In 1969, Bill and Dottie Coley opened a 7500-square-foot factory in Newton, North Carolina, hired 10 people, and began crafting wood-framed upholstery pieces. In 1972 Chic Robinson joined the team as Executive Vice President in charge of financial, production, and administrative functions and helped propel LEE to a new level. From that humble beginning, LEE has expanded to four manufacturing plants and has grown to be a leader and innovator in environmentally friendly manufacturing practices.
Since its inception, the mission of LEE Industries has been to create innovatively styled, high-quality home furnishings while adhering to a set of values that focus on their customers, the community, and the environment.
All LEE Industries products are made in the United States. In four manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, LEE employs over 670 skilled associates who create one-of-a-kind products. Even with a global supply network, 98% of the components in LEE products are supplied domestically, and most suppliers are in North Carolina.
Since 1969, LEE has been committed to manufacturing earth-friendly products, using sustainable processes by people who care about the environment. In the early 1980s, LEE chose to use products that eliminated chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in foam cushions before it was mandated. Around the same time, LEE initiated waste reduction and recycling programs in all parts of the manufacturing process. It was taking these small, simple steps that laid the groundwork for future eco-friendly manufacturing.
LEE Industries’ outdoor furniture collection brings a new standard of beauty and function to outdoor living. The fully upholstered outdoor furniture is built to withstand the natural outdoor elements with frames made from 18mm, 13-PLY sustainable birch plywood, built-in sloping drains, reticulated foam, stainless steel staples, and galvanized screws.
AuthenTEAK proudly offers LEE Industries upholstered outdoor furniture, with White Glove Delivery. Our experienced team of experts is also available for free consultations to answer any design questions—from product information to spatial planning. AuthenTEAK’s award-winning showroom is located in Atlanta.
