Large 12-inch Aldo Londi Horse pottery Sculpture
By Aldo Londi
Located in South Charleston, WV
12.5" tall, 12" deep and 5" wide. Large and Impeccable horse sculpture with this example in the
Pottery
$780Sale Price|60% Off
H 10.25 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse Sculpture, Ceramic, Italy, 1969
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi horse, ceramic, brown and white. Medium scale horse with white glaze over a
Ceramic
$2,991
H 11.03 in W 5.12 in D 11.03 in
Blue ceramic horse – by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Rimini series, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Decorative glazed ceramic horse by Aldo Londi for the Italian manufactory Bitossi, from the iconic
Ceramic
$777
H 12.6 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Mid-Century Modern Horse Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Horse Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960
Ceramic
Midcentury Horse Figure in Ceramic by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Lejre, DK
Horse figure in ceramic, designed by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi, made in Italy in the 1960s
Ceramic
$1,181
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in
Bitossi rimini blue horse sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Zevenaar, NL
, and full of life. This Rimini Blu horse captures that magic perfectly. More than a decorative object
Ceramic
$1,431
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 4.73 in
Large Mid Century modern Figurune, Horses in porcelain by Aldo Tura , Milan
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vigonza, Padua
About this statue and its Creator ALDO TURA Born in 1909, the designer-producer Aldo Tura founded
Ceramic
$850 / set
H 6 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vintage Italian Modernist Pair of Blue and Green Horses
By Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of horse sculptures created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. each has great coloration of
Ceramic
$1,450
H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 10 in
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Horse, Rimini Blue Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A sculptural icon of Italian mid century design by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Executed in classic
Ceramic
$1,900
H 10.5 in W 4.75 in D 10.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and chic horse sculpture circa 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This piece features all glazed
Ceramic
$215 / item
H 2.37 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse Riders Sculpture, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Quarrata, IT
A 1960s ceramic sculpture titled "Cavallerizzo" (Horse Rider), designed by the visionary artistic
Pottery
$215 / item
H 2.37 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse Riders Sculpture, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Quarrata, IT
A 1960s ceramic sculpture titled "Cavallerizzo" (Horse Rider), designed by the visionary artistic
Pottery
$2,034
H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 5.12 in
Midcentury Horse Sculpture Glazed Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful horse sculpture in glazed ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Made in Italy in
Ceramic
$2,369
H 6.7 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Milan, IT
Ceramic standing horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Blue crystalline glaze enhancing the
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
Ceramic
Large "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Horse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Aldo London for Bitossi Ceramiche ceramic horse sculpture . Italy circa 1960s. The stylized horse
Ceramic
Horse Figures Orange Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This limited edition vase features a distinctive double horse figure design emerging from a
Ceramic
$320
H 5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century
Ceramic
Bittosi Limited edition of 199 Vase with horse figures by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi’s ceramic works from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, preserved in the Bitossi Museum Archive
Ceramic, Clay
Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase Horse Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
prancing horse motif is done in white majolica glaze with bright red, teal, and gold accents; the motif is
Gold
$3,850 / set
H 29.25 in Dm 9 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Artistan Pottery Abstract Horse Head Table Lamps
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in St. Louis, MO
/ pottery abstract horse head table lamps on round 6" wood base. Adjustable height from 27.75 - 29.5
Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Horse, Italy, circa 1968
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A deep 'Rimini Blu' glazed horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Brilliant glaze with streaks of green
Pottery
Unavailable
H 10.24 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
Mid-Century Ceramic Horse by Bitossi, Designed by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Immerse yourself in the rich and captivating hues of this stunning ceramic horse, designed by the
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 10.24 in W 10.04 in D 4.34 in
Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Bitossi in Gilt Glaze, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
Bitossi ceramic horse sculpture or Cavallo designed by Aldo Londi. The gold enamel edition was
Ceramic
Red Aldo Londi Horse
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing and rare red Version by Aldo Londi´s famous Horse of the "Rimini Blu" Series
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Horse Lamp
By Aldo Londi
Located in Houston, TX
The Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Yellow Horse Lamp exemplifies mid-century modern design
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Ceramic Horse Lamp
By Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi extra large horse lamp! Beautiful detail and craftmanship to the hand-built
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy Petrol Blue Ceramic Horse
By Aldo Londi
Located in Utrecht, NL
Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italy horse in petrol blue and green. Gorgeous coloring and glazing. Fully
Carnelian
"Rimini Blu" Horse by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
models and has a amazing green blue glaze. Aldo Londi was born in Montelupo near Firenze where he grew
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Horse Sculpture
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Classic ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi circa 1960s. Rare monotone pastel/sky
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Red Glaze Large Ceramic Horse
By Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Red glaze ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Large, beautiful, bold piece. In
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Blu by Aldo Londi Large Ceramic Horse
By Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi from the Rimini Blu range. Large, beautiful, bold
Ceramic
"Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi/Flavia
By Aldo Londi
Located in Winnetka, IL
"Rimini Blu" ceramic horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi/Flavia from Italy.
