Aldo Londi Furniture
Italian, 1911-2003
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Aldo Londi
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 rewired with all new chrome hardware and new vanilla linen shades.
Each lamp takes...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
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Chrome
Lovely 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 new brass fittings and PAT tested, with new bespoke shade.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
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Brass
Pair of Aldo Londi for Bitossi & Rosenthal-Netter Italian Ceramic Table Lamps
By Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of midcentury Italian ceramic table lamps from Bitossi?s \"Fascie Colorate\" line (or Colored Stripes) in tapered ovoid form featuring an incurved...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Huge Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp Blue and Brown Italian Ceramic, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Huge vintage Bitossi ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi.
The lamp foot has a geometric decoration in two wide bands glazed blue on a brown background
The lamp is made in Ita...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
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Ceramic
Montelupo and Londi Mid-Century Blue Ceramic Italian Vase for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century blue glazed terracotta ceramic blue vase. This fantastic item was designed by Flavia Montelupo and Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Italy, Rimini, during the late 1950s ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
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Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the central part. Its gorgeous shades of blue and the geometric design of the patterns make this vase a highly decorative piece from the Mid-Century Modern period.
To create a set.
Measures: 15,5 cm H x 9 cm diameter
About Bitossi (Manufacturer)
Like a Fellini movie, the ceramics of this famed Italian company embody a creative spectrum that ranges from the playful and earthy to the high-minded and provocative. Based in Florence, Bitossi Ceramiche draws on craft traditions that date back to the 1500s. These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
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Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase / Urn
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare midcentury Studio pottery vase - handmade - featuring a color block palette of mustard and brown glazes with a white glazed interior - textured finish - signed on the base - Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Pair of Italian Orange & Brown Ceramic Lamps
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful pair of Aldo Londi lamps.
Dimension: Ø 11 x H 24 cm
Please carefully look at the pictures to see the condition before purchasi...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic Mondrian, Yellow Orange, Brown, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi vase, ceramic Mondrian, yellow orange, brown, signed. Large chunky vase glazed in a geometric pattern of orange and yellow over matte brown clay. Signed in yellow ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
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Ceramic
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Italian Centerpiece for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury round blue and brown ceramic centrepiece. Aldo Londi designed this fantastic piece in Italy during the 1960s for Bitossi.
This fantastic item is magnificent because the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
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Ceramic
Bitossi Italy for Raymor Ceramic and Glass Mosaic Ashtray, Catchall Mid Century
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Outstanding 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic catchall or cigar ashtray. Imported and distributed in the United States by Raymor of New York. Featuring a large-scale low centerpiece bowl...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass
Huge Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase Aldo Londi for Bitossi, C. 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful and rare tall 30cm/12" embossed vase in vibrant 'Rhimini' blue and turquoise by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1968. A great piece of vintage, mid-century handmade Italian p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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 for Bitossi Italy in beutiful original condition.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Lo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
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Ceramic
Rimini Blu Catchall Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Made in Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Italian handmade ceramic vide-poche or catchall tray in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, orig...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
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Ceramic
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 Italy. It is in beautiful original condition.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Lon...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Tall Ceramic Vase in Rimini Blu
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi 18" round vase in Rimini Blu. Nice size and shape! Nice incised design throughout surface. Retains original Raymor Label to underside.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Substantial Aldo Londi Bitossi Turquoise with Top Green Stripe Table Lamp, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Aldo Londi Bitossi Incised Rimini Blue & Green Stripe glazed Pottery Lamp. Featuring his classic handcrafted reflective glazed vase form in textured Turquoise with Spring Green ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Rimini Blu Ceramic Horses by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, a Pair
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Imposing pair of Italian handmade ceramic horse sculptures in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, originally designed in 1959 for Bit...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Montelupo and Londi Midcentury Blue Ceramic Italian Vase for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury blue glazed terracotta ceramic blue vase. This fantastic item was designed by Flavia Montelupo and Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Italy, Rimini, during the late 1950s o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This mid-century piece is gorgeous in sublime shades of brown, golden yellow and white. The graphic pattern and glaze makes this a t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
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Ceramic
Vintage Engraved Ceramic Table Lamp "Siviglia" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1963.
This is a rare and stunning table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of the series "Siviglia".
The base has three ceramic elements with engraved motifs.
The lampshad...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Large Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp Blue Green Stripes Italian Ceramic 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Tall vintage Bitossi ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi.
It's made of ceramic with stripes in blue, turquoise and green shades.
The lamp is made in Italy, circa 1960s.
Sold without lampshade. The lampshade can be requested.
It´s a new lampshade designed and made in Denmark. It is made of woven fabric with some texture and is off white. It has a top cover so it will spread a cozy light downwards.
The Bitossi bird...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
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Ceramic
Unique Aldo Lundi Ceramic Lamp by Bitossi Italy 1960s Signed
By Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, FR
Unique ceramic table lamp by Aldo Bondi by Bitossi Signed under the base
Turquoise blue and brown hand made ceramic
Very good condition.
