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.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Raymond Loewy cabinets, serveware, seating and more.
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
$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
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
Art Deco "Spherical Miracle" Chrome & Bakelite Thermos Bottles by Raymond Loewy
By Raymond Loewy, The American Thermos Bottle Company
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
$950 / set
Set of Thomas Vases, 1970
By Thomas, Raymond Loewy
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal Raymond Loewy Form 2000 Coffee Set Secunda Grau
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
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
"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 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
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
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Form 2000 MCM Chop Plate in Sunburst Pattern
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
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
$106Sale Price|25% Off
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal ‘Form 2000' Coffee Pot, 1954, White & gold ceramic
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
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
Coffee Set For 6 Guests, Raymond Loewy & Richard Latham, Rosenthal
By Raymond Loewy, Richard Latham, 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
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
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Crystalline Pattern China Set 50 Pieces
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
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
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
Set of 4 Tea/Coffee Cups & Saucers Designed by Raymond Loewy for Continental
By Raymond Loewy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant set of 4 saucers and cups designed by Raymond Loewy for Continental China , circa 1960's in porcelain finish in black & white combo made in Germany excellent condit...
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
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 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
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
$573
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
Lladro Porcelain Floral Vase, 1970s
By Lladro
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful porcelain floral vase designed by Julio Fernández and manufactured by Lladró. Spain, 1970s. This elegant glazed porcelain vase has a clean design with floral and foliage ...
Porcelain
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
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Plate
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Christmas Golden Angels plate. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known for giving his fri...
Porcelain
36 Pieces Porcelain Rosenthal Tea Coffee Set for 12
By Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal porcelain tea or coffee set for 12.
Porcelain
$4,900 / set
H 1 in W 8 in D 8 in
Coffee Dessert Service by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-Karat Plated, 1980
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Bronx, NY
Magic flute coffee dessert service by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-karat plated by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-karat plated, mint condition set for six with milk and sugar bowl on a 2...
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
$384
H 6.11 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in
Art Deco Bauhaus Era Bakelite Catalin Fruit Knife Set with Stand 1930s, Set of 6
By Bauhaus
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant Art Deco fruit knife set from the 1930s, comprising six stainless steel knives with beautiful marbled brown and butterscotch Bakelite/Catalin handles. The handles display a r...
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
$419
H 1.19 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in
Czechoslovak Art Deco Chrome and Mirrored Serving Tray, Functionalist Design
Located in Praha, CZ
An elegant Art Deco serving tray produced in Czechoslovakia circa 1930, showcasing the refined simplicity of the Functionalist movement. The tray features a polished chrome-plated me...
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Rosenthal Raymond Loewy Form 2000 Classic Modern White Dinner Set
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
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 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
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal China Set Taupe Band Pattern 106 pieces
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
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
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H 9.85 in Dm 5.01 in
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal ‘Form 2000' Coffee Pot, Designed 1954, White Ceramic
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
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
Raymond Loewy Set of Dishes Classic Rose/ 74 Pieces Rosenthal, Germany
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Raymond Loewy Classic Rose by Rosenthal, Germany. Really nice large set ready to use! Set really looks unused! Set consists of 12 dinner plates 9.75 across 14 salad plates 7.5 across...
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy Linear China Set for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist "Linear" pattern China set, designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal, Germany, circa 1960s. This set contains 70 pieces. The tea cups measure 4.25" height. The saucers measu...
Porcelain
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H 1.5 in Dm 9 in
Mid-Century Modern Loewy Rosenthal Porcelain Dinnerware Form 2000 Colored Leaves
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a simple and stunning, porcelain ceramic dinnerware set, with a multi-colored leaf motif, Form 2000 by Raymond Loewy ...
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy China Set
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury China or dinnerware set, in the "Rendezvous" and "Crystalline" patterns, designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal, Germany, circa 1950s. This set contains 77 pieces total, ...
Porcelain
Designer Ray Loewy Matte Black & White Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup
By Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful matte black or 'charcoal' and white espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup by designer Raymond Loewy. Porcelain cup has a matte black or 'charcoal' exterior and a white gla...
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal "Sunburst" Mid-Century Modern 115-Piece China Set
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare set of "Sunburst" porcelain china dinnerware designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal. The 115-piece set includes: (16) 10.5" dinner p...
Porcelain
Rosenthal "Sunburst" China Set Designed by Raymond Loewy
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Modern "Sunburst" Pattern China Set Designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal, Germany, circa 1960s. The set includes 11 dinner plates (10.5"), 12...
Porcelain
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H 9.25 in W 8 in D 4.63 in
Rosenthal Shadow Rose Modernist Dinner and Coffee Service for Eight Germany
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Montreal, QC
Rosenthal Modernist porcelain dinner service in the desirable Form 2000 design launched by Raymond Loewy in Shadow Rose pattern (1953-1989). The service comprises coffee pot with lid...
Porcelain