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.
1960s Alvino Bagni for Raymor Modernist Colorful Ashtray Italy
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Italian Colorful Ashtray attributed Alvino Bagni for Raymor Stamped Italy 1.5 h x 7.75 x 7.75 Unrestored original vintage preowned condition Ashtray has a crack. Review ...
Pottery
$240Sale Price|63% Off
Monumental Brutalist Ashtray by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor, 1950s
By Marcello Fantoni, Raymor
Located in View Park, CA
A green glow: monumental vintage Italian brutalist hand-worked metal ashtray by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor, made in Italy circa 1950. Patinated copper in tones of chartreuse, teal, and pewter. Born in Florence in 1915, Marcello Fantoni wed ancient Italian pottery technique with decidedly Modernist elements, garnering tremendous acclaim both at home and abroad - his work has been collected by important museums worldwide. When Fantoni died in Florence in 2011 at the age of 95, his obituary in the Italian newspaper La Nazione hailed him “the master of beauty.” This stunning piece certainly justifies the moniker. With the signature etched on verso, it is without doubt an heirloom rarity for the savvy collector...
Copper
Rimini Blu Catchall Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Made in Italy
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
Italian handmade ceramic vide-poche or catchall tray in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, orig...
Ceramic
Alvino Bagni Ashtray, Ceramic, Stripes Blue, Yellow, White, Signed
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in New York, NY
Alvino Bagni Ashtray, Ceramic, Stripes Blue, Yellow, White, Signed. Small scale scooped form ashtray or bowl with hand drawn dashed lines, glazed in light and dark blue, yellow, gree...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ashtray by Bitossi, Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern handmade ceramic footed cigar ash receiver in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, designed in 19...
Ceramic
$304Sale Price / set|20% Off
60s Italian Modern Aldo Londi Ashtray & Cigarette Holder by Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful combo of Ashtray and Cigarette Holder designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for the retailer/importer Raymor. The hand painted and decorated portion of the pieces...
Ceramic, Pottery
Italian Midcentury Modern Abstract Lava Glaze Ashtray By Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Italian, midcentury modern, art pottery ashtray by Raymor features a painted, multicolor, abstract fruit arrangement. The tray has a lava glaze technique which gives the surfa...
Ceramic
$340Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Bird Vase
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery red ashtray, circa 1960s. Made in Italy and is signed on the bottom. Appears to have never been used. ...
Ceramic
Diminutive Vintage Italian Modernist Periwinkle Textured Ashtray by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Raymor textured ashtray with swaths of periwinkle, blue, orange, and red over an unglazed, almost faux-bois appearing base (ca. 1960s, Italy). Some of the rectangles are incom...
Ceramic
Alvino Bagni Style Aqua Yellow Blue on White Raymor Italy Lava Glazed Ashtray
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor
Located in Ferndale, MI
Italian pottery ashtray in a white lava glaze with multi color geometric decoration . Signed Italy 908 PKG Raymor . Very nice condition .
Pottery
Vintage Raymor Ceramic Ashtray with Botanical Design
By Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly charming ceramic ashtray from Raymor. This slim ashtray is pleasing to the eye as it is minimal and artistic. A blue indigo hue envelops a flower design that is timeless...
Ceramic
Alvino Bagni for Raymor Ceramic Bowl, Abstract Spirals, Signed, 1970
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in New York, NY
Alvino Bagni for Raymor bowl, ceramic, blue, green, abstract spirals, signed. Medium scale ceramic bowl or ashtray decorated with sky blue, light brown, dark brown, and light green s...
Ceramic
Italian Modernist Raymor Ceramic "Horse" Ashtray/Vide Poche
By Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oblong Raymor ceramic ashtray/vide poche with hand-painted abstract horse motif (ca. 1960s, Italy). Attractive palette of turquoise, green, and brown against a pale gray, crazed (by ...
Ceramic
Bitossi Green and Purple Ceramic Catchall Ashtray for Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Bitossi Ceramiche ceramic ashtray or catchall, circa 1960s, with a Brutalist aesthetic. Handmade in Italy. The heavily textured, partially glazed, multi color pottery...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Bitossi for Raymor Chunky and Oversized Ashtray/ Cachepot
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in North Miami, FL
Wonderful rich blue base and grayish white top glazed ceramic ashtray. So many beautiful details to this large round bowl.
Ceramic
$1,164
H 2.76 in Dm 9.85 in
Tommaso Barbi Signed Cream Ceramic and Brass Ashtray or Catchall, Italy 1970s
By B Ceramiche, Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful round ashtray or valet tray in gorgeous burgundy ceramic and brass. This rare decorative piece is signed on the bottom and was designed by Tommaso Barbi and produced in It...
Brass
$480Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.5 in Dm 3 in
Olive Green and Brown Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni, Italy, c. 1950
By Alvino Bagni
Located in New York, NY
Olive Green and Brown Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni, Italy, c. 1950 Glazed ceramic textured vase with graphic zig zag decoration, designed by Alvino Bagni. Bagni's contemporaries wer...
