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.
Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Ram Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical petite elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1980s.
Ceramic
Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1980s.
Ceramic
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
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Mid-Century Silver Owl Sculpture, Italy, 1960s.
By Raymor, Guido Gambone, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
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 Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
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
Pair of Italian Modernist Sea Garden Ceramic Horses by Alvino Bagni for Raymor
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
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
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
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Pottery Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi, 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
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
$1,800Sale Price|33% Off
Vaso attribuito ad Aldo Londi / Bitossi per Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Lugo, IT
Vaso in terracotta attribuito ad Aldo Londi/Bitossi per Raymor. Buone condizioni Grazie
Terracotta
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Massive Handled Jug / Vase by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
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
$750Sale Price|40% Off
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
Wire Sculpture by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor
By Marcello Fantoni, Raymor
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bronze wire sculpture of a prancing horse on a wooden base.
Bronze
$888
H 2.56 in W 7.68 in D 5.91 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Leaf Shaped Glazed Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual leaf design midcentury blue glazed (Rimini Blu) ceramic bowl / vide-poche / ashtray. Italy, 1950-1960s. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in It...
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Ceramic vase, design Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Rimini Blu series. 1950s/60s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Torino, IT
Ceramic vase hand-painted, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, rimini Blue series. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1950s/60s AUTHOR Aldo LONDI Born in Montelupo Fiorentino in 1911, he began wor...
Enamel
Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse Sculpture, Ceramic, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse Sculpture, Ceramic, Italy, 1960s. Medium scale horse with white glaze over a coarse matte brown raw clay. Small indentation to r...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rimini Blue Bitossi Aldo Londi Bowl, Glazed Ceramic Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue glazed ceramic circular bowl. Italy, 1950-19...
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
$4,500
H 14.25 in W 5.25 in D 7 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, Coin Bank, Ceramic, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, Coin Bank, Ceramic, Italy, 1960s. A beautiful and calming female Buddha glazed in a royal blue, with a hint of...
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
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 Materials: Lava Glazed Ceramic
Ceramic
$392
H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 2.38 in
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture by Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s. This rare piec...
Ceramic
$1,995
H 13 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
Vintage Mid-Century Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Ceramic Bird Sculpture, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Rare mid-century ceramic bird sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, handmade in Italy. The wonderfully stylized form features a richly textured, earthy brown glaze with hand-...
Steel
$410
H 3.75 in W 7.5 in D 2.75 in
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Cat Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture by Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s. This rare piec...
Ceramic
$380
H 3.25 in W 6.25 in D 2.5 in
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Bull Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture by Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s. This rare piec...
Ceramic
$1,900
H 10.5 in W 4.75 in D 10.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and chic horse sculpture circa 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This piece features all glazed ceramic construction in a beautiful blue / green color. Signed Italy
Ceramic
Sold
H 10.12 in W 9.65 in D 4.34 in
Rare Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Mid-Century Red Horse Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi, Guido Gambone
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
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
Original 1960's Bittosi / Raymor Cat-shaped figure by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
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
Large "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.
Ceramic
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 Bitossi, Raymor, Jonathan Adler, Aldo Londi
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 Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
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 Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
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
Sold
H 8 in W 6 in D 15 in
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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
Alvino Bagni Glazed Ceramic Buffalo Sculpture
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alvino Bagni Glazed Ceramic Buffalo Sculpture
Ceramic