Aldo Londi lamp
$5,641
Aldo Londi lamp
By Aldo Londi
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie et large lampe boule par Aldo Londi, superbe émaillage bleu nuit.
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Ceramic
$5,641
Aldo Londi lamp
By Aldo Londi
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie et large lampe boule par Aldo Londi, superbe émaillage bleu nuit.
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The Rimini pattern executed in glossy dark green.
Ceramic
Bitossi Lamp by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in MADRID, ES
Glazed ceramic table lamp “Azul Rimini” designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. Aldo Londi (1911-2003) was an Italian ceramist and designer, recognized as a key figure in ...
Ceramic
Bitossi Lamp by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in MADRID, ES
Blue and green glazed ceramic table lamp, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. Aldo Londi (1911-2003) was an Italian ceramist and designer, recognized as a key figure i...
Ceramic
Bitossi lamp by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in MADRID, ES
Glazed ceramic table lamp “Azul Rimini” designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. Aldo Londi (1911-2003) was an Italian ceramist and designer, recognized as a key figure in ...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi
Located in Dallas, TX
A ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi .
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic ashtray Italy, circa 1960’s.
Ceramic
$1,450
Aldo Londi Fish Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Richmond, VA
Mid century unglazed sgraffito ceramic fish lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Fish figure is mounted on a rustic travertine base.
Travertine, Metal
$2,350
Aldo Londi, Bird, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Rivoli, IT
Particolare scultura in terracotta decorata a graffiti realizzata dallo scultore Aldo Londi negli anni '60 Ottime condizioni di conservazione Letteratura: Luigi Ulivieri, Capraia '9...
Pottery
$1,250Sale Price|35% Off
Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Chicago, IL
Bitossi ceramic vase by Aldo Londi.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi, vaso serie Etrusco per Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Firenze, IT
Aldo Londi, vaso serie Etrusco per Bitossi Vaso creato da Aldo Londi per Bitossi, della serie Etrusco in smalto bianco opaco.
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black and blue on a brushed background.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ashtray for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage ashtray in signature Rimini blue glaze with leaf motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Marked "Italy" on bottom.
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey and yellow on a brushed background.
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey and yellow on a brushed background.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning large vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, features a seta design in rare "Lobster" colors.
Ceramic
Large Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Chicago, IL
Bitossi ceramic vase by Aldo Londi.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The pattern is Stambecchi or Caprone (goat), designed by Aldo Londi.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The pattern is Stambecchi or Caprone (goat), designed by Aldo Londi.
Ceramic
$2,632Sale Price|20% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Mirror, France, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, FR
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Mirror, France, 1960s
Ceramic
Aldo Londi For Bitossi Cityscape Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
1960's Aldo Londi designed for Bitossi cityscape pottery and brass table lamp, newly rewired with some wear and patina to the pottery due to age and use.
Brass
Bitossi Piume Covered Bird Dish, Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Riverdale, NY
Bitossi covered bird dish in glazed ceramic by Aldo Londi. Multicolored leaf form piume "feathers" decorate the surface. 1950s Italy.
Ceramic
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Bitossi Rimini Blue Candle Holder by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Candle Holder for Bitossi, Italy.
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Table Lamp, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in South Jordan, UT
Aldo Londi table lamp for Bitossi, made in Italy during the 1960s.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi ochre moresco vase for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Vase for Bitossi, Italy. Signed on base.
Ceramic
$392Sale Price|20% Off
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy. Numbered on base: 102/23 ITALY Designer: Aldo Londi, Italy Producer: Bitossi, Italy Measurements: Height: 2...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage Rimini Blu Bitossi Aldo Londi glazed ceramic bowl. Beautiful blue glazed (Rimini Blu) round ceramic bowl or vide-poche designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi.
Ceramic
$466Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Mid-century pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange and yellow on a brushed background.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Aldo Londi Ceramic Italian Vase Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Aldo Londi Ceramic Italian Vase Bitossi. Deep vibrant aqua blue.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Aldo Londi Ceramic Italian Vase Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Aldo Londi Ceramic Italian Vase Bitossi. Deep vibrant aqua blue.
