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Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp

By Aldo Londi

Located in Dallas, TX

A ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi .

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Vase
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Vase

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Vase

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Stunning large vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, features a seta design in rare "Lobster" colors.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mirror by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Mirror by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Mirror by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Richmond, VA

Mid century round ceramic mirror designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Made in Italy, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic

1960s trifoglio vase - Aldo Londi for Bitossi (IT)
1960s trifoglio vase - Aldo Londi for Bitossi (IT)

1960s trifoglio vase - Aldo Londi for Bitossi (IT)

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Oostende, BE

1960s trifoglio vase, by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (IT)

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Mirror, France, 1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Mirror, France, 1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Mirror, France, 1960s

By Aldo Londi

Located in Paris, FR

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Mirror, France, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Patchwork Vase
Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Patchwork Vase

Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Patchwork Vase

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New Windsor, NY

Fully signed on bottom, B 105, Italy (Italy). Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1950-1960. Good condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Atomic Floral Ashtray
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Atomic Floral Ashtray

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Atomic Floral Ashtray

By Aldo Londi

Located in Bradenton, FL

A 1950’s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian ceramic ashtray. Decorated with atomic style flowers in brown, teal and olive on a mustard yellow background.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Italian Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Italian Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1970’s Italian large ceramic “ Rimini Blue” bowl designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Large statement bowl that can be placed as a catch all oar for fruit.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Queen Sake Set
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Queen Sake Set

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Queen Sake Set

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Toledo, OH

Ceramic sake set by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1950's-60's. Decanter is a stylized woman or queen in a pink gown or robe, and has a cork stopper.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Petite Ceramic Compote Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Vintage Petite Ceramic Compote Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Vintage Petite Ceramic Compote Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Chicago, IL

Attractive vintage ceramic compote by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Floor Vase, Italian Ceramic
Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Floor Vase, Italian Ceramic

Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Floor Vase, Italian Ceramic

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Exceptional and large floor vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Rare and largest size of this shape.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Lion Attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1970s
Large Ceramic Lion Attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1970s

Large Ceramic Lion Attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1970s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Skokie, IL

Large ceramic lion attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s Additional information: Material: Ceramic Dimensions: 15.9" W x 6" D x 8.6" H

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Bull Rimini Blu by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Italian Midcentury Ceramic Bull Rimini Blu by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Bull Rimini Blu by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Bull Rimini Blu by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s Beautiful bull made of ceramic and painted in "Rimini blue" color, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Ashtray or Catchall, Italian Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Ashtray or Catchall, Italian Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Ashtray or Catchall, Italian Ceramic

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Lovely and large ashtray or catchall designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Stunning colors and patterns.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy
Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy

Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy "Rimini Blu" enameled terra cotta turquoise blue ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Stoneware

Seta Art Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor
Seta Art Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor

Seta Art Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Italian, Mid-Century Modern, Seta Series, incised texture, black and brown, matt glaze, art pottery vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor with a 2 inch opening.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Brown, Italy, 1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Brown, Italy, 1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Brown, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Brown, Italy, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Italian Pottery Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Pair of Italian Pottery Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Pair of Italian Pottery Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Raymor, Bitossi, Marcello Fantoni, Fantoni, Aldo Londi

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Italian pottery lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Stunning and unusual pair of Italian pottery lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Large "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Large "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

Large "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s

Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s

By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1980s.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Italian Ceramic Lamp Attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi / Fantoni
Midcentury Italian Ceramic Lamp Attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi / Fantoni

Midcentury Italian Ceramic Lamp Attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi / Fantoni

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Chicago, IL

Large midcentury Italian ceramic Lamp attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi. As shown, lamp will need hardware specified with rewiring.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Owl Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Italian “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Owl Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Italian “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Owl Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1970’s Rare large Italian “Rimini Blue” ceramic owl vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. In beautiful original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy "Rimini Blu" enameled terra cotta turquoise blue ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic Porcupine of Rimini Blu Collection by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Ceramic Porcupine of Rimini Blu Collection by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Ceramic Porcupine of Rimini Blu Collection by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR

Beautiful Blue Ceramic Porcupine of Rimini Blue collection, by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, around 1965. A superb piece of vintage Italian pottery, handmade in the middle of the last ce...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Horse Sculpture Glazed Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
Midcentury Horse Sculpture Glazed Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s

Midcentury Horse Sculpture Glazed Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful horse sculpture in glazed ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy,  1960s
Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy,  1960s

Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Ceramic standing horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Blue crystalline glaze enhancing the details of the decoration.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Ceramic Vase of Rimini Blu Collection by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Blue Ceramic Vase of Rimini Blu Collection by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Blue Ceramic Vase of Rimini Blu Collection by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR

Blue ceramic vase of Rimini Blu Collection from the middle of the last century by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic fish "Rimini Blu" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Ceramic fish "Rimini Blu" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Ceramic fish "Rimini Blu" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Hannover, DE

A truly rare ceramic piece by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche. This sculptural ceramic fish belongs to the iconic "Rimini Blu" collection, designed and produced in Italy in the 1970...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Glaze Table Lamp, circa 1960
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Glaze Table Lamp, circa 1960

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Glaze Table Lamp, circa 1960

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in San Francisco, CA

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini blue glaze table lamp, circa 1960 Measures: 6.5" wide x 5" deep x 22.5" high to the socket x 32" high to the finial.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage ceramic table lamp, "Siviglia" model, by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Vintage ceramic table lamp, "Siviglia" model, by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Vintage ceramic table lamp, "Siviglia" model, by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi

Located in Vigevano, PV

Vintage ceramic table lamp, "Siviglia" model, by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The engraved ceramic and its original lampshade are part of this famous ceramic series.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Whimsical Petite "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
Whimsical Petite "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s

Whimsical Petite "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s

By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical petite elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1980s.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Ram Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Ram Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s

Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Ram Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s

By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical petite elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1980s.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Hand Painted Colorful Mosaic Table Lamp
Large Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Hand Painted Colorful Mosaic Table Lamp

Large Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Hand Painted Colorful Mosaic Table Lamp

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Troy, MI

Massive and rare hand painted ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi circa 1960s Colorful mosaic style glaze pattern with white conical apex Signed to base

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Orange & Mustard Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s
Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Orange & Mustard Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s

Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Orange & Mustard Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Statuesque Aldo Londi for Bitossi Studios Vibrant handcrafted Ceramic Table Lamp.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Ceramic Rooster Sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Vintage Italian Ceramic Rooster Sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Vintage Italian Ceramic Rooster Sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Italian Modernist ceramic rooster figure/sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, ca. 1950s. Uncommon brown color with orange and green accents with incised decoration throughout.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Vintage Italian Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

Vintage Italian Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Italian ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s Italian mid-century modern table lamp in Rimini blue glace with floral pattern created by Aldo Londi.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large, Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a banded "Rimini Blue" ceramic orb base and brass neck with it's original, raw silk shade with g...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Giant Blue Ceramic Ashtray, Italy, 20th Century
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Giant Blue Ceramic Ashtray, Italy, 20th Century

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Giant Blue Ceramic Ashtray, Italy, 20th Century

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Giant ashtray designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Crafted from ceramic, the piece features the characteristic Rimini Blu glaze, defined by layered shades of vivid blue and tur...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Vase Blue Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s
Decorative Vase Blue Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s

Decorative Vase Blue Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful cylindrical decorative vase in glazed blue ceramic attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Vase cylinder decorated with several bands of organic and geometric imp...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Tall Ceramic Vase, Signed
1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Tall Ceramic Vase, Signed

1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Tall Ceramic Vase, Signed

By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Tall ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and imported by Raymor. The elongated form is decorated with an abstract patchwork of geometric color blocks in orange, black, cr...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Italian Mustard Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Large Italian Mustard Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Large Italian Mustard Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large stunning mustard ceramic lamps with rows of etched patterning manufactured by Aldo Londi for Bitossi hand thrown barrel form lamp decorated with an impressed key pattern and Bi...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase

Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s Beautiful and quite rare ceramic - pottery vase designed by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi, Italy, during the 1...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large Round "Rimini Blu" Wall Plate by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
Large Round "Rimini Blu" Wall Plate by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s

Large Round "Rimini Blu" Wall Plate by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Milan, IT

Scarce decorative wall plate by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The large piece features typical engraved detailed decoration of this Rimini Blu design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Modern Pottery Lamp Manner of Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Large Vintage Modern Pottery Lamp Manner of Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Large Vintage Modern Pottery Lamp Manner of Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Chicago, IL

Very much in the manner of Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Lamp in unmarked. Uncertain of origin whether it is American or possibly Italian. 40.5" height to the top of finial. about 22" to...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Pottery Lamp Mid Century Modern Art 24" Height
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Pottery Lamp Mid Century Modern Art 24" Height

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Pottery Lamp Mid Century Modern Art 24" Height

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Colorful Mid Century Ceramic Lamp, by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960s. The height to the top of the socket is 24.5".

