Raymor Furniture
American
Few had their finger on the pulse of American furniture like importer and distributor Raymor. Founder Irving Richards first had his eyes opened to the world of furniture while attending the 1928 Salon d’Automne art and design fair in Paris. He joined Lightolier two years later and developed its business relationships, including with designer Russel Wright.
Wright and Richards met in 1935 and Russel Wright, Inc. was formed in 1936. Its American Modern ceramic tableware, produced under the name Wright Accessories in 1938, was a notably lucrative collaboration. Following the early success of American Modern, Richards obtained the majority share of Wright Accessories and changed its name to Raymor Mfg Division Inc. in 1941.
By 1952, the exclusivity over American Modern had ended (the line was initially produced by Wright Associates and later manufactured by Steubenville for two decades). To keep up with American markets, Raymor worked with prominent designers such as George Nelson, Ray and Charles Eames, and Hans J. Wegner.
The company’s imports expanded to Denmark, which contributed to the rise of Scandinavian modern designs in the American market. Throughout the 1950s, Richards established relationships with factories in Scandinavia, Italy and Germany, as well as with the influential tastemaker and importer Charles Stendig.
The furniture company Simmons bought Raymor in 1963 and changed its name to Raymor Richards, Morgenthau Inc. in 1969. During that time, Raymor’s Omnibus range of Scandinavian-style wall units became widely popular, along with Italian glass and pottery like Bitossi ceramics designed by Aldo Londi and Bagni ceramics by Alvino Bagni.
Shifting styles coupled with rising competition, and the departure of Richards from the company, ended Raymor. By the late 1970s, Raymor faced a wave of international factories able to produce similar products of lesser quality for a lower cost. Buyers were eager to frequently change their interior styles, limiting the need for high-end, durable furniture, which Raymor had been importing.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Raymor ceramics, lamps, decorative objects and more.
Color: Brown
Creator: Raymor
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche bird / duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with great color and texture; it would make a fanta...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche / pottery lion sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a great color, texture and intricate detail...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Raymor Iron Rattan Coffee Occasional Table
By Raymor
Located in Springfield, OR
Raymor
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Iron
Ceramic Stashbox and Ashtray by Raymor, 1960s Italy
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful mint green ceramic stashbox/ashtray by Raymor. Stamped with "R 1700 Raymor Italy" on the base. Elegant and simple wild flower hand-painted on the lid. Comes with 2 individu...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Mid Century Iron and Wood Barstools, Set of 4
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor mid century iron and wood barstools - set of 4
This chair measure: 18 wide x 17 deep x 39 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 28 inches
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Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Iron
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cambogia Striped Lidded Jar, 1950's
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Ferndale, MI
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cambogia Series jar with alternating horizontal stripes of various glazes and textures with an aqua painted wooden lid. From the 1950s. The last photo shows it paired with a tall cylindrical vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Paint
Italian Volcanic Glaze Bottleneck Vase for Raymor, 1960s
By Raymor
Located in Ferndale, MI
1960s Italian bottleneck vase with a semi translucent bubbly milky white glaze and horizontal bands of volcanic glaze in lavender, yellow and burnished rust.
We appreciate the 'lemon glaze...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Raymor Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Lidded Jar Raymor, 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic striped ceramic lidded vessel. In the style of work that Ettore Sottsass designed for Raymor. Italy, 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Lidded Pedestal Jar, 1960's
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bitossi for Raymor rare model 7549 pedestal lidded jar, in earth tones with bright pops of color and sgraffito style. The painted wooden lid has Denmark incised on underside.
Signed ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint, Wood
Four Pottery Vice Jars / Drug Canisters Imported by Raymor, Italy, 1950s, Rare
By Raymor
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare set of four "Vice Jars" all signed, Raymor. Opium, Morphine, Cocaine and Marijuana. Rarely seen and virtually never seen in this condition. No chips, cra...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Pottery
1950s Capri White Pottery + Walnut Serving Tray Mid-Century Modernist Tableware
By Raymor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sculptural masterpiece in tableware, with a classic mid-century mix of materials.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Ceramic Stash Jar by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand painted ceramic stash jar by Raymor. Underside reads "Raymor Italy". Incredible detail and coloring technique with an eye catching multicolore...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Arthur Umanoff Banana Boat Center Piece
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arthur Umanoff large center bowl, Taverneau canoe bowl produced in Haiti and retailed through Raymor. Has a couple dings but overall still very nice! great scale and size!
Category
1960s Haitian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Ceramic Box by Raymor with Horse Lid
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic ceramic box by Raymor. Original Raymor sticker on underside. Grey, black and pinkish hues. Blue horse decorative pull on top of lid. Cool co...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi 'Milano Moderna' Ceramic Lamps, Circa 1959
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Two Milano Moderna Aldo Londi by Bitossi for Raymor Geometric Art Pottery Table Lamps. Small footprint. Featuring a cylindrical bottle form, conical tea...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Brass
Raymor Earthone Modernist Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
An earthtone ceramic vase by Alvino Bagni for Raymor. Italy, circa 1950.
Marked “Italy” on base.
Dimensions: 10 inches H...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Tall Table Lamps by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in South Charleston, WV
Produced circa 1950, these ceramic table lamps feature an animal motif - giraffes - incised into the ceramic. In excellent condition with the walnut freshly lacquered and the wiring ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1970s Chrome and Suede Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1970s chrome and suede lamp by Raymor. Label attached. Uncertain to the actual manufacturer as Raymor worked with a lot of high end ones. Manner of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Raymor Furniture
Materials
Suede
Raymor Ceramic Drip Glaze Box
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pretty Italian ceramic box by Raymor. Drip glaze ceramic with greenish/brown earth tones. Very good vintage condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Italian Wire Horse Sculpture by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor
By Raymor, Marcello Fantoni
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bronze wire sculpture of a prancing horse on a wooden base.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Jacob Bang White Glass Bottle for Kastrup Denmark with Teak Stopper Raymor
By Jacob Bang, Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant decanter in white cased glass with teak stopper was designed by Jacob Bang. It retains its original paper labels for Kastrup, the maker, and Raymor, the distributor.
