What did Russel Wright design?

Russel Wright designed many things over the course of his life. He is well known for his vibrantly colored American Modern dinnerware produced from 1939 to 1959. Wright also created furniture, lighting and other home accents. Find a range of Russel Wright furniture and decorative accents on 1stDibs.

Where was Russel Wright Pottery made?

Russel Wright pottery was made in Steubenville, Ohio, through a partnership with the Steubenville Pottery Company. In 1935, Wright formed Russel 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. Steubenville continued to produce it for two decades. The line sold over 200 million pieces during its 20 years of production. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Russel Wright furniture and tableware.

Who made Russel Wright pottery?

The Steubenville Pottery Company made Russel Wright pottery. Russel Wright was a furniture maker as well as an industrial designer. Steubenville began producing his line of pottery in 1939. Production continued for two decades. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Russel Wright pottery.

Russel Wright Plates

1940s Maple Bedroom Furniture

Chase Art Deco Chrome

Mma Metropolitan Museum Of Art

Mccobb Kitchen

Collection of "Grass" Dinnerware by Russel Wright for Knowles - 32 Pieces

$650 / set

H 1 in Dm 11 in

Collection of "Grass" Dinnerware by Russel Wright for Knowles - 32 Pieces

By Edward F. Knowles, Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful 32 piece set of California dinnerware by Russel Wright for Knowles, circa 1950s. The

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Pottery

Libbiloo' Circus Horse Bookends by Russel Wright, 1928

$10,500 / set

H 5.5 in W 6.25 in D 3 in

Libbiloo' Circus Horse Bookends by Russel Wright, 1928

By Russel Wright

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An early pair of nickel-plated, fanciful 'Libbiloo' circus horse bookends by Russel Wright

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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Salt and Pepper Shakers, Modern, Russel Wright for Chase, 1935

$975 / set

H 1.88 in Dm 1.75 in

Salt and Pepper Shakers, Modern, Russel Wright for Chase, 1935

By Russel Wright, Chase Brass and Copper Company

Located in New York, NY

Streamlined/Art Deco design period, by designer Russel Wright for Chase Brass and Copper Co., 1935, USA. This

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Early 20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Art Deco Cocktail Ball and Tray Designed by Russel Wright for Chase

$325

H 3.25 in Dm 6.25 in

Art Deco Cocktail Ball and Tray Designed by Russel Wright for Chase

By Chase Brass and Copper Company

Located in Nantucket, MA

Art Deco chrome cocktail ball and tray designed by Russel Wright for Chase Brass and Copper Company

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Chrome

Set 3 Metal Enamel Wall Decoration Sculptures Plates in Blue Yellow Orange Color

$650 / set

H 3 in Dm 18.25 in

Set 3 Metal Enamel Wall Decoration Sculptures Plates in Blue Yellow Orange Color

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Russel Wright

Located in Miami, FL

Wall Art attributed to Russel Wright and styled after Massimo Vignelli. Marked on the small plate, Made

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Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Enamel, Aluminum

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Pair of Russel Wright Style Machine Age Round Spun Aluminium Table Lamps, 1950s

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H 16 in Dm 12 in

Pair of Russel Wright Style Machine Age Round Spun Aluminium Table Lamps, 1950s

By Russel Wright

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Modernist pair of Russel Wright style spun aluminum bedside lamps. Featuring a globe form with

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

1940s Set of Three Hand Turned Maple Wood Plates Paul McCobb Russel Wright Era

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H 1 in Dm 8 in

1940s Set of Three Hand Turned Maple Wood Plates Paul McCobb Russel Wright Era

By Russel Wright, Paul McCobb

Located in Chula Vista, CA

circa 1940s. Paul Mccobb Russel Wright Era. 8 diameter x 1 h, 2-7.13 diameter x1, 3- 6.5 diameter x 1

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Maple

1940s Modern Large Maple Wood Plate Paul Mccobb Russel Wright Era

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H 1 in Dm 11.5 in

1940s Modern Large Maple Wood Plate Paul Mccobb Russel Wright Era

By Paul McCobb

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1940s Modern Large Maple Wood Plate Paul Mccobb Russel Wright Era 11.5 diameter x 1 Original

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Maple

Rare Art Deco Russel Wright Aluminum Coasters Set of 3

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H 6 in W 6 in D 1 in

Rare Art Deco Russel Wright Aluminum Coasters Set of 3

By William Russell Flint

Located in Van Nuys, CA

by Russel Wright. Crafted with precision and artistry, this exquisite set showcases the timeless

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Russel Wright Modern American China Set in Salmon Color