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Plant Centaur Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Plant Centaur Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Plant Centaur Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Plant Centaur Sculpture, Italy, 1960s Exceptionally rare and very large Mid-Century Italian design ceramic sculpture, made by Aldo Londi fo...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Ceramic Etruscan Ram Sculpture in the Style of Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Ceramic Etruscan Ram Sculpture in the Style of Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Ceramic Etruscan Ram Sculpture in the Style of Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful ceramic Etruscan ram sculpture in the style of Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1970s. The piece has a wonderful patina, is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Bird Lidded Vessel in the Manner of Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Vintage Ceramic Bird Lidded Vessel in the Manner of Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Vintage Ceramic Bird Lidded Vessel in the Manner of Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Charming vintage ceramic bird form lidded vessel executed in the manner of Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Featuring an elongated bird finial, incised grid pattern, and an iridescent blue, p...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Valencia, VC

Pieces handcrafted by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche during the Mid-Century period are considered rare and highly collectible.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Polychrome Onion-Pattern Vase
1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Polychrome Onion-Pattern Vase

1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Polychrome Onion-Pattern Vase

By Aldo Londi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking Italian Mid-Century Modern vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and imported by Raymor. The compact rectangular form features a short blue-glazed neck and a bold abstra...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Blue Buddha Bust
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Blue Buddha Bust

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Blue Buddha Bust

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Blue Buddha Bust This bust measures: 5.5 wide x 6.75 deep x 11.25 inches high This price includes getting this piece/set in what we call Restored...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Early Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ocean Blue Volcanic Glaze Ashtray, Italy
1950s Early Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ocean Blue Volcanic Glaze Ashtray, Italy

1950s Early Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ocean Blue Volcanic Glaze Ashtray, Italy

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A striking early ceramic ashtray designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and handcrafted in Italy during the 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

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Ceramic

Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa & Mustard Arrowhead Pottery Table Lamp
Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa & Mustard Arrowhead Pottery Table Lamp

Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa & Mustard Arrowhead Pottery Table Lamp

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi handcrafted Brown & Yellow Art Pottery Table Lamp, 1960's.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Tall Vase in Lime Green by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Mid Century Modern Tall Vase in Lime Green by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Mid Century Modern Tall Vase in Lime Green by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and beautiful vase in lime green with concentric stripes in various colors with archaic impressions banding the perimeter. Aldo Londi for Bitossi vase , 12.5 x 5.5 in diamet...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Rare Yellow Glazed Dish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Rare Yellow Glazed Dish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

Rare Yellow Glazed Dish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Karis, Nyland

Rare circular ceramic dish designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Imprint Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Imprint Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Imprint Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Italian Mid Century Aldo Londi for Bitossi Incised Blue Glazed Table Lamp.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ashtray
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ashtray

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ashtray

Unavailable

H 2 in Dm 10.25 in

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ashtray

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Bastrop, TX

Green ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy with hand-carved geometric designs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Capogrossi Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Capogrossi Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Capogrossi Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Unavailable

H 18.12 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Capogrossi Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Cologne, DE

A big capogrossi vase 1129 by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, created in 1962. Limited edition of 99 pieces, produced by Bitossi, circa 2008.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Ceramic vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s
Ceramic vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s

Ceramic vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s

Unavailable

H 10.24 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Ceramic vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in FERROL, ES

Ceramic vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s Good condition.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bird by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Ceramic Bird by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Ceramic Bird by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Unavailable

H 8.75 in W 9 in D 5.75 in

Ceramic Bird by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi

Located in Portland, OR

Ceramic bird by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960. Charcoal, bright orange and yellow glazed ceramic with intricately carved detailing.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu"
Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu"

Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu"

Unavailable

H 6.3 in W 1.97 in D 3.55 in

Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu"

By Aldo Londi

Located in POITIERS, FR

Rectangular vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" collection in 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Porcupine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu"
Porcupine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu"

Porcupine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu"

Unavailable

H 6.7 in W 1.97 in D 5.12 in

Porcupine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu"

By Aldo Londi

Located in POITIERS, FR

Blue ceramic porcupine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" collection in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 33.75 in Dm 12.13 in

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A vintage circa 1960s ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramics. The lamp body is a greyish white with the 'denti' pattern in orange and black.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Wild Boar by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Ceramic Wild Boar by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Ceramic Wild Boar by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 4.5 in D 16 in

Ceramic Wild Boar by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi

Located in Portland, OR

"Remini Blue" wild boar by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Circa 1960. Bright turquoise and green glazed ceramic.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Ceramic Vase "Rimini" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
Blue Ceramic Vase "Rimini" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy

Blue Ceramic Vase "Rimini" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Lugano, TI

From the Rimini series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Label on the underside.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Large Rimini Blue Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
1950s Large Rimini Blue Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

1950s Large Rimini Blue Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Sacramento, CA

1950s large ceramic lamp in Rimini blue, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. In excellent condition; no shade.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Midcentury Italian Pottery Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Midcentury Italian Pottery Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Midcentury Italian Pottery Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Allentown, PA

This lamp is designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and has a custom-made base decorated with the matching tiles.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Glass

Vintage ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 50s
Vintage ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 50s

