Explore Our Heritage

Lenox was founded in 1889 with a singular vision to set the highest standards for quality, artistry and beauty. We bring a rich history of craftsmanship to modern day life; where families and friends gather to celebrate using pieces that are versatile and timeless. Scroll through our timeline to learn how we’ve evolved to fit your needs over 130 years.

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130 Years Of Artistic Vision

From our roots as a small art studio to appearances at the White House and Met Gala, our story begins (and continues on) with one key idea: to create beautiful, artistic pieces of the highest quality.

130 Years Of Innovation

From custom monogram plates to hand-applied enamel dots, our standard for quality remains the same, even as our ideas evolve.

130 Years Of Versatilit

Our original patterns still grace tables today. See our style tips on how to mix modern pieces with distinguished favorites to create a classic-meets-contemporary tablescape.

130 Years Of Heritage

In 1918, Lenox became the first American china to be used in the White House. Since then, six presidents and first ladies commissioned Lenox to issue new state dinnerware services. Each service reflects the taste of the period and the timeless beauty of Lenox’s renowned ivory china.