An Afternoon With Michael Wainwright

We are merely weeks away from one of the West Hartford Center’s most anticipated events of the season, an afternoon with luxury porcelain designer and friend of LCR , Michael Wainwright. Michael Wainwright has spent a lifetime designing ceramics. He was introduced to clay at a very early age and achieved a master's degree in sculpture. Having also worked as a jeweler, Michael became intrigued with finding a way to join metal and clay. It did not take Michael very long to be a staple in the luxury market.

Many of his designs for his collections were inspired from his studies in Italy and travels along the Mediterranean. He developed an affinity for the use of architecture, and has collections inspired by the Piazza San Marco in Venice, the Palio
in Siena, and the Almalfi
Coast as well. His most recent collections have been inspired by the domes of the U.S. Capitol Building, and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

Wainwright is the president of his company and the sole designer of each piece in his collection. His porcelain dinnerware and accessories are all made and hand-painted with 24 K Gold and Platinum in the U.S.A, as is his barware
. His new enameled aluminum Eggshell collection and metal serving pieces are imported from overseas, though all were designed in porcelain in his Great Barrington, MA studio.

On Saturday May 5th at 12 PM, Michael will be in our shop meeting and greeting with our clients. Even if you have never met Michael, stop in and say hello and even have your Wainwright piece signed from the artist. Michael has just sent our shop his latest collection pieces and we are displaying them now. The artist will be signing his work that has been purchased from our store from now to the day of the event. Here is your opportunity to have an instant collectable. Portions of each sale will be benefiting our local charity, The West Hartford Food Bank. LCR , is proud to offer a wide variety of Michael Wainwright tableware and accessories in our West Hartford store and online at www.lcrcollection.com .

Sophistication and Style - Dinnerware and Home Accessories by L'objet

Founded in 2004 by former interior designer Elad Yifrach, L’objet’s designs capture the beauty of the natural world by blending ancient techniques with modern-day style. The line features everything from dinnerware to serving pieces to picture frames and other home accessory items.

L’objet’s dinnerware is handcrafted fine Limoges porcelain, and it incorporates materials such as 14k gold or platinum. The Byzanteum dinnerware collection comes in various style borders – including 24k gold, platinum, and a combination of both mixed with rose gold – a combination reminiscent of unique blends found in nature. We at LCR think mixing all three border styles make the most interesting and unique tabletop statement. Pair this dinnerware with a gold beaded placemat and silk napkin from Kim Seybert, and you’ll have a table setting filled with warmth and elegance. Use a mixed-metal Dualite platter and wine chiller by L’objet with this china for added sophistication while entertaining guests.



The home décor collections by L’objet are equally as elegant as their dinnerware collections. The scented candles, which come in porcelain holders adorned with a 14k gold trim, have proven to be one of the most popular gift items chosen by LCR shoppers. The ornament on the lid of each candle holder adds a personal touch. If you have a special photo you wish to display, a gold or platinum L’objet frame is an excellent choice. Use frames from the Scales collection to show off photos of your friends and family (we like mixing the various sizes and materials to make a unique statement), or display a wedding photo in a L’objet Garland frame in platinum and Swarovski crystals.

Whether you are interested in making a sophisticated yet unique table setting, or shopping for elegant home accessories or the perfect gift, L’objet is sure to have many possibilities that will suit your design and decoration needs, and we at LCR are happy to help.