Pl...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Pair of Midcentury Italian Raymor Table Lamps, circa 1950s
By Raymor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Italian Raymor ceramic table lamps circa 1950s.
Absolutely stunning pair of glazed ceramic table lamps from Italy.
Dimensions 5" d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Italian Modernist Table Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and expressive table lamp having a spare three-point brass base supporting a lacquered steel and cane shade.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Brass
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Shelf Hanger
By Marcello Fantoni, Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcello Fantoni for Raymor ceramic shelf hanging person. Glazed Ceramic. Cat pictured sold separately.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Zaccagnini Hand Tooled Ceramic Vase, Labeled
By Raymor, Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Italian ceramic vase in a matte brown wash glaze with hand tooled details that create a textured scale like center. Labeled.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Taverneau Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand carved and finished serving tray made of Taverneau, an uncommon Haitian wood with a rattan wrapped handle. Designed and by Arthur Umanoff, produced...
Category
1960s Haitian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Midcentury Alvino Bagni for Raymor Italian Ceramic Centrepiece Bowl
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite piece of midcentury Italian pottery by Alvino Bagni for Raymor.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Organic Modern Ceramic & Walnut Table Lamp in Earth Tones by Bitossi
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist earth-toned ceramic and walnut table lamp was designed by Aldo Londi and handmade in Italy by the esteemed maker Bitossi for Raymond, circa 1960. A subtly ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Brass
Alvino Bagni for Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Brown, Beige, Earth Tones, Signed
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Alvino Bagni for Raymor vase, ceramic, brown, beige, earth tones, signed. Chunky medium scale organic gourd form vase with a pinched neck, sloped shoulders, and footed base. Signed on the underside with a Raymor label which reads: 4437 BAG.
Alvino Bagni was born in Lastra a Signa, Italy, in 1919, and from a young age he began to take an interest in ceramics, which was an important industry at the time in the area around Signa, Lastra a Signa and Montelupo (Florence). Thanks to the teachings of an elderly artist, Torello Santini, he got a job in the workshop of Arnaldo Pugi’s ceramics factory in Ponte a Signa. After the Second World War, Pugi gave Bagni the financial support to help him open his own workshop. And with 3,500 plates bearing the slogan “I like Ike” (produced for the electoral campaign of Dwight D. Eisenhower, who became 34th US president in 1953) the story of Ceramiche Bagni began. Alvino took several family members with him, first and foremost his wife Gina, who accompanied him throughout his career. The fifties and sixties were fundamentally important for the Bagni company, which succeeded in establishing privileged relations with a number of important names in American design and business, including Raymor (N.Y.) and Rosenthal, for whom he created extremely modern items for that time. In 1970 the company moved to a larger, more modern factory, where it was able to take business up a gear. Here Alvino surrounded himself with highly-skilled collaborators and artists, such as E. Borgini, M. Mannori, R. Buti, M. Santonocito, and many others, with whom he achieved a perfect balance between material, technique and aesthetics. By 1980 the factory had as many as 100 employees, and was renowned for its high-quality artistic production, elegant objects and its use of new and experimental techniques. As the working world changed, becoming increasingly globalized and open to new competition, the company found itself in difficulty. Tied as it was to its “artisanal” approach, it struggled to withstand the excessive drop in prices… despite all his efforts to save his employees and his factory, in 1990 it closed for good. However, in ’93 he was back in the game with the new venture Nuove Forme...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron with Blonde Wood Modernist Magazine Stand Side Table
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Ferndale, MI
Arthur Umanoff designed Mid-Century Modernist magazine display side table. Wrought iron frame in black finish supports organic form blonde wood legs a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Raymor Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Raymor Bistossi Sgraffito Pottery Lamp
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Unusual green and sand colored ceramic Bistosi lamp base by Raymor. Clean original, and working condition, shade not included.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Raymor Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Brutalist Wire Horse Sculpture Marcello Fantoni for Raymor
By Raymor, Marco Fantoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century, abstract, Brutalist, horse sculpture by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor is a mixed metal wire sculpture mounted on a walnut base with copper label signed Fantoni Italy for R...
Category
1950s Italian Brutalist Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Metal
1960s Large Table Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
1960s modern Italian pottery and walnut with brass hardware table lamp by Raymor.
Shade for photography only.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Raymor Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Walnut
Modernist Piano Lamp, by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Unusual form not often seen in the Modernist idiom, lucite and chrome Piano lamp, marked "Raymor No. 7"
The chrome ball shade will pivot and tilt to direct...
Category
1970s American Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tall Marcello Fantoni for Raymor Copper Torch-Cut Table Lamp
By Marcello Fantoni, Raymor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large Marcello Fantoni for Raymor handcrafted Copper and Verdigris Torch Cut Table Lamp, 1950's. Featuring an open fretwork cylindrical form with pierc...
Category
1950s Italian Brutalist Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Copper, Brass
Taverneau Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
A two-compartment serving tray made of Taverneau, a rare Haitian wood. By Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Haiti, circa 1960. Signed. Features reed-trimmed hand...
Category
1960s Haitian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Furniture
Materials
Wood
Raymor furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Raymor furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Raymor furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Raymor were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini, and Flavio Poli. Prices for Raymor furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $150 and can go as high as $22,297, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,500.