In 1927, in a garage in Monroe, Michigan, Edwin J. Shoemaker and Edward M. Knabusch designed the reclining wood-slat chair. Their chair was the start of the world-renowned La-Z-Boy brand and a revolutionary new category in furniture- the recliner. La-Z-Boy is now one of the most universally known names in residential furniture, offering pieces with unmatched comfort for every room.