Unavailable|$1,200
"Campus" Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare 1964 "Campus" table lamp designed for Bitossi by Aldo Londi & imported from Italy by Raymor. It features a matte glazed ceramic body with a gloss orange top. The body is incised...
Unavailable|$1,800
Tall Aldo Londi Ceramic Table Lamp for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Toronto, ON
Tall midcentury table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Wood base plus ceramic cylinder height is 25'' (stem high is not included).
Ceramic
Unavailable|$1,820 / set
Set of Ceramics by Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
The two vases and the plate offered belong to a limited edition of ‘lava glaze’ ceramic objects commissioned by the prominent Dutch department store ‘De Bijenkorf’ and were manufactu...
Ceramic
Unavailable|$1,500
Tall Bitossi/Raymor Cambogia Vase, Ettore Sottsass, 1950s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Winnetka, IL
A tall, imposing midcentury vase, design attributed to Memphis founder Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) for Bitossi Ceramics and imported by Raymor. This design is from the Rochetto serie...
Terracotta, Ceramic
Unavailable|$2,188
Blue Ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Vintage, Mid-Century, Italian Modern vase turned into a table lamp, using brass fitting.
Ceramic
1950s Ettore Sottsass Attributed Ceramic Cambogia Vase for Bitossi / Raymor
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Winnetka, IL
An impressive, Mid-Century bottle vase, design attributed to Memphis founder Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) for Bitossi Ceramics and imported by Raymor.
Ceramic
Unavailable|$354 / set
Bitossi Rimini Blue Pair of Vases, Aldo Londi, Italy
Located in Bilbao, ES
Set of two Bitossi vases, one rectangular and one cylindrical. Designed by Aldo Londi during the 1960s. The rectangular one has few chips one the edges (see pictures) they are very ...
Ceramic
Unavailable|$865
1960'S Italian Murano Glass & Lucite Lamp Attributed To Bitossi
By Vitossi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960'S Italian Murano Glass Bitossi Style Bright White Marbleized Table Lamp. Features a beveled Lucite base. Includes brass harp and finial. Measures: Height to socket 23.5" inches....
Brass
Unavailable|$677
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Extra Large Large Charger Rimini Blu
By Aldo Londi
Located in everton lymington, GB
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, in the Rimini Blu pattern. This is the largest bowl I have seen of this pattern, with a diameter of 35 cm or just under 14 inches. The glaze is a lovely d...
Ceramic
Unavailable|$2,200
Aldo Londi Thailandia Box
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Princeton, NJ
Spectacular banded ceramic box from the "Thailandia" series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi circa 1959. A rare piece from the coveted line. Signed with Raymor/BIT sticker to base.
Ceramic
Unavailable|$2,240
Asymmetrical Bowl in the Style of Georges Jouve
By Bitossi, Georges Jouve
Located in Princeton, NJ
Store closing-- last day is 7/31. Offers welcome! Black ceramic bowl attributed to Bitossi, circa 1960s. Signed 305 Italy.
Ceramic
Unavailable|$4,500
Monumental Aldo Londi Lamp Italian Made for Raymor
By Bitossi, Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Framingham, MA
Excellent large orange, white and dark clay lamp by Aldo Londi Raymor. Spectacular. Signed 16” tall by 8” diameter. 26" tall with 9" harp and this shade *not included. Heavy....
Ceramic, Pottery
Unavailable|$950
Exquisite Italian Ceramic Vase or Pitcher by Fantoni for Raymor
By Bitossi, Fantoni, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Framingham, MA
Excellent Mod vase or pitcher by Fantoni for Raymor - 1960’s Italian Ceramics. Imported from Italy. 13.25” tall x 6” deep x 5.75” wide. Striking form and colors. I love this one. So ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Unavailable|$540
1960's Italian Ceramic Piggy Bank by Baldelli for Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Kay Bojesen, Raymor, Bitossi, Baldelli
Located in Framingham, MA
Unique and rare ceramic piggy bank by Baldelli for Raymor with great personality, 1960's. 8" long x 6" wide x 7" tall.
Ceramic, Pottery
Unavailable|$1,250
Italian Modern Whimsical Ceramic Bowl by Gli Etruschi
By Bitossi, Guido Gambone, Aldo Londi, Gli Etruschi
Located in Framingham, MA
Incredible modernist ceramic bowl by renown Italian potter Gli Etruschi. This bowl came from Italy recently and is from the early 1960s. It was lovingly used - as you can see by the ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Unavailable|$4,500
Monumental Italian Modern Round Wall Sculpture by Gli Etruschi, 1977
By Marcello Fantoni, Bitossi, Guido Gambone, Gli Etruschi, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Framingham, MA
Incredible large modernist ceramic wall hanging bowl by renown Italian potter Gli Etruschi. This bowl came from Italy recently, and is from the 1970's. I've never seen another one, a...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
‘Sahara’ Colere Enameled Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Savona, IT
Ashtray produced in the 1960s by Bitossi based on a design by Aldo Londi. Colored and enameled ceramic from the Sahara series. Good general condition. Dimensions: Diameter 12.5 ...
