Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design is a family-owned furniture retailer, founded right here in Chicago, back in 1945. Over the past 76 years, the company has grown to include 10 Chicago area showrooms. Today, you'll find 3 generations of the Smithe family still actively involved in the business. 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.