A Vintage-Style Russel Wright Tea Set that is Made in the USA

Vintage-style Russel Wright teapot in seafoam green.

It is proof of our fickle taste that today the name Russel Wright elicits looks of incomprehension, even from some in the design field. But from the late 1930’s through the 1950’s, Mr. Wright was one of America’s leading industrial designers and his name was a household word.
The New York Times

As a young girl roaming thrift stores and garage sales, it was an exciting day when we found a piece of vintage Russel Wright pottery. It was especially exhilarating when we found a Russel Wright teapot. Because of their smooth, unusual shape, I imagined they were genie lamps instead of tea vessels.

According to The New York Times, Russel Wright chose rich colors with gray undertones for his dinnerware because they complement most food. I especially love the colors because they match the decor I love from all eras, from the Victorian era through the 1970s Victorian-inspired decor. My house has a bit of mid-century flavor, but for the most part, it is a mish mash of all eras, and these colors fit right into the natural vibes of all my decor. Though, without a doubt, the pottery forms are mid-century American, through and through.

Vintage-style Russel Wright MCM pottery tea cups by Bauer Pottery California

Although it’s generally considered a bad idea to serve acidic foods and drinks, like tea, in vintage dishes due to possible lead content, I still always longed for a Russel Wright teapot of my own. The whole tea set, actually – with the cups and saucers, sugar, and creamer.