Company History

The Begining

Leon and Janice Osborne founded Osborne Wood Products, Inc. in a garage on Parkway Drive in Toccoa, Georgia in 1979. Since then the company has grown, with customer service being the priority. In the beginning Osborne specialized in custom cabinetry and sub-contract furniture. By 1990 it was apparent that the company needed to broaden its services because of changing market demands. At that time the company added a lathe and carving machine to offer both stock and custom legs to a growing national market. Osborne adhered to the slogan "no order is too small" in selling to this custom oriented market.

The Fire

By 1994 the company was moving forward with great anticipation of a bright future, only to be devastated by a fire that caused the loss of 90% of the facility as well as 100% of their machinery, computers, and raw materials. It was only due to faith in God, the determination of the employees, community support, and well as the commitment of dedicated suppliers that the company was able to recover from such a devastating setback.

Setting the Trend

In 1994, Leon Osborne recognized a need for decorative turnings for the kitchen. His creation of the Classic Reeded Island and The Islander styles forever identified Osborne Wood Products, Inc. as "the kitchen island leg" people.