Russel Wright
Russel Wright (1904-1976) was an American Industrial designer. From the late 1920s through the 1960s,
he created a succession of artistically distinctive and commercially successful products
that helped bring modern design to the general public.
Wright is best known for his colorful American Modern dinnerware, the most widely sold
American ceramic dinnerware in history, manufactured between 1939 and 1959 by Steubenville Pottery
in Steubenville, Ohio. He also designed top selling wooden furniture, spun aluminum dining accessories
and textiles. His simple, practical style was influential in persuading ordinary Americans to
embrace Modernism in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.
Collectors' & Reference Sites
- Manitoga / The Russel Wright Design Center
- Manitoga in Garrison, New York was built by Wright as his home and studio. Its mission now is to preserve the
legacy of Russel Wright - his home, landscape, products, archives and philosophy, and share them
with professionals and the public. Manitoga is a National Historic Landmark.
- Wikipedia article about Russel Wright
Dealers' Sites
- All Wright
- All Russel Wright designs bought and sold here. Over 5000 items currently in stock.
- Russel Wright at Home Grown Antiques
- Price lists for Russel Wright's American Modern and Iroquois Casual designs.
- Russel Wright at Retrospective Modern Design
- Price lists for Russel Wright's American Modern, Iroquois Casual and White Clover designs.
- Russel Wright at Ruby Lane
- Find Russel Wright items in this online mall for antiques and collectibles.
- Russel Wright at TIAS.com
- Find Russel Wright items in this online mall for antiques and collectibles.
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