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Russel Wright Furniture

American, 1904-1976

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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Creator: Russel Wright
Single & Rare MCM Russel Wright Eclipse Double Old fashioned Glass
Single & Rare MCM Russel Wright Eclipse Double Old fashioned Glass

Single & Rare MCM Russel Wright Eclipse Double Old fashioned Glass

By Russel Wright, Bartlett Collins Glass Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Single & Rare MCM Russel Wright Eclipse Double Old fashioned rock glass, Glass for Bartlett Collins .

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Glass

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 Russel Wright, Morgantown Glass Company

Located in Miami, FL

Mid Century Modern grouping of 15 American Modern tall goblets designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Morgantown. Consisting of 15 Granite Gray stem glassware in three different sizes all in Very Good condition. Since the glasses were hand blown, slight differences of colors and dimensions occured. American Modern was a line of Mid Century Modern tableware for entertaining designed by Russel Wright (1904-1976) in the 1930s. It was a popular collection of Modern shapes and colors for dishes and glassware produced from 1939-1959. The glass articles for this line were produced by Morgantown Glassware Guild and the dishes by Steubenville Pottery. The glasses were available in coral (pink). chartreuse, gray and seafoam. This line was so popular that even Elanor Roosevelt and Mamie Eisenhower had a set of dishes and because of the high quality of the glass production at Morgantown, it was chosen as the supplier of glassware for the Kennedy White House. Morgantown Glass Works was founded in 1899 in West Virginia to produce pressed and hand blown glassware. The company closed for a short period in the 30s and reopened as Morgantown Glassware Guild producing high quality glassware until 1965 when it was bought by Fostoria Glass Co. and finally closed in 1971. MEASUREMENTS & QUANTITY: (2 goblets) 5.5 inches high x 3 inches diameter –(8 goblets) 4 inches high x 3.75 inches diameter – (5 goblets) 3.75 inches high x 3.5 inches diameter Please look at the other listings we have of Morgantown American Modern glasses...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Glass

Russel Wright, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Brass, Wood, USA, 1940s
Russel Wright, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Brass, Wood, USA, 1940s

Russel Wright, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Brass, Wood, USA, 1940s

By Russel Wright

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of freeform grey-glazed ceramic, brass and black-lacquered wood table lamps, designed by Russel Wright, USA, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 29.75” H x 8” Diameter Dimens...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Brass

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 Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Fraser, MI

Early Conant Ball four drawer chest. Designed by Russel Wright for the American Modern line. Solid Maple construction. Branded inside top drawer. Catalog number on back: 3078C.

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1930s Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Maple

Mid-Century Bowtie Credenza by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
Mid-Century Bowtie Credenza by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

Mid-Century Bowtie Credenza by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Channel classic mid-century modern style with this Bowtie Credenza designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, a distinctive piece that blends iconic design with practical storage. Ce...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Wood

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 Steubenville, Russel Wright

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Ceramic

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. Consisting of Seafoam stem...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Glass

Russel Wright Mid Century Floor Lamp
Russel Wright Mid Century Floor Lamp

Russel Wright Mid Century Floor Lamp

By Russel Wright

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well crafted floor lamp with milk glass funnel shade , round wood ball switch , spun brass shade holder and base mounted on a combed oak pole . Designed by Russel Wright who's...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Brass

Art Deco Button Back Mohair Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company
Art Deco Button Back Mohair Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company

Art Deco Button Back Mohair Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in New York, NY

This stunning side chair was realized by the esteemed American designer Russel Wright in the United States, circa 1940. It features four conical splayed legs in ebonized walnut; and ...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Mohair, Walnut

Rare Pair Russel Wright Lounge Chairs for Conant Ball, 1935
Rare Pair Russel Wright Lounge Chairs for Conant Ball, 1935

Rare Pair Russel Wright Lounge Chairs for Conant Ball, 1935

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rarely seen set of two Russel Wright (Russell Wright) large lounge chairs with wood shelf / bookshelf frames. Reupholstered in recent years. Very comfortable.