Ceramic
$220Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Pair of Mid Century 1950s Howard Pierce Ceramic Quail Bird Sculpture Figurine
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic pair of Howard Pierce ceramic quail bird figurines/sculptures dating from the 1950s. These are an iconic design. Great color and form. The larger ...
Ceramic
Ceramic Dish Ashtray in Ceramic Art Deco Green Color Fishes Patern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco ashtray or vide poche in ceramic. Green color. Made in France. Fishes Patern.
Ceramic
$882
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
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
$2,260Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.12 in Dm 5.12 in
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Set of Vase, Ashtray and Candleholder
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful handmade Rimini blue glazed ceramic set of three pieces. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s. The set is comprised by a round ashtray, a bott...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Ashtray, Blue & Gold, Safety Pin, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Ashtray, Blue & Gold, Safety Pin, 1960s. Small to medium scale deep ashtray with three cigarette rests. Decorated with a pattern of gold glazed safety ...
Ceramic
Vintage alabaster ashtray, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Authentic heavy alabaster ashtray made in Italy in the 1960s. Vintage glass ashtray is in very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Wid...
Alabaster
Vintage Porcelain Bear Statue, Germany, ca 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Porcelain Bear Statue, Germany, ca 1950s Item e7269 An old porcelain bear statue, decorated with polychrome colors. Made in Germany ca. 1950s. Illegible maker's signature on ...
Porcelain
$694
H 2.68 in W 3.47 in D 3.08 in
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Triangular Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray, Blue & Yellow
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flavio Poli Seguso Faceted Decorative Bowl or Ashtray in Murano Glass _________________________________________________________________________ Sommerso faceted Murano glass triangul...
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass
Ceramic Ashtrays blue and Pink color from France 1960 Rond Shape
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of Ceramic Ashtrays with Sea Urchin Motif, Pink and Blue, Decorative and Functional This pair of ceramic ashtrays, designed with a striking sea urchin motif, combines artistry ...
Ceramic
A vintage Italian glazed ceramic thistle ashtray, mid 20th century
By Raymor
Located in View Park, CA
An exquisite vintage Italian glazed ceramic ashtray featuring a hand-painted thistle motif and golden edge by Raymor, circa 1960. Tones of burgundy, grass, marigold, Naples yellow, a...
Ceramic
Alvino Bagni "Sea Garden" Italian Ashtray Bowl for Raymor
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Mid-Century Modern ceramic bowl by Alvino Bagni for Raymor is a stunning example of Italian craftsmanship. The hand-glazed surface features a mesmerizing blend of blue...
Ceramic
Fantoni for Raymor Torched Copper Ashtray
By Raymor, Fantoni
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantoni for Raymor Torched Copper Ashtray, Stamped underside Fantoni Firenze Italy Raymore Dimensions 5.50" dia 3" high
Copper
Raymor by Mancioli Italy Geometric Vide Poche Midcentury 1960s
By Mancioli Pottery, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, unique Mancioli for Raymor vide poche catchall. Bold colors of green, yellow, brown and black swirl through the geometric design on this ...
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Modern Abstract Lava Glaze Ashtray By Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Italian, midcentury modern, art pottery ashtray by Raymor features a painted, multicolor, abstract fruit arrangement.. The tray has a lava glaze technique which gives the surf...
Ceramic
Brutalist Metal Ashtray by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor, circa 1950
By Raymor, Marcello Fantoni
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Italian Brutalist hand-worked metal ashtray by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor, made in Italy circa 1950. Patinated copper in tones of chartreuse, turquoise, and pewter. Born in Florence in 1915, Marcello Fantoni wed ancient Italian pottery technique with decidedly Modernist elements, garnering tremendous acclaim both at home and abroad - his work has been collected by important museums worldwide. When Fantoni died in Florence in 2011 at the age of 95, his obituary in the Italian newspaper...
Metal, Copper
Ceramic Stashbox and Ashtray by Raymor, 1960s Italy
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful mint green ceramic stashbox/ashtray by Raymor. Stamped with "R 1700 Raymor Italy" on the base. Elegant and simple wild flower hand-painted on the lid. Comes with 2 individu...
Ceramic
Raymor Italy Ceramic Dish, circa 1960
By Raymor
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Raymor Italy Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray with Fish Motif, circa 1960.
Ceramic
Midcentury Italian Ashtray by Bitossi for Raymor Import
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning multi color combination on this large glazed ashtray by Bitossi for Raymor Imports, circa 1960s. The piece is quite unique and was made in Italy; great decor piece for any M...
Pottery
Midcentury Italian Ashtray by Bitossi for Raymor Import
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful colors and design orange, brown and mustard color combination on this large glazed ashtray by Bitossi for Raymor Imports, circa 1960s. The piece is quite unique and was mad...
Pottery
1960's Raymor Large Pottery Ashtray
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
1960's modern large pottery ashtray by Raymor, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Pottery
Midcentury Italian Vase by Bitossi for Raymor Import
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful glaze, brown and grey color combination on this vase by Bitossi for Raymor Imports, circa 1960s. The piece is quite unique and was made in Italy; great decor piece for any ...
Pottery