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Raymor Centerpieces

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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.

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Creator: Raymor
Bitossi Italy Ceramic and Glass Mosaic Centerpiece Bowl Catchall, circa 1960
By Raymor, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This outstanding Bitossi ceramic centerpiece or vide poche is a rare treasure of Italian earthenware mastery, imported to the United States by Raymor of New York. Created in Italy ci...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Glass

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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Centerpieces

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Ceramic, Walnut

Bitossi Ceramic and Mosaic Bowl Vide Poche Centerpiece, circa 1960
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by the legendary Aldo Londi, this extraordinary ceramic centerpiece, also known as a cigar ashtray, is a rare masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship. Created by Bitossi circa ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Raymor Centerpieces

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Glass

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Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
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Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
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Raymor centerpieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Raymor centerpieces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Raymor centerpieces, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original centerpieces by Raymor were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider centerpieces by Alfredo Barbini, Ercole Barovier, and Archimede Seguso. Prices for Raymor centerpieces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $1,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,898.

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