Height 22 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Aldo Londi for Bitossi Geometric Ceramic Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi yellow and orange geometric ashtray or bowl.
Signed on the bottom. Italy 1960s.
Aldo Londi (Montelupo Fiorentino, 1911-20...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Bitossi Box in Ceramic by Aldo Londi "Blue Rimini" Collection
By Aldo Londi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Bitossi ceramic box by Aldo Londi, this box is part of "Blue Rimini" Collection, is signed and is in very good condition.
Dimensions:
5,11" x 3,54" x 2,36" H inches
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Seta Art Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, Seta Series, incised texture, black and brown, matt glaze, art pottery vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor with a 2 inch opening.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The pattern is Stambecchi or Caprone (goat), designed by Aldo Londi. A sgraffito and glazed pattern of goats in grey, brown and orange on a brus...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Pottery Ashtray by Aldo Londi Ceramic for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Round ceramic ashtray painted in geometric Piet Mondrian patterns. Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Very Large Ceramic Round Ashtray, Rimini Blu
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Blue glazed (Rimini Blu) ceramic large ashtray designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi.
Italy, 1950-1960s.
It was handcrafted in Italy with hand carved geometric design ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1970
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed owl in sky blue with exposed clay body to the base. Dome shaped top. Has its paper 'Made in Italy' label to the base.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Italian Vintage Ashtray Collection Flavia Montelupo
By Aldo Londi
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Iconi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Ceramic Bowl for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aldo Londi design decorative ceramic centerpiece bowl for Bitossi, Italy.
Fun scene depicting rooftops of Rome, Italy? Well executed and in very good original condition free of chi...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Bitossi Studio Pottery Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Ashtray produced in the 1960s by Bitossi, based on a design by Aldo Londi. This piece is a rare abstract fat lava glaze textured piece. A truly unique piece that will add style to yo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Montelupo and Londi Midcentury Blue Ceramic Italian Vase for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury blue glazed terracotta ceramic vase. This fantastic item was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Rimini, Italy, during the late 1950s or early 1960s.
This mag...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Chinese Modern Lidded Vessel for Rosenthal Netter Bitossi Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
An Aldo Londi Chinese Series vessel retailed by Rosenthal Netter and produced by Italian manufacturer Bitossi. This Mid-Century Modern line of pottery vessels and figures, Chinese was produced with a textured Etruscan Salt Glaze which produced a rough Lava exterior. The blue-green colored glazed and gilt painted bands were used to simulate ancient Chinese bronze vessels...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Off White Art Pottery Table Lamp with Orange & Black
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi handcrafted off white art pottery table lamp, 1960's. Featuring a textured organic earthen form in Off White, Gray enhanced st...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase on Sterling Silver Base, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase on sterling silver pedestal. Designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the central part. Its gorgeous shades of blue and the geometric design of the patterns make this vase a highly decorative piece from the Mid-Century Modern period.
Rare find due to the sterling silver base.
Measures: 20,5 cm height x 16 cm diameter // 8,07 in height x 6,29 in diameter
About Bitossi (Manufacturer)
Like a Fellini movie, the ceramics of this famed Italian company embody a creative spectrum that ranges from the playful and earthy to the high-minded and provocative. Based in Florence, Bitossi Ceramiche draws on craft traditions that date back to the 1500s. These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1960s Bitossi Ashtray/Catchall by Aldo Londi Blue Rimini Collection
By Aldo Londi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Bitossi ashtray/catchall by Aldo Londi, it's part of "Blue Rimini" Collection, and is in very good condition. Handmade, made in Italy
Dimensions:
5,90" x 4,52" x 1,5...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Square Midcentury Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche. Italy 1960's.
Aldo Londi was born in Montelupo in 1911, and started working for a ceramics manufacturer when he was 11 years old. After being taken prisoner in South Africa during WW2, he returned to Italy and in 1946 was appointed artistic director at Bitossi. He held that position for over 50 years, and created thousand of designs for vases, jugs, animals, candle stick holders and other objects.
The Rimini Blu collection of ceramics...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
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Ceramic
Large Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age ceramic terracotta table or bedside lamp. Nice rattan wicker raffia shade. Italian design like Ettore Sottsass, Venini, Vistosi, La Murrina, Aldo Nason, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Metal
Aldo Londi for Bitossii Mid-Century Rimini Blu Pottery Sausage Dog
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Delightful and stylish Italian mid-century Rimini Blu art pottery sausage dog figure designed by Aldo Londi (Italian, 1911-2003) for Bitossi and dating fro...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Italian Aldo Londi Ceramic Bowl
By Aldo Londi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Art Ceramic bowl by Aldo Londi 1960s.
Decorative plate, the art is hand painted representing a colourful land scape.
