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Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Floor Vase, Italian Ceramic
Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Floor Vase, Italian Ceramic

Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Floor Vase, Italian Ceramic

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Exceptional and large floor vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Rare and largest size of this shape.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi ‘’Dots” Table Lamp, Italy 1950's
Bitossi ‘’Dots” Table Lamp, Italy 1950's

Bitossi ‘’Dots” Table Lamp, Italy 1950's

By Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

A rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi table lamp in raw earthenware augmented with ceramic dots glazed in varying shades of blue.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi - Rare Square Ashtray In Rimini Blu - 1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi - Rare Square Ashtray In Rimini Blu - 1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi - Rare Square Ashtray In Rimini Blu - 1960s

By Aldo Londi

Located in MOUGINS, FR

An Italian handmade glazed ceramic square empty-pocket / ashtray by Aldo Londi, in the Sahara collection range. This particular piece was produced by Bitossi Ceramiche in the contex...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Elephant Designed by Aldo Londi in rare pale Green, Italy, circa 1968
Bitossi Elephant Designed by Aldo Londi in rare pale Green, Italy, circa 1968

Bitossi Elephant Designed by Aldo Londi in rare pale Green, Italy, circa 1968

By Aldo Londi

Located in Den Haag, NL

A 'slim' Etruria Elephant designed by Aldo Londi with the 'Rimini' pattern Rare model in pale green.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi For Bitossi - Rare Pocket Tray / Cigar Ashtray In Rimini Blu - 1960s
Aldo Londi For Bitossi - Rare Pocket Tray / Cigar Ashtray In Rimini Blu - 1960s

Aldo Londi For Bitossi - Rare Pocket Tray / Cigar Ashtray In Rimini Blu - 1960s

By Aldo Londi

Located in MOUGINS, FR

An Italian handmade glazed ceramic square vide-poche or ashtray by Aldo Londi, in the Sahara collection range. This particular piece was produced by Bitossi Ceramiche and sold in An...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Yellow Glazed Dish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Rare Yellow Glazed Dish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

Rare Yellow Glazed Dish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

$519Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.78 in Dm 8.08 in

Rare Yellow Glazed Dish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Karis, Nyland

Rare circular ceramic dish designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Rare “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Fish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
Rare “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Fish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s

Rare “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Fish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A truly exceptional and rare example of Aldo Londi’s work for Bitossi Ceramiche, this sculptural ceramic fish belongs to the iconic “Rimini Blu” collection, designed and produced in ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

c.1960s RARE Bitossi Candle Holder by Aldo Londi (1911-2003), Italy
c.1960s RARE Bitossi Candle Holder by Aldo Londi (1911-2003), Italy

c.1960s RARE Bitossi Candle Holder by Aldo Londi (1911-2003), Italy

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Skien, NO

Model No. / Production marks: 68/130 Italy Designer: Aldo Londi (Italy 1911-2003) Producer: Bitossi Period: c.1950/1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ceramic fish "Rimini Blu" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Ceramic fish "Rimini Blu" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Ceramic fish "Rimini Blu" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

$2,000

H 5.91 in W 5.12 in D 7.88 in

Ceramic fish "Rimini Blu" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Hannover, DE

A truly rare ceramic piece by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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 Aldo Londi, Bitossi

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 w...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Cinese, Signed
Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Cinese, Signed

Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Cinese, Signed

$4,480Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in Dm 6.63 in

Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Cinese, Signed

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Tall lamp with blue textured cylinder body and embellished with gold glazed bands at the pinched top and tapered footed bottom. A rare example from Aldo Londi's "Cinese" series of de...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mustard Brown Stoneware Vase with Celadon Green Birds by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Mustard Brown Stoneware Vase with Celadon Green Birds by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Mustard Brown Stoneware Vase with Celadon Green Birds by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Mustard Brown Bitossi Vase with Celadon Green Bird Medallions. This rare Bitossi vase, designed by Aldo Londi around 1960, features a striking mustard brown glaze with a celadon gree...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Bitossi Italy Ceramic and Glass Mosaic Centerpiece Bowl Catchall, circa 1960
Bitossi Italy Ceramic and Glass Mosaic Centerpiece Bowl Catchall, circa 1960

