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Bitossi Vases

Italian

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.

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Creator: Bitossi
Aldo Londi Linea Series Ceramic Onion Shaped Vase for Bitossi Italy 1950s
Aldo Londi Linea Series Ceramic Onion Shaped Vase for Bitossi Italy 1950s

Aldo Londi Linea Series Ceramic Onion Shaped Vase for Bitossi Italy 1950s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Miami, FL

Great Mid Century Modern ceramic vessel from the Linea Series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This 50s vessel has the typical design of thin vertical stripes of black and light olive gre...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Vase Metallic Chrome Silver by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Italian Midcentury Ceramic Vase Metallic Chrome Silver by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Vase Metallic Chrome Silver by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Vase Metallic Chrome Silver by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Gorgeous and rare Bitossi vase made of ceramic with beautiful shiny metallic platinum glaze with a d...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

1950's Aldo Londi Bitossi - Italy for Raymor Tall Blue Fritte Fused Glass Vase
1950's Aldo Londi Bitossi - Italy for Raymor Tall Blue Fritte Fused Glass Vase

1950's Aldo Londi Bitossi - Italy for Raymor Tall Blue Fritte Fused Glass Vase

By Raymor, Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in St. Louis, MO

Impressive Aldo Londi (Italian, 1911-2003) Fritte Vase for Raymor, mid-20th century, Bitossi blue glazed textured ceramic body with fused glass center. Large Circular form with tall ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic, Clay

Light Blue and White Greek Vase by Aldo Londi
Light Blue and White Greek Vase by Aldo Londi

Light Blue and White Greek Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

This limited edition vase from the Collezione Riedizioni Archivio Storico was created on a red clay wheel. It features a distinctive Greek key pattern with black wax-painted profiles...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor
Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor

Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue  Glazed Ceramic XL Jug Vase
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue  Glazed Ceramic XL Jug Vase

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Jug Vase

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Unusual Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) large jug/ ball shaped pitcher, Italy, 1950-1960s. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Ital...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Vase Metallic Chrome Silver by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Italian Midcentury Ceramic Vase Metallic Chrome Silver by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Vase Metallic Chrome Silver by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Midcentury Ceramic Vase Metallic Chrome Silver by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Gorgeous and rare Bitossi vase made of ceramic with beautiful shiny metallic platinum glaze with a d...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Chalice Vase by Ettore Sottsass
Chalice Vase by Ettore Sottsass

Chalice Vase by Ettore Sottsass

By Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Milan, IT

This elegant vase was designed by famous Italian architect Ettore Sottsass in 1962. It is in white clay and its geometric shape with a white finish is adorned with a series of parall...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Mid Century Ceramic Vase, Signed, Italy, Circa 1950's
Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Mid Century Ceramic Vase, Signed, Italy, Circa 1950's

Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Mid Century Ceramic Vase, Signed, Italy, Circa 1950's

By Bitossi

Located in Chatham, ON

Bitossi (Manufacturer) - Aldo Londi (Designer) - rare mid century studio pottery vase - hand made - featuring a color block palette of mustard and brown glazes with a white glazed in...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Ellipse Vase by Karim Rashid
Ellipse Vase by Karim Rashid

Ellipse Vase by Karim Rashid

By Karim Rashid, Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

This striking vase is white clay was designed by Karim Rashid in 2006 and it is part of a limited series of 349 objects. It is comprised of three geometric elements finished in solid...

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Early 2000s Italian Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, 1960s
Mid-Century Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, 1960s

Mid-Century Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Valencia, VC

Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic vase in the iconic brick form, finished in the distinctive Rimini Blu glaze. Designed in the 1960s and handmade in Italy, this piece features sgraffi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Large Rimini Blu Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase
Large Rimini Blu Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase

Large Rimini Blu Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful glaze an excellent condition on this large Bitossi vase circa 1980's .