Ceramic
Italian Extra Large Bitossi Horse Ceramic Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful unique yellow ceramic Italian large horse by Bitossi design Aldo Londi, circa 1960's. One
Pottery
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H 12.6 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in
Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Fiorentino, 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in Delft, NL
Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Fiorentino, 1960 Dimensions: 29cm Width , 12cm
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful volcanic glazed ceramic hose designed in the 1960s by Italian designer Aldo Londi for
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Large Ceramic Horse
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Italian handmade ceramic horse sculpture in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic
Ceramic
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H 10.83 in W 12.21 in D 5.91 in
Italian Mid-Century offhwite colored Bitossi Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Salzburg, AT
A stylized ceramic horse on a black lacquered wooden base. The ceramic has a matte, open-pored and
Ceramic, Wood, Lacquer
Italian Ceramic Horse Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Asaa, DK
Italian ceramic horse figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi 1960s Sculptural figurine of a saddled
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Horse Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Asaa, DK
Italian ceramic horse figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi 1960s. Blue sculptural figurine of a
Ceramic
Large Bitossi Blue Ceramic Horse Rimini Blu by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive Italian handmade ceramic horse sculpture in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's
Ceramic
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H 9.45 in W 9.85 in L 9.45 in
Vintage Italian Ceramic Horse Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Italian ceramic horse figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi 1960s Rare Italian Mid-Century
Ceramic
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H 12.6 in W 12.21 in D 4.93 in
Italian Large Ceramic Horse Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Asaa, DK
Italian large ceramic horse figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi 1960s Sculptural figurine of a
Ceramic
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H 12.21 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in
Large Italian Green Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Signed, 1960s.
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Asaa, DK
Large Italian Green Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Signed, 1960s. Midcentury horse
Ceramic
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H 10.63 in W 9.85 in D 4.04 in
Vintage Italian Aldo Londi "Rimini Blu" Bitossi Blue Ceramic Horse, circa 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage iconic Italian Bitossi 'Rimini Blu' decorated ceramic horse designed by Aldo
Pottery
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H 15.5 in W 16.5 in D 6.7 in
Large Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Italian design - a stunningly large "Rimini Blu" ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This
Ceramic
White Ceramic Horse
By Aldo Londi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White ceramic horse in the style of Aldo Londi.
Ceramic
" Rimini Blue " Bitossi ceramic horse
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Large ceramic Horse, in blue glaze . Aldo Londi for Bitossi . Italy ,circa 1960
Earthenware
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H 5.75 in W 6.75 in D 3 in
Whimsical Aldo Londi for Bitossi Glazed Stoneware Pottery Sculpture of Horse
By Bitossi
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Abstracted form of a horse designed by Aldo Londi in the Blue Rimini style series for Bitossi
Pottery, Stoneware
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H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Ceramic figurine of a horse in azure blue glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Ceramic figurine of a horse in azure blue glaze. 1960s/1970s. Marked
Ceramic
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H 16 in W 18 in D 4.5 in
Massive Italian Trojan Horse Coin Saver or Sculpture in the Style of Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful unique rare coin saver or sculpture, circa 1950s. This piece is very large and quite unique. It retains residual of the Raymor label, some natural imperfections and a coupl...