Bitossi Italy Ceramic and Glass Mosaic Centerpiece Bowl Catchall, circa 1960

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Centerpiece – Mid-Century Italian Masterpiece This exceptional Bitossi ceramic centerpiece—also known as a vide poche—is a rare and highly collectible...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Glass

1950s Pair Huge Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Italy
1950s Pair Huge Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Italy

1950s Pair Huge Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Italy

By Raymor, Aldo Londi

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

1950s Pair Huge Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Italy 1950s Rare Pair Monumental Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Hand Painted Mid Century Modern Lamps.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Bitossi Pitcher Vase Sgraffito Flower Decor Blue Green
Rare Bitossi Pitcher Vase Sgraffito Flower Decor Blue Green

Rare Bitossi Pitcher Vase Sgraffito Flower Decor Blue Green

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare and unusual pitcher vase with abstract sgraffito decor was made by Bitossi Ceramiche; it is very similar in style to pieces that were designed for Bitossi by Aldo Londi.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Majolica

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche Pottery Impressed Campus Table Lamp
Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche Pottery Impressed Campus Table Lamp

Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche Pottery Impressed Campus Table Lamp

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

Exceptional Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche art pottery table lamp featuring a modernist impressed architectural design with figural flowers, with a striking glossy orange top.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Bitossi Aldo Londi Very Rare Lamp Base, Italy, 1965
Bitossi Aldo Londi Very Rare Lamp Base, Italy, 1965

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

1960s Aldo Londi Bitossi 'Blue Rimini' Clover Box, #10/20
1960s Aldo Londi Bitossi 'Blue Rimini' Clover Box, #10/20

1960s Aldo Londi Bitossi 'Blue Rimini' Clover Box, #10/20

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is an absolutely stunning and extremely rare, 1960s Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi 'Blue Rimini' clover lidded box.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Aldo Londi Bitossi 'Blue Rimini' Clover Box, #10/20
1960s Aldo Londi Bitossi 'Blue Rimini' Clover Box, #10/20

1960s Aldo Londi Bitossi 'Blue Rimini' Clover Box, #10/20

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is an absolutely stunning and extremely rare, 1960s Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi 'Blue Rimini' clover lidded box.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Large Rare Italian Gold Ceramic Bitossi Table Lamp for Bergboms 1950s Sweden
Large Rare Italian Gold Ceramic Bitossi Table Lamp for Bergboms 1950s Sweden

Large Rare Italian Gold Ceramic Bitossi Table Lamp for Bergboms 1950s Sweden

By Bergboms, Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Large gold metallic glazed hand-incised ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi, Bitossi for Bergboms Italy, Sweden around 1950s. Made in Italy for the Scandinavian market from a limited ed...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Mid-Century Tobacco Cigarette Vice Stash Jar by Raymor
Rare Mid-Century Tobacco Cigarette Vice Stash Jar by Raymor

Rare Mid-Century Tobacco Cigarette Vice Stash Jar by Raymor

By Bitossi, Guido Gambone, Raymor, Aldo Londi

Located in Framingham, MA

Rare cigarette stash jar by Raymor. Holds a pack or so. Smoke em' if you got em'. ;) Great graphics and size: 2.5" square x 7.5" tall.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Tucano" Ceramic Sculpture, 1970s, Italy
Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Tucano" Ceramic Sculpture, 1970s, Italy

Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Tucano" Ceramic Sculpture, 1970s, Italy

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Brescia, Brescia

This exceptional Tucano ceramic sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, crafted in the 1970s, is a rare collectible that goes beyond the iconic blue shades typical of Bitossi.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Terracotta Bird Sculptures
Set of Three Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Terracotta Bird Sculptures

