Ceramic vase, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi. Italy, 1950s/60s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso in ceramica dipinta a mano, design di Aldo LONDI per Bitossi. ORIGINE Italia PERIODO Anni 50
Vintage 1950s Italian Vases
Enamel
Ceramic vase, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi. Italy, 1950s/60s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso in ceramica dipinta a mano, design di Aldo LONDI per Bitossi. ORIGINE Italia PERIODO Anni 50
Enamel
Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa & White Polka Dots Pottery Table Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large Aldo for Bitossi textured Deep Brown & White Dots Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950's. Featuring a
Walnut, Ceramic
$284Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in W 6.7 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Handmade Italian Ceramic Tray, Brown, Red and Orange, 1960's Collectible
By Bitossi
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Designer Ceramic - Vintage Ceramic Tray - Bitossi Style Ceramic - Collectible Handmade
Ceramic
$4,000
H 34.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa & Cream Pottery Table Lamp, C. 1950
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Larger Aldo for Bitossi Deep Brown & Warm Ivory Linear Pottery Table Lamp. Featuring a
Metal
$320Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.2 in Dm 4.75 in
Aldo Londi Thai Silk Vase, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Blue, Green, Gold
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-Century Modern vase was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter
Gold
$12,000Sale Price|38% Off
H 37 in W 18 in D 18 in
Epic! Rimini Blue Mid Century Modern Italian Pottery Lamp Bitossi 50s Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Peoria, AZ
most beautiful lamps in the world! Period. The Rimini blue color is the most coveted of the Bitossi
Pottery, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp - Bitossi Style
By Roger Capron, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
the work of Italian and French ceramic masters including Aldo Londi for Bitossi and Roger Capron. An
Ceramic
Mid Century Ceramic Lava Glaze Lamp by Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Jonathan Adler, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Outstandingly stylish and rare lamp by Bitossi, made in Italy ca' 1960's. Beautifully crafted by
Ceramic, Paint
Majestic Tall Ceramic Vase by Natalie Du Pasquier by Bitossi
By Nathalie du Pasquier, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Standing on a yellow truncated cone, a white cylinder with a semicircular top completes this stunning ceramic sculpture by Natalie Du Pasquier, creating an artistic focal point in an...
Ceramic
$940 / set
H 7.49 in Dm 3.94 in
Yellow and Green Stoneware Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, Set of 3
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Grythyttan, SE
These stoneware vases, crafted by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during the 1960s, are
Stoneware
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 8 in D 13 in
Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage ceramiche / pottery lion sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa
Ceramic
$2,000
H 7 in W 6 in D 14 in
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche bird / duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is
Ceramic
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
H 15 in Dm 6.5 in
1950s Bitossi Studio Pottery Lamp Mid-Century Italy Aldo Londi Gambone
By Guido Gambone, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950s Bitossi studio ceramic lamp. Biomorphic Designs. All original.
Ceramic
$180 / set
H 6 in Dm 3 in
Modern Sunburst Pottery Candleholders - Bitossi Londi Rosenthal Netter Italy 60s
By Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
by Bitossi. Wonderful orange and gold flower pattern, named Sunburst, over a glossy orange glaze
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Orange Gold, Italy, 1968
By Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Gold, Signed. Small scale vase with very pleasing
Ceramic
Italian Bitossi Rimini Blue & Gold Ceramic Table Lanp by Marbro
By Bitossi, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Very large Italian Bitossi Rimini blue & gold ceramic lamp by Marbro. Dazzling turquoise ceramic
Brass
$2,848 / set
H 21.26 in Dm 9.45 in
Mid-Century Pair of Gold Glazed Ceramic Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms, 1970s.
By Bergboms, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of stunning gold glazed table lamps in ceramic by Bitossi for Bergboms, Sweden, circa 1970. We
Gold Leaf
$2,355 / set
H 10.04 in Dm 4.53 in
Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Glazed Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
By Bruno Paoli, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
of the Bitossi Sahara range adds the grass green colour, whereas the Bitossi line only features brown
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
$4,000 / set
H 39 in Dm 6 in
Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi "Milano Moderna" Art Pottery Table Lamps, C. 1959
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Two Milano Moderna Aldo Londi by Bitossi for Raymor Geometric Art Pottery Table Lamps. Small
Brass
$400Sale Price|84% Off
H 3 in Dm 6.63 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Bowl, Ceramic, Green, White, Brown, Signed
By Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Bowl, Ceramic, Green, White, Brown, Signed. Tricolore, Signed. Small scale Aldo
Ceramic
Italian Bitossi Ceramic Vase, Hand-Painted, Orange Red Glaze, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Lavenia, Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Mari Simmulson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Italian Bitossi ceramic vase with striking orange red glaze under raw surface and bright white
Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic
$2,175
H 9.75 in W 15 in D 5.85 in
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Pottery Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Jonathan Adler, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare and very collectible bird/duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa
Metal
$360
H 6.3 in Dm 3.55 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Stoneware “Sahara” vase with orange-brown relief glazing
Located in København, Copenhagen
banding and warm orange-brown relief glazing. Origin: Italy, Bitossi. Material: Stoneware. Dimensions: H
Stoneware
$569Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.45 in Dm 7.09 in
Glazed Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and for Cer Paoli, Sahara series
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Bruno Paoli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
work with at Bitossi, but added some other colors to create a unique blend of earthy browns and vibrant
Ceramic
Tribe Brown and Yellow Low Vase by Arik Levy
By Bitossi, Arik Levy
Located in Milan, IT
its design with earthy tones, warm brown on the outside and yellow inside, the latter visible through
Ceramic
$500Sale Price|74% Off
H 2 in W 8 in D 4 in
Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Yellow, Black, White, Brown, Geometric, Signed
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter box, ceramic, yellow, black, white, brown, geometric, signed. Small
Ceramic
Green Floral Bitossi Vase
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Bitossi green ceramic vase.
