Kate Dyson

The Dining Room Shop is in Barnes, a beautiful “village” by the Thames in South West London. The shop, the first of its kind, was founded by Kate Dyson in l985.

Kate had been a leading antiques journalist for many years. She was one of the original team who started “The World of Interiors” magazine, where she was deputy and antiques editor for 6 years.

With four young children, she wanted to work nearer home. So she decided to open her own specialist shop, which concentrated on her two fields of interest – antiques and the history of food.

Her shop is featured regularly in newspapers and magazines. Kate appears on television and lectures on the history of dining and table manners.

David Hur

The business is run by David Hur, who joined the team in 1996. David is a retail specialist with many years experience. His perfectionism is much
appreciated by the clients, who come from all over the world.

Enid Amos

Enid Amos is another member of The Dining Room Shop team. She looks after the consignment side of the business. Enid has worked in the antiques trade for many years and is a dab hand at drawing up customers` designs.