When we began Berkeley Mills in 1988, we had disparate backgrounds and experiences in woodworking, but we shared a common goal: to make furniture and kitchens of such enduring design and quality that it transforms one's surroundings by adding sophistication, serenity, beauty and comfort to the environment. We admired the aesthetic of artists such as Morris, Stickley, Greene and Wright; and appreciated its affinity with classic Asian designs. So we decided that Berkeley Mills would create a new fusion of East and West that balances purity of line with functional purpose.