SPARTANBURG, SC
Details
- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 2.75ʺD × 2.75ʺH
- Styles
- Art Deco
- Industrial
- Modern
- Brand
- Russel Wright
- Period
- 1930s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Aluminum
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- - Bowl does show signs of age, use, and wear - Scratches, stains, and marks to aluminum are present throughout … more- Bowl does show signs of age, use, and wear - Scratches, stains, and marks to aluminum are present throughout on the piece - Please see photos and zoom in to see less
- Description
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An early, 1930s spun aluminum bowl with wood handles by American Industrial Designers, Russel Wright and Mary Wright. A classic …
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An early, 1930s spun aluminum bowl with wood handles by American Industrial Designers, Russel Wright and Mary Wright. A classic example of streamlined, art deco design featuring the use of industrial materials such as spun aluminum.
Early Wright product catalogs were illustrated with simple, line drawings to showcase their product lines. In Wright’s 1930s catalog, the spun aluminum bowl is listed as Item #907, Nested Bowl No. 1.
Russel and Mary formed Wright Accessories in 1927 to produce small items for the home such as small, metal animal sculptures/ statues and spun aluminum bar and entertaining accessories.
Additional details and references below.
Details:
- As seen in Ann Kerr's, Collector's Encyclopedia of Russel Wright, 3rd Edition -- photograph of bowl on page 50, and hand drawn image of the bowl from an early catalog on page 65
- Item #907, Nested Bowl No. 1 (as listed in an early catalog of aluminum items)
- Circa 1930
Markings:
- “Russel Wright” mark on bottom
Condition Report:
- Bowl does show signs of age, use, and wear
- Scratches, stains, and marks to aluminum are present throughout on the piece
- Please see photos and zoom in to see
Measurements:
- 10” diameter
- Height – right under 3”
- Weight – 7.8 ounces
About Russel Wright –
Russel Wright (1904-1976) and Mary Wright (Died 1952) were American Industrial Designers with careers spanning decades, designing in a variety of categories and materials, all with a common thread – a quest for simplicity, affordability, and access for all people. The Wright’s had a goal of easier living, through the use of design to achieve this goal. Well designed and useful items for the home could create more time for leisure activities. The Wright’s wrote, a “Guide to Easier Living”, outlining their philosophy on organization and the home in 1950. Russel Wright is best known for his American Modern Dinnerware collection but designed home goods in multitude of categories.
Shipping:
- Item will ship via UPS within 1-3 business days
- In an effort to recycle and reduce waste, I often ship with recycled shipping materials -- you can reuse yourself after opening your package!
Questions:
- Have questions? If you’d like additional photos, information, or have questions of any kind, feel free to message me. I’ll be happy to answer! less
SPARTANBURG, SC
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