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Postmodern Rimini Blue Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
Postmodern Rimini Blue Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy

Postmodern Rimini Blue Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

This is a Rimini blue hand-glazed ceramic elephant from the 1960s. Made in Italy. It was designed

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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 Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

This is a Rimini blue hand-glazed ceramic head from the 1970s. Made in Italy. It was designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Pitcher by Bitossi
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Pitcher by Bitossi

Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Pitcher by Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

A "Rimini Blu" handled pitcher or carafe by Bitossi and designed by Aldo Londi for Raymor. Made in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Italian Pottery Lamp
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Italian Pottery Lamp

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Italian Pottery Lamp

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Chicago, IL

, hand applied pattern throughout the ceramic base. Varying shades of blue, peacock blue and turquoise

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Exceptional Bitossi for Raymor Rimini Blue Slab Square Vase
Exceptional Bitossi for Raymor Rimini Blue Slab Square Vase

Exceptional Bitossi for Raymor Rimini Blue Slab Square Vase

By Bitossi

Located in Wilton, CT

Large Bitossi slab vase with fish filled "windows" within deep recess. Circa 1960's. 14" high, 5 1/2" wide, 4" deep. Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Bitossi Rimini Blue Vase Italian Pottery Raymor Vintage Londi Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Blue Vase Italian Pottery Raymor Vintage Londi Ceramic

Bitossi Rimini Blue Vase Italian Pottery Raymor Vintage Londi Ceramic

By Bitossi

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage Bitossi vase with impressed Rimini decoration on blue glaze ground, circa 1960s. Earlier

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Midcentury Rimini Blue, Aldo Londi Bitossi, Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s
Midcentury Rimini Blue, Aldo Londi Bitossi, Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s

Midcentury Rimini Blue, Aldo Londi Bitossi, Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s

By Aldo Londi

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration: A textured table lamp, ceramic blue Rimini by Bitossi Italy 1950s table

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rimini Blue Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi 1950s
Rimini Blue Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi 1950s

Rimini Blue Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi 1950s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Rimini Blu. Aldo Londi (1911–2003) was an Italian designer who is best known for his work with the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Huge Ceramic Vase, 1950s
Huge Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Huge Ceramic Vase, 1950s

Huge Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Huge Ceramic Vase, 1950s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Munich, DE

Very rare huge "Rimini blu" vase by Bitossi designed by Aldo Londi for Raymor with 55cm height. A

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Italian Rimini Blue Ceramic Table Lamp for Bitossi
Pair of Vintage Italian Rimini Blue Ceramic Table Lamp for Bitossi

Pair of Vintage Italian Rimini Blue Ceramic Table Lamp for Bitossi

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are so excited to present to you this Rimni blue ceramic table lamp. The rich colours of blue

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Square Midcentury Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Square Midcentury Ashtray, Italy, 1960s

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Square Midcentury Ashtray, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

, jugs, animals, candle stick holders and other objects. The Rimini Blu collection of ceramics was

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Set of Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Ashtrays
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Set of Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Ashtrays

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Set of Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Ashtrays

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of two blue glazed ceramic ashtrays with geometric patterns designed by Aldo Londi and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blue Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blue Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blue Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Denton, TX

Over sized beautiful pottery vase with a lovely green, turquoise and blue glaze from the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Rimini Blue and Gold Glazed Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Large Rimini Blue and Gold Glazed Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Large Rimini Blue and Gold Glazed Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Large tapered bowl with rare gold glazed safety pin motif. Nice contrast in colors and not commonly found.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Serving Bowls

Bitossi Blue Rimini Table Lamp
Bitossi Blue Rimini Table Lamp

Bitossi Blue Rimini Table Lamp

By Bitossi

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Bitossi Ceramiche is renowned for its iconic Rimini Blue glaze, and they've produced various items

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage X Large Rimini Blue Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Vintage X Large Rimini Blue Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

Vintage X Large Rimini Blue Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Dublin 8, IE

An impressive example of mid-century Italian studio ceramics, this extra-large planter by Bitossi Ceramiche showcases the sculptural quality and expressive glazing that defined the c...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Whimsical Pair of "Rimini Blue" Ceramic Fish Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Whimsical Pair of "Rimini Blue" Ceramic Fish Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Whimsical Pair of "Rimini Blue" Ceramic Fish Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

are glazed with blue and green tones. All new polished nickel hardware and new wiring. New white

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Mid Century Bitossi Rimini Style Blue Art Pottery Bird Candle Holder
Mid Century Bitossi Rimini Style Blue Art Pottery Bird Candle Holder

