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Irresistible 1930s Art Deco Original Wagner Ware Magnalite Teapot w/ Wood Handle

Price:$500

$575List Price

About the Item

Irresistible 1930s Art Deco Wagner Ware Magnalite Teapot with Wood Handle This rare 1930s Wagner Ware Magnalite teapot is a celebrated icon of American Art Deco and Machine Age design, produced in Sidney, Ohio, by the Wagner Manufacturing Company. More than a simple vessel, it represents a moment when industrial design elevated everyday objects into sculptural works of art. As Town Country notes, the Magnalite kettle “was never meant to be merely a vessel for boiling water; it was created to seduce you.” Commissioned during the Great Depression, when Wagner sought to invigorate sales, industrial designer John Gordon Rideout conceived this teapot with its sleek aluminum form, graceful curves, and perfectly balanced wood handle. Its friendly, modern silhouette has been described as “a smile wrought in metal,” embodying the optimism and streamlined elegance of the 1930s. The significance of this design is underscored by its inclusion in the Museum of Modern Art’s Architecture and Design Collection, where Rideout’s Magnalite kettle is recognized as one of the outstanding achievements of twentieth-century functional design. In this context, the teapot is not just cookware but a true design object, celebrated alongside the great works of modernism. The Wagner Manufacturing Company itself was founded in 1891 by Bernard and Milton Wagner in Sidney, Ohio. Originally producers of cast-iron cookware, the company quickly grew into one of the largest and most respected American manufacturers. By the 1930s, Wagner pioneered the use of a patented magnesium-aluminum alloy known as Magnalite, praised for both its durability and futuristic aesthetic. The introduction of the Magnalite line in 1934 cemented Wagner’s reputation for innovation and ensured that pieces like this teapot would become lasting design icons. This example remains in lovely vintage condition, with a soft patina, light surface wear, and signs of use to the base that attest to its history. The elegant curved wood handle is perfectly preserved, and the underside is stamped: “Wagner Ware, Sidney OH, Magnalite 413(3?)M”. For collectors of Art Deco design, American industrial history, or museum-worthy kitchenware, this teapot represents the perfect union of utility and beauty. Equally at home in a curated design collection or displayed as a functional work of art, it is an irresistible piece that has earned its place in the story of modern design.

Creator:
Wagner (Maker),John Gordon Rideout (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Diameter: 8.88 in (22.56 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Aluminum,Wood
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1930 s
Condition:
Gentle wear overall, beautifully polished finish. Minor Patina. Signs of use on the bottom. The handle is in lovely condition with no burning or scorching to the wood.
Seller Location:
Red Lion, PA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU10258246288282

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