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 Bitossi Italian Pottery Rare Candle Holder Early Production Remini Blue
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare candle holder designed by Aldo Londi for Raymor circa 1960s, great condition hard to find piece early production.
Pottery
Charles Greber Pottery Candle Holder
By Charles Greber
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really beautifully glazed candle holder out of a collection of wonderful art pottery. It has a collection sticker on it's base. Great glaze.
Pottery
Raymor Bitossi Italian Pottery Bowl Remini Blue
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Aldo Londi Importer: Raymor. Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Pottery Condition: This Bitossi Italian pottery bowl rem...
Pottery
$1,440Sale Price|60% Off
H 14 in Dm 4.38 in
Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia Vase, Ceramic, Striped Design, Italy, 1957
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia (Cambodia) vase, ceramic, blue, purple, white, stripes, signed. Tall cylinder vase with banded stripes glazed in violet,...
Ceramic
$1,125Sale Price|55% Off
H 2 in W 8 in D 4 in
Bitossi for Raymor Box, Ceramic, White, Black, and Brown, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor box, ceramic white, black, and brown, signed. Small lidded box glazed in chocolate brown, white and black from Aldo Londi's Piastrelle Bi...
Ceramic
1960s Raymor Bitossi Blue Bowl Italian Art Pottery
By Raymor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Italian Pottery attributed to Bitossi Raymor Signed Italy 10 in diameter x 3.75 Tall Preowned Unrestored Original Vintage Condition. Nicks present around edges. Refer to all ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Italian Yellow 17" Ceramic Covered Jar c. 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a striking monumental Italian ceramic covered jar by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, imported to the United States by Raymor during the 1960s. Executed in a vivid citron-yellow crack...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor
Ceramic
$3,000
H 12.88 in W 9.25 in D 3.13 in
1950's Aldo Londi Bitossi - Italy for Raymor Tall Blue Fritte Fused Glass Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in St. Louis, MO
Impressive Aldo Londi (Italian, 1911-2003) Fritte Vase for Raymor, mid-20th century, Bitossi blue glazed textured ceramic body with fused glass center. Large Circular form with tall ...
Ceramic, Clay
Seta Art Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, Seta Series, incised texture, black and brown, matt glaze, art pottery vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor with a 2 inch opening.
Ceramic
$340Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.75 in Dm 4.75 in
1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Rimini Vase
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery Rimini blue vase, circa 1960s. Made in Italy and is signed on the bottom. Appears to have never been used. Great abstract form an...
Ceramic
1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Tall Ceramic Vase, Signed
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Tall ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and imported by Raymor. The elongated form is decorated with an abstract patchwork of geometric color blocks in orange, black, cr...
Ceramic
$595
H 8.5 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in
Set Bitossi Londi Pottery Goodfriend Imports Rooster Raymor Italian Soup Bowls
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Wilton, CT
Set vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi pottery for Goodfriend Imports colorful rooster server and chic bowls. 5 pieces total. Incredibly cute and quirky set. Circa 1960's. Painted Bitossi co...
Pottery
Fratelli Mannelli Travertine Candlestick
By Fratelli Mannelli, Raymor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fratelli Mannelli travertine 4 arm candlestick in travertine. Sculptural form, nicely crafted! I've seen these before with a Raymor Label ...
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