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.
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
$475Sale Price|20% Off
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
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The pattern is Stambecchi or Caprone (goat), designed by Aldo
Ceramic
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
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black and blue on a brushed
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Bitossi Aldo Londi Ashtray Signed Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Ashtray
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Style Bronze Toned Brutalist Table Lamp 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare and beautiful monumental table lamp in the manner of Bitossi having brutalist details
Steel
Mid-Century Bitossi Aldo Londi Cubus Ashtray, Rimini Blue Glaze
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking Mid-Century Modern ceramic ashtray was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Italy
Ceramic, Pottery
Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
from the Mid-Century Modern period. Barcelona Retailer's label underneath. To create a set: We have
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
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
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blu Candle Holder by Aldo Londi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking Mid-Century Modern candle holder was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche as
Ceramic, Pottery
$412Sale Price|23% Off
Mid-Century Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
-decoration, a hallmark of Londi's mid-century work. The Rimini Blu glaze, developed by Londi, is known for
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Mid Century Bitossi Vase, Rimini Blue Design, 12" Tall, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Italian Bitossi vase. Classic design. Cylinder shape with horizontal textured pattern
Ceramic
$412Sale Price|37% Off
Mid-Century Bitossi Aldo Londi Ceramic Ashtray/ Vide-Poche, Signed, Italy, 960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
A rare Bitossi ashtray by Italian ceramicist Aldo Londi, handcrafted circa the 1960s. This piece
Ceramic
Mid Century Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps, Rimini Blue, Italy, Pair, 28"
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Italian pair of Bitossi ceramic lamps. In Rimini blue color. Shades included and
Ceramic
1950s Italian Studio Vase Organic Abstract Drawing Mid-Century Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Artist Unknown, wonderful pattern.
Ceramic
Large 1960s Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Pottery Ceramic Bowl Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This 1960s Rimini Blu pottery centrepiece was designed by ceramist Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche
Pottery
Mid Century Bitossi Rimini Table Lamp after Aldo Londi Made in Itay c. 1960's
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Classic Italian Mid Century ceramic pottery table lamp circa 1950/60's. The lamp displays the
Ceramic
$350Sale Price|35% Off
Bitossi Large Ashtray by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu Ceramic, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Large Round Bitossi Ashtray by Aldo Londi – Rimini Blu, 1950s-60s A stunning Mid-Century Bitossi
Earthenware, Clay, Ceramic
Bitossi Style Mid Century Ceramic Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bitossi Style Mid Century Ceramic Lamp This lamp measures: 6.5 wide x 6.5 deep x 26.75 inches high
Metal
Mid-century Modern Bitossi Ceramic Ashtray, Marked, 2 Available
By Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Modern Bitossi Ceramic Ashtray, Marked, 2 available Offered for sale is a brown
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful ceramic vase, attributed to the Italian maker Bitossi. The vase is not marked. The blue
Ceramic
Bitossi Italian Mid-Century Art Pottery Textured Lamp Base
By Bitossi
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century art pottery lamp base by renowned Italian makers Bitossi and dating from
Stoneware
Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi Rimini Blue ceramic vase.
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi ceramic vase with a stylized crossword design of squiggly lines with
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Bowl by Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi ceramic bowl in bright colors.
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Bowl by Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi ceramic bowl with a stylized crossword design of squiggly lines with
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to
Ceramic
Mid-century ceramic table lamp by Bitossi for Bergbom
By Bitossi
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A lovely mid-century table lamps produced by Bitossi- Italy in the 1960/ 1970. The lamp is made of
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Blue Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Blue and White Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Venus Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Multicolored "Venus
Ceramic
Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi - Italy 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi - Italy 1960s
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Turquoise & Caramel
By Bitossi
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Colorful Mid-Century Modern Italian ceramic table lamp by Bitossi Ceramiche. Playful turquoise and
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
$1,050Sale Price|50% Off
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
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid 20th Century - Vase - Bitossi - Ceramic - Rimini Blue and Yellow
By Bitossi
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
collectible work of Italian mid-century design. In very good condition. Decorative, functional, and highly
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Minimalist Pottery Block Vase from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Minimalist Pottery Block Vase from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy Mid Century Modern Brown Pottery Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy Mid Century Modern Brown Pottery Table Lamp with White Hand
Ceramic
Bitossi Hand-Crafted Ceramic Keepsake Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bone white hand built keepsake box with a blue and green graphic pattern top. Interior of box is glazed in a vibrant green.
Ceramic
A pair of mid-century ceramic table lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful pair ceramic table lamps designed by Bitossi, Italy. These pretty lamps have white
Ceramic
Italian Cigar Ashtray by Bitossi, Pottery, Mid-Century Modern, 1965
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cigar Ashtray attributed to Bitossi marked Italy on the bottom, circa 1965 great color, glaze and
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Citiscape Ceramic Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
and brass hardware. 100W max bulbs. Bitossi for Raymor Imports.
Ceramic
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
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
Ceramic
Hand-Painted Porcelain Horse Box by Bitossi, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century porcelain keepsake/cigarette box hand decorated with a water color effect glaze
Porcelain
Mid Century Italian Yellow Green Orange Ceramic Vase by Bitossi, 1950s
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Vase by Bitossi Italy 1950s in typical midcentury colors.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Table Lamps with Ebonized Bases, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Mid century hand built ceramic lamps featuring blue, green and black matte glaze. Lamps rest on
Ceramic, Hardwood
Aldo Londi Bitossi Striped Mid-Century Ceramic Ball Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
the Italian manufacturer Bitossi Ceramiche in the 1960s. The vase features seven horizontal bands
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Mid-century pair white gold ceramic glazed table lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful pair ceramic table lamps designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden. These pretty lamps
Ceramic
Pair of 1970s Bitossi Gold Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-Century Modern
By Bitossi
Located in Paris, IDF
pair of table lamps in gold and natural ceramic earthward made by Bitossi Italy around 1970. Price
Ceramic, Earthenware
$672Sale Price|30% Off
Big Vase Venturina Stones Mid-Century Modern Design Bitossi Ceramic, 1960
By Bitossi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Big vase Venturina stones Mid-Century Modern design Bitossi ceramic, 1960.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Table Lamps, Gold Glazed Ceramic, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of voluminous grand scale pair of lamps featuring a textured surface and 22-karat gold glaze. Rewired for use in the USA using brass double pull chain sockets, gold silk co...
Gold
Large Mid-Century Modern Blue Terracotta Pottery Table Lamp Bitossi Style
By Bitossi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern terracotta pottery large table lamp. In the style of Bitossi. Newly wired with
Terracotta
1950 Bitossi Ceramic Italian Mid Century Modern Vase, Set of 2
By Bitossi
Located in Brescia, IT
Bitossi Italy, 1950 Set of 2 Ceramic vases Excellent condiction Vase: h 23 / diam 11 cm Bowl
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.