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Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, green pictorial
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Terracotta, pictorial decoration
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Terracotta, pictorial decoration
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Set of 2 ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 2 ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, green
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Set of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Terracotta, pictorial
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Bitossi Italian Flowerpot in Blue
By Bitossi
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Bitossi Italian Flowerpot in Blue Additional information: Dimensions: 15 W x 15 D x 12 H cm
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Italian Flowerpot in Blue
Bitossi Italian Flowerpot in Blue
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H 4.73 in Dm 5.91 in
Mid Century Italian Post Modern Bitossi Ceramic Planter or Vase after Sottsass
By Goodfellow & Sons, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky post modern design from Bitossi and produced by Goodfellow circa 1970's. Very much in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Bitossi Rimini Turquoise & Brown Ceramic Vessel
By Bitossi
Located in Malibu, CA
Charming Italian vessel, use as small planter ashtray or catchall. The huge is a brilliant shade of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Seta (Silk) Series Gold Turquoise Planter Pot, Aldo Londi, Sgraffito
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century Bitossi Pottery Seta (Silk) Vase designed by Aldo Londi and retailed by Raymor. Made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Sculptural pottery produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Sculptural pottery produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, pictorial
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vase lamp holder produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, white pictorial
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Set of 3 vase lamp holder produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, white
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large Italian Bitossi Red Terracotta Cherub Putti Garden Planter Flower Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Italian Bitossi red terracotta Cherub Putti garden planter flower pot. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Yellow Candle Holder and Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Awesome yellow floral decor lidded catchall bowl by Aldo londi for bitossi. the lid functions as a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 20th Century Bitossi for Rosenthal-Netter Italian Striped Cachepot
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Cordova, SC
Italian-made bowl, or cachepot, or catchall. Made from ceramic with a band of brown glaze on the top and base. Vertical stripes in orange, yellow, white, and a sort of olive-brown co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic planter by Rosenthal Netter for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rare Ceramic planter by Rosenthal Netter for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ceramic planter Rosenthal Netter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic planter Rosenthal Netter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Siviglia Ceramic planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 60s.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rare Ceramic planter of the Siviglia series by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 60s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

4 Ornate Italian Planters
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 4 Ornate Italian Planters made by one of the TOP Garden Planter companies in Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Gustavian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Limestone

Raymor Bitossi Italian Pottery Rare Planter
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare planter hand-painted decoration circa the 1960s, great condition no chips or cracks
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Small Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Montelupo pottery, 70s.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Small Ceramic planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, hand
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ceramic vase Rosenthal Netter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic vase Rosenthal Netter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, matte
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Bitossi, Italy, ceramic herb pot with a geometric pattern, 1960/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bitossi, Italy, ceramic herb pot with a geometric pattern and glaze in green, brown, and yellow
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Lamp holder vase by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi, 1970 Signed.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1970 .Glazed ceramic, , matte
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Lamp holder vase by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi, 1970 Signed.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1970 . Glazed ceramic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Ceramic, Pottery

Lamp holder vase by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi, 1970 Signed.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1970 . Glazed ceramic, hand
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Lamp holder vase by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi, 1970 Signed.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1970 . Glazed ceramic, hand
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Lamp holder vase by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi, 1970 Signed.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1970 . Glazed ceramic, hand
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vase of the Rimini series by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi , 1970
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rimini Ceramic planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Terracotta, pictorial
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vase of the Rimini series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramics , 1970
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rimini Ceramic planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Terracotta, pictorial
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Two Flower Pots in Mustard Yellow Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Two flower pots in mustard yellow glazed ceramics with geometric patterns
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 small Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Montelupo pottery, 70s.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 3 small Ceramics planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large vase of the Rimini series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramics , 1970
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rimini Ceramic planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Terracotta, pictorial
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vase of the Rimini series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Montelupo pottery, 70s.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rimini Ceramic planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Terracotta, pictorial
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Fritte series lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1964 Limited series N.31/35
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Fritte Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1964 . Glazed ceramic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Ceramic, Pottery

