Oneida Ltd. has a tradition of excellence beginning more than 100 years ago, with talented individual craftsmen who perfected the art of stainless steel creation. These artists were members of the Oneida Community, a religious and social society founded in Oneida, New York in 1848. Today, Oneida Ltd. carries a complete line of china dinnerware and crystal and glassware items, and is one of the world's largest marketers of stainless steel flatware. It remains the #1 brand in flatware, and hold patent to the five most popular designs in the entire industry. In addition it's simple, elegant design, Oneida flatware is comfortable and natural to use, shape blended beautifully with function.