer services other than furniture?

Yes. Reynolds Funeral Service operates 24 hours a day from offices in Bognor Regis, Chichester and Littlehampton (01243 864745), and Reynolds Storage offers secure self storage in Canada Grove, Bognor Regis from £31 a month (01243 871200).