Mikasa, a division of Lifetime Brands, Inc., is proud to be
recognized worldwide as the leader in tabletop fashion in dinnerware, crystal
stemware, barware, flatware and decorative accessories. Quality and great
design have been synonymous with the Mikasa brand name for over a half-century.
George Aratani founded Mikasa as "American Commercial
Inc." in the state of California in 1948. Initially a dinnerware importer,
Mikasa grew into a dinnerware wholesaler over the next twenty years, supplying
dinnerware to Bloomingdales, Macy’s, May Department Stores Company and other
fine retailers. In 1957, the brand name Mikasa was introduced to the American
public.
During the 1970s, Mikasa diversified its product lines,
augmenting its already successful dinnerware lines with the introduction of
crystal stemware, stainless flatware, crystal gifts and picture frames, ceramic
vases, table linens and decorative accessories. Lifetime Brands' corporate
headquarters are located in Garden City, New York, and its distribution centers
are located in Robbinsville, New Jersey and Rialto, California.
Mikasa is the result of the typical American success story
and has plans to continue the growth of its retail division throughout the
United States in the years to come.
Mikasa
is proudly recognized as the leader in tabletop fashion in dinnerware, crystal
stemware, barware, flatware and decorative accessories for the home. Quality
and great design are synonymous with the Mikasa brand. The world's finest
tabletop designers, working with the best factories and using the most advanced
technology in the industry, create products that are not only beautiful and
well-made, but suitably priced for everyone's lifestyle.
Mikasa's
dedication to high quality and exciting design has been our trademark since the
company was founded. Mikasa offers one of the largest selections of dinnerware
in the world. At any one time, there may be as many as 500 patterns available.
Yet even though we have a vast assortment of patterns, shapes and materials
from which to choose, all materials and manufacturing processes are strictly
monitored for quality assurance.