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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

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 Russel Wright, Steubenville

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage large serving or salad bowl features a Modernist oval shape with curved sides, formed from earthenware and decorated with monochromatic glaze in Seafoam Green color. Measurin...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

Three-Seat Sofa by Russell Wright, Black Frame and Light Grey-Silver Fabric
Three-Seat Sofa by Russell Wright, Black Frame and Light Grey-Silver Fabric

Three-Seat Sofa by Russell Wright, Black Frame and Light Grey-Silver Fabric

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Kansas City, MO

Russel Wright for Conant Ball sofa. Black lacquered wood frame and newly upholstered in a beautiful light grey or sliver fabric.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Wood

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.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Stacked Black Lacquer & Glass Ball Table Lamps by Russel Wright
Pair of Art Deco Stacked Black Lacquer & Glass Ball Table Lamps by Russel Wright

Pair of Art Deco Stacked Black Lacquer & Glass Ball Table Lamps by Russel Wright

By Russel Wright

Located in New York, NY

This unique and sophisticated Pair of Art Deco Stacked Black Lacquer and Glass Ball Table Lamps are by Russel Wright and originate from the United States, Circa 1930. They feature a...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Glass, Lacquer

Midcentury Birch Spindle-Back Dining Chairs By Leslie Diamond For Conant Ball
Midcentury Birch Spindle-Back Dining Chairs By Leslie Diamond For Conant Ball

Midcentury Birch Spindle-Back Dining Chairs By Leslie Diamond For Conant Ball

By Russel Wright, Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This set of four model 7408 birch spindle back dining chairs were designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Furniture's Modernmates line, circa 1956. Because the Modernmates line wa...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Birch

Vintage Samson Folding Chairs Russel Wright Shwayder Bros Inc 1950s
Vintage Samson Folding Chairs Russel Wright Shwayder Bros Inc 1950s

Vintage Samson Folding Chairs Russel Wright Shwayder Bros Inc 1950s

By Russel Wright

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Russel Wright Three Vintage Midcentury Modern Foldable Steel Patio Armchairs in Black Samsonite Chairs made in the USA for Shwayder Bros Detroit Pittsburg Denver. Designed by R...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Steel

Art Deco Machine Age Table Lamps in Brushed Aluminum & Glass by Russell Wright
Art Deco Machine Age Table Lamps in Brushed Aluminum & Glass by Russell Wright

Art Deco Machine Age Table Lamps in Brushed Aluminum & Glass by Russell Wright

By Russel Wright

Located in New York, NY

This refined pair of Art Deco Machine Age table lamps were realized by the fabled industrial Designer Russell Wright in the United States circa 1935. They feature circular volumetric...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Aluminum

Russel Wright Art Deco Streamlined Lounge Chair Refinished Reupholstered
Russel Wright Art Deco Streamlined Lounge Chair Refinished Reupholstered

Russel Wright Art Deco Streamlined Lounge Chair Refinished Reupholstered

By Russel Wright

Located in Atlanta, GA

Streamlined Art Deco Lounge Chair, designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1940s. This chair is currently being refinished and reupholstered. The price noted includes refini...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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 iconic pattern is "Grass" and it is in a light shade of blue. This complete set consist...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball
Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball

Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Buffalo, NY

Simple ,,smart design..... Conant ball desk and matching spindle chair in maple,,,, Russel Wright for Conant Ball Furniture Makers Mid-Century Modern ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Cane, Birch

Art Deco Machine Age Torchiere in Brushed Aluminum & Glass signed Russel Wright
Art Deco Machine Age Torchiere in Brushed Aluminum & Glass signed Russel Wright

Art Deco Machine Age Torchiere in Brushed Aluminum & Glass signed Russel Wright

By Russel Wright

Located in New York, NY

This Art Deco Machine Age torchiere, signed by the renowned American industrial designer Russel Wright, is a stunning piece from circa 1940. The torchiere features a sophisticated bl...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Aluminum

Russel Wright Rare Ballyhoo Ice Bucket Set 1930's
Russel Wright Rare Ballyhoo Ice Bucket Set 1930's

