Business Details
43 Years
experience
Crafting Bespoke Furniture for Your Unique Style
Established in 1983, Butterfly Furniture has built a reputation for crafting exceptional bespoke furniture using traditional techniques and sustainable materials. Founded by Andrew Conning after a five-year apprenticeship, the business combines decades of expertise with a passion for woodworking, ensuring each piece is tailored to the client's exact requirements. Our team, including Andrew's son Ben, utilises both modern tools and time-honoured methods to create durable, handcrafted furniture that becomes a family heirloom. Based in York, we serve clients across North Yorkshire and beyond, offering a comprehensive service from design to installation.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our use of seasoned timber sourced from renewable forests, ensuring stability and longevity. With a focus on customer collaboration, we transform ideas into unique pieces, from kitchens to personalised gifts, backed by a lifetime guarantee. Our work has earned recognition from interior designers and satisfied clients nationwide, cementing our position as a trusted leader in bespoke joinery.
Services
Bespoke Kitchens
Bespoke Furniture
Bespoke Bedroom Furniture
Personalised Gifts
Joinery Services
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in bespoke furniture craftsmanship
- Our team combines traditional techniques with modern precision joinery
- Personalised service from concept to final installation
- Sustainably sourced timber acclimatised in climate-controlled workshops
- Lifetime guarantee on all handcrafted furniture pieces
What people say
Excellent quality
Professional service
Exceptional craftsmanship
Timely delivery
Personalised attention
Services
Bespoke Kitchens
Our bespoke kitchens are handcrafted to maximise space efficiency and aesthetic harmony with your home. Using premium timber and modern design techniques, we create functional layouts tailored to your lifestyle. Clients benefit from our 40-year expertise in crafting durable kitchen solutions that combine traditional joinery with contemporary innovations.
Bespoke Furniture
From dining tables to storage units, our bespoke furniture is crafted to exact specifications using sustainably sourced materials. Each piece undergoes meticulous construction in our climate-controlled workshop, ensuring longevity. Our family-run team combines heritage skills with modern technology to create timeless furniture that becomes a family heirloom.
Bespoke Bedroom Furniture
We design complete bedroom solutions featuring fitted wardrobes, bed frames, and storage units tailored to your space. Our craftsmen use traditional joinery methods to create durable, space-optimising furniture. Clients receive personalised consultations to ensure every detail matches their style and functional requirements.
Personalised Gifts
Handcrafted wooden gifts including engraved jewellery boxes and commemorative items are created with the same care as our furniture. Each piece can be customised with names, dates, or messages using traditional carving techniques. These unique gifts combine practicality with sentimental value, perfect for special occasions.
Joinery Services
Our joinery services cover windows, doors, staircases, and built-in units using time-tested techniques. The team applies centuries-old methods alongside modern tools to ensure precision and durability. Clients benefit from our comprehensive approach, handling projects from initial measurements to final installation with meticulous attention to detail.
People
Andrew Conning
Founder & Master Craftsman
Andrew established Butterfly Furniture in 1983 after completing a five-year apprenticeship. With over 40 years of experience, he specialises in traditional joinery techniques while maintaining modern standards. His dedication to quality and craftsmanship remains central to the company's ethos.
Ben Conning
Senior Joiner
Ben trained under his father Andrew and holds a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Furniture Production. He brings technical expertise to complement traditional methods, ensuring precision in every project. His hands-on approach maintains the family's high standards across all work.
Questions
What defines bespoke furniture?
Bespoke furniture is custom-made to your exact specifications, from dimensions to finish choices, ensuring a perfect fit for your space and style.
How long does bespoke furniture take?
Production typically takes 6-12 weeks depending on complexity, with initial consultations and measurements included in the process.
Do you work outside York?
We serve North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and surrounding areas, with experience handling projects in various locations.
What materials do you use?
We use sustainably sourced hardwoods acclimatised in our workshop, ensuring stability and longevity for your furniture.
Can you match existing furniture?
Yes, we can replicate styles and finishes to seamlessly integrate new pieces with your existing decor.
Do you offer design assistance?
Our team provides full design support, from initial concepts to detailed plans, ensuring your vision becomes reality.
