Custom furniture from Sims Custom Woodwork is built from solid hardwoods — white oak, walnut, cherry, maple — for Chattanooga homeowners who want a piece that looks exactly right, fits the actual space, and lasts for decades instead of years. If you've been searching for a dining table, desk, or statement piece and can't find the right combination of size, species, and design in a catalog, this is how you get it.
The most common custom furniture requests from Chattanooga customers are dining tables (specific size for the dining room, specific species for the house), home office desks (depth and width that actually fit the room, with the drawer configuration they actually need), and entertainment centers or media consoles that span a specific wall. In every case, the reason they come to us is simple: what they need doesn't exist at a standard size in a standard finish.
Solid hardwood furniture built in a craftsman shop is fundamentally different from anything you can buy in a retail store, including high-end retail. The wood moves as a single piece — not as panels glued up from different materials that will separate over time. The joinery is mechanical — mortise-and-tenon, dovetail, dowel-and-peg — not just glue and pocket screws. The finish is chosen for the species and the use case, not applied from a production line. A dining table from our shop will still look like new in 40 years with reasonable care.
Our Trenton shop is about 30 minutes from Chattanooga. Furniture projects typically run 4–8 weeks from design approval to delivery, depending on complexity and current production schedule. We handle delivery and placement for Chattanooga customers — no third-party shipping damage, no white-glove delivery surcharges. Call 706-657-8112 to talk through your project.
Yes — that's precisely what custom furniture is for. We design to your room's actual dimensions: length, width, and comfortable clearance around all sides. We'll also discuss leaf options if you entertain, and choose wood species and finish to complement your existing furniture and trim.
White oak and walnut are the most popular right now — walnut for warmer, richer pieces, white oak for lighter or more contemporary designs. Cherry and maple are also common. We bring samples to the consultation so you can see the grain and color in your own lighting.
Most custom furniture projects run 4–8 weeks from design approval to delivery. Simpler pieces like a single bench or small table can be faster; complex pieces with intricate joinery or large surface area take longer. We give a specific timeline at the design stage once we know the scope.
We work with cherry, walnut, white oak, red oak, maple, mahogany, and teak. We can also source specialty species on request. We'll help you choose the right wood for your piece's purpose and aesthetic.
Yes. We can match wood species, stain colors, and style details so a new piece complements what you already have.
Most furniture pieces take 2–4 weeks from design approval. Larger or more complex pieces may take longer depending on wood sourcing and finish requirements.