Russel Wright Rare Ballyhoo Ice Bucket Set 1930's

By Russel Wright

Located in Chicago, IL

Russel Wright Rare Ballyhoo Ice Bucket Set 1930's This exceptional Ballyhoo Ice Bucket set is a rare find. The set includes twelve cups, two ice tongs, ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

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 Russel Wright, Oneida

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Ceramic

Chaises pliantes par Russel Wright pour Samsonite Chairs 1960's
Chaises pliantes par Russel Wright pour Samsonite Chairs 1960's

Chaises pliantes par Russel Wright pour Samsonite Chairs 1960's

By Russel Wright, Samsonite

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Chaises pliantes par Russel Wright pour Samsonite Chairs 1960's Dans les années 1950, le designer américain Russel Wright a collaboré avec les Shwayder Brothers Inc., fabricants de ...

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1960s American Industrial Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Russel Wright Art Deco Uplighter Table Lamps
Pair of Russel Wright Art Deco Uplighter Table Lamps

Pair of Russel Wright Art Deco Uplighter Table Lamps

By Russel Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Art Deco, uplighter table lamps by Russel Wright are spun aluminum with glass details. The lamps take a mogul bulb.

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Aluminum

Pair of Nightstands by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
Pair of Nightstands by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

Pair of Nightstands by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Dallas, TX

Iconic pair of early 20th century American modernist nightstands featuring drawers with wooden pulls and dovetail joints, designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1940. Beginning in the late 1920s through the 1960s, Russel Wright created a succession of artistically distinctive and commercially successful items that helped bring modern design to the general public. Good vintage condition with some cosmetic imperfections due to age and use. Labeled with the branded mark "American Modern Built by Conant-Ball Co.". Matching dresser and chest of drawers...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Wood

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

Mid-century lifestyle influencer, Russel Wright believed, 'The table was the center of the home.' Now with ‘Mid-Mod’ all the rage again, Russel Wright’s American Modern Collection o...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Pottery

1960 Solid Maple Restored Wrussel Right Conant Ball Solid Maple 4 Drawer Dresser
1960 Solid Maple Restored Wrussel Right Conant Ball Solid Maple 4 Drawer Dresser

1960 Solid Maple Restored Wrussel Right Conant Ball Solid Maple 4 Drawer Dresser

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Rockaway, NJ

1960s Solid Maple Restored Russel Right Conant Ball Solid Maple 4 Drawer Dresser Bachelor Chest MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Maple

Torchiere Floor Lamp in Spun Aluminum with Brass Detail by Russel Wright
Torchiere Floor Lamp in Spun Aluminum with Brass Detail by Russel Wright

Torchiere Floor Lamp in Spun Aluminum with Brass Detail by Russel Wright

By Russel Wright

Located in Kansas City, MO

Russel Wright spun aluminum and brass torchiere floor lamp. All original. Three way light switch with the round wooden knob. Very good condition wit...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Pair Rare Russel Wright Ceramic Nude Form on Spun Aluminum Base
Pair Rare Russel Wright Ceramic Nude Form on Spun Aluminum Base

Pair Rare Russel Wright Ceramic Nude Form on Spun Aluminum Base

By Russel Wright

Located in New York, NY

Pair Russel Wright ceramic nude table lamps. The ceramic body is mounted on its original spun aluminum base, with the original spun aluminum sock...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Aluminum

Art Deco Chrome Pancake Corn Set Blue Tray by Russel Wright for Chase
Art Deco Chrome Pancake Corn Set Blue Tray by Russel Wright for Chase

Art Deco Chrome Pancake Corn Set Blue Tray by Russel Wright for Chase

By Russel Wright, Chase and Co.

Located in New York, NY

Designed by the iconic American industrial designer Russel Wright for Chase, this Art Deco pancake corn set epitomizes the streamlined and functional aesthetic of the 1930s. The set ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Chrome

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 Steubenville, Russel Wright

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Russel Wright Lounge Chairs for Conant Ball
Pair of Russel Wright Lounge Chairs for Conant Ball

Pair of Russel Wright Lounge Chairs for Conant Ball

By Russel Wright

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of maple framed lounge chairs by Russell Wright for Conant Ball.

