Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Lion by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming iconic lion ceramic sculpture from the Rimini Blue series is designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy in the 1960s. The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Argelato, BO
This vase is an iconic example from the "Rimini Blu" series, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche in the 1950s (production continued until the 1970s).
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Cat by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming iconic and Huge Italian modern ceramic cat sculpture from the Rimini Blue series designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montel...
Ceramic
$603Sale Price|20% Off
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Square Ashtray, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy, 1950s-1960s. Handcrafted in Italy with hand carved geometric design and in a glazed vibrant turquoise and cobalt blue.
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
$422Sale Price|30% Off
Italian Midcentury square Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo became Art Director of Bitossi in the early 1950s and created his famous Rimini Blu Series in 1955.
Ceramic
Mustard Brown Stoneware Vase with Celadon Green Birds by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Grythyttan, SE
During the 1950s, Bitossi flourished under the legendary artistic direction of Aldo Londi.
Stoneware
Mid-century Modern Brown Stoneware Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Grythyttan, SE
During the 1950s, Bitossi flourished under the legendary artistic direction of Aldo Londi.
Stoneware
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Italian Raymor
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Italian Raymor.
Ceramic
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Italian Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Raymor.
Ceramic
Yellow and Green Stoneware Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, Set of 3
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Grythyttan, SE
During the 1950s, Bitossi flourished under the legendary artistic direction of Aldo Londi.
Stoneware
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Bowl Tray Country Scene Decor 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Modernist catchall, deep tray, or bowl features graphic Italian Country style decor. The bowl is sculpted with rounded handle and rhythmically scalloped edge that adds visual intere...
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
$275Sale Price|38% Off
Vintage 1950s/60s Ceramic Lamp
By Raymor, Bitossi, Marcello Fantoni
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Ceramic Lamp with a nice textural Peach-like Glaze In the manner of various Italian Companies/Artists. Most likely a California Production in the Mid 20th century.
Ceramic
$575Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Terracotta Vase, Etruscan Style, 1950s
By Bitossi, Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Valencia, VC
Italy, circa 1950s. A powerful sculptural object that works equally well as a standalone piece or within a curated ceramic collection.
Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware, Clay
1950s SICA Vintage Italian Ceramic Bowl Planter manner of Aldo Londi Bitossi
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Similar in styling to Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Ettore Sottsass. Very few of these SICA pieces surface.
Ceramic
Bitossi Italy Large Platter Grey with Leaves and Dots, Midcentury Ceramic 1960s
By Thomas Toft, Bitossi, Guido Gambone, Aldo Londi
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning large oblong platter by Aldo Lodi for BItossi, Italy. Made ca 1950s to 60s. The handpainted leaves are decorated with stripes and raised dots.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic and Fused Glass Pottery Vase, circa 1950s
By Aldo Londi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic and fused glass pottery vase, circa 1950s Rare ceramic vase with glass front by Italian designer Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Ceramic
1950s Italian Studio Vase Organic Abstract Drawing Mid-Century Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Artist Unknown, wonderful pattern.
Ceramic
1950s Pair Huge Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Italy
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1950s Pair Huge Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Italy 1950s Rare Pair Monumental Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Hand Painted Mid Century Modern Lamps.
Metal
Impressive Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Lamp
By Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A tall and very impressive midcentury table lamp by Also Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1950s. Ceramic with base is approx. 24" H, with shade approx 36" H.
Ceramic
Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase Horse Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s
By Fratelli Fanciullacci, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage pottery vase features a Modernist elongated barrel form and complex glaze decor. A prancing horse motif is done in white majolica glaze with bright red, teal, and go...
Gold
Early Aldo Londi for Bitossi Hand Painted Ceramic Ashtray, Italy
By Aldo Londi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Details: • Aldo Londi for Bitossi • Made in Italy • Circa 1950s • Handcrafted ceramic • Hand-painted botanical decoration • Incised “Italy” mark on underside • Very good vintage con...
Ceramic
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
1950s Stylized Italian Pottery Bird Vases, a Pair
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi, Alvino Bagni
Located in New Windsor, NY
A fine pair of handmade Bitossi art pottery stylized bird vases. Great muted color palette of an olive green, black and white glazes. The finger print by the bird's eye is truly rema...
Ceramic, Pottery
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Majolica Hand-Painted Apothecary Jars Pair
By Gio Ponti, Bitossi, Capo Di Monte, Aldo Londi, Chelsea House
Located in Miami, FL
Large pair of ceramic Italian Majolica hand painted Apothecary Jars, circa 1950s. These beautiful jars are in pristine condition and were purchased from a Naples Florida where they s...
Porcelain, Paint
$595
Londi
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.
Ceramic
Puigdemont Ceramics. French Riviera turned and handmade table lamp, Spain, 1950s
By Serra Studio, Vallauris, Puigdemont, Scheurich Keramik, Bitossi
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Large French Riviera style glazed ceramic table lamp by the Catalan ceramic artist Puigdemont, Spain, 1950s. Handmade in turned ceramic, with multicolored abstract art decorations, v...
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Mid-Century Dish by Guido Gambone. Florence, Italy, 1950s.
By Guido Gambone, Bitossi, Bruno Gambone, Aldo Londi
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique dish with lava-like glaze and an amazing hand-painted motiv. Made by Guido Gambone in Florence, Italy, 1950s. Great condition. No chips or cracks. Marked with...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Bitossi for Peasant Village Large Shell-shaped Bowl, Red Glaze Italy Mid Century
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The bowl is signed on the bottom with "Italy 68105 PV". From 1950s to 1970s Bitossi pieces were marked in various ways, usually including the word "Italy" and the pattern number.
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Puigdemont ceramics. Set of 2 large French Provincial wall plates, Spain, 1950s
By Vallauris, Bitossi, Scheurich Keramik, Josep Vilà Clara Garriga, Puigdemont
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
French Provincial style artistic ceramic plates by the catalan ceramic artist Puigdemont, Spain, 1950s, set of two. Handmade in turned ceramic, with geometric art decorations in brow...
Ceramic
Puigdemont ceramics. Set of 3 artistic French Riviera wall plates, Spain, 1950s
By Josep Vilà Clara Garriga, Vallauris, Puigdemont, Scheurich Keramik, Bitossi
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
French Riviera style artistic ceramic plates by the catalan ceramic artist Puigdemont, Spain, 1950s, set of three. Handmade in turned ceramic, with multicolored abstract art decorati...
Ceramic
Bitossi “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Pitcher Vase, Attributed to Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Londi and F. Montelupo for Bitossi. A highly collectible Italian mid-century ceramic pitcher from the iconic “Rimini Blu” series, attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Ceramic
Ettore Sottsass Lidded Vessel Model 192-C Bitossi Il Sestante Italy 1959 Glazed
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This vessel belongs to Sottsass’s seminal work with Bitossi during the late 1950s and early '60s, a collaboration that produced some of his most iconic ceramic designs.
Ceramic
Majolica Urn Vase Flower Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The abstract floral decor is very similar in style to pieces that were designed for Bitossi by Aldo Londi in 1950s and early 1960s. Large chocolate brown colored flowers, outlined in...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
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 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.
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