Lee Industries

Our history is long and storied. Here’s a quick synopsis: In 1969, Bill and Dottie Coley set out to manufacture quality, American-made furniture that they would use in their own home. So they opened a 7500 square foot factory, hired 10 people and accomplished exactly what they set out to do -- and so very much more. LEE Industries was born. In 1972, Chic Robinson joined the team as executive vice president in charge of the financial, production and administrative functions and helped propel them to a new level. It has been the LEE mission to create innovatively styled, high-quality home furnishings while adhering to a set of values that focus on our customer, our community, and the environment. In doing this, we have committed ourselves to manufacture earth-friendly products, using sustainable processes by people who care about the environment. In 1984, LEE made a conscious effort to be as earth-friendly as possible, long before any other furniture manufacturer. We voluntarily chose to use products that eliminated the use of chlorofluorocarbon gases (CFC’S), which have been known to deplete the ozone layer. That was almost unheard of in the 80’s. Today, LEE Industries is still a family-owned business that employs more than 500 craftsmen in three plants in Newton, NC. We also continue to be the industry forerunner in custom style with a conscience.