‘Rimini Blu’ Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Blue ceramic horse from Aldo Londi's iconic "Rimini Blu" series for Bitossi, circa 1960s
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
‘Rimini Blu’ Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Blue ceramic horse from Aldo Londi's iconic "Rimini Blu" series for Bitossi, circa 1960s
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche Rimini Blu Series, Modernist Bull Sculpture
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Frome, GB
. 1911 - d. 2003) for Bitossi Ceramiche. Inspiration for the glaze is said to be taken from the Adriatic
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Marietta, GA
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern Rimini blu horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. No known issues
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Pair of Italian Rimini Blue Ceramic Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Hudson, NY
an incredible matched pair of 1950's Italian glazed ceramic lamps made by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Ceramic
1960s Raymor Rosenthal Rimini Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s art pottery table lamp, by Bitossi, made in Italy. Designed by Aldo Londi with the iconic
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Bitossi Ceramic Set of 17 pieces by Aldo Londi in Rimini Blu
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Maastricht, NL
These Rimini Blu ceramic set of 17 pieces from the 1950s has a wonderful blend of Mediterranean
Ceramic
"Rimini Blu" Ceramic Guan Yin Bust by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Blue ceramic Guan Yin bust from Aldo Londi's iconic "Rimini Blu" series for Bitossi, circa 1960s
Ceramic
Bitossi, Londi Designed 'Rimini Blu' Pattern Clock for Meridian circa 1965 Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
Large wall clock in perfect condition with original hands. Electric movement has been changed to quartz battery operated movement. Retains original label and wall mount bracket.
Pottery
Sold|$296
Italian Bitossi Ceramic, circa 1960
By Bitossi
Located in Megeve, FR
Italian Bitossi ceramic, circa 1960, Rimini blue range, in excellent condition.
Aldo Londi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Ashtray for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Cambridge, MA
A large ceramic "Rimini Blu" ashtray designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, with a vibrant glaze of
Ceramic
Sold|$2,200
Large Rimini Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Hand built and embossed lamp base by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, retaining original European walnut and
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Large Rimini Blue Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful large Rimini blue incised ashtray designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Perfect for the
Ceramic
Set of six 'Rimini Blu' vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Set of six original vintage 'Rimini Blu' vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Aldo Londi was born
Ceramic
Sold|$2,469
Rimini Blue Ceramics, Group of 11
By Aldo Londi, Flavia Montelupo, Bitossi
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A group of 11 ceramics from the “Rimini blue” series by Aldo Londi Flavia Montelupo. Measurements
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Rimini Blue Ceramic Figure of a Cat by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A lovely glazed earthenware piece designed by Aldo Londi, for Bitossi company (Italy), colored in
Earthenware
Italian Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi, Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Basel, CH
A big pottery lamp from the 1960s Blu Rimini Collection of Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy. Original
Burlap, Pottery
Pair of Oversized Aldo Londi Lamps for Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ceramic Lamps Designed by Aldo Londi in Rimini Blue for Bitossi
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Ceramics Bull, 1960 Italy
By Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Ceramics Bull, 1960 Italy
Ceramic
1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Cachepot Fruit Bowl
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning, 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi rimini blue cachepot fruit bowl. Original
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Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Rimini Green Ashtray by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Seguin, TX
Bitossi Rimini by Aldo Londi Italian ashtray with olive green glaze over impressed mid century
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Aldo Londi Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blue Pottery Vase for Raymor
By Aldo Londi
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Aldo Londi Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blue Pottery Vase for Raymor Paper label on bottom. Painted
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Rare Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Vase by Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bitossi Rimini Blue Fish Vase designed by Aldo Londi. Made in Italy in the 1960s for Raymor
Pottery
Sold|$175
Bitossi Rimini Blue Cachepot
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pau, FR
Glazed ceramic cachepot by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the famous Rimini Blue. Excellent condition
Ceramic
Sold|$235
Bitossi Rimini Blue Rectangular Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pau, FR
Rectangular glazed ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the famous Rimini blue color. One
Ceramic
Sold|$495
Bitossi Rimini Blue Square Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Large square vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Desirable Rimini Blue color. Larger vase measures 12
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Blue Italian Ceramic Bull
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful ‘Rimini Blue’ Italian ceramic bull by Bitossi. Marked in very good vintage condition
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Blu Boar, Italy, circa 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi Rimini blu boar in near mint condition, vibrant glaze and large size.
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Bitossi, Rimini Blu Lion, circa 1965, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A lovely small side-on facing lion decorated with the 'Rimini Blu' pattern. In lovely condition.
