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.
Rare Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Mid-Century Red Horse Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Guido Gambone, Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Mid-Century ceramic sculpture of an horse in a striking and very rare black and red glaze. Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s. Great original condition. On...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
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...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Mid-Century Silver Owl Sculpture, Italy, 1960s.
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Guido Gambone, Raymor
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful incised Mid-Century ceramic sculpture of an owl with amazing silver glaze. Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s. Great original condition. No chips, cracks o...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$1,450Sale Price|63% Off
Bitossi for Raymor Lion, Ceramic, Yellow, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor Lion, Ceramic, Yellow, Signed. Chunky medium scale animal sculpture with whimsical detail and glazed in fun Pop Art yellow. Retai...
Ceramic
Original 1960's Bittosi / Raymor Cat-shaped figure by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original 1960's Bitoss / Raymor Cat-shaped figure by Aldo Londi: Wonderful modernist sculpture.. Retains signature and remnants of old raymor label
Ceramic, Pottery
$785Sale Price|45% Off
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Shelf Hanger
By Raymor, Marcello Fantoni
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcello Fantoni for Raymor ceramic shelf hanging person. Glazed Ceramic. Cat pictured sold separately.
Ceramic
Large "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.
Ceramic
Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1980s.
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Pottery Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor, Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare and very collectible bird/duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa the 1960s. The piece is in very great vintage condition with great color and textu...
Metal
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Massive Handled Jug / Vase by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare MCM ceramiche / pottery handled jug / vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a great color, texture and intri...
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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...
Ceramic
Abstract Brutalist Wire Horse Sculpture Marcello Fantoni for Raymor
By Marco Fantoni, Raymor
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...
Metal
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage ceramiche / pottery lion sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a brown rustic terra cota like ...
Ceramic
Vintage Abstract Fratelli Mannelli Travertine Desk Organizer Set for Raymor
By Fratelli Mannelli, Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage abstract Fratelli Mannelli travertine desk organizer set for Raymor. 2 Pieces.
Travertine
Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Ram Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical petite elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1980s.
Ceramic
Whimsical Petite "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical petite elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1980s.
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Modernist Sea Garden Ceramic Horses by Alvino Bagni for Raymor
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarcely seen ceramic horses from the "Sea Garden" line designed by Alvino Bagni for Raymor (ca. 1960, Italy). Attractive oceanic color combinations with incised geometric shapes and...
Ceramic
$1,827Sale Price|33% Off
Vaso attribuito ad Aldo Londi / Bitossi per Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Lugo, IT
Vaso in terracotta attribuito ad Aldo Londi/Bitossi per Raymor. Buone condizioni Grazie
Terracotta
Wire 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.
Bronze
Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Brown, White
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi horse, ceramic, brown and white. Medium scale horse with white glaze over a coarse matte brown raw clay. Small indentation to right re...
Ceramic
$817
H 3.15 in W 9.85 in D 2.56 in
Signed Montelupo for Bitossi Sausage Dog in Blue "Rimini" Ceramic, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Flavia Montelupo
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous wiener dog sculpture from the "Rimini Blu" collection by Flavia Montelupo for Bitossi. This lovely and rare sculpture was designed by Flavia Montelupo and produced by Bitoss...
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Italian Raymor Bitossi Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Modern in the Tradition of Good Taste" Large scale Raymor Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi Yellow and Green Signed on underside: Italy 4675 Retains partial original Raymor paper la...
Pottery, Ceramic, Clay
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed fish sculpture. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 19...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
$1,250
H 8 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vintage Italian Modernist Blue Green Partridge Bird Hen
By Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale partridge bird created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. Bird has great coloration of blue and green with golden yellow and black accents...
Ceramic
Rimini Blue Cat Made of Ceramics by Aldo Londi, 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Oirlo, LI
Rimini Blue cat made of ceramics by Aldo Londi,1960 This is a rare model, the cat is handmade. Has no chips or damage. It is a nice piece made ...
