For those in the know, French-born American industrial designer Raymond Loewy is the “father of streamlining.” He is widely recognized as a pioneer of industrial design consulting — a creative powerhouse who took aim at cluttered designs and simplified them. Loewy left his mark on everything from toothbrushes to trashcans to spacecraft interiors. He designed cars, worked in illustration, and crafted comely dressers and other furniture.
Loewy was born in Paris, France. At age 15, he designed a model airplane that was powered by rubber bands. It won the James Gordon Bennett Cup of 1908. Loewy patented the model kit for this plane by the following year and saw brisk sales. With his savings, Loewy was able to study at the University of Paris and then at Ecole de Lanneau, where he earned an engineering degree in 1918.
Loewy moved to New York City in 1919 and found work as a window designer for the department stores Macy's, Wanamaker's and Saks and as a fashion illustrator for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Loewy’s big break in industrial design came in 1929 when he altered the Gestetner duplicating machine — removing jutting parts and encasing the moving works in an understated cover. It caused a sensation within the industry — and companies began to call on him.
Loewy designed packaging for Coca-Cola and revised the look of Lucky cigarettes. The “Loewy Look,” which referred to the designer’s efforts to strip a product of any unnecessary detail and streamline its appearance, began to characterize hundreds of products.
Loewy found clients in a dizzying number of companies. He did everything from retooling logos to redesigning products. His 1934 Sears Coldspot refrigerator was a sleek innovation that broke sales records. His Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive resembled a speeding bullet and was the darling of the 1939 World’s Fair. Loewy even reworked shapes for snacks at Nabisco. By the time World War II gathered steam, Raymond Loewy Associates — the industrial design firm he founded — had been operating in a number of American cities. When Time magazine featured him on the cover in October 1949 — Loewy was not shy about publicity — his profile soared.
Loewy worked with Studebaker for decades. The success of their 1953 Starliner coupe was due to his revolutionary design, while their 1963 futuristic, fiberglass-bodied Avanti, which came with advanced safety features and materialized at a time when the company was experiencing financial hardship, was his crowning achievement for the maker.
Returning to his roots in aviation, Loewy worked for NASA from 1967 to 1973 on the interior design of the Skylab space station. He was also involved in the interior designs of the Concorde supersonic jet and Air Force One. Loewy delighted in creating furniture and collaborated with manufacturers such as Mengel Furniture, Rosenthal and Doubinsky Frères. In the 1970s, Loewy and his wife shuttered their businesses and retired in France.
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Raymond Loewy Rosenthal - servies 26 pieces Form 2000 Bunte Blätter
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Verviers, BE
Raymond Loewy Rosenthal - servies 26 pieces Form 2000 Bunte Blätter In the early 1950’s Rosenthal, a German maker of fine china, was looking to update their image and break into th...
Porcelain
Art Deco "Spherical Miracle" Chrome & Bakelite Thermos Bottles by Raymond Loewy
By The American Thermos Bottle Company, Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional pair of Art Deco "Spherical Miracle" thermos bottles, designed by the celebrated industrial designer Raymond Loewy for The American Thermos Bottle Co., Norwich, Conn...
Chrome
Raymond Loewy, ‘Charcoal’ coffee pot, Rosenthal - Continental China, 1960s
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
Raymond Loewy (USA, 1893-1986) ‘Charcoal’ coffee pot Designed 1960, produced by Continental China, a division of Rosenthal, Germany Ceramic. Good condition with only minor rubbings ...
Ceramic
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Porcelain China Service for 12
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
German porcelain china dinnerware service for 12 by renowned American designer Raymond Loewy. The set consists of 12 dinner plate, 12 Salad pla...
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy for Air France Concorde Set of 36 Circa's 1970
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Brussels, BE
This is original cutlery set of 36 brown pieces : 12 knifes, 12 spoons ,12 forks. Created by designer Raymond Loewy for Air France. These are made of steel and brown plastic. Each piece is branded 'Air France'. Raymond Loewy designed...
