Bitossi Lion decor Rimini Blue Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Perfect condition and in a vivant colour this beautiful little lion. Decor: Rimini Blue
Ceramic
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.5 in W 6.25 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Art Pottery Lion Figurine Sculpture Italy
By Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Aldo Bitossi Italian art pottery lion figurine sculpture and dates from the 1960's
Pottery
$1,450Sale Price|63% Off
H 14 in W 8 in D 13 in
Bitossi for Raymor Lion Sculpture, Ceramic, Yellow Glazed, Italy, 1968
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor Lion, Ceramic, Yellow, Signed. Chunky medium scale animal sculpture with
Ceramic
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
Ceramic
Bitossi, Londi Designed Lion Series 'Pietra', circa 1964, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
Aldo Londi designed bronze finish lion called 'Pietra', early 1960s. This was also made as a lamp
Pottery
$568
H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 2.37 in
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Lion by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming iconic lion ceramic sculpture from the Rimini Blue series is designed by Aldo Londi
Ceramic
$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, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage ceramiche / pottery lion sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa
Ceramic
Vintage Flavia Montelupo Rimini Unglazed Ceramic Lion Italy
By Flavia Montelupo, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
by Aldo Londi (Bitossi), this unglazed figure showcases the intricate details of a playful lion. The
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 8.67 in W 5.12 in D 8.67 in
Bitossi Ceramiche Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Limited Edition, 2016
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bitossi Ceramiche opened their Aldo Londi archives in Florence to Leclaireur who had the chance to
Ceramic
Bitossi Lion Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Chicago, IL
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Decorative ceramic lamp depicting a lion. This item is currently on view
Ceramic
Bitossi Blue Lion Glazed Ceramic by Alvino Bagni
By Bitossi, Alvino Bagni
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Large Bitossi lion by the famous Alvino Bagni. Alvino Bagni (1919–2000) was an Italian ceramic
Ceramic
Bitossi style 'Lion Man', Italy, circa 1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An early piece in the Bitossi 'Rimini Blu' style pattern. I've dubbed this the 'Lion Man', it has
Pottery
Aldo Londi Designed Lion for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1968
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A 'Rimini Blue' pattern small lion by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1968. A lovely shelf
Pottery
Bitossi Blue Sitting Lion Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1968
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A magnificent large sitting blue Lion with an intricately detailed mane. This would make a
Pottery
Bitossi Green and Gold Sitting Lion Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1968
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A magnificent large sitting green and gold lion with an intricately detailed mane in a copper/gold
Pottery
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H 4.14 in W 7.09 in D 2.37 in
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Vintage Mid Century Ceramic Lion Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
This lion sculpture is indeed a stunning example of Aldo Londi's work for Bitossi Ceramiche. The
Ceramic, Clay
Rimini Blue Lions by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, Set of 2
By Aldo Londi
Located in Göteborg, SE
Two lions by the Italian designer Aldo Londi for Bitossi from the 1960s. The lion has a beautiful
Ceramic
Bitossi Londi Designed Lion, Italy, circa 1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large sitting lion designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in circa 1965. Very expressive, contented
Pottery
Bitossi, Rimini Blu Lion, circa 1965, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A lovely small side-on facing lion decorated with the 'Rimini Blu' pattern. In lovely condition.
Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Lion, Italy, circa 1968
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large magnificent Lion with a mane of individually applied tubes of clay and facial features
Pottery
Bitossi by Londi, Lion 'Pietra, ' Italy, circa 1964
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An early Aldo Londi designed Lion, circa 1964-1967, known as 'Pietra.' Shown illustrated in the
Pottery
Rare Italian Ceramic Lion Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare 1970s ceramic lion table lamp by renowned Italian ceramicist Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The
Brass
Rare Italian Ceramic Lion Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare Italian ceramic lion table lamp by renowned Italian ceramicist Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The
Ceramic, Linen, Lacquer
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H 13 in W 8 in D 13 in
Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche / pottery lion sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Lion
By Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic lion in shades of yellow and browns. Little more uncommon color
Ceramic
Bitossi Leone Lion, Italy, 1965 Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed "Leone' for Bitossi, Italy. A large impressive figure with a great detailed
Pottery
Italian Ceramic Lion Table Lamp by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase, Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
ceramic lion is by Bitossi. This lamp was custom order by Steve Chase for a project in Rancho Mirrage. The
Ceramic
Italian Bitossi Lion Ceramic
Located in Megeve, FR
Italian Bitossi ( Aldo Londi for ) lion ceramics, Rimini blue range. Excellent condition.