Ceramic
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Vase, Glazed Stoneware, circa 1970s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
Italian artist Marcello Fantoni ceramic vase is glazed stoneware made circa 1970s. This piece was acquired directly from the artist by the seller, who was a personal friend of Marcel...
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Horse, Italy, circa 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural horse statue - Bitossi Aldo Londi. This character statue has been made in the 1960s. Absolutely gorgeous item with mark on the body and still in ...
Ceramic
$577
H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 2.37 in
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Lion by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming iconic lion ceramic sculpture from the Rimini Blue series is designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy in the 1960s. The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo...
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
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Large Ceramic Horse
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Italian handmade ceramic horse sculpture in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, originally designed in 1959 for Bitossi Ceramich...
Ceramic
$2,800Sale Price|50% Off
H 12 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Buddha Bust, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Rosenthal Netter, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Buddha Bust, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Rosenthal Netter, Signed. Medium scale blue and gold glazed ceramic Buddha bust from Aldo Londi's Cinese series. Aldo Londi's "Ci...
Ceramic
Raymor Etruscan Horse Sculpture Italy in the style of Weinberg
By Raymor
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century stylized cast metal Etruscan patinated horse sculpture in the manner of Weinberg. Made in Italy in the 1950's by Raymor, this standing horse has imprinted designs to th...
Metal
Aldo Londi Raymor Bitossi Italian Modernist Ceramic Hen Sculpture
By Raymor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian modernist hen or partridge ceramic sculpture from Raymor. Bird measures 6.25" by 5" by 6.5" and is signed beneath. It also retains its original paper sticker from Raymor. ...
Ceramic
Sold
H 6.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Pottery Penguin Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare and very collectible penguin sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa the 1960s. The piece is in very great vintage condition with great color and texture...
Metal
Sold
H 13 in W 7 in D 7 in
Rare! Girl Jump Rope Sculpture Cranbrook Ind. Bronze Raymor Malcolm Moran 1956
By Raymor, Malcolm Moran
Located in Peoria, AZ
Wow! Rare Early Malcolm Moran Cranbrook Industries Richards Morgenthou (Raymor) Here is a super rare 1950s work by, then starting out, sculptor ...
Metal, Bronze
Aldo Londi Raymor Bitossi Italian Modernist Ceramic Hen Sculpture
By Raymor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian modernist hen or partridge ceramic sculpture from Raymor. Bird measures 6.25" by 5" by 6.5" and is signed beneath. It also retains its original paper sticker from Raymor. ...
Ceramic
Bitossi Ram, by Aldo Londi, circa 1965, Italy, Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Buffalo, NY
Another rarity from Aldo Londi in the creative 1960's. A lovely example of a rare figure in the 'multi pattern. In superb condition, a great piece with tremendous presence.Retains or...
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Italian Pottery Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare very collectible bird/duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa the 1960s. The piece is in very great vintage condition with great color and texture; with...
Metal
Alvino Bagni Glazed Ceramic Buffalo Sculpture
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alvino Bagni Glazed Ceramic Buffalo Sculpture
Ceramic
Sold
H 20.75 in W 11.5 in D 4.75 in
Marcello Fantoni for Ryamor Italy Brutalist Dappled Brass Wire Sculpture Bottles
By Marcello Fantoni, Raymor
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this rare Marcello Fantoni for Raymor signed Italian dappled brass brutalist table sculpture of bottles. Dimensions: 11.5W x 4.75D x 20.75H.
Brass
Sold
H 17.5 in W 9 in D 5 in
Figurative Kinetic Sculpture Tito's Things by Design Forge a Raymor Product
By Raymor
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Vintage figurative kinetic sculpture, Tito's Things by Design Forge a Raymor Product. Two metal support posts with round disk tops are anchored into the wood base. The moving, kineti...
Metal
Sold
H 13 in W 8 in D 13 in
Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
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...
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramiche Bird Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche bird 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 fantastic ad...
Ceramic