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Russel Wright American Modern

Russel Wright American Modern Conant Ball Dresser Four Drawers
Russel Wright American Modern Conant Ball Dresser Four Drawers

Russel Wright American Modern Conant Ball Dresser Four Drawers

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in Fraser, MI

Early Conant Ball four drawer chest. Designed by Russel Wright for the American Modern line. Solid Maple construction.

Category

Vintage 1930s Dressers

Materials

Maple

1930s Russel Wright American Modern Furniture Design Chairs Georges Candilis
1930s Russel Wright American Modern Furniture Design Chairs Georges Candilis

1930s Russel Wright American Modern Furniture Design Chairs Georges Candilis

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in Hyattsville, MD

These chairs were the first design for American Modern Furniture line by Russel Wright for Conant Ball in 1935.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Rare Russel Wright American Modern bookshelf for Conant Ball
Rare Russel Wright American Modern bookshelf for Conant Ball

Rare Russel Wright American Modern bookshelf for Conant Ball

Located in Fraser, MI

Rare Bookshelf from the American Modern series. Designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball.

Category

Vintage 1930s Bookcases

Materials

Maple

Set 4 Bauer vases / vessels by Russel Wright 1940's / Modernist
Set 4 Bauer vases / vessels by Russel Wright 1940's / Modernist

Set 4 Bauer vases / vessels by Russel Wright 1940's / Modernist

By Russel Wright

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning collection of Four Russel Wright Bauer vessels. This set includes , seldom seen (large) canoe and 3 jug vase's.Amazing colors and glazes. excellent condition,, Introduced i...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

MCM Russel Wright Tea Service in Robin's Egg Blue
MCM Russel Wright Tea Service in Robin's Egg Blue

MCM Russel Wright Tea Service in Robin's Egg Blue

By Russel Wright

Located in Austin, TX

Now with ‘Mid-Mod’ all the rage again, Russel Wright’s American Modern Collection of dinnerware and server ware for Steubenville is especially sought after today for its timeless, or...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Pottery

Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery American Modern Large Bowl
Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery American Modern Large Bowl

Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery American Modern Large Bowl

By Steubenville, Russel Wright

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The bowl is marked on the bottom. Russel Wright’s American Modern dinnerware, produced by Steubenville Pottery Company of Ohio, was introduced in 1939; Seafom Blue pieces were in pro...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

16 William Gropper Oil Painted Dishes
16 William Gropper Oil Painted Dishes

16 William Gropper Oil Painted Dishes

By William Gropper

Located in Sharon, CT

Four sets of four: cup, saucer, dinner plate and bowl, with paintings of mythological subjects on each by William Gropper. Russel Wright "American Modern" Steubenville provides the s...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings

Materials

Ceramic

American Modern Ceramic Handled Casserole Chartreuse Russel Wright Stubenville
American Modern Ceramic Handled Casserole Chartreuse Russel Wright Stubenville

American Modern Ceramic Handled Casserole Chartreuse Russel Wright Stubenville

By Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish and functional American modern in chartreuse color handled casserole by Russel Wright for Steubenville pottery of Ohio, circa the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

American Modern Ceramic Handled Casserole White by Russel Wright Stubenville
American Modern Ceramic Handled Casserole White by Russel Wright Stubenville

American Modern Ceramic Handled Casserole White by Russel Wright Stubenville

By Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish and functional American modern White handled casserole by Russel Wright for Steubenville pottery of Ohio, circa the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

American Modern Sugar Creamer & Cup by Russel Wright For Stubenville
American Modern Sugar Creamer & Cup by Russel Wright For Stubenville

American Modern Sugar Creamer & Cup by Russel Wright For Stubenville

By Steubenville, Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish and functional American modern Sugar creamer and cup by Russel Wright for Steubenville pottery of Ohio, circa the 1940s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery
American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery

American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery

By Russel Wright, Steubenville

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish and functional American modern celery tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery of Ohio, circa 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

American Modern Handled Casserole in Ripe Apricot by Russel Wright Stubenville
American Modern Handled Casserole in Ripe Apricot by Russel Wright Stubenville

