Iroquois China Company was founded in 1905 in
Solvay, New York
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, located on the western border of
Syracuse
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near the southern shores of
Onondaga Lake
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. It operated in Syracuse until closing. Although some references indicate that the company closed in 1969, certain designs (e.g., "Informal", "Museum White") were advertised and sold until the early-mid 1970s.
Russel Wright and Ben Seibel were among the main mid-century modernist designers at Iroquois. Wright introduced Casual around 1950, and Seibel designed a line called ''Impromptu'' that stayed in the line for the rest of the company's history.
Among the firm's designs were Bridal White, Frolic, Vision, Jardinieres, Pins and Beads, and in 1956, new geometric patterns like Parasols and Pyramids. Other abstract patterns included Aztec, Fjord, Tiara, Pompon, Tiara, Pompon Garland and El Camino. Grapes and Beige Rose were other later additions to the company's lines. Like nearby competitor Syracuse China, Iroquois phased out production for residential use in the late 1960s.
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Psychedelic Peter Max Iroquois China Ashtray 6 InchVillage of Solvay, NY founded 1794Modish 20th Century - Iroquois China CompanyIroquois China Company - Chardon Rose 1950s
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