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Raymor Desk Accessories

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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, 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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Creator: Raymor
60s Italian Modern Aldo Londi Ashtray & Cigarette Holder by Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful combo of Ashtray and Cigarette Holder designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for the retailer/importer Raymor.  The hand painted and decorated portion of the pieces...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Desk Accessories

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Italian Ceramic Box with Birds by Raymor
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Artsy ceramic box made in Italy, circa 1970s. White box with black birds painted on. Great vintage condition. Fun stash box and tabletop object. Marked Raymor and Made in Italy on un...
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Raymor desk accessories are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Raymor desk accessories, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desk accessories by Raymor were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desk accessories by Bitossi, Aldo Londi, and Richard Sapper. Prices for Raymor desk accessories can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $304 and can go as high as $650, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $477.

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