Set of 2 Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic vase and bowl signed.
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 ceramic Bowl and vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi, Italy in the 1960s. Mustard colored with strokes of brown and engraved geometric patterns.
Ceramic
1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Tall Ceramic Vase, Signed
By Raymor, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Signed in black glaze on the underside “821 Italy” and retaining the original Raymor paper label reading “2323 BIT.”
Ceramic
Bitossi Cylinder Vase, Ceramic with Brushed Gold Glaze, Italy, 1968
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, brushed gold, signed. Small to medium scale cylinder vase with textured metallic brushed gold glaze.
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Box, Ceramic, White, Black, and Brown, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor box, ceramic white, black, and brown, signed.
Ceramic
Ceramic Box by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, Orange with Gold Decoration, C 1960
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Decorative ceramic box by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960. Signed at the bottom, 79/11, Italy.
Ceramic
1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Horse, Signed
By Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Large twelve-inch ceramic horse sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and imported by Rosenthal Netter, produced in the 1960s.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Orange/Gold Trim, Italy, C 1960, Mid-Century
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, C 1960, signed. Cylinder vase glazed in orange with gold details.
Ceramic
Set of 3 “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Animals Signed by F. Montelupo for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Flavia Montelupo
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous set of three animal sculptures from the “Rimini Blu” collection by Flavia Montelupo for Bitossi. This rare and charming set includes an elephant, a wiener dog and a turtle, ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rimini Blue Vase by Bitossi C1965 2 Avail.
By Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of tall (20.5 inches) New old stock Bitossi Vases signed by the Artist Flavia, Montelupo.
Clay, Terracotta
Aldo Londi ochre moresco vase for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Vase for Bitossi, Italy. Signed on base. Decorated with the moresco geometric pattern with a ochre, brown and green colouring.
Ceramic
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
Alvino Bagni Vase, Ceramic, Metallic Platinum, Gold, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Alvino Bagni Vase, Ceramic, Metallic Platinum, Gold, Signed. Medium scale tapered vase glazed in metallic platinum and gold. Signed on underside: Italy.
Ceramic
Medium Tribe Vase by Arik Levy George for Bitossi, 2007
By Bitossi, Arik Levy
Located in Chicago, IL
Part of a limited series of 299 pieces, this vase will create a dynamic look in a modern interior, when displayed with the others of the same collection. SIGNED UNDERSIDE: AL BITOSSI...
Ceramic
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
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Cachepot Planter Bud Vase, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The cachepot was created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche and is signed in Londi's own hand with his distinctive 'Ztaly' mark, letter "B", and model number; it is missing the dist...
Ceramic, Pottery
Italian Ceramic Vase, White, Stripes, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Teal Green, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Italian Ceramic Vase, White, Stripes, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Teal Green, Signed. Small scale chunky footed cylinder vase - hand decorated with “fasce colorate” or colored bands of tea...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Bud Vase with 5 Stepped Cylinders, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The vase was created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche and is signed in Londi's own hand with his distinctive 'Ztaly' mark; it is missing the distributor label, but it was probably...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Aldo Londi Table Lamp for Bitossi ceramic Italy 1960 Signed
By Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, IDF
Aldo Londi Floor / Table Lamp for Bitossi ceramic with Turquoise glazing made in Italy around 1960 Height of the ceramic body incl.socket: 54 cm. Good condition 2 Floor / table lamp...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi table lamps a pair for Bitossi Sweden 1960 Signed
By Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, IDF
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, a pair of stoneware table lamps, circular glazed relief in green-turquoise colors, numbered M 3125. H. 25/46 cm. 1960-70s. Good condition Price for the pair
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed, 1960s.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Ceramic Vase Pink Stripes Signed Italy 1960s
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Munich, DE
Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor ceramic vase stripes pottery signed, Italy, 1960s, stoneware Cambogia vase in vibrant bands of turquoise, violet, pink, light and dark blue and a textured b...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Signed Oxblood Glazed Italian Pottery Bowl
By Aldo Londi
Located in Studio City, CA
We believe this work is likely an Aldo Londi piece, perhaps for Bitossi. It is exquisite in every way. Signed (with maker's mark) and noted "Italy" on the underside/base.
Pottery, Stoneware
$2,175Sale Price|25% Off
Lamp holder vase by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi, 1970 Signed.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1970 . Glazed ceramic, hand painted, signed.
Ceramic, Pottery
$2,175Sale Price|25% Off
Lamp holder vase by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi, 1970 Signed.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1970 . Glazed ceramic, hand painted, signed.
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century Ceramic Ashtray Gold Leaf Design Signed Italy
By Bitossi, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Bitossi style ceramic ashtray with gold leaf design signed Italy, 1960s.
Ceramic
Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Onion, Signed
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal Netter vase, ceramic, yellow, orange and brown onion, signed. Tall chunky yellow and brown cylinder vase decorated with an organic onion pattern of yellow, orange, chartreu...
Ceramic
Ettore Sottsass Vase from the Rocchetti series. No. 1 of 20. Signed
By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very Rare Ettore Sottsass Vase from the Rocchetti series, Bitossi, Italy, 1957. Glazed Earthenware. Excellent condition. Glazed signature, date, and number to underside ‘E. Sottsa...
Ceramic
Pair of Bergboms Ivory Glazed and Gold Ceramic Table Lamps Sweden 960
By Bitossi
Located in Paris, IDF
Pair of large Bergboms ivory and gold glazed ceramic table lamps, produced by Bitossi for Bergboms. They are signed and original labels are present and have a beautiful rich gilded ...
Ceramic
Multi-colored Ceramic Lamp, style of Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Multicolored ceramic Brutalist lamp consisting of various shades of yellows, oranges and greens. In the style of Bitossi. Lamp is not signed and looks Italian. Ceramic portion is 2...
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Raymor Bitossi Blue Bowl Italian Art Pottery
By Raymor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Italian Pottery attributed to Bitossi Raymor Signed Italy 10 in diameter x 3.75 Tall Preowned Unrestored Original Vintage Condition.
Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi. Large rectangular stoneware bowl with interior mosaic decoration.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Condition: Very good condition, minor signs of wear. Bitossi ceramics from Montelupo Fiorentino became a hallmark of Italian modernism in the postwar era.
Stoneware
$595
Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Produced during Aldo Londi’s formative years at Bitossi, this signed example reflects the artistic experimentation and exceptional quality that established the Florentine workshop as...
Ceramic
$20,900
Ettore Sottsass Small Totem
Located in New York, NY
Signed “E. Sottsass Bitossi Montelupo Italy”, marked ‘PA’ for proof artist.
Earthenware
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.