Bitossi, Rimini-Blue Ceramic Vases, Designed by Aldo Londi, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
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Bitossi, Rimini Blue Ceramic Bowl, Designed by Aldo Londi, Stamped, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bitossi, Rimini blue ceramic bowl, designed by Aldo Londi. Stamped, 1960s. Measures 19.5 cm. x 10
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Bitossi, Rimini Blue Figure in Ceramics, Designed by Aldo Londi, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bitossi, Rimini blue figure in ceramics, designed by Aldo Londi. Unstamped, 1960s. Measures: 14.5
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Bitossi, Rimini-Blue Pigeon in Ceramics, Designed by Aldo Londi, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bitossi, Rimini-blue pigeon in ceramics, designed by Aldo Londi. Stamped, 1960s. Measures: 22 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Bitossi, Rimini-Blue Pigeon in Ceramics, Designed by Aldo Londi, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bitossi, Rimini-blue pigeon in ceramics, designed by Aldo Londi. Stamped. 1960s. Measures: 22.5
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Ceramics
Bitossi Rimini Blue Box
Sold|$599
Bitossi Rimini Blue Box
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Intense Rimini blue box by Bitossi, Italy, ca' 1960's.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Turquoise Box
Sold|$899
Bitossi Rimini Turquoise Box
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful Bitossi box-Rimini in turquoise color like the ocean with rich wavy texture.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Four Bitossi, Rimini-Blue Vases in Ceramics Designed by Aldo Londi, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Four Bitossi, Rimini-blue vases in ceramics designed by Aldo Londi. Stamped, 1960s. Measures
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
1960s Italian Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Glazed Rabbit Figurine by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in London, England
1960s Italian Bitossi 'Rimini Blu' glazed ceramic rabbit figurine in shades of greens and blues
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Five Bitossi, Rimini-Blue Vases in Ceramics, by Aldo Londi
Located in København, Copenhagen
A collection of five Bitossi, Rimini-blue vases in ceramics, designed by Aldo Londi. Stamped
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases
Aldo Londi Midcentury Bitossi Rimini Blu Pottery Hippopotamus Figure
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Italian Bitossi Rimini Blu pottery figure of a Hippopotamus designed by Aldo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Italian Bitossi Rimini Blu Stylized Pottery Elephant Figure
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Italian Bitossi Rimini Blu stylized pottery figure of an elephant designed by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Round Dish or Bowl, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue glazed ceramic round plate or bowl, Italy, 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi "Rimini Blue" Ceramic Horse
Sold|$1,443
Bitossi "Rimini Blue" Ceramic Horse
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Ceramic horse "Rimini blue", designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare & Large Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Plant Centaur Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Chino Hills, CA
piece. This Bitossi "Rimini Blu" sculpture is a truly extraordinary piece that embodies the spirit of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Rimini Blue Cat Figurine Designed by Aldo Londi
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Rimini blue cat figurine designed by Aldo Londi. Marked. Measures: 19
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Table
Sold|$2,485
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Table
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New Windsor, NY
Rimini blue pottery top, tapered teak shaft and a tripod iron base. Fully signed on bottom, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, designed in 1959 for Bitossi Ceramiche and imported by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, designed in 1959 for Bitossi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Castle Lamp
Sold|$1,600
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Castle Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely large Bitossi Ceramic lamp designed by Aldo Londi in Rimini Blue. Unusual castle trellis top
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi 'Rimini Blu' Horse Bookends by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi designed several figural bookends for Bitossi. This is a fine example in the rich
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) rectangular vase, Italy, 1950-1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Jug Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) jug, Italy, 1950-1960s. Designed by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) rectangular vase, Italy, 1950-1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Bowl
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
cobalt blue and turquoise colors. The 'Rimini blu' collection was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini by Aldo Londi Blue vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Antwerp, BE
manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy with hand carved geometric design in a glazed vibrant turquoise
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Bull Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Stockholm, SE
This artwork is from the Rimini Blue series. Casted in white clay with various patterns engraved by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase Table Lighter by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy Rimini blue Rosenthal Netter ceramic table lighter. Hand impressed and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Huge Bitossi Rimini Blue Horse Italian Londi Pottery Raymor Figure Sculpture
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
The Big Kahuna of Bitossi horses, the 16" high version in sparkling Rimini blue and green glazes
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Bitossi Rimini Blue Cinese Londi Lamp Italian Pottery Ceramic Raymor
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Great Bitossi pottery lamp in Rimini blue Chinese glaze with impressed design around shoulder. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Bitossi Rimini Blue Lava Mottled Italian Art Pottery Cat Figure