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramiche Ball Shaped Vase by Aldo Londi
Bitossi Ceramiche Ball Shaped Vase by Aldo Londi

Bitossi Ceramiche Ball Shaped Vase by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Toronto, ON

Part of Aldo Londi’s iconic Rimini Blu series, this hand-turned fire-clay vase is engraved with rhythmic stamped motifs and finished in a luminous crystalline glaze that amplifies it...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Capogrossi Blue Vase by Aldo Londi
Capogrossi Blue Vase by Aldo Londi

Capogrossi Blue Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

This medium-sized decorative vase features a blue egizio background with geometric sections colored in shades of orange, white, and green. The design draws inspiration from the abstr...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi
Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi

Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The pattern is Stambecchi or Caprone (goat), designed by Aldo Londi. A sgraffito and glazed pattern of goats in grey, brown and orange on a brus...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Tall Ceramic Vase, Signed
1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Tall Ceramic Vase, Signed

1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Tall Ceramic Vase, Signed

By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Tall ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and imported by Raymor. The elongated form is decorated with an abstract patchwork of geometric color blocks in orange, black, cr...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, Italy 1960
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, Italy 1960

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, Italy 1960

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blu ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blu ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy

Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blu ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in München, DE

A very beautiful decorative 1960s ceramic vase from the Rimini Blu collection. The design is by the renowned Italian artist and painter Aldo Londi. Manufactured by Bitossi. Made in I...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)

Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)

By Bitossi

Located in London, GB

Vintage Italian ceramic vase with geometric motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). Discovered in North Central Italy, this particular piece has been well kept over the years. It has a decorative band around its centre with a geometric motif of concentric squares in turquoise. On either side top and bottom, etched circles follow the form of the piece. It is weighty with a slightly concave base with 'Italy' etched in the underside in that Bitossi 'font'. The body shape is widely cylindrical with a reverse tapered neck and flared rim somewhat reminiscent of a Moroccan tagine...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Vase Onion Pattern Earth Tones Mid Century
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Vase Onion Pattern Earth Tones Mid Century

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Vase Onion Pattern Earth Tones Mid Century

By Bitossi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Unusual Rosenthal Netter vase by Bittosi in the rare onion pattern red, yellow, green, and brown.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Blue Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi
Blue Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi

Blue Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Blue decorative vase featuring a rich cobalt glaze with a glossy finish. The surface is adorned with intricate, hand-incised geometric patterns created using stamping techniques on f...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Black, Signed
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Black, Signed

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Black, Signed

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed Large chunky stoneware vase decorated with rectangles and lines and glazed in red, yellow, and black over ra...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Tagliata Series Black Vase by Aldo Londi #2
Tagliata Series Black Vase by Aldo Londi #2

Tagliata Series Black Vase by Aldo Londi #2

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

A medium-sized vase featuring a symmetric cut at the top, part of a limited edition series of 199 pieces. The design showcases a contrasting color scheme with a bright yellow interio...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage ceramic vase Rimini Blue, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italy 1970s
Vintage ceramic vase Rimini Blue, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italy 1970s

Vintage ceramic vase Rimini Blue, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italy 1970s

By Bitossi

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Mid-Century round Italian pottery vase with Bitossi Rimini Blue pattern. The outside surface of the vase is decorated with a printed pattern. The glaze has a deep blue and turquoise ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Orange Gold, Italy, 1968
Aldo Londi Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Orange Gold, Italy, 1968

Aldo Londi Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Orange Gold, Italy, 1968

By Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Gold, Signed. Small scale vase with very pleasing visual proportion. Glazed in the Cinese textured r...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Glazed Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Glazed Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Glazed Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s

By Bruno Paoli, Bitossi, Aldo Londi

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Bitossi Ceramiche Hand-Torn Clay Vase, Tall by Formafantasma
Bitossi Ceramiche Hand-Torn Clay Vase, Tall by Formafantasma