Vintage ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 50s

Unavailable

H 1.58 in W 13.19 in D 4.53 in

Vintage ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 50s

Located in Vienna, AT

Vintage ceramic ashtray Rimini blu by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1950s blue glazed ceramic work

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Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1965
Vintage ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1965

Vintage ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1965

Unavailable

H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Vintage ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1965

Located in Vienna, AT

Large, blue glazed vintage ceramic vase Rimini blu by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, from Italy from 1965

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Vintage 1960s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Extra Large Large Charger Rimini Blu
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Extra Large Large Charger Rimini Blu

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Extra Large Large Charger Rimini Blu

By Aldo Londi

Located in everton lymington, GB

Aldo Londi for Bitossi, in the Rimini Blu pattern.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Owl Sculpture in Silver Glaze by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s Italy
Ceramic Owl Sculpture in Silver Glaze by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s Italy

Ceramic Owl Sculpture in Silver Glaze by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s Italy

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

A handmade ceramic owl designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the 1960s. This characterful owl figurine is made from red terracotta clay with lines engraved by hand and finished with ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1950s
Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1950s

Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1950s

Unavailable

H 10.44 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in

Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

The ceramic vase from the "Rimini Blu" series was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. It was made in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

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Vintage 1950s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Tall Lidded Jar, 1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Tall Lidded Jar, 1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Tall Lidded Jar, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in San Francisco, CA

A striking and uncommon 1960s Rimini Blue tall ceramic jar with lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Stylized apothecary jar form, with a gently tapered body, bulbous neck, and domed lid ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Lamp
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Lamp

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Lamp

Unavailable

H 36 in Dm 8 in

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Lamp

By Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Deep brown rough stoneware body with glossy enameled applies decoration at neck, mounted on original black lacquered wood base. Signed on bottom. Newly rewired with two socket clust...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche Pottery Impressed Campus Table Lamp
Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche Pottery Impressed Campus Table Lamp

Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche Pottery Impressed Campus Table Lamp

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

Exceptional Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche art pottery table lamp featuring a modernist impressed architectural design with figural flowers, with a striking glossy orange top.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

"Thailandia" Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
"Thailandia" Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

"Thailandia" Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Unavailable

H 11.93 in Dm 3.86 in

"Thailandia" Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Tall vase/vessel in in stripes of glazed ceramic and volcanic ash from Aldo Londi's "Thailandia" collection made by Bitossi and imported to the US by Raymor.

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Vintage 1950s Vases

Materials

Ceramic

"Rimini" Compote by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
"Rimini" Compote by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

"Rimini" Compote by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Unavailable

H 9.375 in Dm 8 in

"Rimini" Compote by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Hand thrown ceramic compote in bright turquoise and green glazes by Aldo Londi,1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

"Campus" Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
"Campus" Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

"Campus" Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Unavailable

H 27.5 in Dm 6 in

"Campus" Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare 1964 "Campus" table lamp designed for Bitossi by Aldo Londi & imported from Italy by Raymor.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Two "Thailandia" Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Two "Thailandia" Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Two "Thailandia" Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Two handmade, striped vases or vessels in glazed ceramic and volcanic ash made by Italian ceramics company Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi from his “Thailandia” collection.

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Vintage 1950s Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Bird Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu"
Blue Bird Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu"

Blue Bird Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu"

Unavailable

H 14.18 in W 3.15 in D 7.88 in

Blue Bird Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu"

By Aldo Londi

Located in POITIERS, FR

Blue ceramic bird on metal base designed by Aldo Londi, artistic director of Bitossi in 1950s.  

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Rimini Cylindrical Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Rimini Cylindrical Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Rimini Cylindrical Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Singapore, SG

This vase was thrown and embossed by hand. The piece has been painted by hand with the classical Rimini blue shiny transparent glaze.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Blue Ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

Blue Ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Aldo Londi

Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England

About the artist. Master ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) spent most of his long and successful career creating exceptional work for the Italian ceramics manufactory Bitossi Ceramich...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Geometric Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy 1950's
Geometric Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy 1950's

Geometric Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy 1950's

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi (1911–2003). Striking ceramic “Mondrian” table lamp by Aldo Londi for historic Italian ceramics house Bitossi.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Ceramic Table Lamp, Rimini Blue, circa 1960
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Ceramic Table Lamp, Rimini Blue, circa 1960

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Ceramic Table Lamp, Rimini Blue, circa 1960

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Paris, FR

A large, handmade Mid-Century Modern ceramic cylindrical shaped table lamp. Designed by Aldo Londi's for the collection Rimini Blu in 1959 and produced by Bitossi Ceramiche.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the aldo londi for bitossi you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, pottery and metal, every aldo londi for bitossi was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect aldo londi for bitossi — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each aldo londi for bitossi bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Raymor each produced at least one beautiful aldo londi for bitossi that is worth considering.

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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

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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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.