Set of Three Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Terracotta Bird Sculptures

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Astoria, NY

A set of three rare 1960s sculptural ceramic birds by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, imported by Raymor, of modern design in raw terracotta glazes.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Red Aldo Londi Horse
Red Aldo Londi Horse

Red Aldo Londi Horse

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H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in

Red Aldo Londi Horse

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Vienna, AT

Amazing and rare red Version by Aldo Londi´s famous Horse of the "Rimini Blu" Series

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rare "Scavo" Ceramic Bird Pitcher
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rare "Scavo" Ceramic Bird Pitcher

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rare "Scavo" Ceramic Bird Pitcher

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This ceramic bird pitcher was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, when he was directing the ceramic factory based in Montelupo Fiorentino.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Italian Ceramic Duck by Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor
Rare Italian Ceramic Duck by Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor

Rare Italian Ceramic Duck by Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor

By Raymor, Aldo Londi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful rare Italian ceramic duck by Aldo Londi for Raymor from 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cut Steel

Rare Trumpet Vase w Sunset Glaze by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960's
Rare Trumpet Vase w Sunset Glaze by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960's

Rare Trumpet Vase w Sunset Glaze by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960's

By Aldo Londi

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Art Ceramics Rare Trumpet Vase in Sunset Glaze by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi  rare early pottery / ceramic sculpture of bird , for Bitossi
Aldo Londi  rare early pottery / ceramic sculpture of bird , for Bitossi

Aldo Londi rare early pottery / ceramic sculpture of bird , for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing modern sculpture of a bird with metal stand by the well known artist / designer Aldo Londi.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Bitossi By Aldo Londi Rare Red Glaze Ceramic Rooster, 1960s
Vintage Italian Bitossi By Aldo Londi Rare Red Glaze Ceramic Rooster, 1960s

Vintage Italian Bitossi By Aldo Londi Rare Red Glaze Ceramic Rooster, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Valencia, VC

Introducing a stunning and exceptionally rare Mid-Century piece: a red glaze ceramic rooster designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large and Rare 1960s Ceramic Bitossi "Rimini Blue" Lamp Designed by Aldo Londi
Large and Rare 1960s Ceramic Bitossi "Rimini Blue" Lamp Designed by Aldo Londi

Large and Rare 1960s Ceramic Bitossi "Rimini Blue" Lamp Designed by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in London, GB

A very large and rare 1960s Bitossi ceramic lamp designed by Aldo Londi in his distinctive "Rimini Blue" colour and intricate pattern detail.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Rare 1960s Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche
Rare 1960s Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche

Rare 1960s Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Herentals, BE

Rare Bitossi Rimini Blue ceramic vase, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy, circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Rare Ceramic & Walnut Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy
Large Rare Ceramic & Walnut Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy

Large Rare Ceramic & Walnut Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Oakland, CA

Large in scale is this rare ceramic and walnut table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bitossi by Aldo Londi Scavo Decor Anteater Sculpture, Italy 1960s
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Scavo Decor Anteater Sculpture, Italy 1960s

Bitossi by Aldo Londi Scavo Decor Anteater Sculpture, Italy 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Valencia, VC

This rare anteater sculpture, designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi Ceramiche in the 1960s, exemplifies the innovative and skilled ceramic work of the period.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

large italian bitossi FLOOR VASE decor moresco aldo londi 1960s
large italian bitossi FLOOR VASE decor moresco aldo londi 1960s

large italian bitossi FLOOR VASE decor moresco aldo londi 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Mannheim, DE

Bitossi vase in a very rare XL size. Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Firenze, Italy from the 60s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Aldo Londi Bitossi Mid Century Onion Decor Ceramic Candlestick Holders
Pair Aldo Londi Bitossi Mid Century Onion Decor Ceramic Candlestick Holders

