The Lenox porcelain company was founded in 1889 by Walter Scott Lenox in Trenton, New Jersey. Originally, the company produced art pottery, but soon shifted its focus to fine china and porcelain.
One of Lenox's early successes was creating a custom set of 1,700 pieces of "White House china" for President Woodrow Wilson in 1918. This led to Lenox becoming the first American company to be honored with a license to produce presidential china.
Over the years, Lenox continued to produce fine china and porcelain, becoming known for its high-quality craftsmanship and elegant designs. In the 1930s, Lenox introduced its "Eternal" pattern, which became one of the company's most popular designs.
During World War II, Lenox produced porcelain for the US Army, including radar insulators, electronic parts, and porcelain spark plugs for military aircraft.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Lenox continued to expand its product line,
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introducing new patterns and collaborating with famous designers and artists, such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Elsa Peretti.
In the 1980s, Lenox began producing collectible figurines, such as the popular "Lenox Christmas ornaments" and porcelain sculptures of birds and animals.
Today, Lenox is a leading manufacturer of fine china and porcelain, with products sold in department stores and specialty retailers around the world. The company continues to innovate, introducing new patterns and designs while maintaining its commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.
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