For over 70 years, Dutailier has been bringing families together by crafting quality gliders, rockers, and other home furnishings. Our commitment to timeless design, superior comfort, and durable construction has made us a trusted name in nursery and living room furniture since our founding in 1949.
Honoring Tradition and Heritage Through Fine Furnishings
Dutailier’s story begins in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, where founder Jules Dutailier first began designing wooden furniture by hand in his small workshop. Drawing inspiration from his French-Canadian roots and the rich craftsmanship traditions of the region, Jules soon gained renown for his handmade chairs, cabinets, and tables.
It wasn’t until the late 1940s that Jules first began experimenting with glider chairs to provide soothing comfort for expecting mothers. His initial models, featuring smoothly gliding mechanisms and shapely silhouettes, quickly became sought-after by local families looking to furnish their homes and nurseries. By 1949, Jutailier made gliders the focus of the company and officially adopted the Dutailier name we still honor today.
Over the decades, Dutailier continued expanding its catalog to encompass new styles and categories. In the 1950s, we introduced matching ottomans and nursing stools to complement our gliders. The 1960s brought innovations like swivel bases and adjustable reclining positions. And in the 1970s, we began diversifying into upholstered sofas, loveseats, and accent chairs while still remaining rooted in our glider heritage.
Today, Dutailier proudly carries on Jules’ commitment to quality, comfort, and family. From our headquarters in Saint-Hyacinthe, we continue handcrafting furnishings that bring warmth, beauty, and heritage into households across North America. Our expansive selection includes traditional wooden gliders, swivel gliders, rocking chairs, recliners, ottomans, and more – all backed by the Dutailier promise of timeless heirloom quality.
Focusing on Heirloom Comfort and Durability
At Dutailier, we don’t just make furniture – we craft pieces meant to stand the test of time and become family treasures passed down through generations. Our commitment to heirloom-quality craftsmanship informs every design choice we make.
We construct each frame by hand from solid wood, using durable hardwoods like beech, maple, and ash for stability. Our gliding mechanisms feature reinforced steel bases with sealed ball bearings for smooth, quiet movement that will last for years of daily use. And our luxuriously padded cushions are fabricated by master upholsterers using resilient high-density foams, hypoallergenic fibers, and family-friendly performance fabrics.
Such meticulous construction comes at no small effort – but for us, the extra care is what transforms our furniture from products into lifelong investments. We test our gliders for over 30,000 rocking motions to ensure the structure and movement will endure. And all Dutailier pieces undergo rigorous quality control checks before earning the right to bear our name. The result is furniture crafted to provide generations of comfort and enjoyment while retaining its beauty through everyday wear-and-tear.
Offering Styles to Suit Every Taste and Decor
Our diverse catalog features over 100 furniture collections encompassing an array of styles to suit any home. For traditional homes seeking a timeless elegance, we offer classic wooden gliders and rockers featuring detailed woodworking, graceful cabriole legs, and rich finishes. Those preferring a more contemporary look can select from our modern streamlined designs in lighter materials like metal and faux leather. And anyone wanting to add a touch of distinctiveness will discover unique statement pieces combining artistic forms, whimsical details, and custom upholstery options.
Beyond different looks, we also provide choices in seating function. Swiveling and stationary gliders, rocking chairs, recliners, adjustable armchairs – all designed with a specific purpose in mind. New parents can find the perfect sanctuary for late-night feedings and comfort. Grandparents can select chairs ideal for story time snuggles. And living room furniture shoppers will discover adaptable relaxation for reading, conversing, or just putting your feet up at the end of the day. With Dutailier’s selection, achieving both stylish looks and practical function is never compromised.
Committing to Exceptional Comfort and Support
However, what truly sets Dutailier apart is our uncompromising commitment to comfort. Our generations of furniture-making experience guide every design decision we make to provide ease and ergonomic support exactly where you need it most.
We shape our seating contours to gently cradle you and adapt to your body’s natural curves. Our padded cushions utilize premium upholstery materials like low-VOC foam, hypoallergenic fibers, and moisture-wicking fabrics chosen for breathability and softness. And our patented gliding systems – like our buttery-smooth UltrasmoothTM mechanism – are engineered to move fluidly without noise, bumps, or jarring motions.
Such thoughtful details add up to what our customers confirm: Dutailier chairs simply feel amazing. The sublime comfort encourages you to relax completely, de-stress, and focus on what matters – bonding with your little one, reconnecting with loved ones, or enjoying restful personal time. For those special moments in life worth lingering in, a Dutailier chair cradles and supports youso you can cherish every second.
Bringing Together Family, Quality, and Comfort Since 1949
Here at Dutailier, we embrace our legacy as one of North America’s original heirloom furniture companies. Just as in 1949, each handcrafted piece still passes through the hands of seasoned artisans devoted to their craft. We still source our materials from many of the same North American mills and tanneries that first supplied us decades ago. And every product still receives Jules Dutailier’s engraved signature, affirming our commitment to his ideals of family, quality, and comfort.
That purpose still guides us as we move into the future. We continually innovate by adding new contemporary designs and state-of-the-art features like built-in USB chargers. But our focus remains unwaveringly on crafting furnishings meant to be shared and cherished across generations.
Your Dutailier chair should hold up beautifully decade after decade while making each moment spent inside feel special and memorable. Because creating furniture that brings people together and makes families’ lives richer is, and always will be, what we consider our legacy.
