Est.
1947
1947
O.W. LeeComfort, Texas · USA
Hand-forged in America, by the same family, since 1947
What began as wrought-iron gates for Southern California's grandest estates became four generations of handcrafted outdoor furniture — still built, weld by weld, in O.W. Lee's own American workshop.
Founded by a U.S. Navy Veteran
"From the discipline of service to the discipline of the forge."
O.W. Lee honors its founder, Oddist W. Lee, as a United States Navy veteran who carried a serviceman's standards into everything he built. As a fellow veteran-owned business, it's a heritage we're especially proud to represent.
An American Family Tradition
Four generations. One forge. One uncompromising standard.
In 1947, Oddist W. Lee opened a wrought-iron workshop in Pasadena, California, hand-forging ornamental gates for the grand estates of Southern California. When those same clients began asking for furniture, a casual-furniture icon was born — and nearly 80 years later it's still owned and run by the Lee family.
1947
A forge in Pasadena
Oddist W. Lee begins hand-forging wrought-iron gates for the luxurious estates of Southern California.
1954
From gates to furniture
As estate owners ask for more, Oddist designs and sells patio furniture directly, incorporating as the O.W. Lee Company.
2008
A family honored
Second-generation owners Bob and Beverly Lee receive the ICFA Lifetime Achievement Award for their contributions to the industry and their community.
Today
Four generations strong
Led by the third and fourth generations of the Lee family, O.W. Lee designs and builds every piece in its 450,000-sq-ft workshop in Comfort, Texas.
The Craft
Metal, shaped by hand and built to a 20-year standard
O.W. Lee works in hand-forged wrought iron, aluminum, and steel — materials shaped, welded, and finished by craftspeople rather than machines alone. The result is furniture engineered to be lived on hard and handed down, backed by one of the strongest warranties in the category.
1947
Family-Owned Since
100%
Made in the USA
450K
Sq Ft U.S. Workshop
20-Yr
Frame Warranty
Hand-Forged Metalwork
A direct descendant of the founder's ironwork — wrought iron, aluminum, and steel shaped and welded by hand for strength that lasts generations.
An Industry-Leading Warranty
Backed by roughly 20 years on structural frames and 5 years on finishes, porcelain tops, and cushions — confidence few makers will match.
Comfort-First Design
Deep, plush cushions in premium weather-resistant fabrics, engineered so a piece is as comfortable as it is durable.
Built to Last, Built Responsibly
Made to be refinished, not replaced
The most sustainable furniture is the kind you never have to throw away. O.W. Lee builds pieces that can be refinished and passed down for decades — and manufactures them with a genuine commitment to its materials.
- 87.3%Steel frames are made from recycled steel, and all scrap steel is recycled back into production.
- 100%All aluminum scrap and frames are recycled — nothing goes to waste.
- LessRight-sized, made-to-spec packaging reduces cardboard waste on every shipment.
Recognition
An award-winning reputation since 1947
O.W. Lee's craftsmanship has been repeatedly recognized by the International Casual Furnishings Association — the outdoor-furniture industry's leading trade body.
- ICFA Manufacturer of the Year
Voted the casual-furnishings industry's top manufacturer by its peers — a recognition O.W. Lee has earned more than once.
- ICFA Wrought Iron / Aluminum Furniture Honors
Repeatedly recognized for excellence in its signature category of hand-crafted metal furniture.
- ICFA Lifetime Achievement Award (2008)
Awarded to Bob and Beverly Lee for their contributions to the industry and their community.
Why It's Sought After
The standard for American-made outdoor furniture
01
Genuine hand-forged metalwork
Built on the founder's ironworking craft — substantial wrought iron and welded frames you can feel the quality of.
02
The category's best warranty
Around 20 years on frames signals exactly how long O.W. Lee expects its furniture to last.
03
Made entirely in the USA
Designed and built in one Texas workshop — meaning accountable quality and more predictable lead times.
04
Customizable to your space
A deep range of frame finishes, porcelain tops, and premium fabrics so each piece is made to order.
Own a piece of American craftsmanship
As an authorized O.W. Lee dealer, we'll help you choose finishes, tops, and fabrics, confirm fit, and handle delivery — direct with the owners, start to finish.
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