When you are looking for fine china, you need look no farther than the name of Lenox. Founded in 1889 by Walter Scott Lenox as the Ceramic Art Company, Walter Lenox initially crafted unique art pieces, and it was not until the early twentieth century that he began to manufacture custom dinner plates. As the trend toward dinner parties increased and he became noted for creating fine dinner plates, he turned his attention to crafting complete sets of dinnerware. Shortly thereafter he renamed his company to Lenox Incorporated to reflect the broadening of his product offerings.
The discriminating buyer today knows the reputation and the quality behind the name of Lenox. Not only was Lenox the first North American bone china to be used at the White House, but it has made tableware for six American presidents, the last being George Bush, Jr. Lenox tableware can be found in the vice president’s residence, in more than 300 United States Embassies around the world and in over half of the governors’ mansions in the fifty states. When it is important to make a good dinner table presentation, Lenox china leads the way.
Lenox is the only remaining major manufacturer of fine bone china in the United States. In 1989 Lenox constructed its new state-of-the-art plant in Kinston, North Carolina for the production of some of its fine china. In addition to its fine bone china, Lenox has broadened its product base and produces highly coveted glassware, figurines, ornaments, Christmas gifts, jewelry, flatware, vases and other home décor items.
Lenox has taken the approach of developing products for the American market, attempting to maintain that which is uniquely American in style. Although Lenox attempts to preserve the traditional, it is also forward looking. Lenox was the first company of its kind to develop a bridal registry. Lenox also offers the owner of its fine china a freedom from worry about breakage or chipping with its generous replacement policies, some of which include lifetime replacement.
If you want fine bone china, you want Lenox. If you want high-quality collectibles or glassware that will have enduring value, you want Lenox. You won’t be disappointed.