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.
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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
Raymor Ceramic Wine Table with Grapevine Decoration
By Raymor
Located in Denton, TX
Raymor ceramic wine table with hand painted grapevine decoration.
Ceramic
$2,500 / item
H 18.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Wrought Iron and Marble 'Entretoise' Side Table by Design Frères
By Mathieu Matégot, Design Frères
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
$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
$2,229
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
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
$2,347
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
$1,750
H 30.88 in Dm 35.5 in
Circular Side, Game or Dining 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
$1,934 / 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
Sold|$4,500
H 30 in W 49.5 in D 29 in
French Pastry Table, Hand-Crafted Marble Top, Wrought Iron Base, 1900
Located in Essex, MA
Lovely French marble top pastry table with fancy black wrought iron scrolled leg bottom with attractive brass decoration. The marble top is a veined beige marble. Fabulous size for ...
Marble, Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Tile Top Wrought Iron Base Garden Patio Sunroom Table
By Catalina Pottery, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Charming garden, patio, occasional, side, end table having a wrought iron base and a top comprised of four scenic tiles. The table is in good estate condition, the base is in later,...
Wrought Iron
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
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
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
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
Aldo Londi Bitossi Blue Ceramic Teak Table
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, 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
Ceramic Side Table by Bitossi for Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ceramic occasional table by Bitossi for Raymor.
Steel
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.
Rattan Two-Tier Tray Table with Wrought Iron Legs
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deceptively simple tripod side table with wrought iron legs and two tiers imported by Raymor. The rattan tabletop and shelf lift out of th...
Wrought Iron
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Table
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
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
Sold
H 21.26 in W 31.89 in D 18.12 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 excellent original condition.
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 16.75 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Radiant Tray Table by Willumsen & Engholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Willumsen & Engholm, Raymor, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Radiant tray table by Svend Aage Willumsen & H. Engholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. A very versatile piece that could function as a drink tray, occasional table, coffee table, ...
Teak
Ben Seibel Side Table for Raymor
By Raymor, Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Handsome and nicely proportioned side table in birch and blackened iron. Designed by Ben Seibel and made by Post Displays of New York City for distribution by Raymor, c. 1951. A fi...
Iron