Pair Aldo Londi Bitossi Mid Century Onion Decor Ceramic Candlestick Holders

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

A stunning pair of Bitossi vintage ceramic candlestick holders. This popular and rare "Onion" decor designed by Aldo Londi showcases vibrant blue, red, and white colors and are sure...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Rimini Blue "Sole" Ceramic Head by Aldo Londi, Sardinia, Italy
Postmodern Rimini Blue "Sole" Ceramic Head by Aldo Londi, Sardinia, Italy

Postmodern Rimini Blue "Sole" Ceramic Head by Aldo Londi, Sardinia, Italy

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Considering the above mentioned qualities, we can consider it a one-of-a-kind piece, a rare gem for Aldo Londi's collectors. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight tr...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi Green Glazed Textural Ceramic Sculpture Italian 60's
Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi Green Glazed Textural Ceramic Sculpture Italian 60's

Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi Green Glazed Textural Ceramic Sculpture Italian 60's

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in North Miami, FL

This unusual and rare vintage Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic is of a woman.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Aldo Londi For Bitossi Seta Ceramic Pedestal Bowl Pink, Gold Off White
Vintage Aldo Londi For Bitossi Seta Ceramic Pedestal Bowl Pink, Gold Off White

Vintage Aldo Londi For Bitossi Seta Ceramic Pedestal Bowl Pink, Gold Off White

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in North Miami, FL

This wonderful and rare vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic pedestal bowl is of the seta technique where lines of gold criss cross over in form in the ceramic.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Aldo Londi Mid-Century Ceramic Lamp
Rare Aldo Londi Mid-Century Ceramic Lamp

Rare Aldo Londi Mid-Century Ceramic Lamp

By Aldo Londi

Located in Atlanta, GA

A brilliant and rare vintage ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, imported by Raymor, circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Planter/Bowl, 1960s – Limited Edition
Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Planter/Bowl, 1960s – Limited Edition

Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Planter/Bowl, 1960s – Limited Edition

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A stunning creation by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, this 1960s planter or bowl exemplifies the master’s artistry in terracotta.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Rare Aldo Londi Elephant Glazed Stoneware Sculpture for Bitossi
Rare Aldo Londi Elephant Glazed Stoneware Sculpture for Bitossi

Rare Aldo Londi Elephant Glazed Stoneware Sculpture for Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A rare fairly large whimsical elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi having gorgeous turquoise and gilded glaze, geometric decoration and tassels.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Rare Aldo Londi For Bitossi Ceramic Lamps With Applied Circle Dots Pair
Vintage Rare Aldo Londi For Bitossi Ceramic Lamps With Applied Circle Dots Pair

Vintage Rare Aldo Londi For Bitossi Ceramic Lamps With Applied Circle Dots Pair

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in North Miami, FL

This very special and very rare pair of vintage earthenware table lamps were designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the late 50's or early 60's.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Rare Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Mid-Century Red Horse Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Rare Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Mid-Century Red Horse Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Rare Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Mid-Century Red Horse Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

By Guido Gambone, Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful Mid-Century ceramic sculpture of an horse in a striking and very rare black and red glaze. Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Raymor Cambogia Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Imported by Raymor, 1950s
Raymor Cambogia Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Imported by Raymor, 1950s

Raymor Cambogia Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Imported by Raymor, 1950s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Rare Aldo Londi designed Cambogia table lamp made in Italy by Bitossi, imported by Raymor, circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Raymor Bitossi Duck Ceramic Rimini Blue Signed
Raymor Bitossi Duck Ceramic Rimini Blue Signed

Raymor Bitossi Duck Ceramic Rimini Blue Signed

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H 8.25 in W 7.75 in D 10 in

Raymor Bitossi Duck Ceramic Rimini Blue Signed

By Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Raymor Bitossi Duck Ceramic Rimini Blue Signed. Rare Aldo Londi designed ceramic duck with a darker than usually seen glaze.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Rare 1950s Italian Modernist Aldo Londi Bitossi Hand Decorated Vase
Rare 1950s Italian Modernist Aldo Londi Bitossi Hand Decorated Vase

