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Design Icon: Russel Wright

Industrial designer Russel Wright helped define American postwar living through his tableware, books, and furniture.

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Born at the turn-of-the-19th Century, industrial designer Russel Wright’s career began in the 1920s, when American culture began to shift toward modernity and the concept of a uniquely American lifestyle. Wright’s affordable, mass produced dinnerware and furniture were all designed around the concept of the table as the center of the home. He was best known for his serving ware, but also built furniture and appliances, and co-authored a book.
Born at the turn-of-the-19th Century, industrial designer Russel Wright’s career began in the 1920s, when American culture began to shift toward modernity and the concept of a uniquely American lifestyle. Wright’s affordable, mass produced dinnerware and furniture were all designed around the concept of the table as the center of the home. He was best known for his serving ware, but also built furniture and appliances, and co-authored a book.
The Iroquois True China dinnerware guarantee promised to replace your pieces for free if they chipped or broke. Russel and Mary would go do demonstrations themselves, spilling baskets of dishes on the floor to prove their mettle.
The Iroquois True China dinnerware guarantee promised to replace your pieces for free if they chipped or broke. Russel and Mary would go do demonstrations themselves, spilling baskets of dishes on the floor to prove their mettle.
The American Modern collection for Bauer Pottery is made in California in a variety of colorways. Shown, is the American Modern divided vegetable bowl in chartreuse.
The American Modern collection for Bauer Pottery is made in California in a variety of colorways. Shown, is the American Modern divided vegetable bowl in chartreuse.
First designed over 60 years ago, the Russel Wright Residential Collection is another popular collection, crafted from durable, shatterproof melamine, of which Russel was a fan.
First designed over 60 years ago, the Russel Wright Residential Collection is another popular collection, crafted from durable, shatterproof melamine, of which Russel was a fan.