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Russel Wright

Russel Wright

American, 1904–1976

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Russel Wright was an American industrial designer. His best-selling ceramic dinnerware was credited with encouraging the general public to enjoy creative modern design at table with his many other ranges of furniture, accessories, and textiles. The Russel and Mary Wright Design Gallery at Manitoga in upstate New York records how the "Wrights shaped modern American lifestyle".

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Works in Collection

16 works
"American Modern" Dinnerware

"American Modern" Dinnerware

Russel Wright

1937

"Saturn" punch bowl set

"Saturn" punch bowl set

Russel Wright

c.1935

Armchair with Adjustable Back

Armchair with Adjustable Back

Russel Wright

1932

Casual China Casserole Dish

Casual China Casserole Dish

Russel Wright

1946

Casual China Dinnerware

Casual China Dinnerware

Russel Wright

1946

Casual China Dinnerware

Casual China Dinnerware

Russel Wright

1946

Highlight Flatware

Highlight Flatware

Russel Wright

1951

Iroquois Casual China Carafe

Iroquois Casual China Carafe

Russel Wright

1946

Lemonade pitcher (model 110)

Lemonade pitcher (model 110)

Russel Wright

c.1932

Oceana Box

Oceana Box

Russel Wright

1931

Oceana Serving Tray

Oceana Serving Tray

Russel Wright

1931

Pitcher

Pitcher

Russel Wright

c. 1927-41

Simtex Modern Tablecloth

Simtex Modern Tablecloth

Russel Wright

c.1950

Small "Ball" vase

Small "Ball" vase

Russel Wright

c.1930-1935

Small pot with lid and ladle

Small pot with lid and ladle

Russel Wright

c.1930-1935

Stacking snack trays

Stacking snack trays

Russel Wright

c.1930

Exhibitions

13 exhibitions

Mar 05, 1934 – Apr 29, 1934

Machine Art

94 artists · 1 curator

Dec 07, 1939 – Jan 07, 1940

Useful Objects of American Design under $10.00

57 artists · 2 curators

Nov 26, 1940 – Dec 24, 1940

Useful Objects of American Design under $10

71 artists · 1 curator

Dec 02, 1942 – Jan 09, 1943

Useful Objects in Wartime under $10

113 artists

May 24, 1944 – Oct 22, 1944

Design for Use

212 artists · 1 curator

Nov 26, 1946 – Jan 26, 1947

Useful Objects

155 artists · 1 curator

Sep 16, 1947 – Jan 25, 1948

100 Useful Objects of Fine Design (available under $100)

133 artists · 1 curator

Nov 21, 1950 – Jan 28, 1951

Good Design

215 artists

Nov 27, 1951 – Jan 27, 1952

Good Design

186 artists · 3 curators

Sep 23, 1952 – Nov 30, 1952

Good Design

150 artists · 1 curator

Sep 22, 1953 – Nov 29, 1953

Good Design

200 artists · 1 curator

Feb 08, 1955 – Mar 20, 1955

Good Design: 5th Anniversary

165 artists · 5 curators

Dec 17, 1958 – Feb 23, 1959

20th Century Design from the Museum Collection

257 artists · 2 curators