Lenox

Established in 1889, the company has created gifts, tableware, and collectables. The first American china to be used in the white house is Lenox. Over time period the original focus on fine tableware has broadened to include casual collections in stoneware and earthenware, crystal stemware and flatware. The gifts in china, crystal and precious metals have been part of family celebrations for generations. The collectibles are still winning awards and also the hearts of collectors all over the world.

The company has been dedicated to maintain the high standards of excellent artistry and craftsmanship which was set forth by the founder of the company. Walter Scott Lenox is the founder of the company. His vision has guided the company to set the highest standards for quality, artistry and beauty.

Today Lenox is among the worlds oldest and Combining the talent for drawing and the fascination with clay the founder worked as a decorator and designer for several potteries in 1875.  After six years he designed for Ott & Brewer, and both firms produced a domestic version of Irish Belleek the thin cream colored porcelain. Both the firms in the end failed and Lenox started his own business.

The Ceramic Art Company’s products were difference from all other potteries. It was an art studio and not a factory and offered one-of-a-kind art wares in lustrous ivory china. The new modeled vases, pitchers and tea sets produced by 18 employees were met with an enthusiastic reception. It was displayed in most of the exclusive shops.

When America joined World War II, Lenox also joined the war. The semitransparent ivory china had been used in lighting fixtures and proved ideal for ship instrumentation. It permitted dials to be read even when it was dimly lit. Even though the material was certified as durable by the Bureau of Standards it was not stronger to meet the military requirement. The company’s master craftsmen developed lenoxite a ceramic resilient enough to be cast into insulators, resistors, and other specialized forms for use in radar and electronics.

In the year 1902 Lenox offered custom-designed and elaborately decorated service plates. In the year 1906 the firm changed its name to Ceramic Art Company. The most sought after products were boxes, vases, bowls and other giftware produced in both the traditional ivory body. The favorite were the pastels, such as sky blue, primrose yellow, and sea green. In the year 1954 the company built the most advanced ceramics factory of the time.

In the year 1989 Lenox celebrated its centennial. Its luster remains unrelieved. It is flourishing in its second century; the company has never lost sight of its original vision. One of the top priorities of the company is to provide their customers with quality interaction, ensuring security, confidentiality and controlled access. It is shatter resistant, designed to attack and last long.

Products of the company

The Reciprocating Blades general purpose is it cuts stronger, faster and lasts longer. The Lenox Hearth products, offers one of the most diverse hearth product lines in the industry. It has variety for indoor, outdoor fireplace, fireplace insert, stove, gas log set etc.

For fireplaces from fuel type to style choices to heating needs the perfect fireplace that fits every home. It transforms an outdoor setting into a definitive gathering place of comfort. It brings an existing masonry or drafty metal fireplace back to life with a wood, fas or pellet fireplace. The timeless appliances that are the stoves provide efficient heating and a traditional style. The gas log sets quickly add the convenience, warmth and ambiance of a realistic gas fire with a log set. The final touch to the fire place installation with the choice of chase top shrouds and terminations are the venting accessories. The chimneys a division of Lenox Hearth products can be used both for residential and industrial chimney solutions.

The heart-shaped box is a gift which can be given today and which will be remembered tomorrow and will be cherished forever. The ivory china box contains detailed low relief graving and stresses of 24 karat gold. It’s the pure present for any occasion.

This gift to the bride and groom can be personalized with bells, doves, roses and ribbon which salute the wedding couple on this fine china. Accented with soft pastels and 24 karat gold the date and the names of the couple’s names can also be lettered in 24 karat gold.

The frame is the perfect setting for a wedding-day photo which is crafted of lenox fine china. The frames features an opalescent background accented with pearl-like hand enameled dots.

The whimsical feeling of the seven midgets comes alive in the Heigh Ho Candy Dish. This Lenox china sugarcoat dish depicts all seven of the dwarfs – Doc, Sleepy, Grumpy, Bashful, Sneezy, Happy, and the irresistible Dopey in complete detail. Here they are taking the air through the forest and cutting through a lumber span. Their choices glint with pure 24 karat gold. The wood track is bristling with flowers and grass graved in bas-relief. All the delicate painting is done by hand.

Lenox makes tea for one with a fully carved teapot. The festive art of three cheery snowmen adorning a tree does double-duty as a tea for one set. The star crowned tree is beautified with sculpted pine strobili, candy canes, and a decorated wreath. Three graven figures wear top hats, fashionable scarves.