Bitossi by Aldo Londi Ceramic Vase, Sahara Décor for Cer Paoli, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Unlike the standard Bitossi Sahara collection, which utilizes beige, brown, and orange stripes, this exclusive Ceramiche Paoli edition introduces grass green accents, adding a rare v...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Majolica, Stoneware
$763Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Italian 'Sahara" Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-century decorative ceramic vase by Aldo Landi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). From their 'Sahara' range, the colours chosen were intended to be reminiscent of the desert, including th...
Ceramic
$655Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Italian 'Sahara' Ceramic Ashtray or Vide Poche by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-century decorative ceramic ashtray (can be used as a vide poche) by Aldo Landi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). From their 'Sahara' range, the colours chosen were intended to be remini...
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic lamp, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Sahara series
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Torino, IT
Lampada in ceramica smaltata, design di Aldo LONDI per Bitossi, serie Sahara. ORIGINE Italia PERIODO Anni 50/60 AUTORE Aldo LONDI Nato a Montelupo Fiorentino nel 1911, inizia giov...
Enamel
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Cylindrical stoneware “Sahara” vase, 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase “Sahara”, 1970s. Cylindrical stoneware vase with characteristic incised banding and warm orange-brown relief glazing.
Stoneware
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Cylindrical stoneware “Sahara” vase, 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase “Sahara”, 1970s. Cylindrical stoneware vase with characteristic incised banding and warm orange-brown relief glazing.
Stoneware
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Stoneware “Sahara” vase with orange-brown relief glazing
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase “Sahara”, 1970s. Cylindrical stoneware vase with characteristic incised banding and warm orange-brown relief glazing.
Stoneware
$545Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-century decorative vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). From their 'Sahara' range, the colours chosen were intended to be reminiscent of the desert, including the sun, s...
Ceramic
$338Sale Price|25% Off
Aldo Londi - Bitossi for Raymor Glazed Stoneware Vase in Sahara Decor, Italy 60s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
It was manufactured in Italy by Bitossi for Raymor during the 1960s. Measurements: H: 21 cm, Diameter: 11 cm.
Stoneware
Aldo Londi Ceramic Ashtray for Bitossi Sahara Pattern, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Basel, CH
But this item has a wonderful green, orange and brown glaze, called Sahara.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Ceramic Ashtray for Bitossi Sahara Pattern, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Basel, CH
But this item has a wonderful green, orange and brown glaze, called Sahara.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 28.94 in Dm 13.78 in
Large Sahara Glaze Bitossi Lamp with Impressed Ramini Decor and Wool Drum Shade
By Bitossi
Located in Ettalong Beach, NSW
Large Bitossi lamp in Sahara glaze with impressed Rimini decor and period and flamboyant, woollen drum lampshade a-la-mode.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 1.38 in Dm 4.93 in
‘Sahara’ Colere Enameled Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Savona, IT
Ashtray produced in the 1960s by Bitossi based on a design by Aldo Londi. Colored and enameled ceramic from the Sahara series.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 6.7 in Dm 5.91 in
‘Sahara’ Colere Enameled Ceramic Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Savona, IT
Pitcher produced in the 1950s by Bitossi based on a design by Aldo Londi. Colored and enameled ceramic from the Sahara series.
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi Sahara Ceramic Vase, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A compelling example of Aldo Londi’s iconic work for Bitossi, this vintage mid-century modern Sahara style vase showcases the earthy palette and incised surface decoration that defin...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Sahara Range Set of Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of Sahara range Bitossi by Aldo Londi ceramic vases.
Ceramic
Bitossi Large Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Unlike the standard Bitossi Sahara collection, which utilizes beige, brown, and orange stripes, this exclusive Ceramiche Paoli edition introduces grass green accents, adding a rare v...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Majolica, Stoneware
Italian Midcentury green CER PAOLI Ceramic Vase by A. Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
The Cer Paoli variation of the Bitossi Sahara range adds the grass green colour, whereas the Bitossi line only features brown, beige, and orange.
