EXPERT FURNITURE RESTORATION
Family-owned and Operated in Chicagoland since 1939
About Us
Serving Chicagoland for over 80 years, Furniture Werks specializes in repairing, refinishing, and reupholstering furniture. Founded by Lou Butcher, Sr. in 1939, and now led by Lou Butcher, Jr., our team is known for exceptional craftsmanship and customer service. From our beginnings in Chicago’s South Shore to our current location in Michigan City, Indiana, we remain dedicated to restoring furniture with the highest quality and attention to detail.
A Legacy of Distinction
In 1939, Louis Butcher, Sr. opened a furniture restoration and repair service in the South Shore area of Chicago, dedicated to providing an unparalleled level of care and craftsmanship. As a boy, Lou Butcher, Jr. helped in his dad's shop, learning the tools of the trade from his father and his team of European craftsmen. Today, Lou and the Furniture Werks team work each day to preserve the story each piece shares with the same expert craftsmanship, quality care, and dependability as Lou Sr. did, 80 years prior.
Furniture Restoration Services
Furniture Repair
Enjoy restored functionality and beauty after we replace broken or missing components.
Furniture Refinishing
Trust our craftsmen to strip, stain, seal, and finish your furniture for a refreshed look.
Furniture Reupholstery
Update your sofas and chairs with expert frame, spring, and cushion repairs, and 15,000 fabric options.
Furniture Customization
Transform your furniture to fit your needs with our customization and modification services.
Fire & Water Damage Restoration
Ease the impact of a fire or water incident with our professional furniture restoration services.
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Behind the Scenes
A Closer Look at our Restoration Process
See our team in action as we transform furniture with skill and care.
Ready to Restore Your Furniture?
Get an Estimate
Provide us with a little information about your furniture repair or restoration project and we’ll send you an estimate.
What Our Customers Are Saying
“Took my antique tea table with a loose leg and they tightened all the legs and now it is very sturdy! They have expert woodworkers. They are now restoring my 1927 storm door!”
Patricia H.
“These people are magicians! They took my mother's well made furniture from the sixties that was horribly worn and turned the pieces into something beautiful and unique. Carol was great helping select the fabric and Art and Jerry stained and reupholstered from the ground up... your finished product will be perfect and one of a kind. Highly recommend.”
Mid N.
“Thank you so much for all your help. The refinished table is just beautiful, such excellent work. It looks just stunning in my dining room and I truly appreciate all the hard work and skill that went into transforming it into a showpiece!”
Susan S.
...for good reason!
We stand behind our work, period. We know how much your furniture means to you, and if you’re not 100% satisfied with the results of our work, we’ll do our best to meet your expectations. Guaranteed.