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1950s Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Maple

Russel Wright Plywood Samson Folding Armchair Original Paint Shwayder Brothers
Russel Wright Plywood Samson Folding Armchair Original Paint Shwayder Brothers

Russel Wright Plywood Samson Folding Armchair Original Paint Shwayder Brothers

By Shwayder Brothers, Russel Wright

Located in Forest Grove, PA

An iconic Russel Wright for Shwayder Brothers/ Samsonite Samson Chairs folding plywood armchair in the original salmon color painted metal frame.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Metal

72-Piece Russel Wright by Steubenville Vintage Pottery Dinnerware
72-Piece Russel Wright by Steubenville Vintage Pottery Dinnerware

72-Piece Russel Wright by Steubenville Vintage Pottery Dinnerware

By Russel Wright, Steubenville

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a wonderful grouping of 72 pieces of Vintage 1940's-1950's pottery by Steubenville for Russel Wright. The combination of ochre yellow and green - this set is an elegant and ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Pottery

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 Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Important Russel Wright chair design, illustrating the confluence of styles; Art Deco, Streamlined Moderne, European and Shanghai style, all converging into and reflecting the new mechanized and modern era. These chairs were the first design for American Modern Furniture...

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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Maple

Set of Two Russel Wright Conant Ball Captains Dining or Side Chairs
Set of Two Russel Wright Conant Ball Captains Dining or Side Chairs

Set of Two Russel Wright Conant Ball Captains Dining or Side Chairs

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of two Windsor inspired chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company. Newly refinished in Ebony.  

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Birdseye Maple

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

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

By Russel Wright, Chase Brass and Copper Company

Located in New York, NY

A rare and chic set of American chrome plate brass sphere salt and pepper shakers, Modern/Modern Streamlined/Art Deco design period, by designer Russel Wright for Chase Brass and Cop...

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Early 20th Century American Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Chrome, Brass

Pair of Rare Art Deco Credenzas by Russel Wright for Heywood Wakefield
Pair of Rare Art Deco Credenzas by Russel Wright for Heywood Wakefield

Pair of Rare Art Deco Credenzas by Russel Wright for Heywood Wakefield

By Russel Wright

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of rare Art Deco Credenzas, designed by Russel Wright for Heywood Wakefield, American, circa 1930s. Each chest measures 36"H x 48"W x 15"D. The extended serving table top measur...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Chrome, Metal

Tall Chest of Drawers/Dresser by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
Tall Chest of Drawers/Dresser by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

Tall Chest of Drawers/Dresser by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Dallas, TX

Iconic early 20th century American modernist chest of drawers/dresser featuring drawers with wooden pulls and dovetail joints, designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1940. ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Wood

Pair Russel Wright Faux Bamboo Brass Wrap Table Lamps, Mid Century Modern
Pair Russel Wright Faux Bamboo Brass Wrap Table Lamps, Mid Century Modern

Pair Russel Wright Faux Bamboo Brass Wrap Table Lamps, Mid Century Modern

By Russel Wright

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of original Russel Wright Table Lamps, faux bamboo and brass. Table Lamp is 5.75” in diameter. Shade is 18.25” in diameter. Current lampshades have some spots and will be repl...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Metal, Brass

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. This RARE Solid Hard Rock Maple Desk With Roun...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Wood

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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Porcelain

Rare Russel Wright Floor Lamp Spun Aluminum Oak Wright Accessories Inc
Rare Russel Wright Floor Lamp Spun Aluminum Oak Wright Accessories Inc

Rare Russel Wright Floor Lamp Spun Aluminum Oak Wright Accessories Inc

By Russel Wright

Located in Fraser, MI

Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Rare Russell Wright Torchiere Floor Lamp.. Made by Wright Accessories Inc: Catalog #28. Spun Aluminum T...

