“This table,” explains Chuck Steffens, co-owner of Simon-Pure Amish Woodworks, “if you touch it, it’s velvety and you can feel the life of the piece in it.” A glance around the Simon-Pure showroom near downtown Parker showcases that life pulses behind every piece, whether it’s a table, bedroom set or outdoor pergola. The beauty of the woodwork, coupled with the creativity of the Amish, breathes life throughout their inviting showroom.
Chuck and his wife, Linda Steffens, began their Amish endeavor online in 2020 and opened their retail space in September 2024.
“I came in and saw all these gigantic windows and all of the light,” Chuck recalls, “and I was like, this is it.” Finding their exquisite space meant showing customers the meaning behind each piece.
Speaking about a bed made from a partly rotten slab of wood, Chuck says, “There was a void in the slab, and they said we want to utilize this, so we’ll put a mirror in.” The Amish builders took a discarded piece and brought it back to life.
As their name suggests, Simon-Pure brings genuine furniture into a home, making it feel alive. Every piece allows for customization to fit the buyer’s vision. From different finishes for wood and Poly to fabrics, sizes and shapes, their custom design center creates unique furniture for any home.
With spring on the horizon, Chuck is excited to help people create an outdoor oasis that suits them and stands up to the Colorado weather. While wood outdoors is an option, Chuck jokes, “My state will eat it.” Because of Colorado’s record of wind, rain, snow and hail, Chuck and Linda decided to give Poly a chance and allow customization down to faux stones to keep outdoor spaces elegant with low maintenance.
Chuck and Linda believe their Amish furniture will have a lasting impact no matter what part of the home it occupies.
“With Amish furniture, you can get rid of it positively, like giving this bed to the kids or this patio set to your sister-in-law where you’re repurposing it,” Chuck says.
In the end, the Steffens want people to feel like their homes are a place of refuge. “When you return home at the end of the day, and you have that kind of quality waiting for you, it takes a burden off your mind.”
"If you touch it...you can feel the life of the piece in it.”