Modernism refers to a global movement in society and culture that from the early decades of the twentieth century sought a new alignment with the experience and values of modern industrial life. Modernism has also been driven by various social and political agendas.American Modern® is the trademarked brand of furniture designed by the influential industrial designer Russel Wright in 1935. "American Modern" furniture designed by Russel Wright was originally manufactured by the Conant-Ball Furniture Company in Gardner, Massachusetts beginning in 1935, and continues to be manufactured new and is still widely available today.
American modernism is an artistic and cultural movement in the United States beginning at the turn of the 20th century, with a core period between World War I and World War II.