The International Museum of Dinnerware Design

09/06/2026

“Upstate Plates” designed by Constantin Boym in our special exhibition “Collecting by Design” through November 15, 2026.

09/04/2026

Join us on September 9, 2026, for an enlightening presentation titled "Red Wing and Beyond: The Designs of Eva Zeisel and Belle Kogan," by Scott Vermillion. This event, part of the IMoDD "Unforgettable Dinnerware" lecture series, celebrates the significant contributions of these two trailblazing women in a male-dominated field. Their innovative designs for Red Wing Pottery have left a lasting impact on industrial design. Register at https://forms.gle/VJtd9wxMpeUH9rcf7 for this free online session today and gain insights into their legacies!

08/29/2026

The International Museum of Dinnerware Design invites artists to submit their work for the 7th National Biennial Juried Exhibition, focusing on Chopsticks. This exhibition celebrates the artistry behind dining experiences where chopsticks play a significant role. With a deadline for entries on January 31, 2027, now is the time to showcase your innovative designs. Learn more about the submission process, prizes, and the juror by visiting our website. https://www.dinnerwaremuseum.org/call-for-entries

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08/28/2026

Join us on September 9, 2026, for an insightful lecture titled "Red Wing and Beyond: The Designs of Eva Zeisel and Belle Kogan," presented by Scott Vermillion. This event highlights the remarkable careers of two pioneering women who made significant contributions to American industrial design, particularly in Red Wing Pottery. Their innovative designs and paths in a male-dominated field are celebrated, along with personal anecdotes from Scott's experiences with them. Register now at https://forms.gle/VJtd9wxMpeUH9rcf7 for this free online event and gain valuable insights into their legacy.

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08/20/2026

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm Eastern time
"Red Wing and Beyond: The Designs of Eva Zeisel and Belle Kogan,"
presented by Scott Vermillion

This free Zoom lecture is part of the IMoDD "Unforgettable Dinnerware" lecture series, generously supported by Illiana van Meeteren

Register and we will send you a Zoom link the day of the presentation. https://forms.gle/VJtd9wxMpeUH9rcf7

In "Red Wing and Beyond: The Designs of Eva Zeisel and Belle Kogan," Scott Vermillion explores the remarkable careers of two pioneering women in American industrial design. At a time when the profession was overwhelmingly dominated by men—what was called a “boy’s club”—Zeisel and Kogan forged prolific and influential careers of their own.

Both designers made important contributions to Red Wing Pottery. Eva Zeisel created the iconic Town and Country dinnerware line, while Belle Kogan worked with Red Wing under freelance contract at various times from 1938 through 1962. Her innovative Prismatique art pottery remains highly sought after by collectors. Their work for Red Wing represents only part of their much broader design legacies.

Scott’s presentation celebrates Zeisel and Kogan not only for the beauty and innovation of their designs, but also for the paths they forged as women in a male-dominated profession. Both have been honored through museum collections and exhibitions and by the Industrial Designers Society of America, affirming their lasting significance in the history of industrial design. Along the way, Scott shares a few stories from his experiences with Eva, her daughter, and Belle’s nephew, offering a glimpse into the people behind the designs.

Scott Vermillion is a lifelong Chicago-area resident who studied design at the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Institute of Design. He has enjoyed a career spanning more than 45 years in industrial and graphic design, including serving as Vice President of Design at High Sierra, a Samsonite company.

A longtime collector and historian of American pottery, dinnerware, and decorative arts, Vermillion co-wrote Eva Zeisel: Design, Life and Beauty. He has contributed to several books on mid-century modern dinnerware and served as co-editor of the Eva Zeisel Forum newsletter for eight years. He now administers its companion page, as well as several other pages devoted to vintage dinnerware.

Vermillion serves on the Board of Directors of the International Museum of Dinnerware Design, for which he has written essays and given numerous presentations on the history of pottery and dinnerware design.