Ceramic
$320
H 7.88 in Dm 3.55 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Ceramic vase with brown and "Rimini Blu" glaze. 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase, 1970s. Cylindrical stoneware vase with rustic brown glaze and a
Stoneware
Bittosi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the production
Ceramic, Clay
Bittosi Limited Edition of 199 pieces Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
. All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the production process
Ceramic
Bittosi Limited edition Cat-shaped figure by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Edition of 349 pieces. All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the
Ceramic, Clay
Bittosi Ceramic Uncovered Sculpture by Faye Toogood
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
and scratched. Transparent glaze over brown engobe. Presented in 2022, the collection consists of
Ceramic
Bittosi Ceramic Uncovered Sculpture by Faye Toogood
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
-scratched and pitted. White glaze applied in a second firing and gold glaze in a third firing. All Bitossi
Ceramic
$1,625Sale Price|50% Off
H 12.5 in Dm 5.5 in
Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Onion, Signed
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal Netter vase, ceramic, yellow, orange and brown onion, signed. Tall chunky yellow and
Ceramic
Bittosi Ceramic Revolver Centrepiece by Christoph Radl
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Centrepiece, made by using the casting technique in white clay. Yellow crystalline over brown
Ceramic
Triangular Bolo Centerpiece by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This triangular centerpiece features a press-molded terra cotta form with a finely speckled gray base. The surface is decorated with an array of small, brush-painted white motifs acc...
Ceramic
$1,976 / set
H 16.93 in Dm 6.3 in
Mid Century Pair of Bergboms Table Lamps in Gold and Silver Ceramic.
By Bitossi
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of table lamps from the Italian brand Bitossi, made of ceramic, a signature of Bitossi, with
Metal
$2,935 / item
H 22.45 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Totem Green White and Pink Decorative Sculpture by Karim Rashid
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Decorative sculpture featuring four stacked elements crafted through casting in white clay and finished with glossy white, pink, green, and platinum enamel. This piece is part of a l...
Ceramic
Bittosi Ceramic Revolver Bowl by Christoph Radl
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bowl-shaped riser, made by using the casting technique in white clay. Yellow crystalline over brown
Ceramic
Cone Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Cone-shaped vase featuring oval cutouts near the top, crafted on a wheel with a red clay base. The surface is decorated with an incised key pattern filled with bright red glaze accen...
Ceramic
Multicolor Decorative Vase by Karim Rashid
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
A limited edition decorative vase composed of three stacked elements featuring a glossy finish. The vibrant pieces display bold green, yellow, pink, and white tones that capture dyna...
Ceramic
Seta Series Vase with Gold Accents by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Vase shaped on a red clay wheel featuring vertical comb incisions typical of the seta series. Decorated with lilac, pink, and violet bands, it is detailed with third-fire gold accent...
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Striped Pottery Table Lamps Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and well-crafted pottery lamps. Earth tone colors with walnut plinth bases. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Attributed to Danish manufactures. Beautiful ...
Pottery
Whimsical Italian ceramic Clown Coin Saver Signed Italy
By Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Italian ceramic Clown Coin Saver Signed Italy , circa 1950's unique collectible piece charming hand painted .
Ceramic
1960's Italian Lava Glaze Large Table Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of 1960's lava glaze brass and walnut base Italian table lamps, newly rewired in silk wire and ready to use, with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Brass
Perforated Black Lava Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This unique vase features a tall cylinder-like shape and a slender mouth, perfect as a centerpiece holding a single flower. The color block pattern glazing the surface of the vase is...
Ceramic
Italian Glazed Vase with Equine Design
By Bitossi
Located in Denton, TX
Avocado and spruce colored glaze surround this vase with horse and tree design. Made in Italy.
Clay
$132Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Mid Century Ceramic Ikebana Fish Pottery Piece by Dun Caoin
By Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
This beautiful piece by Dun Caoin adds whimsy and style to your décor. The sculptural base, full of detail presents a figure of a fish. Sculpted detail and eyes bring form on one sid...
Ceramic
$300Sale Price|83% Off
H 2 in W 10 in D 9 in
Italian Ceramic Bowl, Abstract, Yellow, Blue, White, Tribal, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Italian ceramic bowl, abstract, yellow, blue, white, tribal signed. Small to medium scale bowl with an interior decorated with an intricate tribal motif and glazed in turquoise blue ...
Ceramic
Bitossi Ceramic Lamp on Iron Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Bitossi ceramic lamp on iron base.
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Italian Ceramic Lamps After Bitossi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bitossi. Each lamp features a sleek, cylindrical base made of raw, unglazed brown stoneware, creating a
Brass
1960s Ceramic Lamp, Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage ceramic table lamp with lampshade, Italian production Aldo Londi - Bitossi from the 60s
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Cylindrical stoneware “Sahara” vase, 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
banding and warm orange-brown relief glazing. Origin: Italy, Bitossi. Material: Stoneware. Dimensions: H
Stoneware
Multi-colored Ceramic Lamp, style of Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. In the style of Bitossi. Lamp is not signed and looks Italian. Ceramic portion is 27.5” high. Wood
Ceramic, Wood
Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A table lamp with hand-thrown ceramic base in blue and beige glaze with manual relief embossing of geometric inspiration.
Ceramic
1960s Alvino Bagni Decanter Set MCM Bitossi
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Very rare example, and in excellent condition! Imported by Raymor in the 1960s.
Ceramic
Mid-century ceramic white table lamp by Bitossi, 1960
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A lovely ceramic table lamp designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden. This beautiful lamp has white
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.
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.