Profile

Based in the heart of an area in Northern Italy which is world famous for the production of furniture, Lema designs and manufactures furnishing systems aimed at making space more comfortable, rational and efficient. Its creations can be found in the homes of thousands of people who are receptive to quality and design, although Lema is also present in hotels, offices, community homes, residences, banks and insurance companies. Born from a strong tradition of craftsmanship, in the 1970's Lema began to develop on an industrial scale, consolidating its role as a leading player in furnishing for homes, hotels and offices. Lema's keys to success are the quality of its products and the coherence between design and the finished product. In order to preserve these characteristics that have defined its success, Lema is one of the very few furnishing companies which operates an integrated production cycle, from the cutting of the panels to the preparation of the wood veneers, the lacquering and the personalization of each piece. An integral part of the manufacturing facility is the Lema planning and development centre. This leading-edge laboratory for product and process innovation is involved in researching materials, engineering planning, design, technologies, production processes and marketing strategies. Lema is an international company and is associated with the best contemporary designers such as Piero Lissoni, the company's art director.

The History
1970
The Meroni family founds Lema, after having produced home furnishings since the 1950's. Using avant-garde principles and with a brand new and innovative management style, production is started in the manufacturing plant designed by Angelo Mangiarotti at Alzate Brianza in the north of Italy. Lema is the first Italian company to design and manufacture integrated furnishing systems, organizing the entire production cycle from the arrival of the raw materials to the packing of the finished product.
1978
Tito Agnoli designs Lo Scaffale, the first Italian free standing wall shelving system produced on an industrial scale in a variety of finishes. The fact that it is perfectly adaptable to different needs and styles guarantees its success.
1981
The "Armadio al Centimetro" is born, a modular made-tomeasure wardrobe system constituting another important step in establishing Lema on the market.
1983
LEMA brings the Lemacolorsystem to the market; a range of 37 original colours created by Paolo Minoli.
1992
This year sees the opening of the Giussano facility, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. International Office Concept is born in order to offer the market a complete and varied collection of furnishing for the contemporary office.
1994
Piero Lissoni becomes the company art director.
1995
The Milano Furniture Fair sees the presentation of Selecta, a new modular system characterized by its extreme flexibility.
1997
"Armadio al Centimetro" is completely renewed in order to offer an extremely customizable product allowing one to take full advantage of the space available.
1998
"Cabina Armadio" is created, a system whereby the finishes, sizes, doors and internal fittings can be chosen on the basis of one's taste and available space.
1999
The range of modular systems is widened with the appearance of the TM20 system. N.E.T. is born, the collection ofaccessories designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba.
2003
The line of Night and Day accessories is expanded. With over 250 employees, Lema becomes one of the leading Italian producers of furnishing systems.
2004
The Contract Division is created to accommodate the large international orders.
2006
Tazebao is born, the most extensive range of furnishing solutions for children currently present on the market.
2007
In order to consolidate and acquire new world markets, Lema implements a marketing policy aimed at ever improving service and a cosmopolitan image.
2008
Cooperation with prestigious names from the Italian design world is extended and Roberto Lazzeroni and Studio Kairos are engaged tocreate new projects.
2009
Roberto Barbieri and Marc Sadler begin their collaboration with Lema
2010
Lema presents T 030, the new day system designed by Piero Lissoni.