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 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
Mid-Century Modern Dining Set by Arthur Umanoff Shaver Howard for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Mid-Century Modern dining set designed by Arthur Umanoff. Produced around the 1950s (often manufactured by Shaver Howard for Raymor), this iconic pa...
Iron
Raymor Ceramic Wine Table with Grapevine Decoration
By Raymor
Located in Denton, TX
Raymor ceramic wine table with hand painted grapevine decoration.
Ceramic
$29,500
H 29.5 in W 108 in D 38 in
Sublime Bookmatch Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff, c 1975
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. An excep...
Olive, Hardwood
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
$1,800 / set
H 30 in Dm 26 in
Mid Century Cafe Dinette Set Inc. Table and Two Chairs Attributed to Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Charming three piece cafe style dinette set to include two chairs and a table. The chairs feature a dramatic scrolled arm, with backs that have a circular caned pattern...
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Glass Top Grenada Dining Table by Umanoff for Shaver Howard 1960's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Iconic mid century dining table, designed by Arthur Umanoff, for Shaver Howard as part of the sought after Granada series, circa 1960's. This example is in very good, original, clean...
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Table in Walnut by Arthur Umanoff
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A clean line dining table by Arthur Umanoff circa 1960's. It features beautiful walnut wood construction. It comes with one 18 inch leaves not...
Walnut
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
$1,946 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 16.93 in
Umanoff Side Table, H60 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo
By Arthur Umanoff, Audo
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
As relevant today as it was when first designed by Arthur Umanoff in the 1950s, the reissued Umanoff Side Table balances walnut and brass on its rounded top and tripod-inspired frame...
Brass
$9,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Modern "Tulip" Dining Room Set by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, this exceptional mid-century modern Tulip dining room set is one of the most celebrated furniture designs of the 20th century. Intr...
Aluminum
$695 / set
H 29.25 in Dm 29.75 in
3 pc. Mid Century Dinette Kitchen Set after Umanoff McCobb c 1950/60's
By Arthur Umanoff, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century kitchen, or dinette set comprised of a small table and two side chairs. The table has a faux rosewood formica top, on black metal a pedestal base, the two chars ...
Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Spindle Side Table With Magazine Shelf
By Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Wood, Walnut
$1,395
H 18.25 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Arthur Umanoff Washington Woodcraft Solid Walnut Side Table Mid Century 1950s
By Washington Woodcraft, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A solid walnut side table from the late 1950s/early 1960s by Arthur Umanoff and made by Washington Woodcraft of New Jersey. A simple and iconic design, the table has a round top with...
Walnut
$1,717 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 16.93 in
Umanoff Side Table, H45 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
As relevant today as it was when first designed by Arthur Umanoff in the 1950s, the reissued Umanoff Side Table balances walnut and brass on its rounded top and tripod-inspired frame...
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, Raymor, Boyeur Scott Furniture Co.
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
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 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 Raymor, Bitossi, 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 Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
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