Business Details
43 Years
experience
Crafting Bespoke Furniture for Your Home in York
Established in 1983, Butterfly Furniture has built a reputation for crafting exceptional bespoke furniture using traditional techniques and high-quality materials. Our family-run business combines over 30 years of expertise with a passion for woodworking, delivering tailored solutions for kitchens, bedrooms, and living spaces. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted in our purpose-built workshop in York, ensuring durability and timeless design.We prioritise customer collaboration, offering a comprehensive service from initial concept to final installation. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our use of responsibly sourced timber, while our attention to detail guarantees heirloom-quality results. With a diverse portfolio spanning freestanding furniture to full-room installations, we cater to discerning clients across North Yorkshire and beyond.
Services
Bespoke Kitchens
Bespoke Furniture
Bespoke Bedroom Furniture
Personalised Gifts
Joinery Services
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of bespoke furniture-making experience
- Family-run business with traditional craftsmanship heritage
- Full-service from design to installation
- Uses sustainably sourced, high-quality timber
- Personalised service for unique client requirements
What people say
Excellent service
High-quality craftsmanship
Skilled craftsmen
Perfect finish
Timely delivery
Services
Bespoke Kitchens
Handcrafted kitchen solutions tailored to your space and lifestyle. We combine traditional joinery techniques with modern innovations to create functional, beautiful spaces. Our designers work closely with clients to optimise layouts and select premium materials for lasting durability.
Bespoke Bedroom Furniture
Tailored bedroom solutions including fitted wardrobes, bed frames, and storage units. Our craftsmen create pieces that maximise space efficiency while maintaining aesthetic cohesion with your home's style.
Personalised Gifts
Unique handcrafted wooden gifts with personalisation options. From carved jewellery boxes to commemorative stools, each piece is made to celebrate special occasions with lasting quality and sentimental value.
Joinery Services
Comprehensive joinery work including windows, doors, and staircases. Using traditional methods and premium materials, we create durable, aesthetically pleasing solutions that enhance both residential and commercial properties.
Furniture Restoration
Specialist restoration of antique and modern wooden furniture. Our skilled craftsmen employ traditional techniques to repair, refinish, or modify existing pieces while preserving their original character and structural integrity.
People
Andrew Conning
Founder & Master Craftsman
Andrew established Butterfly Furniture in 1983 after completing a five-year apprenticeship at Acorn Industries. With over 40 years of woodworking experience, he specialises in traditional joinery techniques and oversees all production.
Ben Conning
Senior Joiner
Ben trained under his father Andrew and holds a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Furniture Production. He manages complex projects and ensures technical precision in every bespoke piece we create.
Questions
What types of bespoke furniture do you create?
We specialise in kitchens, bedrooms, living room furniture, and personalised gifts. Our joiners create everything from dining tables to fitted wardrobes tailored to your specifications.
How does the bespoke process work?
We follow a four-step process: initial consultation, design development, detailed measurements, and production. Clients receive outline estimates and drawings before finalising specifications.
Do you work outside York?
Yes, we serve North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and surrounding areas including Harrogate, Ripon, and Wetherby. Special arrangements can be made for further locations.
What materials do you use?
We use sustainably sourced hardwoods from local suppliers. All timber is properly seasoned and acclimatised in our climate-controlled workshop before production begins.
Can you match existing furniture?
Yes, our craftsmen can sympathetically match existing pieces through careful material selection, finish replication, and design continuity to ensure seamless integration.