Ceramic
‘Sahara’ Colere Enameled Ceramic Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Savona, IT
Pitcher produced in the 1950s by Bitossi based on a design by Aldo Londi. Colored and enameled ceramic from the Sahara series. Good general condition, two small chips in the upper ...
Ceramic
1980s Large Italian Yellow Ceramic Ferrari Ashtray by Bitossi with Original Box
Located in Milan, IT
Ferrari advertising ashtray in yellow ceramic made in Italy by Bitossi in the 1980s. This large circular ashtray has a black Ferrari horse symbol in the centre and one Ferrari logo o...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Ceramic Green Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Bitossi Ceramic Green Table Lamp, Italy,1960s
Ceramic
Sold|$400
Gracious Mid-century Bitossi Vase
By Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
One of the beautiful creation by Aldo Londi for Bitossi imported in the US by Raymor. Made in Italy label at the base.
Mid Century Bitossi Rimini Blu Compote Pedestal Bowl
By Bitossi
Located in Troy, MI
Mid century pedestal bowl / compote by Italian ceramic manufacturer Bitossi.
Mid Century Bitossi Seta Sgraffito Pitcher Turquoise and Gold Italian Pottery
By Bitossi
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Italian Bitossi Seta Sgraffito Pitcher, blue, white and turquoise colorway with gold accents.
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Mid Century Bitossi Rimini Style Blue Art Pottery Bird Candle Holder
By Bitossi
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century pottery candle holder in the shape of a bird.
Pottery
Italian Mid-Century Bitossi Brown and Yellow Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Italian Mid-Century footed ceramic vase with cylindrical body and neck, glazed stripe design in brown, black and yellow, and decorative impressions (BITOSSI)
Ceramic
Mid Century Bitossi George Nelson Ceramic Pizza Slice Wall Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson, Bitossi
Located in Lutz, FL
Bitossi and George Nelson Meridian Collection Model 7542 wall clock produced by Howard Miller. Italian ceramic clock designed by Aldo Londi and hands designed by George Nelson, and d...
Metal
Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blue Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Denton, TX
Over sized beautiful pottery vase with a lovely green, turquoise and blue glaze from the 1960s, designed by Aldo Londi and executed by Bitossi Italy.Originally sold at Neiman Marcus ...
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Italy Tall Footed Bowl in Cobalt Blue
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a tall footed bowl or presentation bowl in the famous Bitossi blue glaze. This example features a striped pedestal and hand painted floral decoration, an impressive standing ...
Ceramic
A Midcentury Bitossi Sculptural Ceramic Bull in Black and Red by Alvino Bagni
By Bitossi
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage sculptural ceramic bull, produced in Italy, circa 1960s by Bitossi, designed by Alvino Bagni, with unusual glaze over black, detailed with red scroll work patterns. Marking...
Ceramic
Bitossi Seta (Silk) Series Gold Turquoise Planter Pot, Aldo Londi, Sgraffito
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century Bitossi Pottery Seta (Silk) Vase designed by Aldo Londi and retailed by Raymor.
Gold Leaf
Midcentury Pottery Table Lamp Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy
By Aldo Londi
Located in Søborg, DK
Beautiful midcentury Bitossi table lamp. Designed by Aldo Londi and made in Italy. Semi glazed. Typical Bitossi geometric pattern in shades of brown. No chips or cracks. In lovely vi...
Pottery
Mid Century Italian Art Pottery Fish Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century Bitossi style Italian art pottery vase in the shape of puffer fish.
Pottery
Midcentury Pottery Table Lamp Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy
By Aldo Londi
Located in Søborg, DK
Beautiful midcentury Bitossi table lamp. Designed by Aldo Londi and made in Italy. Semi glazed. Typical Bitossi geometric pattern in shades of brown. No chips or cracks. In love...
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Rimini Blu Cat Figurine Designed by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Rimini Blu Cat Figurine Designed by Aldo Londi.
Sold|$387
Mid-century modern Bitossi vase
By Bitossi
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rather large and amazing vintage ceramic vase from Bitossi. This is a retro classic, with really nice colors a warm red contrasted with some yellow or orange parts and black detail...
