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Aldo Londi, Bitossi vase, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bergen, NO
rows of Aldo Londi’s circular “Torcello” motif. Bitossi, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi, Bitossi candlestick, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bergen, NO
Great candle holder/ vase from Bitossi in ceramic. Beautiful red glaze color made with several layers of glaze in different tones and hand-carved patterns that create a lovely irregu...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi, Bitossi candlestick, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bergen, NO
Great candle holder/ vase from Bitossi in ceramic. Handmade l from the Liberty Blue series. Beautiful glaze color made with several layers of glaze in different tones and hand-carved...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Ceramic
Set of Two Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramics Pieces, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of two blue Bitossi pieces. A bowl of 22cm diameter and 5.5cm high and a candleholder with a diameter or 10cm and 4 high.
Both pieces are in beautiful condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Ceramic
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H 2.17 in Dm 8.67 in
Aldo Londi Ceramic Bowl for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aldo Londi design decorative ceramic centerpiece bowl for Bitossi, Italy.
Fun scene depicting
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Ceramic
Bitossi Piume Covered Bird Dish, Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Riverdale, NY
Bitossi covered bird dish in glazed ceramic by Aldo Londi. Multicolored leaf form piume "feathers
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi purple ram Italy, circa 1968
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A small Aldo Londi designed ram for Bitossi with a frothy purple glaze over a manganese brown gloss
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Pottery
Aldo Londi Hedgehog Scavo Design, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A beautiful Aldo Londi designed hedgehog from the "Scavo" series.
With sgraffito lines decoration
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi Arabesque Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Lucca, IT
Ceramic vase Arabesque Collection by Aldo Londi from Bitossi, MonteLupo Firenze Italy, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Ceramic
Bitossi By Aldo Londi Italian Vintage Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Prato, Tuscany
foreign designers leading the Bitossi family to represent Italian excellence in the world. Aldo Londi
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Yellow Spagnoli Candleholder, Italy, circa 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed candleholder with a yellow version of the Spagnoli [Spanish] pattern.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Very Rare Lamp Base, Italy, 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A very large and extremely rare lamp base by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1964. The pattern
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Pottery
Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
heavy ceramics - pottery, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s, and produced from Bitossi Italy.
No
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Ceramic, Pottery
Ceramic Owl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic owl by Aldo Londi as part of the Blue Rimini collection for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's. Blue
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Female Figure Bowl, Italy, circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large deep bowl decorated in matt glazes of yellows and ochres with three clothed female figures, in excellent condition. A rare early piece with a Danish shop's label to the base.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Pottery
Bitossi 'Spagnoli' Pattern Mirror Frame, Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A rare circular mirror frame designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the mid-1960s. 'Spagnoli
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Scavo Guan Yin Head, Italy, circa 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed Scavo glazed Guan Yin head, Goddess of Compassion, Mercy and Kindness. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Cylinder Vase Purple Motifs, Italy, circa 1970
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
resist circular motifs. Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Fish Pattern Lamp Base Italy, circa 1968
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed large rectangular lamp base with 5 medallions on the front blue panel, each
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
designed by Aldo Londi in Italy during 1960s.
This fantastic piece is wonderful thanks to the blue
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Orange Bird/Duck Italy 1960's
By Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare bird (duck) with metal feet by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, ca' 1960's. Handmade. Shiny orange
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Patchwork Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Garnerville, NY
signed on bottom, B 105, Italy (Italy). Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1950-1960. Good condition. No
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Square Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small 'Rimini blu', blue glazed terracotta ceramic squared ashtray. Design by Aldo Londi and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
H 1.19 in W 4.41 in D 4.41 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Green Glazed Textural Hallmarked Ceramic Italian Vintage
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
This unusual and rare vintage Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic is of a woman. We have called
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Ceramic
H 9 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Bitossi Vetrata Pattern Covered Box by Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed 'Vetrata' pattern covered box in orange, yellow and brown. Lovely bright
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Square Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing blue glazed (Rimini Blu) ceramic ashtray design by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
H 1.19 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Bitossi Aldo Londi Cavalero Italy c1968
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A brilliant depiction of a lance wielding Middle Ages knight on horseback with round shield. A naive, rustic style in muted ochre and green glazes. In wonderful condition it still re...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
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Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi ash tray
By Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful example of Italian ceramic pottery. Aldo londi for bitossi. brown glaze with block
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Ceramic
Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1970
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed owl in sky blue with exposed clay body to the base. Dome shaped top. Has its
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Italian Vintage Ashtray Collection Flavia Montelupo
By Aldo Londi
Located in Prato, Tuscany
family to represent Italian excellence in the world. Aldo Londi (1911-2003), painter, sculptor, and above
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Ceramic
H 1.97 in W 10.24 in D 9.06 in
Ceramic FISH VASE Rimini Blue Design by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
was produced in the 1960s in Italy. It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi, Italy. It
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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H 8.67 in Dm 4.34 in
Bitossi Rimini Blu Cookie Jar by Aldo Londi for Raymor Made in Italy
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Fulton, CA
A lidded cookie jar or container by Bitossi Rimini Blu by Aldo Londi for Raymor. Retains "Raymor
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Ceramic
A "Blue Rimini" Glazed Ceramic Vase Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. This eye
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Vintage 1960s Ceramics
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi Two Riders on one Horse Scavo Design, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A beautiful Aldo Londi designed sculpture in pottery - ceramics from the "scavo" series, showing
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Ceramic, Pottery
Giant blue ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Large glazed blue ceramic ashtray with the beautiful patterns of the best designs by Aldo Londi for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Ceramic
Rhimini Blue Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi Italy 60‘s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
An Italian Design classical from the 1960‘s.
