Walter E. Smithe makes the furniture.

Our designers make the difference.

What if you had a designer friend who could help you build a perfect sofa from scratch? You can at Walter E. Smithe Custom Furniture! We specialize in custom order furniture.

As one of the largest design firms in the country, Walter E. Smithe employs more than 300 of Chicagoland’s top designers who will provide all the professional assistance that you need.  Our interior designers offer furniture selection, textile combining, color consultation, space planning and accessory placement.

Our versatile design team will tackle any project- from a single room to an entire home, condo, or vacation house.  Whether it’s choosing the perfect accent piece, combining one of more than 2,000 unique frames with 5,000 exquisite fabrics and leathers, or in-home consultations, our design service is included with all purchases.

In addition to what we display in our showrooms, we have many books with solutions to virtually any design challenge.  We offer a unique collection of furniture and accessories for every room in your home.  Plus, we have a full range of reupholstery services on premises to reshowroom your treasured family heirlooms.

A Smithe designer will offer you as much design assistance as you wish – in the showroom or in the comfort of your home.  They’ll help you coordinate your colors and styles, work within your budget and really help you pull it all together.