Business Details
43 Years
experience
Crafting Bespoke Furniture Since 1983
Established in 1983, Butterfly Furniture has built a reputation for crafting exceptional bespoke furniture using traditional techniques combined with modern innovation. Our family-run business, founded by Andrew Conning after a five-year apprenticeship, prioritises meticulous attention to detail and the use of sustainably sourced materials. With over 30 years of experience, we specialise in creating handcrafted kitchens, bedroom furniture, and unique joinery tailored to individual client needs. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our lifetime guarantee, ensuring every piece becomes a cherished heirloom.Based in York, we serve clients across North Yorkshire and beyond, offering a personalised service from design to installation. Our team's expertise extends to custom storage solutions, luxury kitchens, and intricate woodwork, all finished to the highest standards. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, competitive pricing, and a dedication to exceeding client expectations through craftsmanship that stands the test of time.
Services
Bespoke Kitchens
Custom Bedroom Furniture
Handcrafted Joinery
Personalised Wooden Gifts
Fitted Storage Solutions
Traditional Woodwork
Luxury Cabinet Making
Staircase Installation
Door & Window Frames
Dining Table Sets
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of bespoke furniture-making expertise
- Our team uses sustainably sourced timber and traditional techniques
- We provide lifetime guarantees on all handcrafted pieces
- Our family business maintains direct client communication throughout projects
- We create tailored storage solutions for unique spaces
What people say
Excellent communication
Superb craftsmanship
Perfect finish
Timely delivery
Lifetime guarantee
Services
Bespoke Kitchens
Handcrafted kitchen designs tailored to individual spaces and lifestyles. Using premium timber and traditional joinery techniques, we create functional yet elegant solutions that maximise storage and workflow efficiency. Each project includes detailed planning, material selection, and installation by master craftsmen.
Custom Bedroom Furniture
Made-to-measure bedroom suites incorporating wardrobes, bed frames, and storage solutions. Our designs optimise space utilisation while maintaining aesthetic coherence with existing decor. All pieces feature hand-finished details and premium wood selections.
Personalised Wooden Gifts
Unique handcrafted items including engraved jewellery boxes and commemorative plaques. Each piece receives individual attention with custom carving options for special occasions, combining practicality with sentimental value through traditional woodworking methods.
Fitted Storage Solutions
Space-optimising shelving units and cabinetry designed for specific room dimensions. Our joiners create seamless integrated storage systems that enhance both functionality and visual appeal, using sustainably sourced hardwood materials.
Traditional Woodwork
Time-honoured craftsmanship applied to windows, doors, and staircases. We preserve historical accuracy while ensuring modern performance standards, using hand-finishing techniques passed down through generations of skilled cabinet makers.
People
Andrew Conning
Founder & Master Craftsman
Established Butterfly Furniture in 1983 after completing a five-year apprenticeship. Specialises in traditional joinery techniques while maintaining modern quality standards. Oversees all design and production aspects.
Ben Conning
Lead Joiner
Apprentice-trained under his father with City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Furniture Production. Manages complex joinery projects and ensures technical precision in every crafted piece.
Questions
What distinguishes bespoke furniture from standard options?
Bespoke furniture is custom-designed to exact measurements and style preferences, using premium materials for superior durability and unique aesthetic appeal.
How long does a typical kitchen project take?
Most bespoke kitchens require 8-12 weeks from design approval to installation, depending on complexity and material availability.
Do you work with interior designers?
Yes, we collaborate with professionals to deliver custom joinery solutions that complement overall design schemes while meeting practical requirements.
What wood types are available?
We offer sustainably sourced oak, walnut, maple, and cherry, with options for painted or natural finishes to suit individual preferences.
Is there a warranty on completed work?
All projects come with a lifetime guarantee covering structural integrity and workmanship quality under normal usage conditions.
Can you match existing furniture styles?
Our team specialises in replicating traditional designs while incorporating modern functionality, ensuring seamless integration with existing pieces.
Reviews (6)
Wendy Taylor
Mar 05, 2021
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We are extremely pleased with the cabinets made for us by Andrew and Ben. It was a tricky job because they were picking up something which had already been planned with a different craftsman and then there was Coronavirus adding extra complications. However they have done an excellent job, both in taking time to understand what we were wishing to do and then meticulously checking all the details with us. The resulting cabinets and bookcase are exactly what we were imagining, very well made and fitting in with our existing pieces. When it came to delivery, Andrew and Ben arrived promptly with plenty
Julie Finn
Nov 27, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Andrew and Ben have transformed my staircase with their amazing craftsmanship. It is always a pleasure to have them in my home they are true professionals.
Andrew and Ben have transformed my staircase with their amazing craftsmanship. It is always a pleasure to have them in my home they are true professionals.
Liz Anne
Jul 31, 2020
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Andrew and Ben have done a fantastic job of our tailor made bespoke wardrobes. Two very talented craftsmen able to transform a vision into reality. The wardrobes are very solid and have added something special to the rooms they are in. A very tidy and efficient team and a pleasure to be around. I would highly recommend Butterfly Furniture makers for their excellent standard of craftsmanship.
Shunfa Wan
Oct 05, 2018
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We just had some fitted furniture done by Andrew and Ben. I have to say the final products are beyond our exception! They are so well made that they make you stop each time you walk past them to appreciate how beautiful they are. I would call Andrew and Ben artists! They truly treat each piece of work as a piece of art. They paid great attention to make even the tiniest detail right. The finished products are just stunning! They are extremely experienced and versatile. Our project covers both modern style walk-in wardrobe and traditional style book shelves and cupboards. They managed both styles
Anne Kirk
Jun 11, 2018
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Andrew and Ben were fantastic to work with - from the first visit to discuss the work, right through to completion. The standard of their work excellent, and they were a pleasure to have around. They also sourced and arranged the electrician and plasterer needed on the job, and they too were punctual and did a great job. Would very happily recommend them to anyone.
Sophie Sandever
Jul 10, 2015
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I received a stunning hand carved jewellery box for my 21st birthday, made by Butterfly Furniture.
Fashioned mainly from Zebrana, I love the smooth quality of the finish and the intricate detail of the delicate butterfly inlaid with Burr over the key hole. The base of the box has an elegant curved design making it feminine and classy. The interior of the box contains a removable tray made from Purple Heart, beautifully lined with cobalt blue silk, with 5 compartments to store my jewellery. Beneath this is a second secured, lined tray for further storage, perfect for my vast collection.
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Fashioned mainly from Zebrana, I love the smooth quality of the finish and the intricate detail of the delicate butterfly inlaid with Burr over the key hole. The base of the box has an elegant curved design making it feminine and classy. The interior of the box contains a removable tray made from Purple Heart, beautifully lined with cobalt blue silk, with 5 compartments to store my jewellery. Beneath this is a second secured, lined tray for further storage, perfect for my vast collection.
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