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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Creator: Aldo Londi
Vase of the Rimini series by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi , 1970
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rimini Ceramic planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Terracotta, pictorial decoration.
Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working process, bot...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
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Ceramic, Pottery
Italian Stoneware Vase Rimini Blue by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aldo Londi designed this lacquered chamotte stoneware vase with Rimini Blue Trifoglio center patterns during the 1960s. It was manufactured in Italy by Bitossi.
Measurements: H: 20...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Bitossi Aldo Londi Fish Pattern Lamp Base Italy, circa 1968
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed large rectangular lamp base with 5 medallions on the front blue panel, each decorated with an incised double fish motif under a crackled fritte glaze...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Engraved Ceramic Table Lamp "Siviglia" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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
Lamp holder vase by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi, 1970 Signed.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1970 .
Glazed ceramic, hand painted, signed.
This rare model was produced in a limited series of pieces,
Ea...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$2,865 Sale Price
20% Off
Lamp holder vase by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi, 1970 Signed.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1970 .
Glazed ceramic, hand painted, signed.
This rare model was produced in a limited series of pieces,
Each wor...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$2,238 Sale Price
25% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Vase and Lidded Jar with Floral Decoration
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This ceramic vase and lidded jar were designed by Aldo Londi, art director for Bitossi ceramiche in Montelupo, Italy. Both pieces feature large stylized flowers and have been finished in Bitossi's rich Rimini blu glaze reminiscent of the Adriatic. The underside of the jar and vase bear stamped and hand-painted manufacturer marks and retain their original Rosenthal-Netter paper labels.
The lidded jar measures 16.5" tall with the lid, 5.5" wide at the base and 4.5" across at the mouth.
The vase stands 8.5" tall, 6.5" at its widest point and 4.375" across at the mouth and foot. The combined set is substantial and weighs 10lbs.
A great addition to an existing Bitossi collection...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Table Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Londi table lamp
Italy, circa 1960s
Manufactured by Bitossi
This piece is a timeless Classic
Organic composition and feel
Matte black stamped terracotta lamp base...
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1960s Italian Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Set of 3 small Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Montelupo pottery, 70s.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 3 small Ceramics planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Glazed ceramic, hand painted in shades of yellow . .
Each work created by Bitossi follows a very...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic ashtray
Italy, circa 1960’s.
Manufactured by Bitossi.
Organic composition and feel.
Marked identification.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Ceramic, Pottery Ashtray for Bitossi, Geometric, Mondrian, Pattern
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very elegant design in this ashtray by the well known artist/designer Aldo Londi.
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Table Lamp in Ceramic by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in ceramic, designed by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi, made in Italy in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Lamp holder vase by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi, 1970 Signed.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1970 .
Glazed ceramic, hand painted, signed.
This rare model was produced in a limited series of pieces,
Each wor...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$2,238 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Aldo londi vase
By Aldo Londi
Located in PARIS, FR
Aldo Londi vase for Bitossi, from the Rimini collection, with its shades of blue shades and its geometric forms
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$477
Vintage ceramic table lamp, "Siviglia" model, by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Vigevano, PV
Vintage ceramic table lamp, "Siviglia" model, by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The engraved ceramic and its original lampshade are part of this famous ceramic series.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 for Bitossi, Ashtray in Ceramic, 1970s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Aldo Londi, attributed to.
Bitossi, edited by.
Ashtray, or storage compartment, in ceramic in blue color, adorned with abstract motifs and friezes.
Italian work realized in ...
Category
20th Century Italian Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vase of the Rimini series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramics , 1970
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rimini Ceramic planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Terracotta, pictorial decoration.
Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working process, bot...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Lamp holder vase by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi, 1970 Signed.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1970 .
Glazed ceramic, hand painted, signed.
This rare model was produced in a limited series of pieces,
Each wor...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$2,238 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a banded "Rimini Blue" ceramic orb base and brass neck with it's original, raw silk shade with g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bitossi Midcentury Ceramic Lamps Copper and Gold Glaze, Gold and Silver
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bronx, NY
Bitossi midcentury large pair ceramic lamps made in Italy 1970, ceramic copper and gold glaze and one lamp with gold and silver glaze made by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large bowl, Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful, large bowl designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, for which he was art director, in the early 1950s. It is molded with refractory earth in shades of brown with a rather rare ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Maiolica
Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, incised ceramic, sgraffito, art pottery table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Made of Ceramic Design by Aldo Londi by Bergboms, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Oirlo, LI
XL Bitossi lamp by Aldo Londi for Bergboms in ceramic.
Very nice condition.
Functionally works fine
Signed under the base.
Sold with lampshade.
circa: 1960 Measures: Height: 3...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$644 Sale Price
20% Off
Oversized Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
This very large Bitossi lamp designed by Aldo Londi features rich vibrant colors and a rough volcanic style textured print to the base. Labelled and in good original wiring working c...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Fritte series lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1964 Limited series N.31/35
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Fritte Ceramic lamp holder by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 1964 .
Glazed ceramic, green pictorial decoration.
This rare model of the Fritte series was produced in a li...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$4,298 Sale Price
20% Off
Aldo Londi, Bird, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Rivoli, IT
Particular terracotta sculpture decorated with graffiti made by sculptor Aldo Londi in the 1960s
Excellent condition
Literature: Luigi Ulivieri, Capraia '91 ceramiche verso il XXI s...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$2,388
Bitossi Aldo Londi Cylinder Vase Purple Motifs, Italy, circa 1970
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large cylindrical vase with shaped top and the brown manganese body is decorated with purple acid resist circular motifs. Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Small Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Montelupo pottery, 70s.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Small Ceramic planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Glazed ceramic, hand painted in shades of yellow . .
Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex w...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$691 Sale Price / item
35% Off
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.