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Raymor Serving Pieces

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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
Small Hand-Painted Teak Serving Tray by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice small hand-painted teak serving tray by Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 16"W x 8.5"D x .5" H. The front side of the tray has...
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Raymor Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

Raymor / Roseville Frog Skin Pottery Tureen
By Raymor
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very stylish pottery soup or serving tureen in a spotted green glaze called frog skin manufactured by the Roseville Pottery company designed by Raymor . A ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Raymor Serving Pieces

Materials

Pottery

Taverneau Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand carved and finished serving tray made of Taverneau, an uncommon Haitian wood with a rattan wrapped handle. Designed and by Arthur Umanoff, produced...
Category

1960s Haitian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Serving Pieces

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Taverneau Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
A two-compartment serving tray made of Taverneau, a rare Haitian wood. By Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Haiti, circa 1960. Signed. Features reed-trimmed hand...
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1960s Haitian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Raymor Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

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Tent Wooden Tray
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Raymor serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Raymor serving pieces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Raymor serving pieces, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serving pieces by Raymor were created in the mid-century modern style in haiti during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serving pieces by Tommi Parzinger, and Reed and Barton. Prices for Raymor serving pieces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $150 and can go as high as $850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $513.

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