Chicago furniture designer Lee Weitzman began his career as a sculptor and refined his knowledge of form, design, and materials through rigorous training as a woodworker. A celebrated designer, he established Lee Weitzman Furniture Inc. in 1980, to manufacture and distribute his unique vision. Based in Chicago, LWF still builds furniture by hand one at a time, using modern methods. LWF is a complete design facility producing working blueprints for production and three dimensional computer renderings to visualize new designs in contemporary furniture.
Our goal is to work together to combine strength and beauty in products of the highest quality. A reflection of our modern times, inspired by the past, our furniture is renowned for original detailing, quality finishes, and state-of-the-art construction techniques. We specialize in meeting the creative needs of designers around the world who share our dedication to creating unique and distinctive furniture. Our highly skilled furniture designers take pride in their work as they carefully craft each piece. All of our materials are specially selected for outstanding structural integrity, visual character, and overall appeal. From our production facilities to the showroom floor, each piece is scrutinized to be sure it meets our quality standards at every stage of construction.