Smith Brothers custom leather sofa and upholstered armchair in a warm living room setting
Custom Upholstery, Built to Last

Smith Brothers Furniture

Custom-built in Berne, Indiana with 1,000+ fabrics and 100+ leathers, made to be yours.

  • 1,000+ upholstery fabric options
  • 100+ leather choices, top-grain and semi-aniline
  • Custom-built to order in Berne, Indiana
  • Made in the USA since 1926

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What You Need To Know About Smith Brothers

Smith Brothers isn't inexpensive furniture, and it isn't trying to be. You're paying for heavier construction, American manufacturing, and the ability to choose exactly how your furniture looks instead of settling for a handful of stock fabrics. If you're looking for the cheapest sofa you can get into your living room, Smith Brothers probably isn't where we'd point you. If you're looking for something you can customize and keep for a long time, that's where the brand starts to make sense.

Every piece is built to order in Berne, Indiana, where Smith Brothers has been making furniture since 1926. You choose from over 1,000 upholstery options and more than 100 leather choices, and the factory builds your sofa, recliner, or sectional to your specifications.

Smith Brothers fabric wall display at Furniture Fair showroom showing hundreds of upholstery swatch options

The Smith Brothers fabric wall at a Furniture Fair showroom: hundreds of upholstery and leather options, all available for custom orders.

A couple browsing leather swatch options at Furniture Fair

100+ Leather Choices, Built to Order

Smith Brothers offers over 100 leather options, including aniline and semi-aniline top-grain leathers. That's a lot, but leather is simpler to narrow down than fabric because the range is mostly about color, texture, and finish. If you know whether you want something smooth or more textured, and a general color family, our team can pull the right samples pretty fast.

A couple browsing fabric upholstery swatch options at Furniture Fair

1,000+ Upholstery Fabric Options

Having a thousand fabrics sounds great until you're standing in front of a wall of a thousand fabrics. You don't need to look at every one. Start with how the furniture will be used, whether you have kids or pets, and a few colors you know will work in the room. From there, our team can narrow the wall down pretty quickly.

Why Shop Smith Brothers at Furniture Fair?

Smith Brothers of Berne, Indiana has been crafting custom upholstery furniture since 1926, with over 1,000 fabric options and 100+ leather choices. Shop Smith Brothers at 12 Furniture Fair showrooms across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

David Girten, Store Manager at Furniture Fair, with 40+ years of furniture experience

"The thing about Smith Brothers is, you're not picking something off a shelf. You're building it. Frame, fabric, leather, the whole thing is your call. Here's what I'd do: come in, sit on a few pieces, figure out what feels right, then we'll go through the samples and make it yours. The trick is making sure the frame and the cushions work for how you actually live, not just how it looks in a catalog."

David Girten, Store Manager, Furniture Fair, 40+ years experience

What Makes Smith Brothers Furniture Different?

The meaningful distinction isn't handcrafted versus mass-produced. It's built-to-order versus stock furniture. Every Smith Brothers piece is assembled in their Berne, Indiana factory after you choose the frame, configuration, fabric or leather, and features. You're not picking from what a warehouse happens to have on a shelf. If you are new to custom upholstery, our guide on understanding furniture quality tiers explains what to look for in frame construction, cushion quality, and upholstery durability.

Craftsmanship and Construction

Smith Brothers uses American hardwood frames, reinforced joinery, and coil spring suspension systems rather than the sinuous wire springs you'll find in most sofas. Underneath each seat is its own set of coils, which means each seat is independently supported. If someone sits down on one end, the person on the other end doesn't get pulled toward the middle. The factory has operated in Berne, Indiana since 1926.

Fabric and Leather Testing

Before any fabric or leather makes it onto a Smith Brothers piece, it gets tested. Fabrics go through rubbing and slippage tests on specialized machines, which is a fancy way of saying they check whether the fabric will pill, stretch, or wear thin where you sit. Leathers are evaluated for consistency and finish. You choose from over 1,000 fabrics and 100+ leathers, including aniline and semi-aniline top-grain options.

Modular and Custom Configuration Options

Many Smith Brothers frames let you choose arm style, leg style, back style, and configuration before you even get to fabric. That means if you need a sofa in a specific length or a sectional that fits an awkward room, you're not limited to what's on the floor. Some frames are more customizable than others, so it helps to come in and compare. Our team can walk you through what each series offers.

Is Smith Brothers Worth the Extra Money?

It can be, but not for everybody. If you're furnishing a temporary space, need something immediately, or expect to replace your furniture in a few years, paying more for custom upholstery and heavier construction may not make sense.

Smith Brothers becomes much easier to justify when you're buying for a room you plan to keep, you're particular about comfort or upholstery, and you'd rather buy something once than replace a cheaper piece several years down the road.

That's really the decision. You're not just paying for a nicer fabric or a name on the label. You're paying for customization, construction, and the expectation that you'll live with the piece for a long time.

Frequently Asked Questions About Smith Brothers Furniture

Smith Brothers furniture is manufactured in Berne, Indiana, a Swiss-German town in Adams County. The factory has been operating since 1926 and is a major employer in the county. Every piece is built to order there, from the frame to the final upholstery work.

Smith Brothers offers over 1,000 fabric upholstery options and more than 100 leather choices, including aniline and semi-aniline top-grain leathers. All fabrics and leathers undergo strict testing for durability, rubbing, and slippage before they are approved for use.

Smith Brothers custom makes sofas, recliners, sectionals, loveseats, accent chairs, ottomans, and counter stools. Each piece is built to order with your choice of upholstery, leather, and configuration, using sturdy American hardwood frames.

Smith Brothers is not an Amish furniture company. The factory is located in Berne, Indiana, an area with a significant Amish population, and some Amish craftspeople do work there. But the furniture is good because of how it's built: hardwood frames, coil spring suspension, and materials that get tested before they're approved. The Amish connection is part of the region's story, not the reason the furniture holds up.

Yes. Smith Brothers furniture is custom-built to order. You choose from over 1,000 upholstery fabrics and 100+ leather options, and many pieces offer modular configuration options. Visit any Furniture Fair showroom to explore samples and design your custom piece with help from our sales team.

Smith Brothers stands behind their furniture with manufacturer warranties that cover frames, springs, and cushioning. Warranty terms vary by component. Talk to a Furniture Fair sales associate for complete warranty details on specific pieces.

Furniture Fair carries Smith Brothers at 12 showroom locations across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, including Cincinnati, Dayton, Louisville, Northern Kentucky, and Indianapolis. Visit any showroom to sit on the furniture, feel the fabrics and leathers, and talk with our team about customization options. You can also schedule a showroom appointment for a one-on-one consultation.

Smith Brothers furniture is custom-built to order, so pricing varies based on the piece, configuration, and upholstery or leather selection. Contact Furniture Fair for pricing on specific items. Financing options are available through the Synchrony HOME Credit Card, SatisFi from Synchrony, and Acima leasing to help you find a payment plan that fits your budget.

Yes. Furniture Fair delivers using our own in-house delivery team, never an outside contractor. This means your custom Smith Brothers furniture is handled by trained professionals from our warehouse to your home. Delivery availability and scheduling vary by location. Learn more about our delivery options.

At some point, Smith Brothers gets hard to evaluate from a screen. The best way to understand what you're paying for is to come sit on the pieces, feel the materials, and talk through the options with our team. You can also schedule a showroom appointment for a dedicated consultation, or learn more about our free interior design services for help planning your whole room.

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