2023OWLeeCatalog Digital 2 - Flipbook - Page 4
M A D E
F O R
G E N E R A T I O N S
Truly an American family tradition, OW Lee Company was established in Pasadena, California, by Oddist
W. Lee in 1947 as a wrought-iron gate manufacturer for the luxurious estates of Southern California. Due
to increased requests from local patio furniture store owners, Oddist began to design and sell high-end
patio furniture directly. In 1954, he incorporated under the name OW Lee Company.
Oddist’’'s son, Bob, joined his father after high school and continued in the business after Oddist retired.
Throughout the 1970’s, 80’s, and early 90’s, Bob Lee and his wife, Beverly, established OW Lee Company as
a well-known and reputable manufacturer in the ever-growing outdoor furniture industry. In 2008 Bob and
Beverly received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Casual Furnishings Association in
recognition of their exemplary contributions to the casual furniture industry and to their communities.
The third and fourth generation of the Lee family maintains Oddist’’'s commitment to quality 75 years
later. Bob'’’s daughter Terri and son-in-law Chris are continuing to build OW Lee into the premier name
in casual furnishings. The OW Lee name stands for quality, and as a family-owned business, they have
pledged to continue the tradition started in 1947.
2010 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020
Voted by Casual Furniture Industry Retailers
ICFA Manufacturer of the Year
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The International Casual Furnishings Association is a
global leader in promoting business development and
partnerships in the outdoor and casual furnishings
industry. The Manufacturer of the Year award is one
of the ICFA’s top honors. ICFA members are invited to
vote for this award using the following criteria: design
and quality of products, merchandising, customer
service, ethics, communications, and trade relations.