Is MacKenzie-Childs going out of business?

MacKenzie-Childs was founded by the very artistic couple Richard and Victoria MacKenzie-Childs. Unfortunately, their company declared bankruptcy in 2000 but you can still see and buy their creative items at their new company, Victoria and Richard Emprise.

What is so special about MacKenzie-Childs?

MacKenzie-Childs is one of the world’s leading pottery manufacturers, best known for its signature Courtly Checks black and white checkerboard pattern. Located on a former dairy farm overlooking Cayuga Lake, MacKenzie-Childs is perhaps one of the most iconic sites in the Finger Lakes.

Who owns MacKenzie-Childs now?

Aurora Brands
In 2014, Castanea Partners, a private equity firm, invested in Aurora Brands, the owner of MacKenzie-Childs, Ltd. In 2018 MacKenzie-Childs, Ltd.

How much did MacKenzie-Childs sell for?

The MacKenzie-Childs’ property at 1671 Route 90 in King Ferry sold for $595,000.

Where is MacKenzie-Childs manufactured?

While our roots began in handmade, hand-painted ceramics in Aurora, New York, our designs have been brought to life by world-wide talents and manufacturers for decades including our ever-popular enamelware which has been made in Eastern Asia since first debuting in 1995.

Where are MacKenzie-Childs items made?

Does Pleasant Rowland own MacKenzie-Childs?

“Pleasant Rowland and her management team have transformed (MacKenzie-Childs) and built a celebrated brand with exceptional customer loyalty,” Lee Feldman, manager partner of Twin Lakes Capital, said in a written statement.

Where are MacKenzie-Childs products made?

Is MacKenzie-Childs a person?

Victoria MacKenzie and Richard Childs created the company MacKenzie-Childs, a combination of their last names. They are known for their eccentric, crazy, and creative style that just makes people say “Wow!” “I was sitting in my little studio and was making what you call a chowder bowl.

Is MacKenzie-Childs made in Taiwan?

All of their ceramic pieces (except the tiles, made in Mexico), are created at the Aurora, New York location. Of course, a company as large as MacKenzie-Childs cannot make all of their products in one place.

Is MacKenzie-Childs handmade?

Our dairy barn houses our production studio—where today, handmade, hand decorated majolica pottery, furniture, and home furnishings are crafted by our talented artisans.