Mid Century Bitossi Rimini Style Blue Art Pottery Bird Candle Holder

By Bitossi

Located in Fairfield, CA

the base and marked "Italy". Possibly a piece made by Aldo Londi for Bitossi from his "Rimini Blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pottery

Big Aldo Londi "Rimini Blu" Bull
Big Aldo Londi "Rimini Blu" Bull

Big Aldo Londi "Rimini Blu" Bull

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Vienna, AT

Rimini Blue Series, lots of different vases, bowls, ashtrays and animals. For many people it was the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Rimini Blu" Horse by Aldo Londi
"Rimini Blu" Horse by Aldo Londi

"Rimini Blu" Horse by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Vienna, AT

Rimini Blue Series, lots of different vases, bowls, ashtrays and animals. For many people it was the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Blue Ceramic Bull
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Blue Ceramic Bull

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Blue Ceramic Bull

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic bull in a rich Rimini blue glaze. Heavily patterned motif throughout

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Midcentury "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Turtle by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Italian Midcentury "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Turtle by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Italian Midcentury "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Turtle by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Vienna, AT

Charming iconic Italian modern ceramic turtle from the Rimini Blue series designed by Aldo Londi

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Bowl, Ceramic, Blue Red, White, Onion Pattern
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Bowl, Ceramic, Blue Red, White, Onion Pattern

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Bowl, Ceramic, Blue Red, White, Onion Pattern

By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter

Located in New York, NY

ceramic bowl with a Rimini blue exterior and a wavy abstract onion pattern interior glazed in navy, red

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Table Lamp
Bitossi Table Lamp

Bitossi Table Lamp

By Bitossi

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Italian ceramic lamp by Bitossi in beautiful Rimini blue. Newly rewired.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rosenthal Netter Bitossi Pottery Owl Pillar Candle Holder by Raymor
Rosenthal Netter Bitossi Pottery Owl Pillar Candle Holder by Raymor

Rosenthal Netter Bitossi Pottery Owl Pillar Candle Holder by Raymor

By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter, Raymor

Located in Topeka, KS

. In Rimini blue and in very good vintage condition. Owls are so hot right now just like in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Raymor Pottery Table for Howard Miller
Raymor Pottery Table for Howard Miller

Raymor Pottery Table for Howard Miller

By Raymor

Located in Miami, FL

Rimini blue glazed pottery table by Raymor for Howard Miller. Redwood and iron base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Large Blue Ceramic Bowl
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Large Blue Ceramic Bowl

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Large Blue Ceramic Bowl

By Bitossi

Located in Troy, MI

United States by Rosenthal Netter, circa 1960s. Rimini blue glaze with abstract floral design in shades

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi by Aldo Londi Ikano Decor Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Ikano Decor Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi by Aldo Londi Ikano Decor Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Valencia, VC

Rimini Blue colors. Hand produced in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s. Measurements: Height 26cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Figura Elefante by Aldo Londi

Figura Elefante by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Launched in 1959 by expert ceramicist Aldo Londi, the Rimini Blue series, which has been produced

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vaso Cilindrico by Aldo Londi

Vaso Cilindrico by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Launched in 1959 by expert ceramicist Aldo Londi, the Rimini Blue series, which has been produced

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Figura Elefante by Aldo Londi

Figura Elefante by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Launched in 1959 by expert ceramicist Aldo Londi, the Rimini Blue series, which has been produced

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vaso Rocchetto by Aldo Londi

Vaso Rocchetto by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Launched in 1959 by expert ceramicist Aldo Londi, the Rimini Blue series, which has been produced

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vaso by Aldo Londi

Vaso by Aldo Londi

Sold|$115 / item

Vaso by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Launched in 1959 by expert ceramicist Aldo Londi, the Rimini Blue series, which has been produced

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Triangular Vase by Aldo Londi
Bitossi Triangular Vase by Aldo Londi

Bitossi Triangular Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Rimini blue, blue glazed ceramic triangular vase by Aldo Londi for Bistossi with hand-carved

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Toro" Ceramic Bull by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
"Toro" Ceramic Bull by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

"Toro" Ceramic Bull by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Rimini blue, blue glazed ceramic Bull (Toro) by midcentury artist Aldo Londi for Bitossi featuring

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Candlestick by Aldo Londi
Bitossi Candlestick by Aldo Londi

Bitossi Candlestick by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Rimini blue, blue glazed ceramic candleholder (column or taper) by Aldo Londi for Bitossi with hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Meridian Clock for Raymor Designed by George Nelson
Meridian Clock for Raymor Designed by George Nelson