Ceramic
Bitossi Pottery Mid Century Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bitossi pottery mid century table lamp This piece measures: 5.75 wide x 5.75 deep x 32.5 inches high and weighs 9.1 pounds The top section of this lamp was repaired (visible in...
Pottery
Sold|$1,250
Large Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vase Vessel
By Bitossi
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A chunky sophisticated light celadon vase vessel by the famous Italian pottery manufacturer Bitossi. Opening is 9" diameter.
Pottery
Rimini Sahara Bitossi Ceramic Pottery Vase for Raymor Mid Century Modern
By Bitossi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Exquisite Rimini Sahara Bitossi Vase for Raymor. This mid-century modern masterpiece showcases a harmonious blend of earthy browns and vibrant orange, highlighted by intricate patter...
Pottery
Mid-century large ceramic table lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful ceramic table lamp designed by Bitossi. These pretty lamp has off-white glazed base with texture and gold patterns. Period- ca. 1960 Place of origin- Italy Height of the l...
Ceramic
Mid-century large white ceramic table lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful ceramic table lamp designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden. These pretty lamp has white glazed base with texture and brown patterns. Period- ca. 1960 Place of origin- Ita...
Ceramic
Bitossi Londi Raymor Mid Century Italian Pottery Compote Bowl
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Stylish Bitossi pottery compote in blue and white and gold with impressed bands of overlapping geometrics. Circa 1960's. 12" wide, 9" deep, 7” high. Flakes, marks, wear, as shown.
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceramic Table Lamp for Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions 37.50in H x 9in W x 9in D Shade 12in H x 18in W x 18in D ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing h...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceramic Table Lamp for Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions 37.50in H x 9in W x 9in D Shade 12in H x 18in W x 18in D ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing h...
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Blue Decorated Vase by Bitossi, 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern blue decorated vase by Bitossi, 1970s Ceramic vase with decorations in shades of blue, Bitossi series. 1960s Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-century large ceramic glazed gold table lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Fabulous & chique ceramic table lamp designed by Bitossi. This elegant lamp has a metallic gold glaze with in the middle a silver stripe. Period- ca. 1960-1970 Place of origin- Italy...
Ceramic
Mid Century Italian Stoneware Vase by Bitossi
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Jose, CA
Handmade with subtle imperfections making this a one of kind collector piece. Offered by Mid Century Maddist
Ceramic
Mid Century Italian Ceramic Spherical Red Vase By Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Red Bitossi vase from Italy, 1960s in good conditions.
Ceramic
Bitossi Horse Pottery Ceramic Italian Raymor Vintage, Mid-Century Animal Figure
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Well fed Bitossi horse or pony figure with nice detail and great orange glaze, circa 1960s. Measures: 8 5/8" high, 8 3/4" long. Excellent condition.
Pottery
Sold|$6,492 / set
Mid-Century Pair of Ceramic Lamps Mondrian by Bitossi. Italy, 1990s
By Bitossi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Pair of table or bedside lamps in enameled ceramic terracotta Mondrian decor, brass detail by the italian design manufacture Bitossi.
Enamel, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Londi Bitossi Pottery Bull Figure Raymor, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Bitossi bull in brown and grey with a drip glaze running down the back, circa 1960. Measures: 12 1/2" long, 6 1/2" high, 6" wide. Excellent repaired condition; separated at t...
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Goodfriend Italy Salt Glaze Bitossi Ceramic Vase Signed
By Bitossi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a sweet, salt glaze, Bitossi ceramic vase, signed Goodfriend, Italy, numbered 95/171. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 5" diameter x 10" height.
Ceramic
Bitossi Pottery Vase Londi Italian Raymor Stripes Swirl Mid-Century Modern
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Big Bitossi vase in rouleau form with thick glaze of blue and white swirling stripes, Circa 1960’s. Measures: 12 1/8” high, 5” diameter. Excellent condition.
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp Italian Original Brass Finial
By Bitossi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, white ceramic table lamp, with a horse and rider motif, with original brass finial and shade, by Bitossi, Italian, circa 1970s. In excellent ...
Ceramic
Pair Bitossi Seta Londi Raymor Goodfriend Mid Century Italian Pottery Jars Vases
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair Bitossi Seta for Goodfriend pottery jars or vases in pleasant blue/turquoise glaze. Circa 1960's. 8” high, 4 3/4" diameter. Chip on foot, touch ups to footrim, wear, as shown.
Pottery
Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare ceramic Italian Mid-Century Modern table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Brass
Bitossi Style Sleek Cool Blue Ceramic Pottery Vase Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Cool blue aqua green vase modern midcentury Italian pottery vase Attributed to Bitossi Style- sleek and modern clean form. Italy circa 1970s. Original v...
Ceramic, Pottery
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).
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.