American Modern Handled Casserole in Ripe Apricot by Russel Wright Stubenville

By Russel Wright, Steubenville

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish and functional American modern handled casserole in "Ripe Apricot" by Russel Wright for Steubenville pottery of Ohio, circa the 1940s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Russel Wright Seafoam Blue American Modern Ceramic Coffee Pot
Mid Century Russel Wright Seafoam Blue American Modern Ceramic Coffee Pot

Mid Century Russel Wright Seafoam Blue American Modern Ceramic Coffee Pot

By Steubenville, Russel Wright

Located in Miami, FL

Mid Century Russel Wright (1904-1976) Seafoam Blue American Modern ceramic Tea Pot designed in 1937 and produced of durable earthenware by Steubenville Pottery later by Bauer of Cali...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville, c.1945
American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville, c.1945

American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville, c.1945

By Russel Wright, Steubenville

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville, c.1945.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

American Modern Square Platter in Sea Foam Green by Russel Wright Stubenville
American Modern Square Platter in Sea Foam Green by Russel Wright Stubenville

American Modern Square Platter in Sea Foam Green by Russel Wright Stubenville

By Russel Wright, Steubenville

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish and functional American modern Serving square large platter and underplate in "Sea Foam Green" by Russel Wright for Steubenville pottery of Ohio, circa the 1940s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

American Modern Handled Casserole in Sea Foam Green by Russel Wright Stubenville
American Modern Handled Casserole in Sea Foam Green by Russel Wright Stubenville

American Modern Handled Casserole in Sea Foam Green by Russel Wright Stubenville

By Russel Wright, Steubenville

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish and functional American modern handled casserole in sea foam green by Russel Wright for Steubenville pottery of Ohio, circa the 1940s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

American Modern Gravy Boat in Sea Foam Green by Russel Wright Stubenville
American Modern Gravy Boat in Sea Foam Green by Russel Wright Stubenville

American Modern Gravy Boat in Sea Foam Green by Russel Wright Stubenville

By Steubenville, Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish and functional American modern Gravy boat and underplate in "Sea Foam Green" by Russel Wright for Steubenville pottery of Ohio, circa the 1940s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

American Classic MCM White Clover Platter by Russel Wright By Harkerware Stamped
American Classic MCM White Clover Platter by Russel Wright By Harkerware Stamped

American Classic MCM White Clover Platter by Russel Wright By Harkerware Stamped

By Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

MCM rare plater designed by Russel Wright circa 1950's sold AS/IS condition , very hard to find piece with some chips on the edge as shown

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Russel Wright Mid Century American Modern Bean Brown Coffee Service 18 pcs.
Russel Wright Mid Century American Modern Bean Brown Coffee Service 18 pcs.

Russel Wright Mid Century American Modern Bean Brown Coffee Service 18 pcs.

By Steubenville, Russel Wright

Located in Miami, FL

Mid Century Russel Wright (1904-1976) Bean Brown American Modern ceramic 8 coffee cups and creamer/sugar grouping.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Russel Wright Easy Chair for Conant Ball's, American Modern, 1935
Russel Wright Easy Chair for Conant Ball's, American Modern, 1935

Russel Wright Easy Chair for Conant Ball's, American Modern, 1935

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare Art Deco easy chair designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball American modern in 1935 ,solid maple contraction with original cushions retains original finish ,patina..,, signed ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

American MCM Russel Wright Water Jug Ceramic Pitcher for Oneida
American MCM Russel Wright Water Jug Ceramic Pitcher for Oneida

American MCM Russel Wright Water Jug Ceramic Pitcher for Oneida

By Oneida, Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful large ceramic jug pitcher designed by Russel Wright for Oneida beautiful colors glaze and condition.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Russel Wright Granite Gray American Modern Collection Glasses 12 pcs. Morgantown
Russel Wright Granite Gray American Modern Collection Glasses 12 pcs. Morgantown

Russel Wright Granite Gray American Modern Collection Glasses 12 pcs. Morgantown

By Morgantown Glass Company, Russel Wright

Located in Miami, FL

Mid Century Modern grouping of 12 American Modern glasses designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Morgantown.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was Edited by Martin Eidelberg (Book)
Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was Edited by Martin Eidelberg (Book)

Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was Edited by Martin Eidelberg (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Indeed, they are all represented, as are the seminal objects - Russel Wright's American Modern dinnerware, Hans Wegner's Round chair, Isamu Nogucji's Japanese-inspired lamps, Tapio W...

Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Granite American Modern Serie Tall Stem Glasses Russel Wright 15 Pcs Morgantown
Granite American Modern Serie Tall Stem Glasses Russel Wright 15 Pcs Morgantown

Granite American Modern Serie Tall Stem Glasses Russel Wright 15 Pcs Morgantown

By Morgantown Glass Company, Russel Wright

Located in Miami, FL

Mid Century Modern grouping of 15 American Modern tall goblets designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Morgantown.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Russel Wright Mid Century Seafoam American Modern Stem Glasses Morgantown 16 pcs
Russel Wright Mid Century Seafoam American Modern Stem Glasses Morgantown 16 pcs

Russel Wright Mid Century Seafoam American Modern Stem Glasses Morgantown 16 pcs

By Morgantown Glass Company, Russel Wright

Located in Miami, FL

Mid Century grouping of 16 Seafoam American Modern goblets designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Morgantown.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

American Modern Oval Bowl by Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery
American Modern Oval Bowl by Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery

American Modern Oval Bowl by Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery

By Russel Wright, Steubenville

Located in Philadelphia, PA

American Modern Oval Bowl by Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery Company. Marked on underside.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

American Modern Creamer dish by Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery
American Modern Creamer dish by Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery

American Modern Creamer dish by Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery

By Russel Wright, Steubenville

Located in Philadelphia, PA

American Modern Creamer or Gravy Boat by Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery. gray color. very elegant design.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

RARE Hard Rock Maple Conant Ball American Modern Art Deco Desk with Round Pulls
RARE Hard Rock Maple Conant Ball American Modern Art Deco Desk with Round Pulls

RARE Hard Rock Maple Conant Ball American Modern Art Deco Desk with Round Pulls

By Russel Wright

Located in Monrovia, CA

1940s Russel Wright Conant Ball American Modern Solid Hard Rock Maple Art Deco Round Pull Desk Very RARE.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

1950s American Studio Craft Iron Triangle Dinner Bell
1950s American Studio Craft Iron Triangle Dinner Bell

1950s American Studio Craft Iron Triangle Dinner Bell

By Russel Wright

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Hand-forged dinner triangle, delicate swan head, in the manner of Early Russel Wright designed Iron Works, very reminiscent of the deer andirons.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Sofa by Stendig, New Luxurious Boucle, Switzerland, 1950s
Mid Century Modern Sofa by Stendig, New Luxurious Boucle, Switzerland, 1950s

Mid Century Modern Sofa by Stendig, New Luxurious Boucle, Switzerland, 1950s

By Stendig Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Around 1950, the Brooklyn, New York–born Stendig (b. 1924) worked for Raymor, a purveyor of modern china and accessories that is best known for distributing designer Russel Wright’s ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Pair Stendig Arm Chairs, Switzerland, New Luxurious Boucle, Mid-Century Modern
Pair Stendig Arm Chairs, Switzerland, New Luxurious Boucle, Mid-Century Modern

Pair Stendig Arm Chairs, Switzerland, New Luxurious Boucle, Mid-Century Modern

By Charles Stendig, Stendig Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Around 1950, the Brooklyn, New York–born Stendig (b. 1924) worked for Raymor, a purveyor of modern china and accessories that is best known for distributing designer Russel Wright’s ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair New Linen Upholstery Heavy Solid Maple Frames American Lounge Chairs Mint!
Pair New Linen Upholstery Heavy Solid Maple Frames American Lounge Chairs Mint!

Pair New Linen Upholstery Heavy Solid Maple Frames American Lounge Chairs Mint!

