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, Arthur Umanoff, 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.
Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rattan Candlestick by Umanoff for Raymor c 1950s
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Rare floor model candelabra designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, circa 1950s. The four arm candle features a wrought iron structure, with wicker weaving. This example is in excelle...
Wrought Iron
Raymor Midcentury Candelabra Wall Sconce
By Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, wall mount, candelabra or candle sconce by Raymor with elliptical shape walnut back and wrought iron candle holders.
Wrought Iron
Set 3 Travertine Vintage Candleholders by Fratelli Manelli for Raymor
By Raymor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set 3 Travertine Candleholders by Fratelli Mannelli Raymor, with incised geometric pattern, staggered in height 5" 6.5" and 8' all the same dia...
Travertine
$1,649
H 17 in W 13.75 in D 7.5 in
19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
French Empire gilt bronze three-arm wall candleholder finely ornate with foliate, acorn motifs and three female faces, circa 1850-1870. This wall candelabra can easily be converted ...
Bronze
Pair of Two Travertine Candlesticks by Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Two Travertine Candlesticks by Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s
Travertine
$225
H 0.75 in W 13 in D 11.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Taverneau Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage serving platter tray designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, circa 1960's. This solid piece is made out of Taverneau wood and features ...
Reed, Wood
Raspberry Glass Candleholders by Anne Nilsson for Orrefors, Set of 5
By Orrefors
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 5 first series tea light candleholders designed by Anne Nilsson in 1992. These dates from the 1990s and was manufactured by orrefors in Sweden. M...
Glass
$1,548
H 16.93 in W 11.03 in D 5.71 in
hand wrought Iron and glass candelabra by Erik Höglund , Boda Smide, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Boda Smide AB
Located in Hägersten, SE
Candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Made by hand in iron at Boda smide and clear glass prisms from Boda glass. Three arms and six glass shards. Very good vintage condition with ligh...
Iron
$2,800 / set
H 30 in W 11 in D 5 in
Pair of Hard-to-come-by Wrought Iron + Rattan Wall Sconces by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kensington, MD
These large and dramatic wall sconces by Arthur Umanoff each have 5 candle stems.The entire piece is wrought iron and the vertical bar that attach...
Iron
Medieval Style Iron Wall Candelabra
Located in Redding, CT
Medieval style iron wall torchiere. The perfect romantic touch for your home. Fill with candles above a bath tub or use on a porch or outside barn wall....
Iron
$295
H 6.11 in W 4.41 in D 2.13 in
Brass & Glass Candlestick by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Einar Borgstrom, Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A brass and blue glass candlestick with amazing patina. Designed by Gunnar Ander and made by Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1950s. Great original condition, only some light scratches. Gu...
Brass
$2,050
H 47.75 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
Hard-to-come-by Wrought Iron + Rattan Floor Candelabra by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kensington, MD
- This single Wrough Iron floor candelabrum by Arthur Umanoff has four candle stems forming a double “U”, the outer two of which are wrapped in cane. - The base is composed of an ups...
Iron
$536
H 2.56 in W 2.76 in D 0.79 in
Italian white Travertine Swan Sculpture by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Manelli
By Enzo Mari, Fratelli Manelli
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming and rare Swan sculpture was designed by Enzo Mari and manufactured by Fratelli Mannelli in Italy in the early 1970s. It is handmade by a sculpted travertine block. ...
Travertine
$200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.5 in Dm 1.5 in
Set of Four Tear Drop Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four tear drop candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. They are made in France of silver plate over metal and support a .25" tapered candle. The base of the h...
Metal, Silver Plate
Brass & Glass Candlestick by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Einar Borgstrom, Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A brass and blue glass candlestick with amazing patina. Designed by Gunnar Ander and made by Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1950s. Great original condition, only some light scratches. Gu...
Brass
Fratelli Mannelli Travertine Candelabra
By Fratelli Mannelli, Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid travertine design c. 1970s.
Travertine
Sold
H 13.5 in W 12 in D 5 in
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Wrought Iron and Rattan Triple Candelabra, circa 1960
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Black Wrought Iron & Wrapped Rattan Triple Candlestick, Candle Holder. Handcrafted Wrought Iron T form with natural Rattan detail. Utilizes three 1 inch can...
Iron
Pair of Mangiarotti Style Travertine Candelabras by Raymor
By Raymor, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern sculptural candelabras or candlestick holders rendered in Travertine for Raymor, Italy, 1980s.
Travertine