1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Lion Sculpture
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, 1960s Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi white lion sculpture. Marked ‘Made in
Pottery
Signed Glazed Ceramic Lion, by Cau G. Bitossi & Figli, 2016
By Bitossi
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
The identity of Bitossi Ceramiche starts from the beginning of 1900s and develops upon a productive
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Lion Figurine, Blue Glazed, Bitossi, Mid 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Aldo Londi lion figurine, blue glazed, Bitossi, mid-20th century. good original condition
Ceramic
Bitossi, Aldo londi, Ceramic Lion Sculpture
By Bitossi
Located in NICE, FR
Ceramic sculpture of a sitting lion, with curls forming the lion's mane, designed by Aldo Londi in
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Art Ceramic Lion in Red
By Bitossi
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
A super cool Italian figurine lion by Bitossi in red. Very rare.
Ceramic
$1,041Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 5.71 in
Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the cen...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 8 in W 6 in D 15 in
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche bird / duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with great color and texture; it would make a fanta...
Ceramic
Bitossi Seta Vase, Ceramic, Gold, White, Turquoise, Sgraffito, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Seta Vase, Ceramic, Gold, White, Turquoise, Sgraffito, Signed. Cylindrical vase with tapered neck that widens below the shoulders. Decorated with gold bands and an alternatin...
Ceramic
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Large Ceramic Horse
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Italian handmade ceramic horse sculpture in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, originally designed in 1959 for Bitossi Ceramich...
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Horse, Italy, circa 1968
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A deep 'Rimini Blu' glazed horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Brilliant glaze with streaks of green over the highly detailed trappings.
Pottery
$2,356 / set
H 10.04 in Dm 4.53 in
Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Glazed Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
By Bruno Paoli, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two Bitossi Aldo Londi for Cer Paoli Sahara range ceramic vases. Italy, 1960s. Ceramiche Paoli "Cer Paoli" was created at the end of the Second World War by Bruno Paoli. The C...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
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
$1,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 2.13 in W 8 in D 4.13 in
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Yellow and Orange, Geometric, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi box, ceramic, yellow and orange, geometric, signed. Small scale box from Aldo Londi's "Torcello" series, with an orange bottom and yellow lid decorated with rows impressed ci...
Ceramic
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in W 16.93 in D 6.7 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Blue Sculpture Ceramic Horse 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design large blue glazed ceramic stylized horse sculpture designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi Fiorentino, Italy 1960s Please note that the ceram...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Bird Sculptures for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: Large - 17in H x 3in W x 4in D Medium - 15in H x 3in W x 4in D Small - 12in H x 3in W x 4in D
Ceramic
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed. Medium scale rounded vase with footed base, decorated with a gold diamond pattern over a Rimini blue glaze. Signed with illegibl...
Ceramic
$2,341
H 6.7 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Blue Buddha Bust
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Buddha Bust, Blue. Beautiful and calming female Buddha glazed in a vibrant dark reflex blue. According to one legend, Kwan Yin was an Indian Pri...
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Cavalero Italy c1968
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A brilliant depiction of a lance wielding Middle Ages knight on horseback with round shield. A naive, rustic style in muted ochre and green glazes. In wonderful condition it still re...
Pottery
Like a Fellini movie, the ceramics of the famed Italian company Bitossi Ceramiche embody a creative spectrum that ranges from the playful and earthy to the high-minded and provocative. Based in Florence, Bitossi draws on craft traditions that date back to the 1500s. These find expression in Bitossi pottery that includes artisanal vintage vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore Sottsass.
Bitossi was incorporated by Guido Bitossi in 1921, though the family began making art pottery in the mid-19th century. In the 1930s, Londi came aboard, bringing with him a mindset that respected time-honored craft, yet looked also to the future. On the one hand, Londi’s perspective fostered the making of Bitossi’s popular whimsical cats, owls, horses and other animal figures, hand-shaped and -carved and finished in a rich azure glaze known as “Rimini Blue.”
But with his other hand, Londi reached out to thoughtful, experimental designers such as Sottsass. After hiring Sottsass to design ceramics for his New York imports company, Raymor, American entrepreneur Irving Richards connected the Milanese design polymath to Londi, who introduced Sottsass to ceramics in the 1950s.
During that decade, some 20 years before he founded the Memphis postmodern design collective in Milan, Sottsass used the Bitossi kilns to create timeless works that manifest both primitive forms and modern geometries. In later decades, Bitossi would welcome new generations of designers, which have included such names as Ginevra Bocini and Karim Rashid.
While always looking forward, Bitossi is firm in their belief that mastery of craft is the first step towards beautiful design. As you will see from the works offered on these pages, that is a winning philosophy.
Find a collection of vintage Bitossi decorative objects, lighting and serveware on 1stDibs.
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.