1940 Mid Century Modern Russell Wright Steubenville Pottery Company Espresso Set of 5 - 10 pcs

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These mid-century modern pieces are Russel Wright "American Modern" demitasse / espresso cups and saucers, originally manufactured by the Steubenville … Read more These mid-century modern pieces are Russel Wright "American Modern" demitasse / espresso cups and saucers, originally manufactured by the Steubenville Pottery Company in Ohio. The "American Modern" line is celebrated for its low-slung, organically curved shapes and rich glossy glazes. Collectors often mix and match the solid, muted colorways shown here, which include iconic shades like Chartreuse Green, Coral, and Granite Gray. The demitasse variants are particularly collectible. The after-dinner/espresso cups measure roughly 3.5 inches wide including the handle, standing only 1.5 inches tall.
"Russel Wright was an American Industrial designer during the 20th century. 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." wiki
Russel Wright’s American Modern dinnerware, produced by Steubenville Pottery Company of Ohio, was introduced in 1939 and had sold some 250 million pieces by the end of the 1950s. The original colors were Seafoam Blue, Coral, Chartreuse, Grey, White, and Bean Brown. American Modern pieces were unadorned by decorations, which made them modern, and formed from earthenware, which made them affordable. See less