Bitossi Ceramiche Hand-Torn Clay Vase, Tall by Formafantasma

By Bitossi, Formafantasma

Located in Toronto, ON

Designed by Formafantasma for Bitossi’s “Clay” collection, this hand-turned white fire-clay vase is engraved and torn by hand at the rim, giving its vertical form a raw, broken crown...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Bitossi Cylinder Vase, Ceramic with Brushed Gold Glaze, Italy, 1968
Bitossi Cylinder Vase, Ceramic with Brushed Gold Glaze, Italy, 1968

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. The Bitossi factory mixed 24-karat gold to achieve the lus...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Set of Majolica Vases Green Gold
Aldo Londi, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Set of Majolica Vases Green Gold

Aldo Londi, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Set of Majolica Vases Green Gold

By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Set of 2 vintage majolica vases was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter. The streamlined, conical vases are decorated with bands of gold over texture...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Gold

Aldo Londi for Bitossi “Mondrian” Ceramic Vase, Italy, circa 1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi “Mondrian” Ceramic Vase, Italy, circa 1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi “Mondrian” Ceramic Vase, Italy, circa 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a striking and architectonic ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960s, from the sought-after Mondrian series. Defined by its bold geometric composi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Cylinder Vase Blue Prezzemolo Decor
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Cylinder Vase Blue Prezzemolo Decor

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Cylinder Vase Blue Prezzemolo Decor

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage majolica ceramic vase features streamlined cylinder shape and festive "Prezzemolo", or Parsley, decor in blue colorway. The decor consists of abstract geomentic shapes in blu...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black and blue on a brushed background.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Mid-century pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange and yellow on a brushed background.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Blue Egg Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi
Blue Egg Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi

Blue Egg Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

This medium-sized decorative vase features a classic egg shape formed on a wheel from refractory white clay. It is adorned with hand-engraved stamp patterns that create varied motifs...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy 1960
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy 1960

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy 1960

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Barcelona, ES

A giant sized handmade Rimini blue ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. Blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns adorning the top of the ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Ball Vase, Metallic Gold, Italy
Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Ball Vase, Metallic Gold, Italy

Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Ball Vase, Metallic Gold, Italy

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi Ball Vase, Ceramic, Metallic Gold. Small scale spherical vase with flared lip, short neck, and rounded body -glazed in metallic gold over porous raw clay. Measures 5.75 inche...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi with Pineapple Relief Pattern
Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi with Pineapple Relief Pattern

Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi with Pineapple Relief Pattern

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking mid-20th-century ceramic vase was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and features the iconic pineapple-pattern relief for which Londi’s work is celebrated. Its tall rec...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rare design by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Rimini Blue ceramic footed vase with geometric motifs, Italy, 1960s This stunning glazed ceramic vase has a pattern with circles in dark blue with rhombus inside in shades of green / turquoise color accented by decorative flowers. Excellent vintage condition. This piece is perfect as a gift idea and it could placed alone or with other 'Rimini Blu'Bitossi pieces creating a set. Display it in a cabinet or on a console table, with flowers or just as a cool decorative vase. Measures: 22 cm height x 18 cm diameter (8,66 in height X 7,08 in diameter ) More Bitossi Aldo Londi pieces are avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. About Bitossi (Manufacturer) Like a Fellini movie, the ceramics of this famed Italian company embody a creative spectrum that ranges from the playful and earthy to the high-minded and provocative. Based in Florence, Bitossi Ceramiche draws on craft traditions that date back to the 1500s. These find expression in the artisanal 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. The company 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 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. Starting in the 1950s, some 20 years before he founded the Memphis Postmodern design...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Valencia, VC

Aldo Londi for Bitossi – Pair of Large “Rimini Blu” Cylinder Vases, Italy, 1960s An absolutely stunning pair of large handmade ceramic cylinder vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, feat...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy
Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy

Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy

By Bitossi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi Rimini Blue ceramic vase.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Bitossi by Aldo Londi Ceramic Vase, Sahara Décor for Cer Paoli, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Ceramic Vase, Sahara Décor for Cer Paoli, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi by Aldo Londi Ceramic Vase, Sahara Décor for Cer Paoli, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Valencia, VC