Brings good mood into everybody’s home.
Original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Pottery
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Green & Yellow Ashtray
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1950’s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian ceramic ashtray in yellow and olive green. Decorated with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Atomic Floral Ashtray
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1950’s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian ceramic ashtray. Decorated with atomic style flowers in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Italy Scavo Fish, circa 1968
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large Aldo Londi designed fish from the Pesci series 'Scavo'. With sgraffito lines decoration on
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
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Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic ashtray
Italy, circa 1960’s.
Manufactured by Bitossi.
Organic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Mid century ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in View Park, CA
A mid century modern ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s. Tones of espresso
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Metal
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Large Square Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
made in blue glazed terracotta ceramic, designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Ashtray in Ceramic, 1970s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Aldo Londi, attributed to.
Bitossi, edited by.
Ashtray, or storage compartment, in ceramic in
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20th Century Italian Ashtrays
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Ceramic
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
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Pottery
Vintage Italian Bitossi Aldo Londi Arabesque Decor Ceramic Pitcher, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in VALENCIA, ES
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Aldo Londi was a prominent Italian ceramicist known for his work at Bitossi Ceramiche. Bitossi ceramics
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
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Ceramic
Monumental ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental mid century modern ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy circa 1960s. Tones
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Ceramic
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Italian Centerpiece for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury round blue and brown ceramic centrepiece. Aldo Londi designed this fantastic piece in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Ceramic
Large Vintage Italian Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray , 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic large ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi from the Rimini Blu range
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Ceramic
H 1.97 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Rimini Green Ashtray by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Seguin, TX
Bitossi Rimini by Aldo Londi Italian ashtray with olive green glaze over impressed mid century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Vase and Lidded Jar with Floral Decoration
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This ceramic vase and lidded jar were designed by Aldo Londi, art director for Bitossi ceramiche in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming iconic Italian modern ceramic ashtray from the Rimini Blu series designed by Aldo Londi
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Ceramic
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H 1.19 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
"Rimini Blu" enameled terra
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Stoneware
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Glazed "Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray, Bitossi Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
piece was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during 1960s.
This item is unique
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Ceramic, Pottery
Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy
"Rimini Blu" enameled
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Stoneware
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Square Midcentury Ashtray, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
H 1.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
1960s Bitossi Ashtray/Catchall by Aldo Londi Blue Rimini Collection
By Aldo Londi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Bitossi ashtray/catchall by Aldo Londi, it's part of "Blue Rimini" Collection, and
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Lot of Italian Ceramics/ Pottery
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Remarkable set of four pieces designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Four pieces in total to include
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray for Rosenthal Netter: Marocco
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Aldo Londi
Importer: Rosenthal Netter
Period or model: Mid-Century Modern.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Pottery
Rimini Blue Vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bittossi Ceramics, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Beograd, RS
tones of blue - Rimini, Turquoise and Cerulean Blue. The vase was designed by Aldo Londi for Bittossi
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic
H 6.7 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
Midcentury Pottery Ashtray by Aldo Londi Ceramic for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Round ceramic ashtray painted in geometric Piet Mondrian patterns. Designed by Aldo Londi for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Ceramic
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Italian Ceramics Aldo Londi For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Italian ceramics aldo londi available at 1stDibs. An Italian ceramics aldo londi — often made from ceramic, pottery and terracotta — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Italian ceramics aldo londi, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An Italian ceramics aldo londi, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Italian ceramics aldo londi has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Raymor are consistently popular.
How Much is an Italian Ceramics Aldo Londi?
Prices for an Italian ceramics aldo londi can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $135 and can go as high as $5,750, while the average can fetch as much as $830.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary 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.
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.
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