Bitossi Elephant decor Rimini Blue Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Perfect condition and in a vivant colour this beautiful little elephant. Decor: Rimini Blue
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Bitossi Elephant decor Rimini Blue Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Perfect condition and in a vivant colour this beautiful little elephant. Decor: Rimini Blue
Ceramic
Bitossi Lion decor Rimini Blue Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Perfect condition and in a vivant colour this beautiful little lion. Decor: Rimini Blue
Ceramic
Rimini Blue Funnel Neck Vase, France, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century French funnel neck vase. Classic Rimini blue color. Part of a large collection.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ashtray for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage ashtray in signature Rimini blue glaze with leaf motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Marked
Ceramic
Bitossi Italian vase Rimini blue by Aldo Londi , 1970s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Delft, NL
Amazing Rimini blue vase by Aldo Londi
Ceramic
Rimini Blue Color Horizontal Rib Vase, France, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century French round horizontal rib detail vase. Classic Rimini blue color. Part of a large
Ceramic
Rimini Blue Color Vertical Rib Vase, France, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century French textured small funnel neck vase. Pumpkin shape. Classic Rimini blue color. Part
Ceramic
Rimini Blue Round Horizontal Rib Vase, Italy, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century French round horizontal rib detail vase. Classic Rimini blue color. Larger version
Ceramic
Vistosi Rimini Blue Londi Lamp for Raymor
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Classic and sophisticated art pottery table lamp in the sought after Rimini blue glaze by Aldo
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Blue Candle Holder by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Candle Holder for Bitossi, Italy. Numbered on
Ceramic
Rimini Blue Color Bitossi Geometric Design Vase. Italy, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Italian Bitossi vase. Classic design. Rimini blue color.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy. Numbered on base: 102/23
Ceramic
Rimini Blue Color Textured Funnel Neck Vase, France, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century French textured funnel neck vase. Classic Rimini blue color. Part of a large collection.
Ceramic
Rimini Blue Vertical Rib Barrel Shape Vase, France, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century French vertical rib barrel shape vase. Classic Rimini blue color. Part of a large
Ceramic
Aldo Londi XL Vase in Rimini Blue Decor for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi XL Vase in Rimini Blue Decor for Bitossi, 1960s Gorgeous tall ceramic hand-crafted vase
Ceramic, Pottery
Square Bitossi Vide Poche in Rimini Blue, Italy 1950's
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Square Bitossi Vide Poche in Rimini Blue, a combination pf glazed and unglazed earthenware with a
Enamel
$563Sale Price|50% Off
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Dove Sculpture, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi for Bitossi – Rimini Blue “Prezzemolo” Ceramic Dove, Italy, 1960s Rare Rimini Blue
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Aldo Londi Bitossi, Midcentury Rimini Blue Ceramic Candleholder Incised Floral
By Bitossi
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Candleholder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy, Rimini blue ceramic jug shaped with hand incised
Ceramic
Italian “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Owl Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Rare large Italian “Rimini Blue” ceramic owl vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. In beautiful
Ceramic
Vintage Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Ashtray, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
. Executed in the iconic Rimini Blue glaze, this 1960s ashtray features a circular form with deeply impressed
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Horse, Rimini Blue Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Rimini blue with green accents, the surface is richly incised and layered with thick, hand applied glaze
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Large vase in Rimini blue glazed ceramic.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Large vase in Rimini blue glazed ceramic with geometric patterns. 1960s
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Rimini Blue, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
lamp glazed in Rimini blue and green and decorated with rows of hand tooled abstract designs. The lamp
Ceramic
Rimini Blue Pair Bitossi Ceramic Lamps With Shades, Italy, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Italian pair of Bitossi ceramic lamps. In Rimini blue color. Shades included and
Ceramic
Italian Stoneware Vase Rimini Blue by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aldo Londi designed this lacquered chamotte stoneware vase with Rimini Blue Trifoglio center
Stoneware
Bitossi Rimini Blue Glaze Italian Stoneware Vase by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Italian ceramist Aldo Londi designed this lacquered chamotte stoneware vase glazed with Rimini
Stoneware
Italian Rimini Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Flavia Montelupo, 70s
By Aldo Londi, Flavia Montelupo
Located in Lucija, SI
Ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Flavia Montelupo Italy in the 70s Rimini blue
Ceramic
$6,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
Aldo Londi pair of Table lamps for Bitossi 'Rimini blue' Italy 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Aldo Londi pair of Table lamps for Bitossi 'Rimini blue' Italy 1960 , dimensions with out shade H
Brass
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Candle Holder Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed round candle holder or candlestick
