Russel Wright
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Russel Wright (April 3, 1904 – December 21, 1976) 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".[1]
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![]() Russel Wright at work in his New York City studio. He also frequently worked at "Dragon Rock", part of his Manitoga home/studio in Garrison, New York, USA. | |
Born | (1904-04-03)April 3, 1904 Lebanon, Ohio, US |
Died | December 21, 1976(1976-12-21) (aged 72) |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Industrial design |
Movement | American Modern |
Spouse | Mary Small Einstein (1927–1952; her death) |
Children | Annie |
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