Pottery
Bitossi, Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare Bitossi Studio ceramic table-lamp with brass moutings. The cylindrical base is decorated
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Sgraffito Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, with a repeating sgraffito design and Rimini blue glaze
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Sgraffito Ceramic Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This impressive and sculptural Aldo Londi ceramic lamp for Bitossi is in his popular Rimini Blue
Brass
Bitossi Rimini Blue Dachshund Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1968
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A good bright shiny blue glazed Dachshund with the 'Rimini' pattern.
Pottery
Sold|$1,781
Bitossi, Aldo londi, Ceramic Lion Sculpture
By Bitossi
Located in NICE, FR
the 1960s. Earthenware glazed with the iconic Bitossi Rimini Blue, and decorated with sgraffito
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Fish Money Box
By Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Ceramic Fish Money Box, 1960 Italy
Ceramic
Sold|$1,500
Azure Ceramic 'Meridian' Clock for Raymor
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in New York, NY
A ceramic clock with a Bitossi Rimini Blue style design of impressed geometric forms and glazed in
Rimini Blue Rectangular Bitossi Vase, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an extraordinary, large, 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy Rimini blue rectangular
Ceramic
Aldo Londi “Rimini Blu” Bowls Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Basel, CH
Aldo Londi “Rimini Blu” bowls manufactured by Bitossi in the 1960s. Handmade ceramic bowls from
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Bitossi for Raymor Rimini Blu Bull Bookends
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
These vintage Mid-Century ceramic bull bookends were designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy and
Ceramic
Bitossi Londi Rimini Orange Boar, Italy, circa 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed Rimini orange boar in excellent condition, circa 1965. A large impressive
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Rimini Blue Bitossi Pottery Elephant, Italian, circa 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Southampton, NY
Hand-carved pottery elephant designed by Aldo Londi. Rimini Blu (turquoise) high glaze with incised
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Bitossi Ceramiche Rimini Blu Cat Sculpture by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Ferndale, MI
A hand crafted Aldo Londi (1911–2003) for Bitossi Ceramiche cat sculpture in Rimini Blue. The
Ceramic, Felt, Paint
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche Rimini Blue Bird Sculpture
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Ferndale, MI
A hand crafted Aldo Londi (1911–2003) for Bitossi Ceramiche bird sculpture in Rimini Blue. The
Ceramic, Felt, Paint
Rimini Blu Bull Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Cologne, DE
varnish, above 150 different objects. The Rimini Blu bull is part of the series and produced by Bitossi.
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1965 Rimini Blue Bull
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed for Bitossi bull with the 'Rimini Blue' pattern. A stylised piece typical of
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Aldo Londi/Bitossi Pair Italian Rimini Blue Candle Sticks
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
Bitossi find. Featuring conical bases that taper towards the top and are glazed in diagonal striations of
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Dove, Italy, circa 1968
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed 'Rimini Blue dove.
Pottery
Pair of Rimini Blue Ceramic Table Lamps by Bitossi for Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Francisco, CA
A proud pair of Italian long neck ceramic table lamps by Bitossi for Raymor in iconic Rimini blue
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Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Boar, Italy, circa 1968
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed 'Rimini Blue' pattern boar of large size.
Pottery
Bitossi Londi Designed 'Rimini' Pattern Elephant, Italy, circa 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A small quirky elephant from Londi with the 'Rimini' pattern in a pale green glaze.
Pottery
Bitossi Londi Designed Rimini Blu Bull, Italy, circa 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large Aldo Londi designed Rimini Blu bull of large size and with a gleaming blue glaze in super
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Midcentury Bitossi 'Gatto', Rimini Blue Pattern, Italy, circa 1962
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
Designed in 1962 by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The cat is highly stylised and unlike any other animals
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Rare "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Cat by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
: Bitossi. The "Rimini Blu Collection» is famous for his delightful glaze in shades of deep blue and
Ceramic
"Rimini Blue" Ceramic Cat Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bern, CH
Italian ceramic cat sculpture from the Rimini Blue series.
Ceramic
Bitossi, Londi Designed 'Rimini Blu' Bull Bookends, circa 1965, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
Stylised 'Rimini Blu' pattern bull book-ends, powerful, impressive and different. In excellent
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Bitossi, Londi Designed 'Rimini Blu' Elephant, Sculpture, circa 1965, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large beautiful, friendly Italian elephant in a liquid blue glaze, is well fed and in great condition, marked underneath.
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Bitossi, Londi Designed 'Rimini Blu' Horse Bookends, circa 1965, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
Powerful stylised horse bookends, marked underneath. In excellent condition.
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Bitossi Ceramics by Aldo Londi "Rimini Blue" Ashtray Vase Candlestick, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
A set of four handcrafted vintage ceramic design classics from Italy, "Rimini Blue Series
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.