Rare Bitossi for Ceramiche Paoli Large Vase – Mid-Century Neolithic-Inspired Design A striking example of Aldo Londi’s masterful work, this large ceramic vase embodies the timeless influence of Neolithic utility pottery, reinterpreted through Bitossi’s signature craftsmanship. Featuring the iconic sgraffito hand decor, inspired by Etruscan ceramics, this piece is part of the Sahara line, distinguished by its earthy, textured aesthetic. Unlike the standard Bitossi Sahara...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Majolica, Earthenware, Clay

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Chartreuse, Signed
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Chartreuse, Signed

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Chartreuse, Signed

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi Bitossi vase, ceramic, chartreuse, signed. Medium scale cylinder vase glazed in chartreuse and decorated with hand tooled impressed geometric patterns. Signed in black gla...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi
Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi

Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The pattern is Stambecchi or Caprone (goat), designed by Aldo Londi. A sgraffito and glazed pattern of goats in grey, brown and orange on a brus...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase Ear Vase Jug Rimini Blue Earthenware Italy Sixties
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase Ear Vase Jug Rimini Blue Earthenware Italy Sixties

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase Ear Vase Jug Rimini Blue Earthenware Italy Sixties

By Bitossi

Located in Poperinge, BE

Stunning blue glazed ceramic crackle mid-century vase. This fantastic item was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy in the late 50s, early 60s. Marked Sardartis Castelsardo on t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bitossi Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Midcentury Bitossi by Aldo Londi
Midcentury Bitossi by Aldo Londi

Midcentury Bitossi by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The Rimini pattern executed in glossy dark green.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vase with 24K Gold Glaze, Italy, 1968
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vase with 24K Gold Glaze, Italy, 1968

Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vase with 24K Gold Glaze, Italy, 1968

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi vase, ceramic, gold, brushed metallic. Medium scale cylinder vase with a ribbed 24K gold glaze exterior, black interior and an underside in terracotta.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Rimini Vase
1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Rimini Vase

1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Rimini Vase

By Bitossi, Raymor

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery Rimini blue vase, circa 1960s. Made in Italy and is signed on the bottom. Appears to have never been used. Great abstract form an...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bitossi Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi ceramic vase, 1950s
Bitossi ceramic vase, 1950s

Bitossi ceramic vase, 1950s

By Bitossi

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Bitossi ceramic vase, Made in Italy, 1950s.  Beautiful and Rare Ceramic Vase with geometric design in multicolored glaze in blue and gray on the outside with elegant glossy black gla...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

Materials

Enamel

Flower Vase by Karim Rashid
Flower Vase by Karim Rashid

Flower Vase by Karim Rashid

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

A sculptural flower vase by Karim Rashid featuring a whimsical design composed of three glossy elements in blue, green, and pink. Crafted with a unique colaggio technique in white cl...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ball Vase, Ceramic, Brushed Metallic Silver Chrome
Bitossi Ball Vase, Ceramic, Brushed Metallic Silver Chrome

Bitossi Ball Vase, Ceramic, Brushed Metallic Silver Chrome

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi ball vase, ceramic, brushed metallic silver, chrome. Medium scale chunky spherical vase glazed in a ribbed brushed metallic platinum luster. F...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Rimini Blu Lollipop Vase by Aldo Londi 1960s Italy
Bitossi Rimini Blu Lollipop Vase by Aldo Londi 1960s Italy

Bitossi Rimini Blu Lollipop Vase by Aldo Londi 1960s Italy

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Den Haag, NL

A handcrafted vase by Bitossi from the Rimini Blu series. This classic Bitossi pattern looks wonderful on this unique shape, like a lollipop vase. A classic, highly collectable vint...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Owl Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Italian “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Owl Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Italian “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Owl Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1970’s Rare large Italian “Rimini Blue” ceramic owl vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. In beautiful original condition. Measurements: 20” High, 7” Diameter.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Seta Art Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor
Seta Art Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor

Seta Art Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Italian, Mid-Century Modern, Seta Series, incised texture, black and brown, matt glaze, art pottery vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor with a 2 inch opening.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Italian Earthenware Flower Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Mid-Century Italian Earthenware Flower Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Mid-Century Italian Earthenware Flower Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century Italian earthenware flower vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1950s). An early and rare example of Bitossi by Londi, it presents a rough-textured, mottled, yellowish-g...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Bitossi Footed Vase, Ceramic & Metallic Silver, Mid-Century Modern
Bitossi Footed Vase, Ceramic & Metallic Silver, Mid-Century Modern

Bitossi Footed Vase, Ceramic & Metallic Silver, Mid-Century Modern

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Metallic Platinum Silver. Small scale footed vase with slightly elongated neck, flattened lip and shoulders, and rounded body. Underside is glazed in a Robin's...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rimini Blue Vase by Bitossi C1965 2 Avail.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rimini Blue Vase by Bitossi C1965 2 Avail.

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. Incised Rimini blue with bands of decorations. These are truly a rare hard fin...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - 'Arabesque'
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - 'Arabesque'

Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - 'Arabesque'

By Bitossi

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century Italian ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). Part of the 'Arabesque' range designed by Aldo Londi which was produced in the 1960s, it presents a glazed c...

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1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow Vase by Aldo Londi
Yellow Vase by Aldo Londi

Yellow Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

A medium-sized vase shaped on a potter’s wheel featuring a vivid yellow glossy craquelé glaze. The surface is decorated with a stamped incised geometric pattern in relief, creating a...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Bitossi vases are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Bitossi vases, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 184 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 21 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original vases by Bitossi were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases by Aldo Londi, Fratelli Toso, and Flavio Poli. Prices for Bitossi vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $14,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,250.
Questions About Bitossi Vases
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify a Bitossi, look for the maker's markings on the bottom and other inconspicuous areas. Beginning in the 1950s, Bitossi typically marked its pottery with a handwritten style number and the words "Made in Italy" or "Italy." After the 1970s, the Italian company started to imprint its name on its pieces. However, some Bitossi pottery is unmarked. As a result, you may want to consult a certified appraiser or a knowledgeable dealer for assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Bitossi pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Bitossi's style has changed over the course of its more than 100-year history. However, the brand is most famous for its mid-century modern pieces made during the 1950s and ’60s. Bitossi ceramics also reflect the hallmarks of Scandinavian modern style. Explore a wide range of Bitossi pottery from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, not all Bitossi is signed. A small number bear no marks at all. Most have either a hand-applied signature or a stamp that says "Italy" or "Made in Italy." You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Bitossi decorative objects and lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    No, Flavia and Bitossi are not exactly the same. The company Gruppo Colorobbia produces both Flavia and Bitossi pottery. Beginning in 1976, the Flavia collection featured more decorative art pieces than the Bitossi line. In 1994, Gruppo Colorobbia began calling everything Bitossi. However, you can find some select pottery that bears both the Flavia and Bitossi names. Explore a wide range of Bitossi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The history of Bitossi pottery began in 1926, when Guido Bitossi founded his shop in Montelupo Fiorentino, near Florence, Italy. He descended from a long line of artisans, including painters, sculptors and potters. His son Londi became the creative director of Bitossi in 1946 and was responsible for introducing the colorful glazes that Bitossi has become famous for during his 50-year tenure. During the 1950s, Ettore Sottsass began to design unique pieces for Bitossi, and his geometric bowls and vases redefined the art form of pottery and set major trends during the mid-century period. After Londi Bitossi stepped down, a new generation of the family took over, with Guido's granddaughter Cinzia Bitossi serving as artistic director and his great-granddaughter Ginevra Bocin acting as CEO. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Bitossi pottery.