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1930s Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Aluminum

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 Russel Wright, Steubenville

Located in Miami, FL

Mid Century Russel Wright (1904-1976) Bean Brown American Modern ceramic 8 coffee cups and creamer/sugar grouping. Bean Brown came in dark, light, foamy glazes and other variations...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Russel Wright, Chest of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
Russel Wright, Chest of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s

Russel Wright, Chest of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in High Point, NC

A maple chest of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Conant Ball, USA, c. 1950s.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Maple

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

Russell Wright spun aluminum cocktail Pitcher
Russell Wright spun aluminum cocktail Pitcher

Russell Wright spun aluminum cocktail Pitcher

By Russel Wright

Located in Ferndale, MI

More sculpture than utilitarian object . Water or drinks pitcher . Nicely proportioned with aluminum ring handle through wood ball . Designed by one of the leading mid century indus...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

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Aluminum

Russel Wright Pillow Vase
Russel Wright Pillow Vase

Russel Wright Pillow Vase

By Russel Wright

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Russel Wright Pillow Vase Manufactured By Bauer Pottery in 1945 Frothy Grey variegated Glaze A very nice example

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1940s American Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

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Pottery

Russel Wright, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
Russel Wright, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s

Russel Wright, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of maple chests of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Conant Ball, USA, c. 1950s.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

Materials

Maple

Rare 1930s Russel Wright Organic Freeform Wood Centerpiece
Rare 1930s Russel Wright Organic Freeform Wood Centerpiece

Rare 1930s Russel Wright Organic Freeform Wood Centerpiece

By Russel Wright

Located in Buffalo, NY

An uncommon Russel Wright design executed by Klise Woodworking, circa 1935 from carved maple...Signed Russel Wright to bottom.. Retains its beautiful ,warm patina / surface.

Category

1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

Materials

Wood, Maple

Pewter Dish by Russel Wright, 1930s
Pewter Dish by Russel Wright, 1930s

Pewter Dish by Russel Wright, 1930s

By Russel Wright

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pewter swan nut dish.

Category

1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Russel Wright Furniture

Materials

Pewter

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. The ultramo...

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Chrome Toothpick Holder by Russel Wright for Chase Co.
Modernist Chrome Toothpick Holder by Russel Wright for Chase Co.

Modernist Chrome Toothpick Holder by Russel Wright for Chase Co.

By Russel Wright, Chase and Co.

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 Russel Wright Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Oceana wood bowl branded Russel Wright retains early original Klise paper label
Oceana wood bowl branded Russel Wright retains early original Klise paper label

Oceana wood bowl branded Russel Wright retains early original Klise paper label

By Russel Wright, Klise Manufacturing Company

Located in Ferndale, MI

A long rare hand-carved wood bowl with an indented rim, from the "Oceana" series . Branded " Russell Wright " and retains its early paper label . Very well preserved original finish ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

Materials

Wood

Russel Wright Bamboo and Brass Table Lamp with Copper Wrapping and Two Sockets
Russel Wright Bamboo and Brass Table Lamp with Copper Wrapping and Two Sockets

Russel Wright Bamboo and Brass Table Lamp with Copper Wrapping and Two Sockets

By Russel Wright

Located in New York, NY

Bamboo and brass Russel Wright table lamp .Bamboo wrapped with copper wiring on a brass base . Double sockets. Circa 1940s/1950s. No shade included.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Two Russel Wright Bauer Corsage Vases
Two Russel Wright Bauer Corsage Vases

Two Russel Wright Bauer Corsage Vases

By Russel Wright

Located in San Mateo, CA

Two corsage vases designed by Russel Wright for Bauer. This short lived line was only produced 1945 - 46. These are in jonquil yellow and gun metal. The gun metal vase has some small...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Russel Wright Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Russel Wright furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Russel Wright furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Russel Wright furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Russel Wright were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Conant Ball, Charles Pollock, and Salterini. Prices for Russel Wright furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $195 and can go as high as $17,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,375.
Questions About Russel Wright Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    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.