08/13/2026

Join us for "Red Wing and Beyond: The Designs of Eva Zeisel and Belle Kogan" on September 9, 2026, at 6:30 pm ET, presented by Scott Vermillion. This free Zoom lecture highlights the groundbreaking contributions of these two influential women in American industrial design, particularly their work with Red Wing Pottery. Their legacy continues to inspire future generations in a historically male-dominated field. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about their impact and the stories behind their iconic designs.

Register for this free Zoom lecture at https://forms.gle/VJtd9wxMpeUH9rcf7



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08/12/2026

Tabletop Cooking.
In the early 20th century electricity was new and companies like Universal Electric and Westinghouse created tabletop appliances with the convenience of cooking at the table in mind. Some of the appliances were multifunctional, such as the Perc-o-Toaster that could make coffee, toast, eggs and waffles all with the same appliance. Most homes did not have very many electrical outlets, and the appliances would often be plugged into the overhead socket for the light bulb. Popularity was short-lived.

Image: Armstrong Products Corp., Armstrong "Perc-o-Toaster," a combination of a chrome percolator with built-in toaster and a small hot plate for cooking sausage and bacon or warming cereal, 1920s. IMoDD 2026.66 Gift of Mary Ann Mays.

The "Perc-o-Toaster" is part of our special exhibition:

"Collecting by Design"
Exhibition Dates: July 9 - November 15, 2026
Thursday-Sunday noon - 5 p.m

https://dinnerwaremuseum.org/collecting-by-design

The International Museum of Dinnerware Design is celebrating its second year in Kingston with a special exhibition of a selection of dinnerware and dining-related objects that have been acquired by the museum, either through purchase, donation, or bequest, since relocating to the Hudson Valley in 2024. Collecting by Design includes thoughtful and beautifully designed dinnerware, one of a kind artwork created by contemporary artists, and work that is best described as quirky and fun.

The exhibition incudes an eclectic mixture of dinnerware, flatware, glassware, paper napkins and even a vintage Barbie kitchen. Among the pieces not to miss is a slice of cake hand-embroidered with the famous Chinese Blue Willow pattern to match the plate beneath the cake. Constantin Boym’s Upstate Plates may remind one of familiar nearby scenes and cause the viewer to look again. Selected designs from the extraordinary Jerryll Habegger flatware collection will be displayed for the first time as will a paper napkin collection saved from parties and holidays in the early 1900s. Most of the napkins are complete with handwritten notes with the date and the party where the napkins were used. One can almost guess the menu based on the stains that remain along with stories shared.

Collecting by Design is generously sponsored by Harris Safier

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Email from The Dinnerware Museum Image: Armstrong Products Corp., Armstrong Perc-o-Toaster, a combination of a chrome percolator with built-in toaster and a small hot plate for cooking sausage and bac

08/07/2026

New at the museum:
If you are familiar with the permanent collection of IMoDD you already know we collect Glidden Pottery, stoneware created in Alfred, New York at the pottery established by Glidden Parker, which was in operation between 1940-57. One of the most beautiful lines was designed by Sergio Dello Strologo and introduced in 1956. Alfred Stoneware/Buffetware in Saffron, Cayenne and Parsley had contrasting herbal decorations that were designed by Fong Chow. The museum owns around thirty-three examples. In 2017, the museum acquired the 1-1/2 quart no. 817A pitcher in Saffron which is entirely ceramic. It had been damaged and repaired before the purchase. Just a week ago the museum acquired the same pitcher, no. 817 with the bent wood detachable handle. It is in mint condition. Interestingly it is noticeably lighter weight than the totally ceramic version. They are a handsome pair – perfect for the summer lemonade season.

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Email from The Dinnerware Museum Image: Glidden Pottery, Sergio Dello Strologo designer. Alfred Stoneware/Buffetware in Saffron, no. 817A pitcher with ceramic handle and no. 871 with bent wood detacha

08/02/2026

Read about IMoDD in The Magazine Antiques:

THE OBSCURE CONNOISSEUR PART VI
RALPH GARDNER JR. JULY 22, 2026
In which the author takes a field trip to the ashtray show at the International Museum of Dinnerware Design

Since 1922, The Magazine ANTIQUES has been America’s premier publication on the fine and decorative arts, architecture, preservation, and interior design.

07/31/2026