Rare 1950s Italian Modernist Aldo Londi Bitossi Hand Decorated Vase

By Aldo Londi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Early 1950s Italian modernist vase with hand decoration created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Vase measures 10.25" by 4.5" and retains its original paper tag on the bottom. In very good...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Elephant by Aldo Londi
Bitossi Elephant by Aldo Londi

Bitossi Elephant by Aldo Londi

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H 3.75 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in

Bitossi Elephant by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

This is an unique example of Bitossi - Etruria elephant, designed by Aldo Londi. Rare model in terracotta, incised abstract motif decoration.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Aldo Londi Rare Black Ceramic Bull for Bitossi, Italy, c.1960
Aldo Londi Rare Black Ceramic Bull for Bitossi, Italy, c.1960

Aldo Londi Rare Black Ceramic Bull for Bitossi, Italy, c.1960

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Aldo Londi Rare Black Ceramic Bull for Bitossi, Italy, c.1960.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Italian Ceramic Lion Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Rare Italian Ceramic Lion Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Rare Italian Ceramic Lion Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare Italian ceramic lion table lamp by renowned Italian ceramicist Aldo Londi for Bitossi.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen, Lacquer

Rare Italian Ceramic Lion Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Rare Italian Ceramic Lion Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Rare Italian Ceramic Lion Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare 1970s ceramic lion table lamp by renowned Italian ceramicist Aldo Londi for Bitossi.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Flavia Rare Large Aldo Londi Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase for Bitossi, Italy , 1960s
Flavia Rare Large Aldo Londi Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase for Bitossi, Italy , 1960s

Flavia Rare Large Aldo Londi Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase for Bitossi, Italy , 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large ceramic Rimini blue vase for Bitossi. This magnificent large vase was designed by Aldo Londi in Italy during 1960s. This fantastic piece is wonderful blue, green and turquoise...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Extra Large Rare Cream Color Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Extra Large Rare Cream Color Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

Extra Large Rare Cream Color Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in San Diego, CA

Monumental rare cream ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Rimini Blue Collection Duck by Aldo Londi Bitossi
Italian Ceramic Rimini Blue Collection Duck by Aldo Londi Bitossi

Italian Ceramic Rimini Blue Collection Duck by Aldo Londi Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Munster, NRW

A beautiful rare Italian ceramic duck by Aldo Londi for Raymor from 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Vase or Vessel Mid-Century Modern
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Vase or Vessel Mid-Century Modern

Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Vase or Vessel Mid-Century Modern

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a wonderful and rare Italian ceramic work of Aldo Londi for Bitossi.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Midcentury Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Rare Midcentury Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

Rare Midcentury Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Stockholm, SE

Bone white and Rimini blue. Designed by Aldo Londi. Marked: B3 / 21 Italy. Excellent vintage condition.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase Table Lighter by Aldo Londi
Rare Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase Table Lighter by Aldo Londi

Rare Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase Table Lighter by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy Rimini blue Rosenthal Netter ceramic table lighter. Hand impressed and decorated. Great late 60s early 70s colors. This was probably made for Londi Raymo...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pair of Rimini Blue Italian Ceramic and Nickel Table Lamps by Bitossi
Rare Pair of Rimini Blue Italian Ceramic and Nickel Table Lamps by Bitossi

Rare Pair of Rimini Blue Italian Ceramic and Nickel Table Lamps by Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare pair of Italian ceramic Rimini blue table lamps design by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Raymor Bitossi Italian Pottery Rare Planter
Raymor Bitossi Italian Pottery Rare Planter

Raymor Bitossi Italian Pottery Rare Planter

By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful rare planter hand-painted decoration circa the 1960s, great condition no chips or cracks great colors, hard to find.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Raymor Bitossi Italian Pottery Rare Planter
Raymor Bitossi Italian Pottery Rare Planter