Ceramic
Bitossi Raymor Large Rimini Sahara Decor Vase Italian Pottery Ceramic MCM
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Large Bitossi vase in Sahara glazes with impressed Rimini decoration, circa 1960s.
Pottery
Bitossi for Raymor, Original Label, Large Rimini Sahara Vase Italian Pottery
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Large Bitossi vase in Sahara glazes with impressed Rimini decoration, circa 1960s.
Rimini Sahara Bitossi Ceramic Pottery Vase for Raymor Mid Century Modern
By Bitossi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Exquisite Rimini Sahara Bitossi Vase for Raymor. This mid-century modern masterpiece showcases a harmonious blend of earthy browns and vibrant orange, highlighted by intricate patter...
Pottery
Sold
H 9.45 in Dm 7.09 in
Glazed Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and for Cer Paoli, Sahara series
By Bruno Paoli, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
For this series - called Sahara - he used the intricate and rich patterns he was used to work with at Bitossi, but added some other colors to create a unique blend of earthy browns a...
Ceramic
Sold
H 10.04 in Dm 4.53 in
Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Pair of 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.
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Sold
H 27 in W 12 in D 12 in
Bitossi Londi Rimini Raymor MCM Sahara Decor Pottery Italian Ceramic Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Bitossi pottery lamp in Rimini Sahara decor, circa 1960s.
Pottery
Aldo Londi Sahara Vase Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Basel, CH
Aldo Londi Sahara vase manufactured by Bitossi in the 1960s in Italy.
Ceramic
Bitossi Italian Table Lamp by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Asheville, NC
This lamp was part of the \"Rimini Sahara\" collection by Bitossi. A simply beautiful table lamp with a very nice glaze and embossing.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Vase Raymor Italy 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Gorgeous ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for the retailer Raymor. The hand painted and decorated portion of the pieces have textured glazing while the ins...
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Vase or Planter by Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi ceramic vase/planter with a stylized crossword design of squiggly lines with block squares in red, yellow, gray blue and black on a white glazed soft te...
Ceramic
Guido Gambone Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Vase
By Guido Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Guido Gambone Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Vase Excellent condition. Age appropriate wear. This item is in our NYC private showroom and can be viewed by appointment.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Modern in the Tradition of Good Taste" Large scale Raymor Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi Yellow and Green Signed on underside: Italy 4675 Retains partial original Raymor paper la...
Pottery, Ceramic, Clay
Table Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceramic table lamp by Bitossi, Italy. Marked: B4/35 Italy. Existing wiring, we do not guaranty functionality, rewiring available upon request. The lamp base heigh 14"; diam -5.5". ...
Stoneware
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, IDF
ALDO LONDI. vase, ceramics, Bitossi, Italy, around 1960 A rare Model stamped on the reverse. Good condition. Crackling frenzy.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Broken Gold Bowl or Ashtray, Italy
By Alvino Bagni, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual triangular bowl or ashtray features Oro Rotto, or Broken Gold, glaze on black background with grey glaze accents. The Broken Gold glaze was designed to look like gilded 18th...
Gold
Ceramic table Lamp by Marius Bessone
By Marius Bessone
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic table lamp made by the french artist Marius Bessone. Topped with a modern shade MARIUS BESSONE - Born in 1929 Marius Bessone was a renowned French ceramist who spent most o...
Ceramic
Angelo Mangiarotti Ceramic Ashtray
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brown ceramic ashtray by Angelo Mangiarotti. Nice gift idea!
Ceramic
$495
H 12.13 in Dm 6.89 in
Vintage West German Bitossi Style Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Pottery, circa 1970
By Bitossi, Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans, Aldo Londi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful vintage vase by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in the early to mid-1970s. The Aldo Londi for Bitossi style relief pattern, captured in 'Rhimini' blue and aquamarine ...
