For those in the know, French-born American industrial designer Raymond Loewy is the “father of streamlining.” He is widely recognized as a pioneer of industrial design consulting — a creative powerhouse who took aim at cluttered designs and simplified them. Loewy left his mark on everything from toothbrushes to trashcans to spacecraft interiors. He designed cars, worked in illustration, and crafted comely dressers and other furniture.
Loewy was born in Paris, France. At age 15, he designed a model airplane that was powered by rubber bands. It won the James Gordon Bennett Cup of 1908. Loewy patented the model kit for this plane by the following year and saw brisk sales. With his savings, Loewy was able to study at the University of Paris and then at Ecole de Lanneau, where he earned an engineering degree in 1918.
Loewy moved to New York City in 1919 and found work as a window designer for the department stores Macy's, Wanamaker's and Saks and as a fashion illustrator for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Loewy’s big break in industrial design came in 1929 when he altered the Gestetner duplicating machine — removing jutting parts and encasing the moving works in an understated cover. It caused a sensation within the industry — and companies began to call on him.
Loewy designed packaging for Coca-Cola and revised the look of Lucky cigarettes. The “Loewy Look,” which referred to the designer’s efforts to strip a product of any unnecessary detail and streamline its appearance, began to characterize hundreds of products.
Loewy found clients in a dizzying number of companies. He did everything from retooling logos to redesigning products. His 1934 Sears Coldspot refrigerator was a sleek innovation that broke sales records. His Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive resembled a speeding bullet and was the darling of the 1939 World’s Fair. Loewy even reworked shapes for snacks at Nabisco. By the time World War II gathered steam, Raymond Loewy Associates — the industrial design firm he founded — had been operating in a number of American cities. When Time magazine featured him on the cover in October 1949 — Loewy was not shy about publicity — his profile soared.
Loewy worked with Studebaker for decades. The success of their 1953 Starliner coupe was due to his revolutionary design, while their 1963 futuristic, fiberglass-bodied Avanti, which came with advanced safety features and materialized at a time when the company was experiencing financial hardship, was his crowning achievement for the maker.
Returning to his roots in aviation, Loewy worked for NASA from 1967 to 1973 on the interior design of the Skylab space station. He was also involved in the interior designs of the Concorde supersonic jet and Air Force One. Loewy delighted in creating furniture and collaborated with manufacturers such as Mengel Furniture, Rosenthal and Doubinsky Frères. In the 1970s, Loewy and his wife shuttered their businesses and retired in France.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Raymond Loewy cabinets, serveware, seating and more.
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Crystalline Pattern China Set 50 Pieces
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal "Crystalline" pattern china set, circa 1950s. This set consists of 50 pieces total including eleven (11) dinner plates measuring 10.5" diameter, twelve (1...
Porcelain
Tea set by Settimo Rometti for Rometti Ceramiche, 1960s
By Rometti Ceramics 1
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Beautiful and rare tea set for six people, made in the 1960s, complete with teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl. Perfectly intact. Warm colors typical of the period. Rometti Ceramiche is...
Ceramic
$480Sale Price / set|49% Off
H 4.75 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Set for Six People for Tea and Espresso by Ceramica Franco Pozzi Milano
By Franco Pozzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this is a espresso set for six some of pieces have some dents and shown on the photos but is still usable no cracks Franco Pozzi work and exhibit with Gio Ponti in Milano.
Ceramic
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Porcelain China Service for 12
By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
German porcelain china dinnerware service for 12 by renowned American designer Raymond Loewy. The set consists of 12 dinner plate, 12 Salad pla...
Porcelain
$695 / set
H 14.5 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Rare Dansk Beehive Flamestone 7pc. Cooking Serving Fondue Set / Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A seven piece set of two salt and pepper shakers , two bowls , lid and a two piece base . Because of it's shape it was called the Beehive cooking set similar to a founde set having t...
Pottery
Italian Kitchen Set from Desco Al Ma Rose by A.Salviato
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Unique Italian kitchen set from Desco Al Ma Rose Design by A. Salviato 1960s. Olive oil and balsamic containers. Salt and pepper containers. Sugar container.
Plastic
T. Orskov Melamine Serveware by Kristian Vedel. Denmark
By Torben Orskov
Located in Riverdale, NY
Torben Orskov Melamine Serveware by Kristian Vedel. Denmark. Stackable and interchangeable pieces in red melamine for a multitude of uses. 6 pieces total. 1960's Denmark. 2 ashtrays...
Plastic
1960s 15 Piece Dinnerware in by Ingrid, Chicago
By Ingrid Atterberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 15 vintage plastic dinnerware consisting of 7 dinner plates, 7 salad plates, and 5 bowls. Made of ABS. Some signs of age and use, light scra...
Plastic
$995 / set
H 11.25 in W 7.75 in D 5 in
MCM Enameled Cookware Orange Regal Poly Perk Coffee Pot & 6 Plastic Mugs, a Set
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage set of 3 enameled cookware pieces by Emo Celje Yugoslavia, an orange Regal Poly Perk coffee percolator, and six multi-color plastic mugs by Ingrid. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, you can see in the bottom of the pans that they have been used but nothing major. The coffee pot is clean inside and works! And the mugs look new. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-Late 20th Century. Oh, my GOODNESS!!! Anything made in this beautiful cookware must taste delicious AND you may never go out for a cup of coffee AGAIN! This is a stunning vintage set of 3 enameled cookware pieces by Emo Celje Yugoslavia, an orange Regal Poly Perk coffee percolator, and six multi-color plastic mugs. Let’s begin with the cookware… Enamelware has long been a preferred form of cookware for many chefs and homemakers alike, and no wonder, they’re quite incredible. Especially if you have the opportunity to show off your culinary skills using these colorful vintage enameled sauté pans by EMO Celje Yugoslavia! It's a three-piece set including a large orange, medium green, and a smaller blue round sauté pan all with black steel handles AND a wonderful orange enamel butter warmer or sauce server. The pans have the capability to cook, bake, boil, and sizzle on the stovetop with full functionality and with exceptional presentation! Your next meal is going to be NEXT LEVEL… Ok, how about a colorful cup of coffee with your delectable dinner? We’ve gotcha covered!! We have a FABULOUS bright orange Regal Poly Perk vintage coffee percolator...
Metal, Enamel
Low & Wide Gainey Pottery Planters Mid Century Modern Different Colors
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration Low & Wide Gainey Planters Mid Century Modern Different Colors available. Sale is per one item, you can choose the color. Only four available. You can buy one ...
Pottery
