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Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

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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, 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
Ben Siebel Iron Stand and Ashtray Catch All by Jenfred Ware 1950s
By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware brass bowl and iron stand. Originally designed as a smoking stand, but could be used to hold cards, candy or ??? 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Travertine Animals; Elephant, Anteater, Hippo, & Rhino, Flli Mannelli for Raymor
By Raymor, Fratelli Mannelli, Fratelli Manelli
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury collection of animals rendered in carved travertine designed by Flli Mannelli for Raymor, Italy, 1960s,
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Travertine

1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Bird Vase
By Raymor, Bitossi
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. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

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Brass Bookends Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware Orb, 1950s
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in London, GB
Pair of rounded sculptural brass bookends in organic form by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware, distributed by Raymor, USA, 1950's. Cast metal with shiny brass finish and partly a dark pat...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Therapeutic Jute Children Toy Hippo by Renate Müller Germany 1970s
By Renate Müller
Located in Vienna, AT
This authentic animal toy from the 1970s was designed by Renate Müller. Unique in shape and workmanship. This example shows hippo made of jute.?The high quality toy is handmade from ecologically acceptable materials. Renate Müller developed high-quality children's toys in cooperation with doctors and therapists in the GDR. She later on worked with small series and even more valuable materials, making the toys being dealt at high prices. The robust toy animals from Müller's manufactory are now traded worldwide. The older toys...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Jute

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Large Square Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray Signed Large Rimini blue Mid-Century Modern ashtray. It has 3 cigar or cigarette holders and it is made in blue glazed terracotta ceram...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

1960s Travertine Marble Ashtray Vintage Italian Stone Geometric Post-Modern
By Cerri Nestore, Sergio Asti, Fratelli Manelli
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Great Large Size and Quality Heft. 7 by 7 and 3lbs. Showing pits naturally in the travertine and one small chip to a corners, pictured. Presents very well. No makers markings. Design...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Travertine

Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare elephant bird egg, completely intact. The Elephant Bird, formally categorised as Aepyornis Maximus, is an enormous flightless bird ...
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Early 17th Century Malagasy Antique Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Eggshell

Fontana Arte 1950s Modernist Glass Pen Holder or Stand and Ashtray Desk Set
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Max Ingrand (attributed) for Fontana Arte desk set featuring a pen holder or stand with a tray and an ashtray. Made in Italy of thick polished gr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Aldo Londi Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blue Pottery Vase for Raymor
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century Rimini blue pottery vase. By Aldo Londi for Raymor. Made in Londi's renowned Rimini Blue style, the vase has a rich blue ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Kay Bojesen Articulating Wood Toy Elephant
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chicago, IL
A early Vintage Kay Bojesen Articulating wood toy elephant. signed with early Denmark signature on foot. Appears to have a slender chipped area on th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Ben Seibel by Jenfred-Ware Mid-Century Modern Brass Sculptural Dumbbell Bookends
By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Ben Seibel MCM sculptural dumbbell brass plated bookends with handles, designed for Jenfred-Ware and marketed for Raymor c.1950s. Nice vintage condition...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1950s Retro Midcentury Perforated Metal Basket Office Desk Car Key Dish Bowl
By Richard Galef
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Architectural tabletop key basket.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Bitossi Aldo Londi Very Large Ceramic Round Ashtray, Rimini Blu
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

1950s Danish Staved Teak Quaich Midcentury Winged Viking Bowl Centrepiece
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Denmark, circa 1950s. Staved teak bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. A midcentury re-interpretation of the traditional wooden Quaich. Measures: 10 5/8 inches high, 10 inches...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

Previously Available Items
Ben Siebel Iron Stand and Ashtray Catch All by Jenfred Ware 1950s
By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware brass bowl and iron stand. Originally designed as a smoking stand, but could be used to hold cards, candy or ??? 1950s.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Italian Ashtray Freeform by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Italian brutalist style ceramic ashtray with gold leaf painting and white glaze accents.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery

1960s Italian Ceramic Ashtray by Mancioli Ceramica for Raymor
By Raymor, Mancioli Pottery
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A large, low ash receiver from the Roundel line produced by Mancioli Ceramica of Italy sold and distributed exclusively through Raymor in the mid-late 1960s. A vibrant purple glossy ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Oversized Ceramic "Fountain Pen" Box by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic oversized ceramic box in the shape of a fountain pen by Raymor. Lid opens up to display three separate storage compartments. White ceramic box with yellow clip and yellow and black fountain...
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1970s Italian Vintage Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Oversized Ceramic "Fountain Pen" Box by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic oversized ceramic box in the shape of a fountain pen by Raymor. Lid opens up to display three separate storage compartments. White ceramic box with yellow clip and yellow and black fountain...
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1970s Italian Vintage Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Raymor Round Green Marble Ashtray Vintage Mid-Century Modern
By Raymor
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern ashtray in green marble by Raymor. It is in excellent vintage condition, circa 1960s. This is an awesome Raymor Mid-Century Modern ashtray for your cig...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Oversized Ceramic "Matchstick" Box by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic ceramic box in the shape of and color of a matchstick. Stamped Raymor, and Made in Italy. Great size, perfect stash box or tabletop object. Excellent vintage condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni, Whimsical Shelf Sitters for Raymor
By Marcello Fantoni, Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical pottery ceramic offering from Marcello Fantoni for Raymor of shelf sitters depicting a pair of flirting ancient toga clad man and woman. Often d...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Collectibles and Curiosities

Raymor collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.

Raymor collectibles and curiosities are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of travertine and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Raymor collectibles and curiosities, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original collectibles and curiosities by Raymor were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider collectibles and curiosities by Fontana Arte, Bitossi, and Aldo Tura. Prices for Raymor collectibles and curiosities can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $425 and can go as high as $2,250, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,338.

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