A century in the making
Built in Berne since 1926
Berne's official nickname is the Furniture Capital of Indiana, and it's earned. The town's Swiss and Amish woodworking heritage grew into a genuine furniture industry more than a century ago, and it's still going strong: Smith Brothers of Berne — celebrating 100 years of American craftsmanship in 2026 — employs hundreds of skilled craftspeople who build custom upholstered furniture by hand right here in town, on kiln-dried hardwood maple frames. Their pieces sell in hundreds of stores across more than forty states, the Discovery Channel featured them as a model American manufacturer, and dealers travel to Berne to see the goods — the town doesn't go to the furniture world; the furniture world comes to Berne.
For visitors, that means something rare: showrooms stocked with furniture made minutes away, sold by people who know the craftsmen. Here's where to shop.
Habegger Furniture
More than ninety years of the Habegger family's craftsmanship-first approach — no sales pressure, just quality. Home to one of the most extensive Smith Brothers of Berne displays anywhere (custom-built locally, fabric to frame), alongside brands like Stickley, Stressless, and La-Z-Boy, with interior designers on staff and white-glove delivery.
366 US Hwy 27 N · (260) 589-2314 · Mon–Thu 9–5, Fri 9–7, Sat 9–5, closed Sun · habeggerfurniture.com · Map
Clauser Furniture
What began as a small upholstery shop in 1948 is now a third-generation, full-service furniture store recognized across Northern Indiana and Western Ohio — two floors of quality home furnishings with expert design service. You can't miss it: the building's exterior features its own replica of the Bern, Switzerland clock tower.
956 US Hwy 27 N · (260) 589-2608 · Mon–Thu 9–5, Fri 9–7, Sat 9–5, closed Sun · clauserfurniture.com · Map
Bernhaus Furniture
The youngest of Berne's three showrooms and family-owned since 2003 — a large, well-laid-out floor of American-made, Amish-crafted furniture at a range of price points. Nearly everything can be personalized: size, wood, stain, and hardware. Bring a sketch or an inspiration photo and they'll quote a fully custom piece, typically built in about twelve weeks. Their own crew handles delivery, assembly, and in-home setup. Watch for the bear in the showroom — the same Bern heritage as the bear on Berne's flag.
1331 US Hwy 27 N · (260) 589-8324 · Mon–Thu 9–5, Fri 9–7, Sat 9–5, closed Sun · bernhausfurniture.com · Map