Raymor Bitossi Italian Pottery Rare Planter

By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful rare planter hand-painted decoration circa the 1960s, great condition no chips or cracks great colors, hard to find.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Mid Century Modern Bitossi Fritte Fused Glass Mosaic Ceramic Vase Italy 1960s
Mid Century Modern Bitossi Fritte Fused Glass Mosaic Ceramic Vase Italy 1960s

Mid Century Modern Bitossi Fritte Fused Glass Mosaic Ceramic Vase Italy 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Troy, MI

Rare Fritte rectangular vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi circa 1960s Colorful modernist mosaic of fused glass inlaid into an aqua blue glazed ceramic slab formed vase Signed to under...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Art Glass

Rare Fratelli Fanciullacci for Elbee Gilt and Sgraffito Vase, Italy Mid Century
Rare Fratelli Fanciullacci for Elbee Gilt and Sgraffito Vase, Italy Mid Century

Rare Fratelli Fanciullacci for Elbee Gilt and Sgraffito Vase, Italy Mid Century

By Fratelli Fanciullacci, Bitossi, Elbee, Aldo Londi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The glazing style and design are both characteristic of Fratelli Fanciullacci designs that were produced exclusively for Elbee; however, the decor is also reminiscent of Aldo Londi p...

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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Koala, Italy, circa 1965
Midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Koala, Italy, circa 1965

Midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Koala, Italy, circa 1965

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Pymble, NSW

A very rare Aldo Londi designed Rimini Blue Koala, c.1965, Italy.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Aldo Londi Bitossi Cat
Aldo Londi Bitossi Cat

Aldo Londi Bitossi Cat

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H 7 in W 15 in D 5 in

Aldo Londi Bitossi Cat

By Aldo Londi

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Bitossi cat by Aldo Londi is free of any damage.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Ceramics

A Bitossi Table Lamp by Aldo Londi
A Bitossi Table Lamp by Aldo Londi

A Bitossi Table Lamp by Aldo Londi

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H 35.5 in Dm 6.5 in

A Bitossi Table Lamp by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi

Located in Asheville, NC

A rare lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi & Figli, part of the "Milano Moderna" series designed in 1959.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bitossi Aldo Londi Buddha Head, Italy, circa 1965
Bitossi Aldo Londi Buddha Head, Italy, circa 1965

Bitossi Aldo Londi Buddha Head, Italy, circa 1965

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Bitossi Aldo Londi Buddha Head, Italy, circa 1965

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Pymble, NSW

An extremely rare version of Aldo Londi's Bitossi Buddha head with 'Cinese" [Chinese] glaze.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Aldo Londi Bitossi Blue Clover Motif Box, Sample #10/20
Aldo Londi Bitossi Blue Clover Motif Box, Sample #10/20

Aldo Londi Bitossi Blue Clover Motif Box, Sample #10/20

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is an absolutely stunning and extremely rare, 1960s Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi clover blue lidded box.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental and Uncommon Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Lamp
Monumental and Uncommon Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Lamp

Monumental and Uncommon Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Lamp

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very large and tall table lamp with “Rimini Blue” glaze and rare incised motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Rare Large Scale Bitossi

Rare Large Scale Bitossi

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H 19 in Dm 12.5 in

Rare Large Scale Bitossi

By Aldo Londi

Located in Aspen, CO

Large Scale Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu vase.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi/Bitossi Pair Italian Rimini Blue Candle Sticks
Aldo Londi/Bitossi Pair Italian Rimini Blue Candle Sticks

Aldo Londi/Bitossi Pair Italian Rimini Blue Candle Sticks

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

This lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian ceramic candle sticks are a rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi find. Featuring conical bases that taper towards the top and are glazed in diag...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi BItossi Ceramic Lamp in Brown and Blue
Aldo Londi BItossi Ceramic Lamp in Brown and Blue

