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.
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
$1,642
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
Vintage Mirrored Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A matching pair of vintage wall hanging candle sconces mounted on oval mirrors. Each mirror features a clear rope twist glass border with softly aged glass showing light spotting. A ...
Metal
$490Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 19 in W 6.5 in D 11.5 in
2 Bronze Two Arm Candelabra Candle Holder Wall Sconces Faun Bacchus 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of late 20th century heavy bronze two arm candelabra wall sconces. Torchiere style wrapped in flowering vines branching off a Dionysus / Bachhus style head and topped with a sma...
Bronze
$650
H 28 in W 40 in D 7 in
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Iron Tole Leafy 3 Candelabra Wall Sconce
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Iron Tole Leafy 3 Wooden Candle Holder Wall Sconce. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 28" H x 40" W x 7" D.
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
$2,295 / set
H 11 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Set of 5 Erik Hoglund styled Glass Face Masks Wall Sconces Multicolor Midcentury
By Erik Höglund
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A special set of five candle sconces in vibrant colored glass.
Glass
$284Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
Midcentury Brutalist Forged Iron Candelabra Pair, Germany, 1950s
Located in Valencia, VC
Midcentury Brutalist Minimalist Forged Iron Candelabra – Pair, Germany A striking pair of forged iron candelabra, handmade in Germany during the mid-20th century. With a Brutalist y...
Iron, Wrought Iron
$231
H 10.83 in W 5.52 in D 7.09 in
Candelabra Candle Holder, Midcentury Danish Sculptural Dansk style metal & teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Candleholder for 3 candles, circa 1960 Teak, black metal. A lovely midcentury item. Overall very good with good age and patina. Slight split in wood to central holder, but thi...
Metal
Bronze Cherub Wall Sconce or Wall Candleholder
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Bronze sconce decorated with a pair of winged cherubs sat over two feathers moon with the stars. It appears that they are adorning the moon with a garland of roses. Two delicate scro...
Bronze
$1,800
H 48 in W 17 in D 16 in
Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rattan Candlestick by Umanoff for Raymor c 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
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
Midcentury Brass Lotus Candleholder Candelabra Feldman
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A brass lotus flower 9 cup candleholder or candelabra, attributed to Feldman Lighting Company. Designed to hold votive candles.
Brass
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