40+ Years of Furniture Making: The Story Behind Maurice’s Furnishings
For more than four decades, Maurice’s Furnishings has been a trusted name in handcrafted furniture, custom cabinetry, and timeless home design. What began as a small antique shop in 1981 has evolved into one of Florida’s most respected makers of custom wood furniture. Through every stage of growth, one thing has remained constant: a commitment to craftsmanship rooted in history, authenticity, and family tradition.
Today, customers from across the country visit the Jupiter showroom or collaborate with the in-house production facility in Port St. Lucie to bring their design visions to life. But the story of Maurice’s Furnishings is so much more than furniture — it’s a story about legacy, artistry, and the dedication to creating pieces that stand the test of time.
From Antiques to Artisans: How It All Started
Maurice’s Furnishings began in 1981 as a small antique shop specializing in vintage and European pieces with rich character. At the time, the founders were passionate about old-world craftsmanship — the kind of woodworking you couldn’t find in mass-produced furniture. Customers loved the authenticity, the quality, and the history that antiques carried with them.
That demand sparked a new idea: what if customers could not only purchase rare antiques, but also order custom pieces made with the same attention to detail and timeless design?
That question became the turning point. The team gradually shifted from sourcing antiques to building furniture inspired by them, using reclaimed wood, classic joinery techniques, and hand-crafted finishes. Over the years, Maurice’s Furnishings transitioned into a full custom furniture studio, blending antique aesthetics with modern functionality.
The Evolution: A Family-Owned Brand Built on Craft
While Maurice’s Furnishings has grown significantly, it has remained a family-owned and operated business. This matters because it influences everything—from how materials are selected to how each customer is treated.
Family ownership means:
- Every project is personal
- Quality is non-negotiable
- Craftsmanship is never rushed
- Long-term customer relationships matter more than quick sales
As demand for custom furniture expanded, so did the team. Skilled artisans, woodworkers, finishers, and designers joined the business, bringing expertise that allows Maurice’s to handle projects ranging from small accent pieces to full-home cabinetry.
This growth led to the opening of a state-of-the-art production facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where each custom piece is designed, built, and finished by hand. Although the scale has increased, the process remains deeply rooted in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Why Custom Furniture Still Matters Today
In an era where most furniture is mass-produced, flat-packed, and built to be replaced every few years, Maurice’s Furnishings takes the opposite approach. Their philosophy is simple: furniture should be beautiful, durable, and meaningful.
Custom wood furniture offers advantages that mass-market items simply can’t match:
1. Quality That Lasts for Generations
Solid wood construction, time-tested joinery, and hand-applied finishes create heirloom-quality pieces. Many customers purchase custom furniture from Maurice’s with the intention of passing it down.
2. Perfect Fit for Your Space
Whether it’s a kitchen island, wall unit, or bathroom vanity, every inch is designed to perfectly fit the customer’s home.
3. Aesthetic Consistency
Clients can match stain, wood type, and design elements across multiple pieces for a cohesive look throughout a home.
4. Unique Character
Reclaimed wood brings history, warmth, and character that cannot be replicated in manufactured furniture.
These values have allowed Maurice’s Furnishings to serve not only homeowners but also designers, builders, and architects seeking high-end, custom, handcrafted pieces.
The Art of Working With Reclaimed Wood
One of the signature elements of Maurice’s Furnishings is the use of reclaimed and antique-style woods. The wood that artisans work with often has deep texture, natural imperfections, and a rich patina that only time can create.
This material is especially popular for:
- Kitchen islands
- Dining tables
- Custom barn doors
- Cabinets and vanities
- Console tables
- Accent furniture
Working with reclaimed wood requires skill, patience, and an understanding of how the wood behaves. Each board has its own story — knots, nail holes, grain variations — and craftsmen intentionally highlight these details to preserve authenticity. Instead of disguising imperfections, Maurice’s celebrates them, allowing the natural beauty of the wood to shine.
Expanding Into Full-Home Custom Cabinetry
Over the years, Maurice’s Furnishings has evolved far beyond furniture. The company now creates custom cabinetry that transforms entire rooms, including:
- Custom kitchens
- Bathroom vanities
- Built-in wall units
- Entertainment centers
- Bar cabinetry
- Office cabinetry
- Storage solutions
Whether traditional, coastal, rustic, or modern, the design team works closely with homeowners to bring their vision to life. Every project is made-to-order, built with meticulous craftsmanship, and installed with precision.
Full-room cabinetry has allowed Maurice’s to support large-scale residential renovations and new builds, bringing cohesive design and quality throughout the home.
The Jupiter Showroom Experience
The Jupiter, Florida showroom remains at the heart of the Maurice’s Furnishings experience. Here, visitors can explore a curated selection of handcrafted furniture, reclaimed wood pieces, home décor, and design inspiration.
Customers often describe the showroom as warm, inviting, and filled with character — the opposite of the typical sterile big-box furniture store. Many come in simply to gather ideas or see the quality of materials before commissioning custom work.
Design consultations are also available for clients who need guidance selecting styles, wood types, finishes, and dimensions for custom projects.
Looking Ahead: Preserving Craft in a Modern World
Even as design trends change, Maurice’s Furnishings continues to stay true to its roots. The mission remains the same: create handcrafted furniture and cabinetry with exceptional quality, timeless beauty, and authenticity.
What began in 1981 as a small antique shop has grown into a multi-faceted company with a nationwide clientele, but the heart of the brand is unchanged. It’s a business built on legacy, craftsmanship, and the belief that furniture should last a lifetime — not a season.
As the company looks to the future, Maurice’s Furnishings remains committed to honoring the traditions of woodworking while embracing new design possibilities. The goal is simple: continue crafting furniture that becomes part of a home’s story for generations to come.