Aldo Londi BItossi Ceramic Lamp in Brown and Blue

By Holm Sørensen

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

Lovely and rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic lamp, ordered by Holm Sorensen.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Super Rare Ring Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Super Rare Ring Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Super Rare Ring Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi

Located in Maastricht, NL

Rare Bitossi vase glazed in the Rimini Blu colours. MINT!! Not signed.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

RARE PAIR OF BLUE BITOSSI VASES BY ALDO LONDI FOR RAYMOR, ITALY, 1960s
RARE PAIR OF BLUE BITOSSI VASES BY ALDO LONDI FOR RAYMOR, ITALY, 1960s

RARE PAIR OF BLUE BITOSSI VASES BY ALDO LONDI FOR RAYMOR, ITALY, 1960s

By Aldo Londi

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rare pair of Rimini blue brutalist style blue vases by Bitossi designed by Aldo Londi for Raymor in his signature sgraffito style with paper label on bottom.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

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Gilbert Steiner “BowWood” Side Chairs Dining Chair, France 1960's

By Gilbert Steiner

Located in New York, NY

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Italian Mid-Century Marcello Fantoni Studio Vase
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By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Stockholm, SE

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Aldo Londi Table Lamp, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi

Located in South Jordan, UT

Aldo Londi table lamp for Bitossi, made in Italy during the 1960s. Crafted in unglazed brown ceramic with Turquoise glazing details. Good vintage condition with very little signs of ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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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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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

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By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

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By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

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By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey and yellow on a brushed background.

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Ceramic

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Rare Aldo Londi For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rare aldo londi available at 1stDibs. A rare aldo londi — often made from ceramic, pottery and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare aldo londi, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A rare aldo londi is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare aldo londi over the years, but those crafted by Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Raymor are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rare Aldo Londi?

The average selling price for a rare aldo londi at 1stDibs is $1,600, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.

Aldo Londi for sale on 1stDibs

Master Italian ceramist Aldo Londi created a range of decorative objects in the latter half of the 20th century for the manufacturer Bitossi. In addition to the small-scale animal sculptures for which he is best known, Londi designed a variety of ceramics for the famed company that includes vases, bowls and desk accessories. Collectors know that vintage Aldo Londi pottery is marked by deep attention to detail and an integration of rich, alluring hues typically associated with the Mediterranean.

Londi was born in Montelupo Fiorentino, just outside of Florence, an area that has been known for its pottery since the Renaissance. Londi showed an early interest in the craft, apprenticing at the Fratelli Fanciullacci ceramic workshop when he was only 11 years old. He worked at the company until he left to fight in World War II. After returning to Montelupo Fiorentino in 1946, Londi became the creative director at Bitossi — a position he held for more than 50 years.

Londi's fresh and unique style breathed new life into Bitossi. He prioritized the production of high-quality and handmade decorative objects and created many of Bitossi's pottery lines himself. The most famous of Londi's Bitossi collections is the Rimini Blu line of animals and vases, which debuted in 1955. The collection is characterized by geometric and whimsical patterns and is recognizable for its marvelous blue color.

Londi's fame and popularity extended outside of Italy with the help of Raymor. The American import and distribution company introduced many esteemed Italian manufacturers such as Bitossi to boutiques and department stores in the United States. After Raymor founder Irving Richards hired Ettore Sottsass to design ceramics, Richards connected his new recruit to Londi. Decades before he founded a legendary postmodern design collective in Milan called the Memphis Group, Sottsass used the Bitossi kilns to create timeless works that manifest both primitive forms and modern geometries.

In 2021, Bitossi opened the Bitossi Archive Museum at its Montelupo Fiorentino headquarters. Many of the works designed by the company's most esteemed contributor and artistic director, Aldo Londi, are proudly displayed.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Aldo Londi serveware, lighting, decorative objects and more.

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

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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.