Ceramic, Clay
Aldo Londi Table Lamp for Bitossi ceramic Italy 1960
By Bitossi
Located in Paris, IDF
Aldo Londi Table Lamp for Bitossi ceramic with Turquoise glazing made in Italy around 1960 Height of the ceramic body incl.socket: 54 cm. Total height 87 cm; Diameter of the shade...
Ceramic
Marcello Fantoni for Raymor Italian Mid Century Ceramic Ashtray Catchall
By Raymor, Marcello Fantoni
Located in St. Louis, MO
A vibrant 1950s Italian studio ceramic round catchall dish by renowned Florentine ceramicist Marcello Fantoni (1915–2011), created for Raymor, the premier American importer of mid-ce...
Clay
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Lorimer Lamp XL
By Calyer Ceramics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of two different clay bodies and features a raw, unglazed ceramic surface to...
Brass
Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Floor Vase, Italian Ceramic
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Exceptional and large floor vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Rare and largest size of this shape. Stunning color and form. Measures: 20” tall 7.5” wide.
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age ceramic terracotta table or bedside lamp. Nice rattan wicker raffia shade. Italian design like Ettore Sottsass, Venini, Vistosi, La Murrina, Aldo Nason, ...
Metal
$371Sale Price|50% Off
H 8.27 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
This gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a glazing central band of the Arabesque decor in two different shades of green and the house signatu...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
$2,850
H 1.34 in W 8 in D 6.19 in
Unique Ceramic Mid-Century Dish by Guido Gambone. Florence, Italy, 1950s.
By Bitossi, Bruno Gambone, Aldo Londi, Guido Gambone
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
$3,515 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Handmade Ceramic Vase #606 in Olive Glaze with Olive Cotton Fringe Details
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #606 by Karen Gayle Tinney A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Each vase is formed by hand, making every piec...
Ceramic, Cotton
$5,895Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.99 in Dm 29.53 in
Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8arms Amber, Green, Colors Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers in vitreous paste by Multiforme This is an artistic model manufactured by our skille...
Blown Glass
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$6,489 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Mexican Hand Woven Palm Raincoat
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Rare to find raincoat made of braided palm leaves. Of pre-Hispanic origin, it is a woven garment that protects against the rain. Also known as Capisayo in or Capote in other parts of...
Natural Fiber
1950s Italian Pink Glass Leaf Sconce
By Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful blown glass sconce from Italy, 1950s. Pink etched glass in the shape of a leaf with brass hardware. Newly re-wired with single socket and new circular brass backplate. Take...
Brass
Mid Century Long Rectangular Mirror with Maple Frame
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern mirror by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood long rectangular frame, original champagne finish, and vintage mirror glass. Dimensions: 41.5w 2d 29h Conditio...
Mirror, Maple
Sold|$1,999
H 7.29 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Italian Venetian Carlo Moretti Green Murano Scavo Art Glass Vase
By Moretti, Carlo Moretti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlo Moretti Green Scavo Corroso Art Glass Vase with Handles Hand blown Murano glass scavo bianco corroso vase in acid green color with applied dark green handles. Attributed to Car...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$3,610Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 81.5 in W 42.13 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By ScanFlex, William Watting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern modular two-tone wall units or shelving units. Design by William Watting for ScanFlex Holland. Striking Danish/Dutch design from the 1960s. Both wall units...
Beech, Teak
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in Dm 7.75 in
Barovier Murano Pink Opalescent Italian Art Glass Paneled Surface Flower Vase
By Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink and white foot Italian art glass flower vase. It is attributed to the Barovier e Toso company. The surface of the vase ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$6,695 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer, Glass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$1,159 / item
H 17.33 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Cube Stool in Patch Umber Made in UK by Sister - Multifunctional & Modern
Located in London, GB
The Cube Stool, is the perfect foot perch or pair it with a brass tray and cocktail glasses for a chic and stylish aperitif hour. Kilims are a staple at Sister for their hard-wear...
Fabric
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.