La-Z-Boy

Welcome to La-Z-Boy, a renowned furniture brand with international headquarters in Monroe, Michigan, USA, known worldwide for its comfort and quality of products. The story of La-Z-Boy began in 1927 when American cousins Edward M Knabusch and Edwin J Shoemaker embarked on a journey to revolutionise relaxation. In 1928, they achieved this vision by inventing the first recliner, a groundbreaking concept that seamlessly combined comfort with functionality. 

A comfortable concept, the folding wood-slat porch chair followed the contour of a person’s body, both sitting and leaning back. Using orange crates to mock-up and refine their idea, the partners invented the reclining mechanism that would sweep the world off its feet. 

The chairs were an instant hit – but needed a name. Combining promotion with necessity, the partners held a contest and turned down suggestions including Sit-n-Snooze, Slack-Back and Comfort Carrier before choosing La-Z-Boy as the clear winner. Over the subsequent decades, La-Z-Boy’s product line has grown to include a myriad of pieces and styles, making it the world’s best-selling recliner. La-Z-Boy continues to innovate, building on a unique heritage that has pioneered new developments in the furniture industry.