You Dream It. We Build It.

We stand behind the slogan when it comes to the furniture we design for our clients, and for the careers we provide our staff.

Build your dream career on our team.

Get To Know Us

We’re a family-owned business, 4 generations deep. What started as a single storefront in Chicago in 1945 has grown to 11 showrooms, with locations in 3 states, and deliveries nation-wide. And we’re growing.

We take pride in what we do. We make our clients’ most cherished spaces their personal havens. Nothing cookie cutter. All tailored to their specific needs and wants. We focus on quality furniture, unparalleled selection, expert design, and top-notch service from concept to completion.

At Smithe, you are not just an employee, you are part of the team that makes us successful. If you’re ready to work with a company committed to excellence, family values and bringing people’s dreams to life, we want you on board.

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What It's Like To Work Here

The best way to learn what we're all about is from our team members

Why Build Your Career At Smithe?

We’ve been a staple in the Chicago furniture market and beyond since 1945. This longevity is attributed to our love of the industry, commitment to our clients, and strong team of people we’ve assembled.

Here are some reasons you’ll love working for the Smithe team:

Designer and client working on a project

Team Environment

Surround yourself with beautiful things and a team that cares. From designers to client services, accounting to delivery, the entire team is working together with one goal in mind: to make beautiful homes and happy clients.

Culture is important to us, and longevity says it all. Every Smithe location and department has a strong base of staff who have been on the team for 20+ years.

Creative collaboration. Home away from home. Comradery. Respect for the individual. Team mentality. These are all attributes important to our company and contribute to our success.

Locations. Locations. Locations.

We are entering new markets with no plans to stop. Now’s the time to get on board with the industry’s best design team.

Our beautiful showrooms are in Illinois, Indiana and Florida, though we work with and deliver to clients all over the US.

Our corporate office and main distribution center in Itasca, Illinois is centrally located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. We also have a second distribution center in Fort Myers, Florida.

Professional Development

Whether it's learning about a new product line or getting familiar with the latest technology, Smithe is dedicated to the ongoing training of our employees. This includes teaching successful practices, evolving with the world around us, and developing leaders in the industry.

We appreciate employees that go the extra mile. Our culture is to promote from within whenever possible, rewarding those committed to a top level of excellence. Our Leadership Development Program supports those interested in moving up to learn from other leaders, explore their potential, and showcase their talents.

Since 1945

We design for you.

If you need a little help or a lot, our designers are here to help. Complimentary.

You can find it here.

Your style, your budget, over 200 brands, on trend.

It's built right for you.

We work with quality brands you can trust, so you can just relax and enjoy.

We'll stand behind it.

If it's made right, it should last. Service doesn't stop at delivery.

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How Can We Help?
To schedule an appointment, speak with a designer or client service representative, or other general inquiries, please call 1-800-948-4263.
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