Custom Solid Wood Furniture, Built for Everyday Living

Downers Grove is a thriving community located just 20 miles southwest of Chicago’s Loop in DuPage County. Home to nearly 50,000 residents, the village offers quick access to major highways and commuter rail lines, making it a convenient and well-connected place to live, work, and explore.

The area serves as a hub for several major companies, including Advocate Healthcare and Dover Corporation. Additional corporate offices in Downers Grove include State Farm, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Acxiom, and First Health Group — contributing to a strong local economy and vibrant workforce.

Downers Grove is also known for its extensive retail offerings, supported by well-established auto dealerships, grocers, and local businesses. With more than 600 acres of parks and recreational space, the village offers an outdoor-friendly lifestyle that makes it an appealing place for families. Its charming downtown — named one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top 10 Downtowns — features independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and year-round events. Over 140 festivals and community gatherings are held here annually, maintaining the town’s friendly, small-town atmosphere.

Element Furniture is proud to serve Downers Grove residents with custom hardwood furniture handcrafted in our Joliet, IL workshop. We design and build solid wood pieces that elevate your home with quality, craftsmanship, and lasting beauty.

As a locally owned furniture studio, we specialize in made-to-order designs tailored to your needs — built for both aesthetic appeal and long-term durability.

Why Choose Us

• 100% solid hardwood — no veneers, no shortcuts
• Fully custom designs to fit your home, workspace, and budget
• Trusted by homeowners, interior designers, and businesses
• Durable finishes designed to withstand everyday use

What We Build

• Dining and coffee tables
• Office desks, shelving, and storage solutions
• Benches, media centers, and more

Every project is handcrafted to combine design, functionality, and timeless style.

Design Your Table — Start your custom wood furniture project in Downers Grove today.

“Element Furniture is amazing. Beautiful pieces and custom made to our needs. The dining table and shelves still look as good as the day we got them over 7 years ago. Working with Scott and his team was a breeze - he was able to answer all our questions and had great suggestions, even texting his wife to send a picture while we were in the shop so we could see the shelves they had at home for inspiration. We had shopped for months for a table but wish we had gone here first - quality, service, and custom to our needs was not as intimidating as we originally thought it would be. Hands down my favorite items in my home.”

Erin S.

Design Your Table — Start your custom wood furniture project in Downers Grove today.

Visit Our Showroom in Joliet

If you’re searching for inspiration or exploring ideas for a custom piece, we welcome you to visit our Joliet showroom. From Downers Grove, it’s an easy drive — and a great opportunity to see our craftsmanship firsthand, browse wood samples, and discuss design options with our team.

We guide you through every step of the process, helping you select the right wood species, size, edge profile, and finish to create a piece made specifically for your home or business.

Saturday delivery is available between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, or you can schedule a convenient pick-up time.

Visit us today and start creating a piece that’s built exclusively for you.

Custom Wood Furniture in Downers Grove

At Element Furniture, we build every piece from genuine solid hardwood — never veneers or engineered substitutes. This ensures unmatched strength, beauty, and long-term durability.

Our most popular hardwoods include:

• Hickory – exceptionally strong with striking natural contrasts.
• Ash – clean and modern, featuring bold, distinctive grain patterns.
• Hard Maple – smooth, bright, and timeless.
• White Oak (Flat, Rift & Quartered) – known for stability and elegant texture.
• Red Oak – a versatile classic that suits both traditional and modern interiors.
• Walnut – rich and refined, offering deep tones and sophisticated appeal.

Each custom piece crafted for Downers Grove clients is designed to showcase the wood’s natural beauty and fit perfectly into your home’s aesthetic. Whether you’re building a dining table, office desk, or one-of-a-kind accent piece, we transform your ideas into heirloom-quality furniture.

Proudly serving Downers Grove and the surrounding western suburbs, Element Furniture delivers craftsmanship, premium materials, and thoughtful design built to last for generations.

Design Your Table — Start your custom wood furniture project in Downers Grove today.