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
Russel Wright
1937
"Saturn" punch bowl set
Russel Wright
c.1935
Armchair with Adjustable Back
Russel Wright
1932
Casual China Casserole Dish
Russel Wright
1946
Casual China Dinnerware
Russel Wright
1946
Casual China Dinnerware
Russel Wright
1946
Highlight Flatware
Russel Wright
1951
Iroquois Casual China Carafe
Russel Wright
1946
Lemonade pitcher (model 110)
Russel Wright
c.1932
Oceana Box
Russel Wright
1931
Oceana Serving Tray
Russel Wright
1931
Pitcher
Russel Wright
c. 1927-41
Simtex Modern Tablecloth
Russel Wright
c.1950
Small "Ball" vase
Russel Wright
c.1930-1935
Small pot with lid and ladle
Russel Wright
c.1930-1935
Stacking snack trays
Russel Wright
c.1930
Exhibitions
13 exhibitionsMar 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