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.
$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
$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
$2,216
H 24.41 in W 11.42 in D 10.63 in
Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Floor Ashtray, Wrought Iron, 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 de...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$2,333
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
$1,930 / 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 Dubai, AE
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
Mid-Century American Modern Birch and Iron Accent Table by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard accent / occasional table (ca. 1950s, USA). Composed of a round slatted birch top supported by three slightly splayed wrought iron legs retaining the...
Wrought Iron
$2,100 / item
H 18.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Wrought Iron and Travertine 'Entretoise' Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side table by Design Frères.
Travertine, Wrought Iron
$971Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 21 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Side Tables or End Tables with Laminate Tops a Pair
By Conant Ball
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of blonde Mid-Century Modern side tables or end tables with light faux woodgrain laminate tops. They are wonderful restored condition although they may still have small...
Laminate, Oak
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Spindle Side/End Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in East Freetown, MA
Side/end table with spindles and black laminated top. Table is designed by Arthur Umanoff of walnut wood. Table has circular base with narrow wooden spindles that meet at the table top.
Walnut
Vintage Wrought Iron / Painted Wood Top Side Tables
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 20th century pair black wrought iron framed with hand painted wood top side table. Each table features a removable hand painted wood top desig...
Wrought Iron
Contemporary Wrought Iron Gold Tone Modern Side Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This stylish sculpted Mid-Century Modern metal side table features pointed tapered legs, gilt gold finish. Perfect for sofa side table, lamp table, or for use as an impressive accent...
Iron
Unusual Wrought Iron Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Occasional table, having a top of round glass, on tripartite base of scrolling hand-wrought iron, each hock-leg decorated by rings and ending in scroll feet. Stock ID: D3246
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
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 Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
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
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Table
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in New Windsor, NY
Rimini blue pottery top, tapered teak shaft and a tripod iron base. Fully signed on bottom, Italy, 2395A, circa 1960. Excellent, original condition...
Iron