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Feb 28, 1988 · Edward M. Knabusch, who began making chairs in a garage in the 1920's and later founded the La-Z-Boy Chair Company with a cousin, died here Thursday. He was 88 years old.
A pair of American cousins from Monroe, Michigan changed all that with their invention of the world’s first reclining chair. Edward Knabusch was born on January 7, 1900. His cousin, Edwin Shoemaker, was born on June 2, 1907.
In 1927, cousins Edward M. Knabusch and Edwin J. Shoemaker partnered and invested in the furniture business in the town of Monroe, Michigan. They set out to design a chair for what they called "nature’s way of relaxing."
95 Years of La-Z-Boy. This week is the 95th anniversary of La-Z-Boy! So, sit back, recline, and relax as you read a few facts about how the company, home to the iconic recliner came to fruition…. The company was first launched in 1927 by two cousins from Monroe, MI - Edward Knabusch and Edwin Shoemaker.
- How It All Began…
- The Magic Formula
- Family and Memories…
It was 1927, in Monroe Detroit when two cousins (Edwin Shoemaker and Edward Knabusch) designed their first La-Z-Boy recliner. Until this date, no one had considered designing a chair that reclined…a simple, yet effective concept. At the time, the cousins constructed the chair entirely out of timber, with the mechanism allowing the chair to move for...
It is not just the design that allowed for the global success of La-Z-Boy, but rather a combination of branding, planning, people and innovation, joined together under the umbrella of the La-Z-Boy core values of comfort, quality and style…..For 90 years, these values have been the backbone of why La-Z-Boy and why the brand has been so successful. T...
No doubt, you will remember curling up with your Mum or Dad, Grandparents and/or friends on a La-Z-Boy recliner. Not only has La-Z-Boy become iconic in terms of the design, but also what the recliner represents. For 90 years, La-Z-Boy has meant, quality time with family, conversations shared and memories created. This has not changed, despite La-Z-...
Edward Knabusch and Edwin Shoemaker passed away in 1988 and 1998, respectively. In 1996, the company’s name was officially changed to La‑Z‑Boy® Incorporated. The headquarters are still in Monroe, Michigan and now makes more than 30,000 chairs and sofas each week.
Edward M. Knabusch (b.1900 d.1988) began making doll furniture in his garage and soon converted to porch furniture, developing an adjustable chair which he sold retail through a store he opened with his cousin Edward Shoemaker.