Metal, Stainless Steel
"Gala Blue" MidCentury Dinner Service Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely midcentury dinner service designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal (Germany). Fine porcelain that has a lovely irridencent blue band that is outlined by gold (gilded) bands. ...
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy After Dinner Coffee Set for "Rosenthal 2000", 1954
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grey and white porcelain 20 piece after dinner coffee set Rosenthal 2000 Secunda, coffee server, sugar bowl and creamer and complete set of service with...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Form 2000 Bjørn Wiinblad "Prater" Coffee Service, Set of 19 Pieces
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Miami, FL
In 1954 Rosenthal Studio-Linie of Germany introduced the Form 2000 dinnerware first designed by the industrial designers, Raymond Loewy (French-American, b. 1893 - d. 1986) and Richa...
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal “Plaza” Service for 12 Plus Porcelain Dinner Set
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This Rosenthal set of China service for 12 plus accessory pieces was designed by the iconic midcentury designer Raymond Lowey. To get a highly des...
Other
Mid-Century Modern 26 Pcs Concorde Cutlery Set by Raymond Loewy for Air France
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Raymond Loewy designed this sleek cutlery for the Compagnie d'Esthétique Industriale to be delivered to Air France that served its high class meals with this high class design exclus...
Stainless Steel
$150Sale Price / set|25% Off
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal ‘Form 2000' MCM Coffee Pot and Creamer Taupe Crystal
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1950s sinuous porcelain coffee pot and creamer designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal in Germany in rare taupe or crystalline color, which is an iridescent or lustre brown. ...
Porcelain
Coffee Set For 6 Guests, Raymond Loewy & Richard Latham, Rosenthal
By Richard Latham, Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in St Ouen, FR
Timeless elegance both of shape and pattern for this modernist line created in 1954 by Raymond Loewy and Richard Latham for the prestigious German manufacture. The particularly moder...
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Crystalline Pattern China Set 50 Pieces
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal "Crystalline" pattern china set, circa 1950s. This set consists of 50 pieces total including eleven (11) dinner plates measuring 10.5" diameter, twelve (1...
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy for Bernardaud, "Ariès" Coffee Service (26 pieces), France, 1967
By Raymond Loewy, L. Bernardaud and Co.
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb bernardaud "Ariès" coffee service designed by Raymond Loewy in 1967. This model is from that original production and is composed of 26 pieces. The Ariès 1967 Dinner Service, ...
Ceramic
$108Sale Price|25% Off
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal ‘Form 2000' Coffee Pot, 1954, White & gold ceramic
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
Raymond Loewy and Richard Latham for Rosenthal, 1954 ‘Form 2000’ Coffee Pot A lovely example of this design classic White ceramic with gold edging Exce...
Ceramic
Ray Loewy White Grey Gold Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup & Saucer, Set of 2
By Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
A set of two (2) white, grey, and gold porcelain espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer by designer Raymond Loewy. Cup and saucer are white porcelain with grey and gold deta...
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy Ebony Black Rosenthal Germany fine china coffee service for six
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Ferndale, MI
Elegant 15 piece Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal coffee service . Six cups 4.25" diameter 2.5" tall , six saucers 6.5" diameter , creamer 3" diam...
Porcelain
Loewy Modern Form 2000 Grasses Pattern Coffee Service 3 Pcs Rosenthal Germany
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Miami, FL
A Mid-Century Modern porcelain coffee service set consisting of coffee pot, creamer and lidded sugar by Rosenthal in the GRASSES pattern with the iconic ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Raymond Loewy Form 2000 Coffee Set Secunda Grau
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Supremely elegant Form 2000 porcelain coffee set designed in 1954 by Raymond Loewy and Richard Latham and manufactured in Germany by Rosenthal. This beautiful set includes a coffee p...
Porcelain
$950 / set
Set of Thomas Vases, 1970
By Raymond Loewy, Thomas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of 1970s German "Fischmaul" vases by Thomas, two different sizes (measures: H 11, W 5.5" and H 8", W 4"), light gray textile pattern on white.
