In 1912, John Lane purchased a box manufacturing plant in Altavista, Virginia. His 21-year-old son, who had little manufacturing experience, was encouraged by his father to start a chest factory inside the plant. The Lanes didn't know if this new enterprise would be a success, so they chose not to put their name on it, incorporating instead under the name of the Standard Red Cedar Chest Company, with John Lane as President and Ed Lane as Vice President and General Manager. From cedar chests, Lane expanded to occasional tables in 1951, case goods in 1956, and accent pieces in 1965.

In 1972, Lane bought a small reclining chair company in Tupelo, Mississippi named Action Industries. Action Industries was founded in 1970 by Bo Bland and Mickey Holliman. Action sustained tremendous growth through gains in market share and product diversification over the next 20 years becoming a major force in the upholstered furniture industry. Today, the wood and upholstered divisions have become Lane Home Furnishings. Lane Furniture Industries is owned by Furniture Brands International, which also owns other well-known brand name companies . . . Broyhill, Thomasville, Drexel Heritage and Maitland Smith.

Throughout the last half of the 20th century and into the 21st Lane Furniture has been one of the leaders in quality, affordable home furnishings. Whether you are in the market for Lane bedroom furniture, Lane office furniture or Lane living room furniture, a visit to a Lane furniture store will give you a vast selection of items to choose from at a price suited to every budget. From antique wine racks to a highly functional office chair, Lane furniture has the furniture and home accessories that are right for you.

The Lane Furniture Company began its current incarnation in 1951 when Lane furniture began making tables and became instantly popular with the post-war baby-boomer set. Lane furniture began popping up in every home with Lane leather, Lane home and Lane bedroom furniture. Some of these early Lane Furniture pieces are highly collectible today and can still be found in some of the swankiest homes there are.

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Loved for the quality of their craftsmanship and affordability of their prices, Lane home furniture as well as Lane office furniture sits with other giants in the industry.
Offering both contemporary and traditional styles in the finest hardwoods and leather available, Lane Furniture has something for everyone. So visit the Lane Furniture home page at http://www.lanefurniture.com/index.asp today and see for yourself.