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.
Raymor Wall Mirror attributed to Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely little wall mirror has an iron frame wrapped in papercord creating delightful shadow-play and giving it a wonderful texture and organic modern quality. It is marked with ...
Iron
Blue Glass Rectangular Wall Mirror Attributed to Crystal Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Blue christal glass mirror & wall shelf attributed to Fontana Arte / Cristal Arte, 1960's. The rectangular mirror has two square compartments with blue outer glass borders and a back mirror. Vertical or horizontal hung mirror is perfect for a bathroom, bedroom or hall. The shallow shelf...
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Italian brass wall mirror attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Italian wall mirror with gilded brass frame, in the Style of Gio Ponti, circa 1950 Refined Italian wall mirror dating from around 1950, featuring a sculptural gilded brass frame with...
Brass
Rope Mirror attributed to Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative thick mirror is made of a nice rope work. This is a French work attributed to famous designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Circa 1950
Rope
Wall Mirror Attributed To Anthony Redmile, English C.1970's
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in London, GB
English 70's mirror attributed to Anthony Redmile, frame made lacquered wood, polished metal rings and attached Walrus tusks.
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Brass Wall Mirror Attributed To Gio Ponti 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Italian Brass wall mirror, Attributed To Gio Ponti, Italy, 1960s Belonged to my great grandparents. Intact, small signs of aging. We guarantee adequate packaging and wil...
Brass
$857
H 27.56 in W 20.08 in D 1.97 in
Mid-century colored Wall Mirror attributed to Cristal Arte, 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century colored wall mirror attributed to Cristal Arte, 1960s Overall in good condition, with minor signs of wear, as shown in the photographs. Height 70 cm, width 51 cm, depth 5...
Glass, Mirror
$1,846
H 34.85 in W 23.04 in D 0.4 in
Midcentury Oval Wall Mirror Attributed to Metalvetro Galvorame, Italy 1970s
By Cristal Arte, Metalvetro Galvorame
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval wall mirror with a black mirrored border attributed to Metalvetro Galvorame. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The mirror is very well-made and in good vintage co...
Metal
Italian c.70' wall mirror attributed to Crystal Art
By Ultima Crystal Art
Located in London, GB
Italian 1970's wall mirror attributed to Crystal Art, with a brown smoked glass frame and two decorative chrome screws
Art Glass
Mirror Attributed to Vittorio Introini
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Paris, FR
Chromed metal mirror attributed to Vittorio Introini.
Metal
Figural Mirror Attributed to Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Modernist wall mirror attributed to Frederick Weinberg. This rectangular mirror features a black iron frame depicting animals and figures. Measurements: 24.25" width x 1.5" depth x ...
Iron
$2,263
H 26.38 in W 26.38 in D 0.79 in
Squared Wall Mirror Blue Attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Squared wall blue framed mirror attributed to the Italian brand Fontana Arte, 1960s.
Mirror
Vintage Beveled Brass Wall Mirror Attributed to Gio Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A scroll shaped mid century Italian brass framed mirror. Thick glass with a beveled edge shows off the Italian craftsmanship and quality of the era. Darkly patinated brass frame and ...
Brass