Porcelain
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Form 2000 MCM Chop Plate in Sunburst Pattern
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1950s large porcelain chop plate or round serving platter designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal in Germany. Bright white interiors surface with silver and gold atomic "sunb...
Porcelain
Set of 12 Dachshund Vintage Silver Plate Knife Rests
By Gallia
Located in Westport, CT
Set of twelve Dachshund dog silver plated knife rests, vintage in very good look to be unused from the 1950s.
Silver Plate
$595
H 2.76 in W 16.15 in D 11.03 in
Art Deco Cut Mirror, Glass and Chrome Serving Tray, France, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco cut Mirror, glass, and chrome serving tray, France, 1930s. An elegant and classic Art Deco serving or bar tray made of a cut mirrored base with beveled details. Handles are ...
Aluminum, Chrome
Mercury Glass Thermos Bottle
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual vintage mercury thermos with wicker outer layer. OFFERING FREE SHIPPING TO CONTINENTAL US. PLEASE JUST ASK FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE.
Mercury Glass, Wicker
Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Water Pitcher by Chase Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco chrome and bakelite water pitcher by Chase Co., circa 1930s. The pitcher is in good vintage condition, measures 5W" x 7"D x 8" and is marked "Chase" with company logo on th...
Chrome
Danish Vintage Teak Serving Trays 1960s Set of 4
By Silva, Wiggers
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish vintage teak serving trays 1960s set of 4. Danish Mid-Century Modern teak trays. This set consists of: A large oval tray by Silva, ...
Glass, Teak
Ceramic Julia Dinner Plate by Fornasetti for Rosenthal
By Fornasetti, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A "Julia" porcelain plate with surrealism designs by Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal, an iconic series from 'Temi e variazioni' (“Themes and Va...
Ceramic
$1,200 / set
H 8.67 in Dm 7.49 in
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Pink "Lotus" Porcelain Coffee Service for 12 P
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Pink "Lotus" porcelain coffee service for twelve persons. 1980's. Consisting of 12 coffee cups with saucers, 12 plates, sugar / cream set and coffee po...
Porcelain
Hand-Painted Iron Trays - Zodiac Set of 2
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Celebrate the cosmos with our set of hand-painted iron trays, each intricately featuring the Zodiac signs. Perfect for decorative use, these trays bring astrological charm and artist...
Iron
$4,500 / set
H 10 in Dm 10.13 in
Mid-Century Romanze Porcelain Dinner Service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, near complete Mid-Century modern porcelain dinner service. By Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. In the Romanze form and Medley pattern. Consisting of: 10 Large Dinner Plates ...
Porcelain
$450
H 4.75 in Dm 1.75 in
Art Deco Green Bakelite Golf Tee Shaped Barware Cocktail Picks Set, circa 1930
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning cocktail picks set has an unusual golf tee-shaped design. The barware piece was expertly crafted in France, circa 1930. Eight cocktail forks with Bakelite finials can b...
Metal, Chrome
$1,996 / set
H 9.85 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in
Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Amboss Model 2070, 32 Pieces, 1960s
By Helmut Alder, Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
This cutlery (model 2070) consist of 32 pieces. Designed by Helmut Alder, produced by "Amboss Neuzeughammer Steyr" Austria in the 1960s. High quality stainless steel cutlery. He...
Stainless Steel
Majestic Line Rosenthal Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This striking Majestic Line Rosenthal Porcelain Dinner Wear Service for 12 originates from Germany, Circa 1980. Each piece features remarkable gilt textural detailing circumscribing ...
Porcelain
Mid Century Rosenthal Raymond Loewy Form 2000 Classic Modern White Dinner Set
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Supremely elegant Form 2000 porcelain dinnerware has a timeless look that will never go out of style. This large 45 piece set in Classic Modern White was designed in 1954 by Raymond ...
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy After Dinner Coffee Set for "Rosenthal 2000", 1954
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grey and white porcelain 20 piece after dinner coffee set Rosenthal 2000 Secunda, coffee server, sugar bowl and creamer and complete set of service with...