Ceramic
1960s trifoglio vase - Aldo Londi for Bitossi (IT)
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Oostende, BE
1960s trifoglio vase, by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (IT)
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi For Rosenthal Netter Planter
By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful brown, yellow, orange and green striped planter. Designed by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter, made in Itally.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase for Rosenthal Netter: Marocco
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Aldo Londi Importer: Rosenthal Netter Period or model: Mid-Century Modern.
Pottery
Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, 1950’s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Italian Produced by Bitossi in Italy Dimensions: (W x D x H): 32 x 15 x 16 cm ...
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
1960's Blue horse ceramic sculpture by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1960's Studio pottery ceramic horse by Aldo Londi Italy
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase with Matching Candleholders
By Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi designed for Bitossi vase with a matching set of 4 candle holders.
Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray for Rosenthal Netter: Marocco
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Aldo Londi Importer: Rosenthal Netter Period or model: Mid-Century Modern.
Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Chartreuse, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi vase, ceramic, chartreuse, signed.
Ceramic
A Rose Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Rose color Bitossi ceramic vase by Aldo Londi. A fairly rare color to come across.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi, Italy 1960s A beautiful Aldo Londi designed Koala bear in the shape of a savings box.
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Ashtray in Ceramic, 1970s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Aldo Londi, attributed to. Bitossi, edited by.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Thailandia Vase, Ceramic Stoneware, Italy, 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Thailandia Vase, Ceramic Stoneware, Italy, 1960.
Ceramic, Stoneware
$2,200 / set
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Sake Set
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A circa late 1950’s Aldo Londi Italian stoneware sake set, created for the Bitossi Company.
Pottery
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Londi table lamp Italy, circa 1960s Manufactured by Bitossi This piece is a timeless Classic Organic composition and feel Matte black stamped terracotta lamp base has min...
Terracotta
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.
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi Midcentury Ceramic Lamps
By Aldo Londi
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi midcentury ceramic lamps. Handmade, slightly different from one another.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Tricolore Bowl, Ceramic, Green and White Glaze, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Tricolore Bowl, Ceramic, Green and White Glaze, Italy, 1960s.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Lamp Italy 1960s Signed
By Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, IDF
Ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi by Bitossi Signed under the base Turquoise blue and brown hand made ceramic Very good condition.
Ceramic
Bitossi Decorative Box by Aldo Londi, Ceramic, Geometric Design, 1966
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Decorative Box by Aldo Londi, Ceramic, Geometric Design, 1966. Bitossi box, ceramic, yellow and orange, geometric, signed.
Ceramic
$1,786Sale Price|33% Off
Vaso attribuito ad Aldo Londi / Bitossi per Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Ettore Sottsass, Aldo Londi
Located in Lugo, IT
Vaso in terracotta attribuito ad Aldo Londi/Bitossi per Raymor. Buone condizioni Grazie
Terracotta
Aldo Londi Bitossi Cityscape Ceramic Lamp Base Rimini Blue
By Aldo Londi
Located in Chicago, IL
A very pretty example of Aldo Londi's work. Same time period as the work of Gambone and Fantoni The ceramic portion alone is 20" tall.
Ceramic
Midcentury Pottery Ashtray by Aldo Londi Ceramic for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Round ceramic ashtray painted in geometric Piet Mondrian patterns. Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the 1950s.
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
Italian Stoneware Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aldo Londi designed this lacquered chamotte stoneware vase with Rimini Blue Trifoglio center patterns during the 1960s.
Stoneware
Midcentury Horse Figure in Ceramic by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Lejre, DK
Horse figure in ceramic, designed by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi, made in Italy in the 1960s.