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair new linen upholstery heavy solid maple frames American Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs mint!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Stendig Living Room, Sofa, Pair of Cube Chairs, New Boucle, Switzerland, Labeled
Stendig Living Room, Sofa, Pair of Cube Chairs, New Boucle, Switzerland, Labeled

Stendig Living Room, Sofa, Pair of Cube Chairs, New Boucle, Switzerland, Labeled

By Charles Stendig, Stendig Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Around 1950, the Brooklyn, New York–born Stendig (b. 1924) worked for Raymor, a purveyor of modern china and accessories that is best known for distributing designer Russel Wright’s ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

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American  Modern  Dresser by Russel Wright
American  Modern  Dresser by Russel Wright

American Modern Dresser by Russel Wright

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H 32.5 in W 45.5 in D 19 in

American Modern Dresser by Russel Wright

By Russel Wright

Located in Bedford, NY

Early Russel Wright design for Conant Ball- Lacquered in a creamy Custard color- Three drawers with unique brown leather handles

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Russel Wright Dining Chairs for American Modern
Pair of Russel Wright Dining Chairs for American Modern

Pair of Russel Wright Dining Chairs for American Modern

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H 30.5 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in

Pair of Russel Wright Dining Chairs for American Modern

By Russel Wright

Located in Oakland, CA

Though known widely for his pottery, I'm more fond of Russel Wright's furniture. Wright was an early American Modernist whose designs were simple but not austere.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Maple

Art Deco Russel Wright Faux Bamboo Torchiere Floor Lamps
Art Deco Russel Wright Faux Bamboo Torchiere Floor Lamps

Art Deco Russel Wright Faux Bamboo Torchiere Floor Lamps

By Russel Wright

Located in Denver, CO

Documented Russel Wright Torchiere in faux bamboo and brass. Completely original. Pictured Ann Rice's books on Russel Wright.

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

rare Russel Wright "American Modern" Maple Bench
rare Russel Wright "American Modern" Maple Bench

rare Russel Wright "American Modern" Maple Bench

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Classic, original Russel Wright American Modern series for Conant Ball Coffee Table in solid Maple with beautifully aged patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

1935 Russel Wright American Modern Side Chair
1935 Russel Wright American Modern Side Chair

1935 Russel Wright American Modern Side Chair

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Important modern chair by Industrial designer Russel Wright for Conant Ball Co. circa 1935. A uniquely sculptural design, in scale and detail in the rise of the Art Deco era. Gently ...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Russel Wright American Modern Ceramic Chartreuse Celery Plate
Mid Century Russel Wright American Modern Ceramic Chartreuse Celery Plate

Mid Century Russel Wright American Modern Ceramic Chartreuse Celery Plate

By Russel Wright

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century ceramic celery plate from the "American Modern" dinnerware line designed by Russel Wright.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

30's Russel Wright American Modern Mirror
30's Russel Wright American Modern Mirror

30's Russel Wright American Modern Mirror

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H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 2 in

30's Russel Wright American Modern Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD FEB. 2009 Russel Wright designed this streamlined mirror as part of the groundbreaking "American Modern" furniture line in 1935 for Conant Ball and it works very well with all m...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Decorative Art

Materials

Mirror, Maple

Russel Wright American Modern China Avacado Green

Russel Wright American Modern China Avacado Green

Located in Atlanta, GA

Designed in 1930s by Russel Wright, considered the designer who greatly influenced the Americans toward modern taste, the American Modern dinner set was produced for a new style of l...

Category

Vintage 1950s Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Russel Wright American Modern 42 Piece Dinner Ware Set with Serving Pcs.
Russel Wright American Modern 42 Piece Dinner Ware Set with Serving Pcs.

Russel Wright American Modern 42 Piece Dinner Ware Set with Serving Pcs.

By Russel Wright

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of Russel Wright seafoam green dinnerware and serving pieces totaling 42 items .

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Pottery

Rare American Modern Russel Wright Desk by Conant Ball
Rare American Modern Russel Wright Desk by Conant Ball

Rare American Modern Russel Wright Desk by Conant Ball

By Russel Wright

Located in Buffalo, NY

Great little writing desk manufactured by Conant-Ball,,designed by Russel Wright,, Solid birch,, wonderful classic blond patina,,Minimal,Sleek, simple design

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Russel Wright Chartreuse Morgantown American Modern Juice Glasses Set of Six
Russel Wright Chartreuse Morgantown American Modern Juice Glasses Set of Six

Russel Wright Chartreuse Morgantown American Modern Juice Glasses Set of Six

By Russel Wright

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome set of six Russel Wright chartreuse, but they look yellow or amber, Morgantown American Modern juice glasses.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery American Modern 28-Piece Dinnerware Set
Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery American Modern 28-Piece Dinnerware Set

Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery American Modern 28-Piece Dinnerware Set

By Russel Wright

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare set of 1940s American modern dinnerware designed by Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pottery

American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman in the Style of Russel Wright
American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman in the Style of Russel Wright

American Mid-Century Modern Ottoman in the Style of Russel Wright

By Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare solid maple tapered legs ottoman in the style of Russel Wright we have sanded and oiled the legs reupholster with new 100% wool fabric by, Maharam it's nice and solid a little s...