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Bitossi cat in the desirable Rimini blue lava glaze, circa 1960s. Heavy press moulded piece, with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Egyptian Revival Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Ovoid Large Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare ovoid shaped 'Rimini blu' ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful handmade rimini blue ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Campus Table Lamp, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large, exceptional Aldo Londi for Bitossi table lamp featuring a modernist impressed architectural
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Cat Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Bitossi Rimini Blue Petite Horse Sculpture Midcentury Italian Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Harder to find vintage petite horse. Designed by Aldo Londi in the Blue Rimini style series for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Aldo Londi Vase für Bitossi • 'Rimini Blue' Serie 1960er Jahre • Italien
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Andernach, DE
Original Ateliershandwerk von Aldo Londi für Bitossi. Italienische Keramikkunst aus der Mitte des
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Figurine, Horse, Rider, Cavallerizzo Pottery
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Roma, IT
figurine from the Rimini Blu collection by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The beautiful shades of blue and green
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Round Mirror
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
carved geometric designs in a vibrant turquoise and cobalt blue colors. Rimini blue collection designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Mirror, Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Square Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing blue glazed (Rimini Blu) ceramic ashtray design by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Triple Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A rare handmade terracotta Rimini blue triple vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Pottery, Stoneware, Ceramic
Midcentury Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful handmade Rimini blue ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware, Ceramic
Large Scale Italian Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual large scale 11" diameter Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) round
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Set of 3 Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vases
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of handmade Rimini blue cylindric ceramic vases designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Rimini Blue Cigarette Ashtray by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous midcentury ashtray from Italy by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Looks to be never used.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Sausage Dog Dachshund Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Italian 1960s Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Mirror by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
vibrant turquoise and cobalt blue colors. Rimini blue collection designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Mirror, Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Large Circular Ashtray, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful blue glazed (Rimini Blu) round ceramic ashtray design by Aldo Londi and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning mid-century cylindrical 'Rimini Blu' glazed terracotta art pottery vase, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Square Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing blue glazed (Rimini Blu) ceramic ashtray design by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Extra Large Ceramic Vase Umbrella Stand
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful very large midcentury Rimini blue cylindric glazed vase or umbrella holder with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Large Bitossi Rimini Blu / Pesce Table Lamp Design Aldo Londi 1950s Italian
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Large, very early lamp base with fish decor designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Aldo Londi was a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Giant Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Circular Ashtray, Italy 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual extra large 25cm diameter blue glazed (Rimini Blu) round ceramic ashtray design by Aldo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Large Round Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful handmade Rimini blue ceramic round ball shaped vase designed by Aldo Londi and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Midcentury Large Scale Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Footed Bowl
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual large scale 11.5" diameter Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) round footed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Vase on Wrought Iron Stand
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual ceramic vase is attributed to Aldo Londi, from his "Rimini Blu" collection for Bitossi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Iron
Pair of Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Pottery Table Lamps, circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair Aldo Londi for Bitossi Imprinted Geometric Glazed Art Pottery Table Lamps. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Bitossi Rimini For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bitossi rimini you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A bitossi rimini — often made from ceramic, pottery and terracotta — can elevate any home. Find 632 options for an antique or vintage bitossi rimini now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the bitossi rimini you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bitossi rimini is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made bitossi rimini has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bitossi, Aldo Londi and Raymor are consistently popular.
How Much is a Bitossi Rimini?
The average selling price for a bitossi rimini at 1stDibs is $823, while they’re typically $87 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
Questions About Bitossi Rimini
- What is Rimini Blu?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rimini Blu is a line of ceramic ware produced by the company Bitossi Ceramiche founded by Guido Bitossi in 1921. The pieces were easy to identify because of their vibrant blue color. Find a range of Bitossi ceramic ware on 1stDibs.