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.
$6,000 / set
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
Blue Green Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Pottery Table Top on Wrought Base
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
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
Raymor Ceramic Wine Table with Grapevine Decoration
By Raymor
Located in Denton, TX
Raymor ceramic wine table with hand painted grapevine decoration.
Ceramic
Antique Georgian Style 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 t...
Wood
$795
H 21 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Saarinen Style Tulip Table with Green Onyx Top and Black Enameled Base
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saarinen-style tulip table features a round green onyx top with a sculpted Dupont edge profile — a continuous curved form that requires specialized stone fabrication to execute. The ...
Onyx, Metal, Enamel
Aldo Tura Green Goatskin Square Side Table
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Square side table made by Aldo Tura in green lacquered goatskin and four brass ros executed circa 1970s, in excellent condition. Along with artists like Piero Fornasetti and Carlo Bu...
Brass
Mid Century Style Nest of Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style nest of tables. The side tables are sculpted from American walnut with a hand-rubbed lacquer finish and brass ferrules. Hardware is acid dipped and hand-ru...
Wood
Antique Georgian Style Wine Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made antique wine table, made in England and dating from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of superb quality and is a very useful item. The circular ...
Wood
Lovely Vintage Hardwood Wine Table
Located in Crawley, GB
Lovely Hardwood Wine Table. We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique side table with nicely hand carved column base Circa 1900 A good looking well made tripod tab...
Hardwood
Organic Side Table Top, Custom Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Organic wood side table top, custom metal steel base.
Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Tile Top Accent Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Wrought Iron Tile Top Accent Table Cute tile top table with wrought iron base. Suitable for indoor/outdoor use.
Wrought Iron
Decorative Wrought Iron Stone Top Table C 1930
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite two-part Italian sectional settee, crafted in the 1950s, is a refined example of mid-century Italian design. Defined by its sculptural curves and streamlined silhouett...
Stone, Wrought Iron
Italian Occasional Table with Mirrored Top on Carved Wood "Plume" Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Round table, with pickled finish, having a round mirrored top, its apron carved with rosettes and swags, raised on plume-form legs. Stock ID: D3490
Mirror, Wood
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN TRIPOD SiDE TABLE ROUND WINE TABLE WITH CABRIOLE LEGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London Elegant Victorian mahogany tripod side table, dating from circa 1900, featuring a round solid mahogany top on a finel...
Hardwood
Modern Brass Wine Rack Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and simple wine rack in the style of Mastercraft. Can be used as a countertop piece or resting on the floor with the glass top shelf. Would make a terrific end table for an o...
Brass
Arthur Umanoff Side Tables with Magazine Racks for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
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 Arthur Umanoff, Boyeur Scott Furniture Co., Raymor
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 Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
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
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
Aldo Londi Bitossi Blue Ceramic Teak Table
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
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 Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
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 David Wurster, Raymor
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
Italian Wicker and Iron Table with Glass Top by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iron and wicker accent table with glass top. Magazine or display shelf adds function to great form, 1950s.