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Mid-Century American Modern Chest of Drawers by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
Mid-Century American Modern Chest of Drawers by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

Mid-Century American Modern Chest of Drawers by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

By Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

1950s American modern solid wood maple dresser, designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, in great condition freshly refinished, nice solid and great quality.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Table Lamps by Russel Wright, American, circa 1950
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Table Lamps by Russel Wright, American, circa 1950

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Table Lamps by Russel Wright, American, circa 1950

By Russel Wright

Located in New York, NY

Very stylish and typical for the American Modernist Design master Russel Wright. Newly rewired and in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery
American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery

American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery

By Russel Wright, Steubenville

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish and functional American modern celery tray by Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery of Ohio, circa the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

American Modern Chest Of Drawers By Russel Wright
American Modern Chest Of Drawers By Russel Wright

American Modern Chest Of Drawers By Russel Wright

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A simple and well-constructed uncommon chest of drawers made of solid maple, having straight dowel legs and three drawers with expressive circular pulls.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Corner Table by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
Mid-Century Modern Corner Table by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

Mid-Century Modern Corner Table by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

By Russel Wright

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sculptural, Mid-Century Modern, tiered maple, corner side table by Russel Wright for Conant ball features a carved edge to create a corner in between sofas or chairs. The bottom tier...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery American Modern 86-Piece Dinnerware Set
Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery American Modern 86-Piece Dinnerware Set

Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery American Modern 86-Piece Dinnerware Set

By Steubenville, Russel Wright

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare large 86-piece set of glazed ceramic earthenware American Modern dinnerware in coral (a peachy light pink) By Russel Wright for Steubenville Pottery USA, Circa 1940s The se...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Russel Wright for Conant Ball American Modern Nightstand, Newly Refinished
Russel Wright for Conant Ball American Modern Nightstand, Newly Refinished

Russel Wright for Conant Ball American Modern Nightstand, Newly Refinished

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern ebonized nightstand or end table designed by Russel Wright for his American Modern line for Conant Ball.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Birch

American Modern Mirror by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, 1930s
American Modern Mirror by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, 1930s

American Modern Mirror by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, 1930s

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A masterfully simple Art Deco maple-accented wall mirror from Russel Wright's seminal American modern furniture line.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Maple

Russel Wright for Conant Ball American Modern Bachelor Chests or Nightstands
Russel Wright for Conant Ball American Modern Bachelor Chests or Nightstands

Russel Wright for Conant Ball American Modern Bachelor Chests or Nightstands

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of ebonized three-drawer dressers or bedside chests designed by Russel Wright for his American Modern line for Conant Ball.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Bauer Pottery
American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Bauer Pottery

American Modern Ceramic Celery Tray by Russel Wright for Bauer Pottery

By Bauer Pottery, Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish and functional American modern celery tray by Russel wright for Steubenville pottery of Ohio, circa the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

Four American Mid-Century Modern Curvy Dining / Side Chairs by Russel Wright
Four American Mid-Century Modern Curvy Dining / Side Chairs by Russel Wright

Four American Mid-Century Modern Curvy Dining / Side Chairs by Russel Wright

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Stamford, CT

Four American Mid-Century Modern Curvy Dining / Side Chairs by Russel Wright Russel Wright for Conant-Ball set of 4 curvaceous dining or side chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Dresser with Mirror by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, American Modern
Ebonized Dresser with Mirror by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, American Modern

Ebonized Dresser with Mirror by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, American Modern

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handsome, four-drawer, maple dresser by Russel Wright for Conant Ball American modern collection is newly restored in an ebonized finish.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple

1950s American Modern Triple-Drawer Dresser by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
1950s American Modern Triple-Drawer Dresser by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

