Lutheran Church
Pew Renovation Experts
Your sanctuary reflects your congregation's faith and history. Kivett's brings the craftsmanship, integrity, and experience to renovate your Lutheran church pews without compromise — just as we have for more than 65 years.
Built on a solid foundation of pride in the people who manufacture the products — and perhaps of even greater importance, pride in the ability to resist lowering its standards.
Kivett's Inc. — Family-Owned Since 1958
Trusted by Lutheran Congregations for Over Six Decades
Kivett's Inc. is the largest family-owned and operated pew manufacturer and pew refinisher in the United States. Since 1958, we have served Lutheran churches across the eastern seaboard with the same unwavering commitment to craftsmanship that defined our very first project. We have never chased shortcuts, never substituted inferior materials, and never lowered the standard our name stands for.
Lutheran congregations carry a deep respect for tradition — the liturgy, the architecture, the community built over generations. We understand what your pews mean to your church family. They are not just furniture. They are where generations have been baptized, confirmed, married, and remembered. When it is time to renovate them, the work deserves a partner who takes that responsibility seriously.
We blend our proven solid oak construction method — unchanged since our founding — with today's comfort innovations, including fully upholstered seats and backs, so your renovated sanctuary honors tradition while welcoming every member of your congregation with care.
Everything Included in a Kivett's Pew Renovation
A Lutheran church pew renovation is more than a fresh coat of stain. Here is the full scope of what Kivett's can do for your sanctuary.
Full Refinishing
Complete stripping, sanding, staining, and sealing of your existing pews. We match or refresh your stain color and apply a durable finish built for decades of daily use.
Structural Restoration
Loose joints, cracked rails, failing pew ends — we repair all structural issues so your pews are rock-solid and safe for years of continued use.
Upholstery Replacement
New padded seats and backs in your choice of premium fabric. We offer a wide selection of colors and textures suited for traditional Lutheran sanctuary aesthetics.
New Pew Installation
When renovation is not enough, we manufacture brand-new solid oak pews sized and styled to your sanctuary — built to the same standard as your original woodwork.
Pew End & Detail Work
Ornate pew ends are a hallmark of Lutheran sanctuaries. We restore carved ends, book racks, offering plate holders, and decorative trim with the detail they deserve.
Chancel & Altar Furnishings
Altars, pulpits, lecterns, baptismal fonts, and choir seating — all custom-crafted in solid oak to unify your renovated sanctuary from nave to chancel.
Solid Oak Construction. Never Compromised.
Since 1958, every pew Kivett's has built or restored has started with one non-negotiable: solid oak. Not veneers. Not composites. Not cost-cutting substitutes. Solid oak, joined with traditional craftsmanship methods that produce furniture built to outlast the people who commission it.
For Lutheran churches — where the architecture, the liturgy, and the woodwork all speak to permanence and reverence — this commitment matters deeply.
- 100% solid oak pew construction
- Traditional joinery methods, refined over 65+ years
- Upholstered comfort without sacrificing structural integrity
- Stain and finish options matched to your existing woodwork
- Built and installed by our own trained craftsmen
Six Reasons Lutheran Churches Choose Kivett's
We have spent more than six decades earning the trust of congregations who will not settle for less than the best. Here is what that means for your church.
America's Largest Family-Owned Manufacturer
We are the largest family-owned pew manufacturer in the country — with the resources to serve large projects and the personal accountability of a family business.
A Standard Never Lowered
Since 1958 we have resisted the pressure to cut corners. Our materials, our methods, and our craftsmanship have only improved — never been reduced.
Sensitivity to Lutheran Tradition
We understand the importance of chancel design, liturgical space, and the architectural character that defines historic and modern Lutheran sanctuaries alike.
Minimal Disruption to Worship
We plan every renovation around your church calendar — including Sunday services, midweek gatherings, and seasonal events — so your congregation is never left without a place to worship.
Eastern U.S. Service Coverage
Our renovation crews travel to Lutheran churches throughout the eastern United States — from the upper Midwest down to the Gulf, wherever your congregation calls home.
Transparent, Itemized Proposals
Our quotes are fully detailed — no vague line items, no hidden charges. Your church council will have everything it needs to approve the project with full confidence.
Our Lutheran Church Renovation Process
We keep the process straightforward for church councils and property committees — four clear steps from your first conversation to a fully renovated sanctuary.
Free Site Assessment
We visit your sanctuary, inspect your pews in detail, and discuss the full scope of your renovation goals — at no cost and no obligation.
Itemized Quote
You receive a comprehensive written proposal with every line item spelled out — materials, labor, timeline, and total investment — ready for your council to review.
Renovation Begins
Our craftsmen begin the work on your schedule. We communicate progress throughout and adjust around your worship and programming calendar.
Delivery & Installation
We install your renovated or new pews with care, clean the sanctuary thoroughly, and hand it back to you ready for the next service.
Your Lutheran Sanctuary Deserves a Renovation Done Right
Kivett's has been honoring congregations with quality pew renovation since 1958. Let us bring that same commitment to your church — contact us today for a free, no-obligation site assessment.
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