The DA Lewis story began in 1937, when 12-year-old David Arthur Lewis started crafting letterboxes to sell to Smiths City. After completing his cabinet-making apprenticeship, he founded D A Lewis & Company in 1946. Following a major fire in 1985, David promised not to let customers down—and he didn’t. DA Lewis relocated to Main South Road, where we've proudly operated ever since. David made the DA
Lewis name a hallmark of high-quality, New Zealand-made furniture. Today, the second and third generations of the Lewis family continue his legacy of craftsmanship, customer care, and strong community values. Now, after 79 years in business and 36 years at Main South Road, we’re entering an exciting new chapter—DA Lewis is rebranding and relocating. We're on the move!