Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Rimini-Blue Lidded Jar in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Rimini-blue lidded jar in glazed ceramics with geometric patterns. 1960s
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Cylindrical Vase in Rimini-Blue Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Cylindrical vase in Rimini-blue glazed ceramics with geometric patterns
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Cylindrical Vase in Rimini-Blue Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Cylindrical vase in Rimini-blue glazed ceramics with geometric patterns
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Vase in Rimini-Blue Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Cylindrical vase in Rimini-blue glazed ceramics with geometric patterns
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Vase in Rimini-Blue Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Vase in Rimini-blue glazed ceramics with geometric patterns. 1960s
Ceramic
Large Striped Rimini Blue Glazed Mid-Century Vase, Italy, circa 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large "Ceramic" Vase, Italy, circa 1960 Rimini Blue with light and dark blue stripes "Great Color
Ceramic
Bitossi, Rimini Blue Bull in Ceramics, Designed by Aldo Londi, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bitossi, Rimini blue bull in ceramics, designed by Aldo Londi. Unstamped, 1960s. Measures: 16 cm
Vintage Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Ashtray, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
. Executed in the iconic Rimini Blue glaze, this 1960s ashtray features a circular form with deeply impressed
Ceramic
Midcentury Rimini Blue Stoneware Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aldo Londi designed this partially exposed stoneware vase with the characteristic Rimini blue glaze
Stoneware
Sold|$4,705 / set
20th Century Italian Rimini Blue Ceramic Table Lamps, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A pair of Italian stunning large rimini blue ceramic lamps with original shade frame and decorative
Metal
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Lidded Box Gold and Rimini Blue, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic lidded box gold and Rimini blue, Italy, 1960s. Bold gold repeating
Ceramic
Sold|$2,158 / set
Pair of Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Bulls Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, FR
Decorative Bulls midcentury Rimini blue glazed . Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi
Ceramic
Bitossi Ceramic Bowl Footed Rimini Blue Gold Safety Pin Signed, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi ceramic bowl footed Rimini blue gold safety pin signed, Italy, 1960s. Signed 95/90L Italy
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Bowl in Rimini-Blue Glazed Ceramics, 1960's
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Bowl in Rimini-blue glazed ceramics with geometric patterns. 1960s
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Square Midcentury Ashtray, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Cylindrical Vase in Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Cylindrical vase in Rimini blue glazed ceramics with geometric patterns
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Cylindrical Vase in Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Cylindrical vase in Rimini blue-glazed ceramics with geometric patterns
Ceramic
Vintage Rimini Blue Ashtray Catch All by Aldo Londi for Bitosi, 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Alvino Bagni
Located in Miami, FL
Italian modern Rimini blue small ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This series was created in 1959
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Large Cylindrical Vase in Rimini-Blue Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Large cylindrical vase in Rimini-blue glazed ceramics with geometric
Ceramic
1960s Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
cobalt blue and turquoise colors. Rimini blue collection designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi for Bergboms, Rimini-Blue, a Pair of Table Lamps in Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bitossi for Bergboms, Rimini-blue, a pair of table lamps in ceramics. Stamped, 1960s. Measures 54
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Square Bowl in Rimini-Blue Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Square bowl in Rimini-blue glazed ceramics with geometric patterns. 1960s
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Large Vase in Rimini-Blue Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Large vase in Rimini-blue glazed ceramics with geometric and floral
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Large Cylindrical Vase in Rimini-Blue Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Large cylindrical vase in Rimini-blue glazed ceramics with geometric
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Large Cylindrical Vase in Rimini-Blue Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Large cylindrical vase in Rimini-blue glazed ceramics with geometric
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Boar Sculpture for Bitossi Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Troy, MI
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy circa 1960's Large abstract boar sculpture in Rimini Blue glaze and
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi for Bitossi 'Rimini Blue' Pottery Table Lamp, 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi for Bitossi 'Rimini Blue' pottery table lamp, 1960s.
