Business Details
Custom & Semi-Custom American-Made Furniture
Ben Franklin Furniture is a family-owned business dedicated to crafting high-quality custom and semi-custom furniture in the United States. Our team of skilled craftsmen specializes in traditional joinery techniques, including dovetails and mortise-and-tenon joints, ensuring every piece is built to last for generations. We work directly with clients to create personalized designs based on individual measurements and ideas, while also offering semi-custom options with a wide selection of colors and features. Our commitment to sustainable practices includes sourcing domestic hardwoods from local mills and using environmentally friendly finishes.We provide transparent pricing, competitive with high-end furniture stores, and maintain lead times comparable to production furniture retailers. Our local shipping services are handled personally by our team, ensuring careful delivery and customer satisfaction. With decades of experience in fine furniture making, we focus on creating pieces that balance functionality with artistic craftsmanship, emphasizing durability and timeless design.
Services
Custom Furniture
Semi-Custom Furniture
Antique Reproductions
Built-In Installations
Dining Tables
Coffee Tables
Entertainment Centers
Custom Cabinets
Handcrafted Chairs
Wood Finishing
Highlights and features
- We offer custom and semi-custom furniture tailored to your specifications
- Our furniture uses traditional joinery for lasting durability
- We source sustainable hardwoods from local mills
- Competitive pricing with high-quality construction
- Experienced craftsmen personally oversee every piece
Services
Custom Furniture
We create fully customized furniture based on client specifications, including measurements, design elements, and material preferences. Our craftsmen use traditional joinery techniques to ensure durability while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Each piece is built to become a lasting family heirloom through careful construction and premium material selection.
Semi-Custom Furniture
Our semi-custom furniture allows clients to select from pre-existing designs with customizable options for colors, finishes, and features. This approach maintains quality while offering flexibility in design choices. We provide expert guidance to help customers personalize pieces without compromising structural integrity or craftsmanship standards.
Antique Reproductions
We specialize in recreating historical furniture pieces with authentic construction methods and materials. Our reproduction process maintains original design elements while adapting to modern usage requirements. Each replica combines traditional techniques with contemporary functionality for collectors and heritage-focused clients.
Built-In Installations
Our built-in furniture solutions include floor-to-ceiling bookcases, fireplace mantles, and integrated storage systems designed for specific spaces. We handle both shop fabrication and on-site assembly to ensure perfect fit and finish. These custom installations maximize space efficiency while maintaining architectural harmony.
Wood Finishing
We apply environmentally friendly finishes that protect wood while enhancing its natural beauty. Our standard process includes hand-rubbed natural oil followed by protective topcoat application. For specific color requests, we create custom stains while maintaining low VOC standards and long-term durability.
Questions
How does the custom furniture process work?
We begin with your design ideas or specifications, then create detailed plans for your approval before starting construction using traditional joinery techniques.
What materials do you use?
We use sustainably sourced domestic hardwoods from local mills and apply low VOC finishes to protect both the environment and your family's health.
What are your shipping options?
We offer local white-glove delivery and coordinate cost-effective shipping for other orders through trusted carriers based on package size and destination.
How long do orders take?
Custom and production orders typically take three weeks, matching industry lead times while maintaining our quality standards for handcrafted furniture.
Can I see samples before ordering?
Yes, we provide up to three custom finish samples per order to help you visualize the final product before production begins.
What furniture care instructions do you recommend?
Keep wood furniture away from direct heat and sunlight, use damp cloths for cleaning, and apply natural oils for maintenance to preserve finish quality.
