Quick answer: Bespoke furniture is designed and built for one customer to their specifications. Bench-made furniture is handcrafted by one team from start to finish rather than on an assembly line. Candace & Basil is a Miami custom furniture store at 2334 NE 2nd Ave, a short drive from Brickell and the Design District, where every sofa, sectional and bed is bench-made to order.
Key takeaways
- Bespoke means designed for you; bench-made means built by hand from start to finish.
- A good custom store lets you see fabrics and sit on frames before you order.
- Ask about frame materials, suspension, foam density and delivery.
- Our Miami showroom is at 2334 NE 2nd Ave, minutes from Brickell and Wynwood.
What does bench-made furniture mean?
Bench-made means one craftsperson or small team builds a piece by hand at a workbench, from the frame up, instead of passing it down an assembly line. It's slower, but the people building your sofa or bed see it through every stage, and it shows in the joinery, upholstery and finish. Every Candace & Basil piece is bench-made in-house.
What is the difference between bespoke, custom and made to order furniture?
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Made to order | Built after you order it, from a set of available options |
| Custom | You choose size, fabric, finish and configuration |
| Bespoke | Designed for you, including dimensions built to your measurements |
At Candace & Basil, almost everything can be built to your exact spec: sofas, sectionals, beds, accent chairs and ottomans.
How do you choose a custom furniture store in Miami?
Before you commit, ask any Miami furniture store these questions:
- Who builds it, and where? We build in-house in Toronto, Canada.
- What is the frame made of? Look for kiln-dried hardwood or solid maple, not particleboard.
- What suspension and foam do you use? Ours use high-density foam and a non-sag suspension.
- Can I see and touch the fabrics? We carry thousands of options in the showroom.
- Do you deliver, and where? We deliver across Miami and ship across the contiguous USA.
Is there a furniture store near Brickell?
Yes. Our Miami showroom at 2334 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137 is a short drive from Brickell, Downtown, Edgewater, Wynwood and the Design District. Customers visit from across South Florida, including Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne. Plan your visit on our Miami showroom page.
What should you bring to a custom furniture showroom?
- Room measurements, plus doorway, elevator and stairwell widths
- Photos of the room and its light at different times of day
- Fabric or paint swatches you want to match
- A sense of how you use the room: kids, pets, entertaining, lounging
Our team has helped furnish more than 35,000 homes, and they'll flag anything that won't fit before you order.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Candace & Basil furniture store in Miami?
The Candace & Basil Miami showroom is at 2334 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137. It is open Monday to Friday 11am to 6pm and weekends 11am to 5pm. Call 1-800-961-1789.
What is bench-made furniture?
Bench-made furniture is built by hand by one craftsperson or team from start to finish, rather than on an assembly line.
Is bespoke furniture expensive?
Bespoke furniture costs more than mass-produced pieces, but you pay for exact sizing, better materials and longer life. Our custom platform beds start from about $1,930.
Is there a custom furniture store near Brickell, Miami?
Yes. Candace & Basil's showroom at 2334 NE 2nd Ave is a short drive from Brickell, Downtown Miami and the Design District.
Visit Candace & Basil in Miami
The best way to choose custom furniture is in person. Visit our showroom at 2334 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137 (Monday to Friday 11am–6pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am–5pm) or call 1-800-961-1789. Plan your showroom visit.
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