Schanz Furniture & Refinishing
Hand-Crafted Furniture That Doesn’t Just Fill a Room—It Starts a Conversation
Welcome to Schanz Furniture & Refinishing, where three generations of sawdust-covered perfectionists turn raw Midwestern hardwood into heirloom pieces that outlast TikTok trends—and sometimes their owners.
Located in the historic Amana Colonies, our shop has spent 59 years proving two things:
- *Quality beats quantity* every day ending in “y.”
- Wood glue fixes nearly everything—except bad design. That’s why we don’t do bad design.
What’s in It for You?
✨ Custom Furniture | 🛠️ Repairs & Refinishing | 🎁 Gift Shop
Custom Furniture
Your dream dining table, built to survive homework, holiday dinners, and the occasional elbow drop from a five-year-old. Choose the species, the finish, and the bragging rights.
Repair & Refinishing
Grandma’s rocker looking rough? We’ll strip, sand, and revive it—without erasing the stories etched into every scratch.
The Gift Shop
Small-batch cutting boards, charcuterie trays, and other “I-didn’t-know-I-needed-that” pieces—perfect for tourists, newlyweds, and the perpetually hard-to-shop-for.
Why Schanz Beats Big-Box
- Real Hardwood—no flimsy veneers here.
- Old-World Joinery meets CNC precision—best of both centuries.
- Sustainably Sourced lumber from regional mills.
- Lifetime Support—because we’re not going anywhere, and neither should your furniture.
How the Magic Happens
- Dream – Send us a sketch, Pinterest board, or back-of-napkin masterpiece.
- Design – We refine dimensions, wood species, and finishes. You approve; we sharpen planes.
- Build – Sawdust flies, clamps tighten, and your piece takes shape in our Amana workshop.
- Deliver – Local white-glove delivery or nationwide freight (no sweat—we’ve shipped heavier things than your conscience).
Kind Words That Make Our Sanding Arms Tingle
“The dining table Mike built is the centerpiece of every family gathering—worth every penny and splinter.” — Sarah K., Cedar Rapids
“They rescued my grandfather’s desk from the brink of kindling. Looks brand-new but still feels 100 years old.” — James P., Des Moines
Drop By the Shop—We Smell Like Fresh-Cut Maple
📍 622 48th Ave, Amana, IA | Tue–Sat 9 AM-5 PM
Ready to Upgrade from Disposable Furniture?
Let’s craft something worthy of your grandkids’ grandkids.
Ready to Turn “Maybe Someday” Into “Made for Me”?
Click the button, drop your wildest furniture idea, and we’ll start carving dreams into hardwood—no assembly-required hex key included.