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.
Modernist Piano Lamp, by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Unusual form not often seen in the Modernist idiom, lucite and chrome Piano lamp, marked "Raymor No. 7" The chrome ball shade will pivot and tilt to direct...
Chrome
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Chrome Globe Floor Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Denton, TX
Black painted base and arms leading to three chrome globes that are adjustable.
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Large Clear Glass Block & Chrome Table Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nicely made table lamp produced by Raymor circa 1970's. It features a large glass block base with chrome details. Wiring is good and it's tested and working. Shade not included, ju...
Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Italian Raymor Table Lamps, circa 1950s
By Raymor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Italian Raymor ceramic table lamps circa 1950s. Absolutely stunning pair of glazed ceramic table lamps from Italy. Dimensions 5" d...
Ceramic
Zahara Schatz Brass Table Lamp by Zahara Schatz, 1951
By Raymor, Zahara Schatz
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant brass tube table or desk lamp with bits of metal laminated inside of a curved plastic shade. Sold by Raymor in the 1950s.
Brass
Modernist Cane Table Lamp for Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and expressive table lamp having a spare three-point brass base supporting a lacquered steel and cane shade.
Brass
Raymor Italian Ceramic Sphere Lamp
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Large Italian hand crafted ceramic sphere lamp on brass and enamel base. Raymor, Italy, circa 1950s
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Spider Lamp
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome floor spider lamp. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able to deliver cur...
Other
Pair of Italian Pottery Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Fantoni, Bitossi, Raymor, Marcello Fantoni
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian pottery lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Stunning and unusual pair of Italian pottery lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. These masterfully created glazed pottery lamps...
Pottery
$5,500
H 26 in W 18 in D 6 in
Table Lamp by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, C 1950, Tall Midcentury Italian Brass Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in New York, NY
A very decorative brass, midcentury table lamp by Tommaso Barbi, circa 1950. The lamp is in the shape of a large lotus leaf. The lamp gives out a beautiful light to set the mood in y...
Brass
$776 / set
H 10.2 in W 4.3 in D 6.2 in
Pair of Midcentury Rupert Nikoll Brass Nightstand Table Lamps, 1950s, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of elegant Rupert Nikoll polished brass nightstand or table lamps. Made of curved brass tube. Fully working rewired and tested condition with lovely patina. One Edison E27 sock...
Brass
Italian Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare 1960s Italian ceramic table lamp by Bitossi. The lamp has beautiful circles glazed in gold and copper with a white background. Newly rewired with all new brass hardware, brown...
Brass
$1,353Sale Price|30% Off
H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in
Italian Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp with Swivel Arm, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Italian vintage brass table lamp with swivel arm (circa 1950s). A timeless desk lamp with delightful vintage detail and rounded shade which swivels upon the weighty base. The brass f...
Brass
Three Chrome Ball Floor Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A floor lamp bye Raymor consisting of three chrome ball light and black painted metal base. Newly rewired.
Chrome, Metal
Chrome and Steel Arc Floor Lamp Ca. 1960/1970's
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
Large chrome arc floor lamp, having a suspended ball shade (12 in diameter) a long arched tubular arm approx. 60 in. W. which attaches to a U shaped metal foot in blackened finish. T...
Steel, Chrome
$2,986
H 38.19 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Italian Gold Plated Vintage Modernist Brass 1980s Adjustable Table Lamp by Relco
Located in Marbella, ES
Italian gold plated vintage modernist brass 1980s adjustable table lamp by Relco.
Brass
$1,555 / set
H 11.03 in Dm 5.52 in
Pair of Seguso "Bullicante" Murano Glass Floral Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and unique pair of floral table lamps entirely made of mouth-blown Murano glass and brass. These incredibly elegant lamps were crafted by Murano master Archimede Seguso i...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Table Lamp. English C.1970
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Stylish chrome table lamp Designer unknown Modern shade included Wired to UK standards. Free UK shipping
Chrome
Bitossi Rimini Blu Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Raymor Made in Italy Ca. 1960's
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Nice clean, working example of the sought after Rimini Blu glaze Bitossi ceramic work of recognized master Aldo Londi, Made in Italy for Raymor ca. 1960's. The lamp is free of damage...
Ceramic
Sold
H 10.5 in Dm 3.75 in
Fog & Mørup Table Lamps New Old Stock Pair in Jute & Teak Scandinavian Modern
By Raymor
Located in Dallas, TX
New old stock pair of Fog & Mørup table lamps crafted of teak and jute with a steel frame. Imported by Raymor, 1960s. Original tag still attached.
Jute, Teak
Art Deco Russel Wright Faux Bamboo Torchère Floor Lamp
By Russel Wright, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
1930s brass and faux-bamboo Russel Wright for Raymor torchère floor lamp. Five maple rods faux finished to look like bamboo are wrapped with solid brass wire. The bases and tops are ...
Brass
Table Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully detailed table lamp by Raymor. Shade not included.
Ceramic
TIC for Raymor Italian Pottery Lamp
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in New Windsor, NY
Massive cylindrical Italian art pottery table lamp by TIC for Raymor, circa 1950-1960. Decorated with incised continues wave pattern with an exterior matte glaze. Signature on bottom...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Pottery Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New Windsor, NY
Tall and beautiful turquoise blue with green ring glazed pottery lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The pottery measures 20" high and it stands on an Asian style metal base, circa 1960....
Metal
Raymor Table Lamp No. 3004
By Raymor
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sculptural Raymor table lamp no. 3004. This lamp base is good vintage condition with only minor wear. The shade is custom and new. Listed measurements include the shade.
Brass
Ben Seibel for Raymor Two Shade Table Lamp
By Ben Seibel, Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
This versatile table lamp was designed by Ben Seibel, circa 1951, and sold through Raymor. The long arms have pivoting ball and socket joints at both the base ends and the points of attachment to the cone shaped shades. This gives the lamp a wide range of adjustability making it appropriate for various spots and uses. It can illuminate a desk top, spotlight decorative tabletop objects...
David Wurster for Raymor Machine Age Spun Aluminum Torchiere, 1940s
By Raymor, David Wurster
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Modern David Wurster for Raymor Machinist spun aluminum up light -floor lamp. Featuring streamlined design with straight cone Spun aluminum shade, tubular column, 11D base a...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Organic Modern Ceramic & Walnut Table Lamp in Earth Tones by Bitossi
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist earth-toned ceramic and walnut table lamp was designed by Aldo Londi and handmade in Italy by the esteemed maker Bitossi for Raymond, circa 1960. A subtly ...
Brass
Large Raymor 1960s Italian Turquoise Ceramic Lamp
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful large-scale Italian turquoise ceramic lamp with hand-painted plants, butterflies and insects. Hand-crafted by master ceramicist Alvino Bagni for Raymor, Italy, circa 1960s.
Ceramic
Rare Polished Chrome Floor Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stunning Italian polished floor lamp made by Raymor. These rare lamps don't come up for sale very often. Newly rewired. Unique in its design, this lamp can add drama to a sitti...
Chrome