Meridian Clock for Raymor Designed by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Raymor

Located in Southampton, NJ

Ceramic wall clock having Bitossi Rimini Blue style design in a glazed ceramic body. George Nelson

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Italian Midcentury Red Glazed Ceramic Bull Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Italian Midcentury Red Glazed Ceramic Bull Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Italian Midcentury Red Glazed Ceramic Bull Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Vienna, AT

. In the 1950s he was Art Director of Bitossi and designed the famous Rimini blue series, lots of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Sphere Vase by Aldo Londi
Bitossi Sphere Vase by Aldo Londi

Bitossi Sphere Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Rimini blue, blue glazed ceramic spherical vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi with hand-carved

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Rimini blue, blue glazed ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi with hand-carved geometric designs

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Rimini blue, blue glazed ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi with hand-carved geometric designs

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Bitossi lamps
Pair of Bitossi lamps

Pair of Bitossi lamps

Sold|$3,357 / set

Pair of Bitossi lamps

By Bitossi

Located in MADRID, ES

Pair of Italian ceramic lamps designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Enamelled in rimini blue and with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Rooster Figures
Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Rooster Figures

Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Rooster Figures

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the style of Aldo Londi's Rimini Blue for Bitossi. These lovely figures are unmarked.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table With Ceramic Inlay
Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table With Ceramic Inlay

Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table With Ceramic Inlay

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bitossi Rimini blue art pottery. Perfect as a high coffee table or low console table.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Bitossi Ceramic Covered Vase, Italy
Bitossi Ceramic Covered Vase, Italy

Bitossi Ceramic Covered Vase, Italy

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bitossi ceramic textured vase or jar with matching lid. Interesting design not often seen in Rimini

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic and Nickel Owl Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Italian Ceramic and Nickel Owl Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Italian Ceramic and Nickel Owl Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare Italian ceramic “Rimini Blue” owl table lamp designed in the 1960s by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Italian Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Vintage Italian Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

Vintage Italian Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Asaa, DK

table lamp in Rimini blue glace with floral pattern created by Aldo Londi. Very beautiful blue glace

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Ceramic Horse Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Vintage Italian Ceramic Horse Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

Vintage Italian Ceramic Horse Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Asaa, DK

Modern horse sculpture in Rimini blue glace with floral pattern created by Aldo Londi. This particular

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Guido Gambone Table Lamps
Guido Gambone Table Lamps

Guido Gambone Table Lamps

Sold|$15,500 / set

Guido Gambone Table Lamps

By Guido Gambone

Located in San Francisco, CA

Guido Gambone stoneware table lamps in his signature Rimini blue glaze. Very rare and large pair

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

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

“Rimini Blue” collection, it’s sign made in Italy and still retains the Raymor paper label. The Duck is

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cut Steel

Aldo Londi Bitossi Blue Ceramic Lidded Box / Pot Circles and Rhombus Motif
Aldo Londi Bitossi Blue Ceramic Lidded Box / Pot Circles and Rhombus Motif

Aldo Londi Bitossi Blue Ceramic Lidded Box / Pot Circles and Rhombus Motif

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Unusual Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini blue lidded candy box, pot or jar, Italy, 1960s This stunning

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Rimini Blu Ceramic Bull Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Italian Mid-Century Rimini Blu Ceramic Bull Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Italian Mid-Century Rimini Blu Ceramic Bull Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Vienna, AT

tradition. In the 1950s he was Art Director of Bitossi and designed the famous Rimini blue series, lots of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Aldo Londi Pottery Vases for Raymor Bitossi
Sculptural Aldo Londi Pottery Vases for Raymor Bitossi

Sculptural Aldo Londi Pottery Vases for Raymor Bitossi

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD JAN 2013 Aldo Londi (1911-2003), the Italian pottery master responsible for the Rimini Blue

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Pottery

1970s Harlequin Pair of Studio Pottery Lamps Italy Bitossi Bagni Londi Rimini
1970s Harlequin Pair of Studio Pottery Lamps Italy Bitossi Bagni Londi Rimini

1970s Harlequin Pair of Studio Pottery Lamps Italy Bitossi Bagni Londi Rimini

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

mustard and green and navy blue and green - very much like Bitossi in the pattern and rimini blue colour

Category

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

Materials

Pottery, Fabric

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Rimini Blue For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rimini blue for your home. Each rimini blue for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and terracotta. Your living room may not be complete without a rimini blue — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right rimini blue, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made rimini blue has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bitossi, Aldo Londi and Raymor are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rimini Blue?

Prices for a rimini blue start at $123 and top out at $5,000 with the average selling for $920.

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

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.