Signature on the bottom on p...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi - Bitossi for Raymor Glazed Stoneware Vase in Sahara Decor, Italy 60s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aldo Londi designed this eye-catching stoneware vase. Its distinct decor is called Sahara and is executed in earthy, brown and vibrant orange glazes upon geometric patterns/symbols. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Bitossi Ceramic Italy Vase, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase, made in Italy, circa 1960s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites. Signed with Italy.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blue Pottery Vase for Raymor
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century Rimini blue pottery vase.
By Aldo Londi for Raymor.
Made in Londi's renowned Rimini Blue style, the vase has a rich blue glaz...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Square Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing blue glazed (Rimini Blu) ceramic ashtray design by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy with hand carved geometric design and in a glazed vibrant turquoise and cobalt blue, Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Marked Italy at the back.
Measures: 15 cm W x 15 cm D x 3 cm H ( 5,90 in W x5,90 in D x 1,18 in H )
About Bitossi (Manufacturer)
Like a Fellini movie, the ceramics of this famed Italian company embody a creative spectrum that ranges from the playful and earthy to the high-minded and provocative. Based in Florence, Bitossi Ceramiche draws on craft traditions that date back to the 1500s. These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore Sottsass.
The company was incorporated by Guido Bitossi in 1921, though the family began making art pottery in the mid-19th century. In the 1930s, Londi came aboard, bringing with him a mindset that respected time-honored craft, yet looked also to the future. On the one hand, Londi’s perspective fostered the making of Bitossi’s popular whimsical animal figures, hand-shaped and -carved and finished in a rich azure glaze known as “Rimini Blue.”
But with his other hand, Londi reached out to thoughtful, experimental designers such as Sottsass. Starting in the 1950s, some 20 years before he founded the Memphis Postmodern design...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Rimini Green Ashtray by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Seguin, TX
Bitossi Rimini by Aldo Londi Italian ashtray with olive green glaze over impressed mid century modern design. Marked Italy on bottom. Couple tiny edge nicks to glaze.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cambogia Striped Lidded Jar, 1950's
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Ferndale, MI
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cambogia Series jar with alternating horizontal stripes of various glazes and textures with an aqua painted wooden lid. From the 1950s. The last photo shows it paired with a tall cylindrical vase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Paint
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cambogia Striped Vase, 1950's
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Ferndale, MI
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cambogia Series cylindrical vase with alternating horizontal stripes of various glazes and textures from the 1950s. The last photo shows it paired with a lidde...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, Ceramic, White, Black
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, ceramic, white, black. Medium scale Kwan Yin Buddha finish in a textured white "Cinese" glaze which mimics the patina of anci...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful tall embossed vase in vibrant 'Rhimini' blue and turquoise by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1968. A great. piece of vintage, mid-century handmade Italian pottery.
Shape...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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 with rhombus inside in shades of green / turquoise color accented by decorative flowers.
Excellent vintage condition.
This piece is perfect as a gift idea and it could placed alone or with other 'Rimini Blu'Bitossi pieces creating a set. Display it in a cabinet or on a console table, with flowers or just as a cool decorative vase.
Measures: 22 cm height x 18 cm diameter (8,66 in height X 7,08 in diameter )
More Bitossi Aldo Londi pieces are avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
About Bitossi (Manufacturer)
Like a Fellini movie, the ceramics of this famed Italian company embody a creative spectrum that ranges from the playful and earthy to the high-minded and provocative. Based in Florence, Bitossi Ceramiche draws on craft traditions that date back to the 1500s. These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore Sottsass.
The company was incorporated by Guido Bitossi in 1921, though the family began making art pottery in the mid-19th century. In the 1930s, Londi came aboard, bringing with him a mindset that respected time-honored craft, yet looked also to the future. On the one hand, Londi’s perspective fostered the making of Bitossi’s popular whimsical animal figures, hand-shaped and -carved and finished in a rich azure glaze known as “Rimini Blue.”
But with his other hand, Londi reached out to thoughtful, experimental designers such as Sottsass. Starting in the 1950s, some 20 years before he founded the Memphis Postmodern design...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi ash tray
By Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful example of Italian ceramic pottery. Aldo londi for bitossi. brown glaze with block shapes in green, yellow and orange. markednitaly o...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray Empy Pocket
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian Midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue glazed ceramic rectanular ashtray or bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s.
Beautiful blue glazed (...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Mid-century pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange and yellow on a brushed background.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray Bowl Videpoche
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian handcrafted blue glazed ceramic rectangular ashtray / bowl with hand-carved geometric designs in cobalt blue and turquoise colors. The 'Rim...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Square Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small 'Rimini blu', blue glazed terracotta ceramic squared ashtray. Design by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Handcrafted in Italy with hand carved geomet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Aldo Londi furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Aldo Londi furniture, although blue editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 360 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Aldo Londi were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Flavio Poli, Alfredo Barbini, and Archimede Seguso.