Lenox (company)

Lenox
Lenox is a major manufacturer of porcelain china and collectibles.
Lenox was founded in 1889 by Walter Scott Lenox as Lenox's Ceramic Art Company. Lenox was the first American china to be used in the White House. Lenox china became popular in the early 20th century when separate dining rooms and hostess parties became the new trend.
Two of the first patterns Lenox produced came out in 1917, the Ming and Mandarin, which were manufactured for over fifty years. Lenox products became well known thanks to designer Frank Graham Holmes who won several artistic awards during his lifetime.

Besides fine china and collectibles, Lenox also produces flatware, crystal, and Department 56 items.