Shoppers have spoken of their sadness as a furniture shop prepares to shut for good. Pattens has been part of Wolstanton's high street for decades.
In 1983, Warren Buffett made one of his most memorable deals, buying 80% of Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) for $60 million.
The Barnes family will close their playfully named Furniture Barn, founded 50 years ago by former GM employee David Barnes.