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, IDF
ALDO LONDI. vase, ceramics, Bitossi, Italy, around 1960 A rare Model stamped on the reverse.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Table lamp for Bitossi 'Rimini blue' Italy 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, IDF
ALDO LONDI. Table lamp, "Rimini Blu", Bitossi, Italy 1960s, chamotte and blue glazed earthenware with stamped decoration.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Thailandia Box
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Princeton, NJ
Spectacular banded ceramic box from the "Thailandia" series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi circa 1959. A rare piece from the coveted line.
Ceramic
Bitossi Vase design Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Lucca, IT
Bitossi Vaso Design Aldo Londi Mid -Century Modern Italia 1970 . Ceramica forata a lustro e smaltata . oggetto da collezione
Ceramic
Tall Striking Aldo Londi Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Ceramic Mid-Century table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Newly re-wired with silk cord and bronzed hardware.
Bitossi Ashtray design Aldo Londi 1970
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Lucca, IT
Bitossi Posacenere design Aldo Londi . Ceramica a lustro , Italia Mid - Century Modern Oggetto da collezionare
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bastrop, TX
Green ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy with hand-carved geometric designs.
Ceramic
Bitossi Vaso Alto di Aldo londi Italia 1970
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Lucca, IT
Vaso Bitossi di Aldo Londi Italia 1970 .Vaso Alto di Aldo Londi produzione Bitossi.
Ceramic
Bitossi design Aldo Londi Centerpiece plate
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Lucca, IT
Bitossi Piatto design Aldo Londi Centro tavola .Svuota tasche
Ceramic
"Rimini" Compote by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Hand thrown ceramic compote in bright turquoise and green glazes by Aldo Londi,1960s.
Ceramic
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.
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.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi für Bitossi Keramikskulptur Stier Rimini Blue
By Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic sculpture bull Rimini Blue from the 1960s, good condition
Ceramic
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.
Bitossi Arabesque Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Lucca, IT
Vaso da collezione di Aldo Londi Produzione Bitossi MonteLupo
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Striped Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Ztaly signature attributed to Aldo Londi. Measures: Height: 25 cm / 9.8 inch, diameter: 7 cm / 2.8 inch.
Ceramic
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.
Huge Aldo Londi "Rimini Blu" Vase Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Basel, CH
Huge Aldo Londi “Rimini Blu” vase manufactured by Bitossi in the 1960s in Italy.
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
Tall Aldo Londi Ceramic Table Lamp for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Toronto, ON
Tall midcentury table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Wood base plus ceramic cylinder height is 25'' (stem high is not included).
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
Rimini Blu Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray, 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Basel, CH
Beautiful blue and green coloured ashtray from the production series Rimini Blu by Aldo Londi. The ashtray way produced by Bitossi Italy in the 1970s and is in a very good condition.
Ceramic
ZZ999-193 Vase Made in Italy, Designer Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in MONTELUPO FIORENTINO, IT
Model: Missile Vase Color: blu Collection: Rimini blu Designer: Aldo Londi Material: Ceramic.
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
"Thailandia" Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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.
Ceramic
Two "Thailandia" Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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. Both ar...
Ceramic
ZZ999-195, Made in Italy, Designer: Aldo Londi, Material: Ceramic,
By Aldo Londi
Located in MONTELUPO FIORENTINO, IT
Model: Mushroom Vase Made in Italy Designer: Aldo Londi Collection: Rimini Blu Material: Ceramic
Ceramic
Place of Origin Italy, Collection Rimini Blu, Designer Aldo Londi,
By Aldo Londi
Located in MONTELUPO FIORENTINO, IT
Cylindrical umbrella stand Collection: Rimini Blu Designer: Aldo Londi Collection: Rimini Blu Material: Ceramic Made in Italy.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Code: INV2048, Designer: Aldo Londi , Made in Italy, Material: Ceramic
By Aldo Londi
Located in MONTELUPO FIORENTINO, IT
Green vase with circles on black band Historical Archive Re-edition Designer: Aldo Londi Material: Ceramic Made in Italy.
Porcelain
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.
Ceramic
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.
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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.
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