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.
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Mid Century Iron Bench with Nesting Stools
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Mid Century Iron bench with Nesting Stools This bench measures: 60 wide x 15 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call ...
Iron
$1,224Sale Price|51% Off
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron with Blonde Wood Modernist Magazine Stand Side Table
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Ferndale, MI
Arthur Umanoff designed Mid-Century Modernist magazine display side table. Wrought iron frame in black finish supports organic form blonde wood legs a...
Wrought Iron
Blue Green Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Pottery Table Top on Wrought Base
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully blended colors of blues and green fired on Aldo Londi designed pottery table. Pattern is incised into table top. Top sits on flat band wrought iron...
Wrought Iron
$6,000 / set
David Wurster Nest of Tables for Raymor
By Raymor, David Wurster
Located in New York, NY
Nest of three tables with birch tops and blackened tubular steel legs. Designed by David Wurster and produced for Richards-Morgentau (Raymor) circa 1952. Wurster's lighting was a reg...
Steel
Raymor Ceramic Wine Table with Grapevine Decoration
By Raymor
Located in Denton, TX
Raymor ceramic wine table with hand painted grapevine decoration.
Ceramic
$3,800 / set
H 23.5 in Dm 16 in
Pair Martini Side Table Tripod Wrought Iron with Etched Brass Top, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Martini Side Table Tripod Wrought Iron with Etched Brass Top, in stock Brass round top with etched Greek key accent, Hammered and forged iron Warm black patina that gives it a t...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$2,500 / item
H 18.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Wrought Iron and Marble 'Entretoise' Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron and marble 'Entretoise' side table by Design Frères. Great between 2 armchairs. Also sold as a pair or more. Indoor or outdoor use.
Marble, Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron End Side Table Base possibly Salterini
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron table base having a hexagonal top, with hairpin legs that gather in the center. Reminiscent of Salterini , probably American made circa 1950's. The table is missing it's...
Wrought Iron
Circular Side Table with Abstract & Mosaic Tile Decoration
Located in Fulton, CA
Unique round side or center table with painted black "spider" base and hand decorated abstract top surface. Top surface is painted and decorated in abstract design and incorporated w...
Ceramic, Abalone, Wood
Aldo Londi for Raymor Rimini Blue Pottery Tripod Occasional Table, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi incised blue & green Tripod Side Table for Raymor. Featuring a handcrafted imprinted, lipped circular glazed ceramic surface with incised decorative accents, i...
Iron
$4,500 / set
H 15.75 in W 59.75 in D 14.88 in
Arthur Umanoff Birch and Iron Bench/Coffee Table with Rush Nesting Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arthur Umanoff slatted birch bench/coffee table with iron legs concealing three nesting stools with rush seats (ca. 1950s, USA). Compact piece, ideal for smaller rooms with space li...
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Arthur Umanoff swivel stools - set of 4
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Montréal, QC
4 Arthur Umanoff bar stools in remarkable condition. Varnish is mostly intact and steel only has a few spots of rust. Ball bearing swivels need lubrication but are all functional. ...
Steel
Architectural Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Stool c 1960's
By Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated architectural mid century stool deigned by Arthur Umanoff, for Washington Woodcrafts, circa 1960's. This example is in very good, clean original, ready to use condition...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Edwardian Wine Table
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique wine table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1920 period. It is of superb quality, it is a petite and useful size. The c...
Wood
Antique French Inlaid Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French inlaid nest of tables. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is fantastic, this is beautifully made with gorgeous inlays on...
Brass, Ormolu
$2,415
H 24.81 in W 11.42 in D 11.03 in
Wrought Iron Drinks Table, End or Side Table, Gothic Style, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish wrought iron floor ashtray or drinks / cocktails table standing on a tripod base, Spain, 1940s. Handcrafted in wrought iron. The top stands on a tripod base with twisting det...
Iron, Wrought Iron
$1,200 / set
H 14.5 in Dm 17 in
Wonderful Pair of Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Stools Benches Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Arthur Umanoff stacking stools from the 1964 Grenada Collection for Boyuer Scott, Shaver Howard collections. This pair is in wonderful vintage condition with a love...
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Side Tables with Magazine Racks for Raymor
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Umanoff side tables with magazine racks for Raymor.
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Woven Rattan & Black Wrought Iron Coffee Table, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor black wrought iron and woven wicker occasional table, 1950s. Rectangular woven wrapped surface with capped wrought ir...
Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Boyeur Scott Furniture Co. Granada Collection
By Raymor, Boyeur Scott Furniture Co., Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Charleston, WV
Distributed by Raymor, designed by Arthur Umanoff in 1961 and produced by Boyeur Scortt for their Granada collection. Complete dining suite set. Chairs measure 19" wide, seat height...
Iron
Sold
H 20.48 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Wrought Iron Arthur Umanoff Side or Bed Tables for Raymor
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of Arthur Umanoff side tables with slats and papercord on wrought iron base in good original condition.
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 16 in W 36 in D 18 in
Raymor Scandinavian Modern Repoussé Brass Table in the Style of Bjorn Wiinblad
By Raymor, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Miami, FL
A Raymor Import, this thin line Table features a Brass wrapped Wood Top with a repeating Repoussé design of Angels like Figures ala Bjorn Wiinblad, the re-known midcentury Danish des...
Brass, Iron
Arthur Umanoff Woven Rattan & Black Wrought Iron Coffee Table, 1950s
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor black wrought iron and woven wicker occasional table, 1950s. Rectangular woven wrapped surface with capped wrought ir...
Wrought Iron
Aldo Londi Bitossi Blue Ceramic Teak Table
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Westport, CT
Aldo Londi Bitossi blue ceramic teak and black iron base table with paper label and signed number underside. Original condition. Retailed for R...
Iron
(2) Dining Chairs in Iron Wood and Rope by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful Minimalist 1950s dining set designed by Arthur Umanoff in iron, rope and wood. Shaver Howard manufactured the set for Raymor. The original feet glides are present. (2) cha...
Iron
David Wurster Nest of Tables for Raymor
By David Wurster, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Nest of three tables with birch tops and blackened tubular steel legs. Designed by David Wurster and produced for Richards-Morgentau (Raymor) circa 1952. Wurster's lighting was a reg...
Steel
Ceramic Side Table by Bitossi for Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ceramic occasional table by Bitossi for Raymor.
Steel
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Redwood Slat and Iron Coffee/cocktail Table
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare work from Arthur Umanoff's series of "Redwood for Outdoor Living" for Raymor. Described in the original advertisement as a cocktail table with magazine rack. "Many familie...
Iron
Rare David Wurster Lamp Table for Raymor
By Raymor, David Wurster
Located in New York, NY
Lamp table of solid birch with enameled steel legs and flexible gooseneck armature, with signature wooden ball switch. Designed by David Wurster for Raymor, circa 1951. Wurster's s s...
Metal, Steel