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal China Set Taupe Band Pattern 106 pieces
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 106 Piece Set of Modernist "Taupe Band" Pattern China, designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal, German, circa 1950s. The set contains: 12 dinner plates, 9.75" diameter. 12 large soup bowls, 8.75" diameter. 11 lunch plates, 7.5" diameter. 12 bread plates, 6" diameter. 12 dessert bowls, 5" diameter. 16 tea cups, and 21 saucers. 1 gravy boat. Large serving bowl, 10.25" diameter. Pair of oblong plates, 9.75"W. Medium oblong platter, 13"W. Large oblong platter, 15.5"W. Two sugar bowls, one with lid. Creamer. Serving bowl with lid...
Porcelain
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 5.01 in
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal ‘Form 2000' Coffee Pot, Designed 1954, White Ceramic
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
Raymond Loewy and Richard Latham for Rosenthal, 1954 large ‘Form 2000’ Coffee Pot A lovely example of this design classic Pure white ceramic Excellent ...
Ceramic
Sold
H 2.38 in Dm 2.38 in
Rhythm Espresso Coffee Cups Continental China Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Miami, FL
From the iconic Coupe Form dinnerware, created by Raymond Loewy for Continental China in the 1950s, a White Rhythm Mocha / Demitasse/ Espresso Coffee...
Ceramic, Porcelain
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H 7 in W 8.25 in D 5 in
Coupe Rhythm Tea Pot by Raymond Loewy for Continental China Rosenthal Germany
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Miami, FL
From the iconic Coupe Form dinnerware, created by Raymond Loewy for Continental China in the 1950s, a White Rhythm coffee pot in excellent condition....
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 10.25 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Form 2000 Rendezvous Pattern Coffee Pot, Raymond Loewy Rosenthal Germany, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Rosenthal porcelain coffee pot designed by Raymond Loewy in the Classic Modern Form 2000 shape and with the Rendezvous decoration. The decoration depi...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 9 in W 8.25 in D 4.5 in
Rosenthal Form 2000 White Pattern Dinnerware - Raymond Loewy Set 70 Pcs Germany
By Richard Latham, Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Miami, FL
Here we have a 70 piece dinnerware set of the popular Form 2000 in minimalist white from Rosenthal Porcelain that was designed in 1954 by Raymond Loewy for t...
Porcelain
Sold
H 7.75 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Modern Birds on Trees Water Pitcher by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal, 1960s
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
A rare find, a water pitcher in this exquisite pattern Birds on Trees by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal, Germany. Birds on Trees was o...
Ceramic, Porcelain
German Modern Rosenthal Birds on Trees 10 Dinner Plates Raymond Loewy 1961-64
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Another exquisite pattern Birds on Trees by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal. Birds on Trees was only produced from 1961- 1964. Elegant and modern depiction of 3 birds resting on some sty...
Ceramic, Porcelain
1950s Raymond Loewy Quince Pattern 36 Pieces Breakfast Set by Rosenthal Germany
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
A 1950s Continental China porcelain coffee breakfast service of 36 pieces from Rosenthal, the German porcelain maker. Designed by Raymond Loewy and i...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Modern Rosenthal Quince Pattern Raymond Loewy 14 Dinner Plates, Germany, 1956
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $380....A popular pattern, Quince, for Continental China, Rosenthal, the German porcelain maker was designed by Raymond Loewy and in production from 1956 through 1964. Mid Century Modern depiction of flowering Quince tree branches in grays and pink. The listing is for a set of 14 dinner plates. Nine plates are stamped on the back with Continental China, the Rosenthal R logo, designed by Raymond Loewy, Germany, QUINCE. Five plates have the Thomas logo (also owned by Rosenthal) Germany and QUINCE. All the plates have the same design and measurements. All dishes in hardly or never used condition. Measures - 10 1/2 inches diameter x 1 inch deep Please look at our Rosenthal coffee set also in the Quince Pattern and also other patterns of Rosenthal dinnerware.
Ceramic, Porcelain