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Mario Bellini for Bitossi / Raymor Rimini Blue Floral Jardiniere
By Raymor, Mario Bellini, Bitossi
Located in Skokie, IL
Mario Bellini for Bitossi / Raymor Rimini Blue Floral Jardiniere This beautiful mid-century modern
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Glaze Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini blue glaze table lamp, circa 1960 Measures: 6.5" wide x 5" deep x
Ceramic
Rimini Blue Cat Made of Ceramics by Aldo Londi, 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Oirlo, LI
Rimini Blue cat made of ceramics by Aldo Londi,1960 This is a rare model, the cat is handmade
Ceramic
Italian Bitossi Rimini Blue & Gold Ceramic Table Lanp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Bitossi
Located in Stamford, CT
Very large Italian Bitossi Rimini blue & gold ceramic lamp by Marbro. Dazzling turquoise ceramic
Brass
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Accented Rimini Blue Pottery Table Lamp, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Larger Aldo for Bitossi Incised Rimini Blue Pottery Table Lamp. Featuring a handcrafted glazed
Metal
Vintage Italian Rimini Blue Glazed Stoneware Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aldo Londi designed this lacquered chamotte stoneware vase with Rimini Blue exterior glaze and
Stoneware
Lovely 1960s Bitossi Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi in Famous "Rimini Blue"
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1960s Bitossi ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi in his famous "Rimini Blue" colour. Re wired with
Brass
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bitossi Rimini Blue Table Lamp C1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Large Rimini Blue Table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Large 37 inches to the top of the
Metal
Mid Century Modern Large Bitossi Rimini Blue Bowl by Aldo Londi C1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic large (10.5) inches x 3 deep bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. Rimini Blue such a
Clay
Mid Century Modern Tall Rimini Blue Vase Bitossi & Aldo Londi Rosenthal Netter
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous tall vase by Aldo Londi designer for Bitossi of Italy. Amazing color, Rimini Blue with a
Stoneware
Aldo Londi Bitossi Very Large Round Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Ashtray, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Very large, has a diameter of 9 1/2
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Rimini Blue and Green Bitossi Studio of Italy, 1960s Oblong Ceramic Lidded Box
By Bitossi
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Bitossi Rimini blue and green striped lidded oblong ceramic box with hand incised decoration. A
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramics Ashtray Vide Poche Rimini Blue
By Aldo Londi
Located in Poperinge, BE
called Rimini Blue, the ashtray is extensively decorated with the typical Bitossi patterns. In good
Ceramic, Earthenware
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Large vase in Rimini blue glazed ceramic.
Located in København, Copenhagen
will be applicable to your purchase. Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Large vase in Rimini blue glazed
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ashtray - Rimini Blue, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
iconic Rimini blue glaze accented with rich green undertones. A contrasting silver/brown glaze traces the
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A giant sized handmade Rimini blue ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Mid 20th Century - Vase - Bitossi - Ceramic - Rimini Blue and Yellow
By Bitossi
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
, featuring the signature Rimini Blue combined with a vibrant, sunny yellow in a beautiful duo-tone
Ceramic
Vintage ceramic vase Rimini Blue, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italy 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-Century round Italian pottery vase with Bitossi Rimini Blue pattern. The outside surface of the
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Large Square Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Signed Large Rimini blue Mid-Century Modern ashtray. It has 3 cigar or cigarette holders and it is
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Large Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase 1960s Rimini Blue Ceramics
By Aldo Londi
Located in Poperinge, BE
called Rimini Blue, the vase is extensively decorated with the typical Bitossi patterns. In good vintage
Ceramic, Earthenware
$12,000Sale Price|38% Off
Epic! Rimini Blue Mid Century Modern Italian Pottery Lamp Bitossi 50s Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Peoria, AZ
Finest in the World! Monumental! 37" Italian Pottery Lamp Rimini Blue with White Stripes & Black
Pottery, Wood
Vintage Bitossi Rimini Blue Table Lamp Mid Century Modern Pottery Raymor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Bitossi in Rimini blue in the 1960s, this lamp features the blue and green paisley design. The lamp is
Brass
Vintage ceramic plate Rimini Blue, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italy 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-Century Italian pottery plate by Bitossi with Rimini Blue pattern. The outside surface of the
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rimini Blue Vase by Bitossi C1965 2 Avail.
By Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
, Montelupo. Incised Rimini blue with bands of decorations. These are truly a rare hard find, a pair in
Clay, Terracotta
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Large Square Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray Signed Large Rimini blue Mid-Century Modern ashtray
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Water Jug for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Water Jug for Bitossi, Italy. Label on base
Ceramic
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue ceramic centerpiece bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed fish sculpture. Designed by Aldo Londi
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.