Signed Montelupo for Bitossi Sausage Dog in Blue "Rimini" Ceramic, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Flavia Montelupo
Located in Roma, IT
wonderful proportions and the amazing deep and vibrant turquoise blue rimini made by Bitossi. In amazing
Ceramic, Pottery
1995 Rimini - Milton Glaser Original Vintage Poster
By Milton Glaser
Located in Winchester, GB
the Italian city of Rimini. The beautiful seaside resort city in northern Italy is ever popular with
Paper
"Figura Di Uccellino" Rimini Blu Series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Blue Bird
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR
Blue ceramic bird on iron black basement engraved by hand and enamelled in bright blue and green
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Ceramic Candlestick Blue Glazed Bitossi Mid 20th Century Rimini Blu
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
ceramics, particularly from the iconic Rimini Blu collection designed by Aldo Londi. Crafted from high
Ceramic, Pottery
Coastal photography, DJ Leon, 'Beach Umbrellas, Rimini'
By DJ Leon
Located in White Plains, NY
'Beach Umbrellas/ Rimini' by DJ Leon captures an Italian beach scene with deep blue skies and ocean
C Print, Epoxy Resin, Wood Panel
Mid-Century Pair of Ceramic Lamps Blue Rimini by Bitossi. Italy, 1990s
By Bitossi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Pair of table or bedside lamps in blue enameled ceramic terracotta Rimini decor
Brass, Enamel
Ceramic fish "Rimini Blu" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Hannover, DE
belongs to the iconic "Rimini Blu" collection, designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. Dimensions
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage Rimini Blu Bitossi Aldo Londi glazed ceramic bowl. Beautiful blue glazed (Rimini Blu
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Ceramic Bull, Italy, 1960
Located in Wien, AT
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Ceramic Bull, Italy, 1960
Ceramic
Large Rimini Blu Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful glaze an excellent condition on this large Bitossi vase circa 1980's .
Ceramic
$1,239Sale Price / set|25% Off
Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Rimini Blu glaze in a richly textured palette of deep blue and green. These exceptional pieces showcase
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Bitossi Rimini Blu Lollipop Vase by Aldo Londi 1960s Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Den Haag, NL
A handcrafted vase by Bitossi from the Rimini Blu series. This classic Bitossi pattern looks
Ceramic
"Rimini" ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi, Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Posacenere in ceramica "Rimini" di Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Made in Italy, Anni '60. Grazioso
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder Aldo Londi Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder Aldo Londi Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ashtray by Bitossi, Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, designed in 1959 for Bitossi
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
surface treatment and saturated blue palette that have made Rimini Blu one of the most celebrated Italian
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
$268Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming iconic Italian modern ceramic ashtray from the Rimini Blu series designed by Aldo Londi
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Rimini Blu Bowl. Very Rare in this size with a diameter of 35.5 cm. This piece has an
Ceramic
Rare “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Fish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
ceramic fish belongs to the iconic “Rimini Blu” collection, designed and produced in Italy during the
Ceramic
$409Sale Price|23% Off
Mid-Century Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic vase in the iconic brick form, finished in the distinctive Rimini
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Late 20th Century Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Horse by Flavia Montelupo/Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Flavia Montelupo
Located in Sacramento, CA
Late 20th century Rimini Blu horse statue, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and manufactured by
Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Plant Centaur Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Plant Centaur Sculpture, Italy, 1960s Exceptionally rare
Ceramic, Paint
Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Decorative Desk Organizer by Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century ceramic decorative piece or desk organizer in the iconic and vibrant Rimini
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blu Candle Holder by Aldo Londi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
part of the iconic "Rimini Blu" series. Crafted in Italy during the 1960s, this handmade ceramic
Ceramic, Pottery
$349Sale 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
Large 1960s Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Pottery Ceramic Bowl Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
and clear and the glazed Rimini Blu turquoise and cobalt blue is deep and vibrant. Handcrafted in
Pottery
Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blu ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in München, DE
A very beautiful decorative 1960s ceramic vase from the Rimini Blu collection. The design is by the
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi “Rimini Blu” Etruscan Revival Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu ceramic vase, Italy, 1960s. Brick-shaped form with a strong
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Faience, Majolica
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Studio Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Studio Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
Rimini Blu Ceramic Fish Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Southampton, NJ
Rare “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Fish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s. Handcrafted in glazed
Metal
$433Sale Price|30% Off
Italian Midcentury square Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
iconic Italian modern ceramic ashtray from the Rimini Blu series designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse Riders Sculpture, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Quarrata, IT
A 1960s ceramic sculpture titled "Cavallerizzo" (Horse Rider), designed by the visionary artistic director Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche in Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy. The sculp...
Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse Riders Sculpture, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Quarrata, IT
A 1960s ceramic sculpture titled "Cavallerizzo" (Horse Rider), designed by the visionary artistic director Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche in Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy. The sculp...
Pottery
Rimini Blu Catchall Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Made in Italy
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
Italian handmade ceramic vide-poche or catchall tray in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's
Ceramic
1960s large Rimini Blu ceramic pig money box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
Located in München, DE
A beautiful, large, decorative 1960s ceramic piggy bank from the Rimini Blu collection. The design
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Vase and Lidded Jar with Floral Decoration
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Montelupo, Italy. Both pieces feature large stylized flowers and have been finished in Bitossi's rich Rimini
Ceramic
Large Round "Rimini Blu" Wall Plate by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
detailed decoration of this Rimini Blu design.
Ceramic
Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Milan, IT
Ceramic standing horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Blue crystalline glaze enhancing the
Ceramic
Ceramic Cat Sculpture 'Rimini Blue' By Aldo Londi For Bitossi 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Scultura di gatto con muso triangolare in ceramica, collezione "Rimini Blu" realizzata da Aldo
Ceramic
Large MidCentury Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Rimini Blu bowl. Very rare in this size, with a diameter of 27,5 cm. This piece has an
Ceramic
Italian Rimini Blu Glazed Leaf-Form Ceramic Vide Poche by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Features the Rimini blu glaze, a blend of turquoise, navy and green, with sgraffito etched geometric
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Rimini Blu bowl. Very rare in this size with a diameter of 35.5 cm. Have official proof of
Ceramic
Set of 3 “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Animals Signed by F. Montelupo for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Flavia Montelupo
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous set of three animal sculptures from the “Rimini Blu” collection by Flavia Montelupo for
Ceramic, Pottery
$411Sale Price|28% Off
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Ashtray Vide-Poche, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic large ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi from the Rimini Blu range
Ceramic
Ceramic vase, design Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Rimini Blu series. 1950s/60s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso in ceramica dipinta a mano, design di Aldo LONDI per Bitossi, serie Rimini Blu. ORIGINE
Enamel
1950s Pair Huge Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Italy
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
the 1960s in Londi’s green and Rimini blue designs. The lamps are awe-inspiring. They are massive and
Metal
Vintage Large Blue Italian Ceramic Ashtray
By Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful large blue and green incised ceramic ashtray in the style of Aldo Londi’s Blue Rimini
Ceramic
Ceramic Owl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic owl by Aldo Londi as part of the Blue Rimini collection for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's. Blue
Ceramic
Unavailable|$950
Bitossi Rimini Blue Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Stamford, CT
Large sized Bitossi vase in classic rimini blue color.
Ceramic
Unavailable|$537 / set
Bitossi Rimini Blue Matching Pair
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Notteroy, NO
Bitossi liberty dish pair, rimini Blue, Aldo Londi, Italy. Priced as a pair including
Clay, Earthenware
Unavailable|$1,243 / set
Two Owls from Rimini Blue Series
By Bitossi
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Two blue-enameled ceramics in the shape of owls from the Aldo Londi‘s “Rimini blue” series by
Ceramic
Unavailable|$920
Aldo Londi für Bitossi Keramikskulptur Stier Rimini Blue
By Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic sculpture bull Rimini Blue from the 1960s, good condition
Ceramic
Unavailable|$275
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
Unavailable|$900
1950s Large Rimini Blue Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Sacramento, CA
1950s large ceramic lamp in Rimini blue, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. In excellent condition
Pottery
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.