1950s American Modern Triple-Drawer Dresser by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

Simple elegant small triple dresser designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball furniture, nice and solid birch wood freshly refinished and with black accents, on legs and around the d...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch

Russel Wright for Conant Ball American Modern Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Russel Wright for Conant Ball American Modern Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers

Russel Wright for Conant Ball American Modern Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern black lacquered three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Russel Wright for Conant Ball USA, 1950s Solid birch, in black lacquered finish. Measur...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

American Mid-Century Modern Rare Desk by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
American Mid-Century Modern Rare Desk by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

American Mid-Century Modern Rare Desk by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

Solid walnut 1950s architectural desk, designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, very rare hard to come by only a few were produced, we refinished this one a couple of light blemish...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

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Russel Wright American Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the russel wright American modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A russel wright American modern — often made from ceramic, wood and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect russel wright American modern — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A russel wright American modern, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made russel wright American modern over the years, but those crafted by Russel Wright, Steubenville and Conant Ball are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Russel Wright American Modern?

Prices for a russel wright American modern start at $95 and top out at $68,000 with the average selling for $1,700.

Russel Wright for sale on 1stDibs

While industrial designer Russell Wright may be known to modern furniture enthusiasts for his streamlined end tables, dining chairs and other pieces, he is universally revered for a line of tableware he created called American Modern. Efficient, practical, and striking in their elegant forms and warm colors, the American Modern ceramic pieces, which included bowls, pitchers, dishes, and other items, became the best-selling dinnerware of all time. Today, vintage Russell Wright American Modern tableware is an evergreen favorite of art collectors and interior designers alike.

Born in 1904 in Ohio, Wright was surrounded by inspiration for the furniture he would one day design. He was raised in a Quaker household and grew up with the spare, meticulously handcrafted furniture for which the Quakers are known. As a young man, he studied art and sculpture at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and the Art Students League of New York, going on to study law at Princeton University in New Jersey. But Wright loved the arts and abandoned his pursuit of a law degree to create stage sets in Princeton and Paris alongside fellow noted designer Norman Bel Geddes.

In 1927, Wright married artist and sculptor Mary Einstein. Together, they moved to New York City, where Wright began to create sculptures. Mary convinced him to create metal bookends from his sculptures, and later, when he began to craft bar accessories from chrome, he turned to aluminum, a much cheaper material for the purposes of mass production (his barware was eventually included in the "Machine Art" show at the Museum of Modern Art in 1934, which was curated by Philip Johnson).

Mary worked on marketing Russell's products, successfully proposing everyday uses for Wright's beautifully designed housewares. She is said to have been a pioneer in the world of lifestyle marketing, coining the terms "American Modern" and "blonde" to describe the charming, light-colored maple furniture he created for Conant Ball, which was known at the time for its reproductions of American Colonial furniture.

While Wright had created some Art Deco furnishings for Heywood-Wakefield, it was this group of bedroom furniture for Conant Ball that got its name, American Modern, from Mary. Under her guidance, Wright's attractive, functional designs for the home gained renown, leading to commissions by prestigious companies like the Steubenville Pottery Company.

In 1935, Wright formed Russell Wright Associates with Irving Richards, an entrepreneur who had worked with Lightolier and would later establish Raymor. In collaboration with Richards, Wright debuted the first line of American Modern dinnerware in 1939, which was initially produced by Russell Wright Associates and then manufactured by Steubenville for two decades. The line sold over 200 million pieces during its 20 years of production. In 1955, Wright was selected by the U.S. State Department to research handicraft industries in Southeast Asia, a trip that influenced his later designs.

Throughout his life, Wright continued to design furniture and housewares, with the works' signature earth tones, curved forms, and clean silhouettes of his floor lamps, lounge chairs, and serveware remaining popular staples in American households. In his later years, he focused on designing and building his home, Manitoga, and working with the National Parks Service to develop the "Summer in the Parks" program.

Upon Wright's death in 1974, Manitoga was given to the Nature Conservancy. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2006 and today houses the Russell & Mary Wright Design Gallery, where many of Wright's works stand on permanent display. In 2011, stamps from the U.S. Postal Service featured Wright's image as one of the United States' twelve most influential industrial designers.

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