Raymor Italy Yellow Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Raymor, Italy yellow ceramic vase or planter. Wonderful ungulate form in the style of Ettore
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Raymor Italy Yellow Ceramic Vase
Raymor Italy Yellow Ceramic Vase
H 8 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Italian Bitossi Rare Terracotta Cherub Planter Flower Pot Stamped Neoclassical
By Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Large Italian Bitossi red terracotta Cherub Putti garden planter flower pot. Item features
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Bitossi Filippo Italian Red Terracotta Cherub Garden Planter Flower Pot
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bitossi Filippo Italian Red Terracotta Cherub garden planter flower pot, circa Mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century American Classical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Striped Planter
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful brown planter by Aldo Londi for bitossi. Made in Italy sticker present on bottom. White
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Italian Ceramic Planters by Bitossi for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Italian ceramic planters or bowls design in the 1960s by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Bitossi Italian Pottery Brush Pot Vase Raymor
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Bitossi Italian art pottery brush pot or vase with deeply carved Aztec style abstract
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Pottery

Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Pair of large ceramic planters in turquoise and blue
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. A pair of large ceramic planters in turquoise and blue glaze. 1960
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Plant Stand
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Architectural Plant Stand with incised design in classic Aldo Londi Mediterranean Blue with Green hues on Teak stand and Iron tripod base distributed by Rosenthal Netter
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Vintage 1950s Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, pictorial decoration
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Flowerpot in Mustard Yellow Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Flowerpot in mustard yellow glazed ceramics with geometric patterns
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Bowl/ Flowerpot in Rimini-Blue Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Bowl / flowerpot in Rimini-blue glazed ceramics with geometric patterns
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Two Rimini Blue Vases / Flower Pots in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Two Rimini blue vases / flower pots in glazed ceramics with geometric
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi 'Seta' Ceramic Footed Bowl
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Sgraffito ceramic footed bowl or planter, produced circa 1960s by Bitossi from the 'Seta
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Raymor Italian Modernist Large Scale Foamy Ceramic Vessel Urn Planter
By Raymor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Textured, foamy glaze ceramic Italian open vessel imported by Raymor, circa 1960s. Urn measures 10.5" in height by 8" in diameter. Signed Italy on the bottom and in very good vintage...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Terracotta Trojan Horse Detailed Sculpture
By Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
matches or a planter well-done piece with some natural finish imperfections.
Category

20th Century Greek Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

A Pair of Bitossi Ceramic Vases with Mercury Glass Glaze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare matched pair of ceramic "silver bullet" planters by Bitossi with a dimpled surface finished
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Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Fire Orange Bitossi Planter Pots Pair, Attributed to Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of fire orange ribbed planter pots from Bitossi's Pietra (Stone) decor series. Attributed to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Ceramic

Terracotta Planter or Urn by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of modern red terracotta planters stamped with the impressed mark of the famous Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Mid-Century Triangular Tripod Ceramic Planter Vase by Stanford Sebring
By Bauer Pottery, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Planter Vase by Stanford Sebring from the 1950s. This incredible ceramic
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Yellow Ceramic Jardinière Cachepot Plant or Flower Pot Holder
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful bright yellow Italian ceramic jardinière cachepot planter or flower pot holder with
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Raymor Bitossi Italian Pottery Rare Planter
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare planter hand-painted decoration circa the 1960s, great condition no chips or cracks
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern handmade ceramic vase or small planter in the vibrant
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Raymor Bitossi Hand Painted Ceramic Jardinière, Italy, 1950s
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern pottery vessel attributed to Bitossi Ceramics done for Raymor in 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Bitossi Ceramic Planter
By Bitossi
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Large Bitossi ceramic planter, with brand mark on bottom, also stamped "Made in Italy." Finely
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Vintage 1950s Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramic Planter
Bitossi Ceramic Planter
H 17 in Dm 14 in
Vintage Ceramic Striped Planter by Bitossi for Rosenthal
By Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large hand painted ceramic planter by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter. Hand painted white glaze with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

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Bitossi Planter For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bitossi planter you’re looking for. A bitossi planter — often made from ceramic, pottery and terracotta — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the bitossi planter you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A bitossi planter is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one bitossi planter that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bitossi, Raymor and Aldo Londi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bitossi Planter?

The average selling price for a bitossi planter at 1stDibs is $500, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $1,200 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.