Ceramic
Selection of Blue and White Midcentury Ceramics
Located in Atlanta, GA
ceramic horse, made by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy, and imported by Raymor, circa 1960's. It measures
Metal
Aldo Londi for Bitossi 'Tang Horse' Bookends
By Aldo Londi
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful bookends by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1963 in Rimini Blue. The form was stylized
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Horse Sculpture
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New Windsor, NY
A very fine example of an Aldo Londi (1911-2003) Italian ceramic horse for Bitossi Ceramiche
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Horse, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Rimini Blu glazed horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Large size, in very good condition. Different
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Blue, White
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Blue, White. A hard to find small scale horse glazed in a
Ceramic
Ceramic Chinese War Horse by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Highland, IN
Aldo Londi's designs in ceramic for Bitossi took inspiration from a wide array of cultures and
Ceramic
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Red, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Red, Signed. Large scale table sculpture glazed in a rich
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful iconic Italian 1960s Rimini blue horse
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Style Horse Pony Figure, Italy, circa 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural horse statue bought in Italy. This character statue has been
Ceramic
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H 16.15 in W 16.93 in D 7.88 in
Large "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic horse sculpture from the Rimini Blu" series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s.
Ceramic
Italian. Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Italian ceramic horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Glazed black with white and orange details
Ceramic
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H 5.63 in W 6.5 in D 3.88 in
1960s Bitossi Rimini Blue Petite Horse Sculpture Midcentury Italian Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Harder to find vintage petite horse. Designed by Aldo Londi in the Blue Rimini style series for
Stoneware
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H 9.45 in W 10.44 in D 3.75 in
Italian Ceramic Orange Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
Italian ceramic orange horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960s. A very iconic vintage design
Ceramic
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H 16.54 in W 16.93 in D 6.7 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Blue Sculpture Ceramic Horse 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design large blue glazed ceramic stylized horse sculpture designed by
Ceramic
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H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 2.37 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Figurine, Horse, Rider, Cavallerizzo Pottery
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
This is a blue stoneware figurine from the 1960s (Cavallerizzo), Aldo Londi for Bitossi, an Italian
Ceramic
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H 12.6 in W 5.12 in D 11.82 in
Ceramic "Rimini Blue" Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Glazed Pottery Sculpture
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in München, BY
Ceramic horse sculpture from the "Rimini Blue" series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s. The
Ceramic, Pottery
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H 10.24 in W 4.34 in D 9.85 in
Horse in Aldo Londi's Iconic Glazed "Rimini Blu" Series for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Rossi, Bitossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Blue ceramic statue of a horse with bridle and saddle from Aldo Londi. Bright blue-green glaze
Ceramic
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H 16 in W 17 in D 6.5 in
Monumental Italian, 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Art Pottery Horse Sculpture
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Rare Very Large Size. Extremely Heavy as Well. There are Two noticeable Glaze Chips; right top saddle, and right side of saddle.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Two Riders on one Horse Scavo Design for Bitossi, Italy 1980s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Aldo Londi Two Riders on one Horse Scavo Design for Bitossi, Italy 1980s A beautiful Aldo Londi
Ceramic
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H 12.75 in W 11.75 in D 5 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vintage Glazed Ceramic Horse Sculpture, 1960s Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Miami, FL
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vintage Glazed Ceramic Horse Sculpture, 1960s Italy Offered for sale is a
Ceramic
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H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 2.17 in
Aldo Londi Two Riders on one Horse Scavo Design for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi Two Riders on one Horse Scavo Design for Bitossi, Italy 1960s A beautiful Aldo Londi
Ceramic, Pottery
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H 4.93 in W 3.15 in D 5.91 in
Early Pair of Bitossi Sculptural Horses in Rimini Blue Ceramic by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bitossi, a pair of sculptural horses in Rimini blue ceramic, designed by Aldo Londi, early 1960s
Ceramic
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H 9.45 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
Original 1960s Ceramic Horse in Rimini Blue Design by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceramic horse in rimini blue Design: Aldo Londi Producer: Bitossi
Ceramic
Extra Large "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental Rimini blue ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.
Ceramic
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H 16 in W 7 in D 16 in
Extra Large Rare Cream Color Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental rare cream ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.
Ceramic
Raymor Bitossi Ceramic Horse
By Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Italian pottery horse by Aldo Londi for Raymor.
Bitossi Horse
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
Bitossi horse in Rimini blue.
Ceramic
$1,250
H 8 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vintage Italian Modernist Blue Green Partridge Bird Hen
By Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale partridge bird created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. Bird has great coloration of blue and green with golden yellow and black accents. It measures 8" tall by 6.5" ...
Ceramic
$3,360Sale Price|40% Off
H 13.75 in W 6 in D 7 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, Ceramic, Caramel Brown, Paisley
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, Ceramic, Caramel Brown, Paisley. Beautiful and soothing Kwan Yin bust glazed in caramel brown with a hint of green in her tiara. Her plinth base i...
Ceramic
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.