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Vintage Russel Wright Modern American China Set in Salmon Color

By Russel Wright

Located in Atlanta, GA

Designed in 1930s by Russel Wright, considered the designer who greatly influenced the Americans

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Vintage 1950s Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Russel Wright Metropolitan Museum of Art Flatware Set

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W 8 in

Russel Wright Metropolitan Museum of Art Flatware Set

By Russel Wright

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Silver Plated Flatware Set, designed by Russel Wright. Originally designed in 1933, this

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Russel Wright Flatware for The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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H 0.5 in W 1 in D 8 in

Russel Wright Flatware for The Metropolitan Museum of Art

By Russel Wright

Located in Atlanta, GA

Streamlined Art Deco Style Silver Plated Flatware, designed by Russel Wright, American, circa 1980s

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Vintage 1980s Korean Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Pink Ceramic " Sundance " Tray / Plate, USA, 1978

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H 3.88 in W 7 in D 4.13 in

Pink Ceramic " Sundance " Tray / Plate, USA, 1978

By Russel Wright

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pink Ceramic " Sundance " Tray / Plate, USA, 1978.

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Industrial Modern Stacked Chrome and Black Walnut Table Lamps, 1960s

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H 33 in Dm 7 in

Pair of Industrial Modern Stacked Chrome and Black Walnut Table Lamps, 1960s

By Russel Wright

Located in Bainbridge, NY

accentuated with Black Walnut rings. High tech. Handsome. Architectural. Reflective. Russel wright style

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Russel Wright Spun Aluminum Cheese Plate with Knife

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H 1 in Dm 8.5 in

Russel Wright Spun Aluminum Cheese Plate with Knife

By Russel Wright

Located in Easton, PA

with reed handle designed by Russel Wright circa 1930s. Knife is 7.5" Length. Weekly deliveries to

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Vintage 1930s American Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood, Reed

1930s Russel Wright Original Whoozoo Seal Paperweight Circus Animal Series

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H 2.875 in W 3.125 in D 2.25 in

1930s Russel Wright Original Whoozoo Seal Paperweight Circus Animal Series

By Russel Wright

Located in Denver, CO

designed and produced by Russel Wright in the 1930s as part of a series of whimsical circus animals. Signed

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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Series of Eight Plates by Russel Wright

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H 1.75 in D 10.25 in

Series of Eight Plates by Russel Wright

Located in Montecito, CA

Series of Eight whimsical hand painted plates by Russel Wright; famous for his Iroquois China

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Vintage 1970s American Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Russel Wright tea set with fruit plates, USA c. 1940

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Russel Wright tea set with fruit plates, USA c. 1940

Located in London, GB

"Sea Green" tes set by Russel Wright

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Vintage 1940s American Tea Sets

Seventeen Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Yamato Porcelain Lunch Plates

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H 2 in Dm 8 in

Seventeen Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Yamato Porcelain Lunch Plates

By Russel Wright

Located in Concord, MA

A rare set of seventeen Russel Wright “Theme Formal” Yamato porcelain lunch plates, circa 1964

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

15 Rare Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Yamato Porcelain Dinner Plates

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H 2 in Dm 10.75 in

15 Rare Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Yamato Porcelain Dinner Plates

By Russel Wright

Located in Concord, MA

porcelain plates with raised rim, diameter: 10 ¾ in. Note: Russel Wright (1904-1976) was an American

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Chrome Four-Piece Pancake and Corn Set by Russel Wright for Chase

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H 5.25 in Dm 6 in

Art Deco Chrome Four-Piece Pancake and Corn Set by Russel Wright for Chase

By Russel Wright, Chase Brass and Copper Company

Located in Port Hope, ON

set by Russel Wright will add sparkle and colour to any table setting" and this apt description still

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Chrome

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Modernist Chrome Toothpick Holder by Russel Wright for Chase Co.

$250

H 3 in Dm 3 in

Modernist Chrome Toothpick Holder by Russel Wright for Chase Co.

By Chase and Co., Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice modernist toothpick holder by Russel Wright for Chase & Co., circa 1940s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 3.25" D x 3" H. It is marked "Chase" with compa...

Category

20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

Toothpick Server by Russel Wright for Chase

$800

H 3 in Dm 3 in

Toothpick Server by Russel Wright for Chase

By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A polished silver sphere with multiple perforations for holding and dispensing toothpicks. Stamped "Chase USA".

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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Russel Wright Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of russel wright plates for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct russel wright plates — often made from metal, chrome and ceramic — can elevate any home. Russel wright plates have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Russel wright plates bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made russel wright plates over the years, but those made by Russel Wright and Chase Brass and Copper Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.