Ceramic
Pair of "Rimini Blue" Ceramic Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautifully glazed ceramic Italian lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi from the "Rimini Blue
Brass
Rimini-Blue Italian Stoneware Vase with Sunflowers by Aldo Londi, Bitossi, 60s
By Bitossi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare rectangular Rimini-blue Stoneware vase decorated with sunflowers. Designed by Aldo Londi and
Stoneware
Rimini Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A tall gourd shaped ceramic table lamp with relief/ribbings and applied turquoise glaze, Rimini
Pottery
Bitossi Rimini Blue Pottery Londi Vase Italian Raymor Ceramic Jar Compote Set
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Set of three Bitossi pottery pieces in Rimini Blue Liberty decor, circa 1960's, for Rosenthal
Pottery
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
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
Ceramic
Rimini Blue Lions by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, Set of 2
By Aldo Londi
Located in Göteborg, SE
rimini blue color and very beautiful details. Sold as a pair.
Ceramic
Mid Century Italian Aldo Lodi and Flavia Montelupo Bitossi Rimini Blue, 1960s
By Bitossi, Flavia Montelupo
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
big vase 1 Bitossi, of sculptural horses in Rimini blue ceramic, designed by Aldo Londi signed 1
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Two Rimini Blue Vases / Flower Pots in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Two Rimini blue vases / flower pots in glazed ceramics with geometric
Ceramic
Sold|$4,500 / set
Pair of Italian “Rimini Blue” Bitossi Table Lamps by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of 1960’s Italian ceramic ‘Rimini Blue’ table lamps by renowned Italian ceramicist
Nickel
Large Ceramic Pair Rimini Blue Table Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fantastic and large pair of Italian lamps by the famed ceramicist Aldo Londi. Beautiful dark Rimini
Brass
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Large Vase in Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic with Patterns
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Large vase in Rimini blue glazed ceramic with patterns. 1960s. In
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy Rimini Blue Figural Lamps with Brass Base
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy Rimini Blue. Figural ceramic lamps on brass bases. Newly wired
Lovely Large 1960s Bitossi Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi in Famous "Rimini Blue"
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1960s Bitossi ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi in his famous "Rimini Blue" colour. Re wired with
Brass
Pair of Italian Rimini Blue Ceramic and Chrome Table Lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Italian ‘Rimini Blue’ ceramic lamps designed in the 1960’s by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Newly
Chrome
Aldo Londi, Bitossi Ceramics, Set of Eight Rimini Blue, Square Ashtray, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Roma, IT
Large Rimini blue, blue glazed terracotta ceramic ashtray design by Aldo Londi and manufactured by
Ceramic
Set of Seven Italian Ceramic ‘Rimini Blue’ Owl Candle Holders by Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular collection of seven Italian ‘Rimini Blue’ ceramic owl candle holders and vases
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Glazed Ceramic "Rimini Blue" and Nickel Table Lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular pair of Italian glazed "Rimini Blue" table lamps designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Nickel
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
Italian Ceramic and Brass "Rimini Blue" Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
For your consideration a large Italian Ceramic "Rimini Blue" table Lamp designed by Aldo Londi for
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rimini Blue Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in excellent condition with the correct size lamp shade. Stunning Rimini Blue such a
Brass
Vintage Large Rimini Blue Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A striking example from Aldo Londi’s iconic Rimini Blue collection for Bitossi Ceramiche, this
Ceramic, Earthenware
Vintage ceramic vase Rimini Blue, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italy 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-Century round Italian pottery vase with Bitossi Rimini Blue pattern. The outside surface of the
Ceramic
Rare 1960s Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Herentals, BE
Rare Bitossi Rimini Blue ceramic vase, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy, circa
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
whimsical animal figures, hand-shaped and -carved and finished in a rich azure glaze known as “Rimini Blue
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Sold|$1,918
" Rimini Blue " Bitossi ceramic horse
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Large ceramic Horse, in blue glaze . Aldo Londi for Bitossi . Italy ,circa 1960
Earthenware
Large and Rare 1960s Ceramic Bitossi "Rimini Blue" Lamp Designed by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
A very large and rare 1960s Bitossi ceramic lamp designed by Aldo Londi in his distinctive "Rimini
Bronze
Sold|$1,319
"Rimini Blue" Bitossi Ceramic Cat
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Large ceramic cat, in blue glaze. Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Italy, circa 1960.
Earthenware
Rimini Blue Ceramic Sphere Vase by Aldo Londi for Flavia Montelupo, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Flavia Montelupo
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This is a Rimini blue vase from the 1970s. It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Flavia
Ceramic
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Huge Rimini Blue Lamps Pair
By Bitossi
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
rich azure glaze known as “Rimini Blue.” But with his other hand, Londi reached out to thoughtful
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.
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.