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.
Bitossi Ceramic and Mosaic Bowl Vide Poche Centerpiece, circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by the legendary Aldo Londi, this stunning ceramic centerpiece, also known as a cigar ashtray, is a rare masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship. Meticulously crafted by Bitoss...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Glass
Bitossi Italy Ceramic and Glass Mosaic Centerpiece Bowl Catchall, circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Centerpiece – Mid-Century Italian Masterpiece This exceptional Bitossi ceramic centerpiece—also known as a vide poche—is a rare and highly collectible...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Glass
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Capri White Pottery + Walnut Serving Tray Mid-Century Modernist Tableware
By Raymor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sculptural masterpiece in tableware, with a classic mid-century mix of materials.
Ceramic, Walnut
Raymor 1950s Black Wire Serving Stand and Bowl
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Raymor two-tiered black wire serving stand with handle, with matching circular pedestal bowl. Bowl measures 6 inches height x 14 inches diameter.
Metal
$1,502
H 6.89 in W 12.6 in D 10.24 in
Alfredo Barbini Murano Pink Sommerso Ribbed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful large Murano hand blown pink Sommerso art glass ribbed centerpiece bowl with wavy edge. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini. Italy, 1950s-1960s. This elegant centerpiece can be used for decorative purposes or for daily use as fruit bowl adding a luxury accent to any kitchen or table. Great gift idea. Mint condition. Overall Measures: 32 cm W x 26 cm D x 17,5 cm H Barbini Pink...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Mid-Century Belgian Glass Plateau
Located in High Point, NC
The vivid hues and liquid lines of blown art glass create an unmissable accent. Made in Belgium circa 1960, expressive glasswork forms a bold silhouette. Organic and abstract, remini...
Blown Glass
Gianfranco Frattini, Red Centerpiece / Tray, Progetti Italy, 1970s
By Progetti, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Firenze, IT
Red enamelled aluminium stackable tray / centerpiece designed by Gianfranco Frattini Manufactured by Progetti, Italy, 1970s. Manufacturer's label on the base Measures: Heigh...
Aluminum
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning sphere-shaped terracotta ceramic Rimini blue vase for Bitossi. This magnificent set was designed by Aldo Londi in Italy during 1960s. This...
Ceramic, Terracotta
$1,150
H 1.75 in W 10.75 in D 7.25 in
Bitossi Italy for Raymor Ceramic and Glass Mosaic Ashtray, Catchall Mid Century
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Outstanding 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic catchall or cigar ashtray. Imported and distributed in the United States by Raymor of New York. Featuring a large-scale low centerpiece bowl...
Ceramic, Art Glass
$553
H 8.86 in W 7.09 in D 13.98 in
Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s Striking mid-century centerpiece bowl or compote crafted in heavy crystal glass, Italian origin and dating from...
Glass
1950s Mid-Century Blue 'Flower Petal' Biomorphic Murano Glass Bowl or Dish
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian biomorphic shaped and five lipped Murano light blue glass bowl or ashtray with folded rims.
Murano Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Enamelled Copper Dish
Located in Torquay, GB
Extraordinary vintage 1950s large copper centrepiece dish. Featuring a burst of multicoloured lava bubble with a textured surface. This is a good sized dish, ideal for coffee tables ...
Copper, Enamel
$360
H 3.15 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
Vintage Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramic Bowl or Centerpiece, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Vietri, Italy, 1950s. This ceramic bowl / centerpiece is hand-modeled and hand-painted, with a slight iridescent finish. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show sligh...
Ceramic
Seguso Sommerso Murano Pink & White Alabastro Art Glass Geode Bowl, 1950
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white round art glass bowl. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s. Pink glass over opaline white glass in the Alabastro design c...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic XL Round Centerpiece Bowl Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Blue glazed (Rimini Blu) ceramic large ashtray designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy, 1950-1960s. It was handcrafted in Italy with hand carved geometric design ...
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Modernist Ceramic Jug or Vase & Faux Flower Spray
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Southampton, NJ
I've used this beautiful display in my residence for years, and it came together when I found a lesser vase at a Mid-Century Modern estate, and they contained these vintage modernist flowers made of fabric wrapped wood, and married them with this rare-glaze Bitossi jug...
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
Ben Seibel Brass Bowl Raymor Jenfred-Ware, circa 1950s
By Ben Seibel, Raymor
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful bowl to be a great accent piece on any table or shelf, this Ben Seibel bowl has a very warm patina and the original sunburst design illuminates the atomic style.
Sold
H 3.88 in W 13.88 in D 9.5 in
Bitossi Raymor Ceramic Bowl Alvino Bagni Scoop Orange Green Signed Italy 1960's
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Raymor Ceramic Bowl Alvino Bagni Scoop Orange Green Signed Italy 1960's. Medium to large scale scoop form ceramic bowl with floral pattern in bright 1960's colors with a text...
Ceramic
F. Lli Mannelli Travertine Objects for Raymor
By Fratelli Mannelli, Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Group of travertine objects designed by F. Lli Mannelli for Raymor. Can be sold individually.