Michael Lax Hyalyn “Capri” for Raymor Small Bowl

Description

A mid-century Capri small bowl designed by the American industrial designer Michael Lax (1929-1999) for Raymor. The round white porcelain … more A mid-century Capri small bowl designed by the American industrial designer Michael Lax (1929-1999) for Raymor. The round white porcelain bowl sits upon a walnut base. The Capri line was originally introduced in the 1950s and features white porcelain and walnut pieces.

Michael Lax attended New York School of Music and Art, Alfred University, and studied Scandinavian modern design on a Fulbright Fellowship. Lax worked with Russel Wright and was widely known for designing many household products for Dansk and Lightolier, among others. The Lytegem lamp and enamel-coated tea kettle he designed are part of permanent Museum collections. less