During World War I, the company was contracted to build ammunition boxes for the military. To meet demand, an "efficient assembly system" was introduced at the factory. Although the war was a setback for the company, they were able to sustain itself with capital from the Peoples Bank of Charlottesville, and after the war, they enjoyed great success mass-producing cedar chests. In 1922, the company was renamed to The Lane Company. The company expanded to television cabinets, tables, bedroom furniture, and recliners throughout the mid-20th century.
During World War I, the company was contracted to build ammunition boxes for the military. To meet demand, an "efficient assembly system" was introduced at the factory Although the war was a setback for the company, they were able to sustain itself with capital from the Peoples Bank of Charlottesville, and after the war, they enjoyed great success mass-producing cedar chests. In 1922, the company was renamed to The Lane Company The company expanded to television cabinets, tables, bedroom furniture and recliners throughout the mid-20th century.