Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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
Vintage glazed ceramic Candlestick by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche Italy 60s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing a vintage glazed ceramic candlestick by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche from the 1960s is an exceptional investment for several compelling reasons. First and foremost, Al...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi 'Sahara' Studio Pottery Vase for Ceramiche Paoli Italy 1960s
By Bruno Paoli, Aldo Londi
Located in Tilburg, NL
Aldo Londi 'Sahara' Studio Pottery Vase for Ceramiche Paoli, Italy, 1960s.
This is a beautiful mid-century Italian studio pottery vase by the famous designer Aldo Londi for Ceramich...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Pottery
Italian Mid-Century Pesce Fish Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, richly "Rimini" glazed "Pesce" bowl by internationally acclaimed Italian designer Aldo Londi for equally illustrious manufacturer Bitossi. Handmade in Italy with deeply ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Pottery
Midcentury Horse Sculpture Glazed Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful horse sculpture in glazed ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Dachshund by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming iconic Italian modern ceramic Dachshund from the Rimini Blu series designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo became Art ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Aldo Londi Bitossi Ash Receiver
By Aldo Londi
Located in Round Rock, TX
Vibrant Aldo Londi Bitossi ash receiver in a vibrant orange and brown glaze. This larger size makes it perfect as a catchall to contain things bedside or on any surface. Piece is in ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi Thai Silk Vase, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Blue, Green, Gold
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-Century Modern vase was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter. It is decorated with a band of gold flowers on Rimini blue, outlined with sgraffito ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue ceramic centerpiece bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s.
Unusual large scale 14,17 in diameter Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Bl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi Italy Large Platter Grey with Leaves and Dots, Midcentury Ceramic 1960s
By Thomas Toft, Bitossi, Guido Gambone, Aldo Londi
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Stunning large oblong platter by Aldo Lodi for BItossi, Italy. Made ca 1950s to 60s.
The handpainted leaves are decorated with stripes and raised dots.
The colors are a pale grey, b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Large bowl, Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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 ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Maiolica
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Penguin Bird Sculpture for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Penguin Bird Sculpture for Bitossi
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
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 cen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery
Aldo Londi 'Remini Blu' Vase for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Classic ‘Remini Blu’ incised vase by Also Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Measures 6” W x 8.5” H. Excellent condition with minimal traces of wear. No chips or cracks.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Ceramic Vase Orange Stripes Pottery Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Munich, DE
Bitossi vase, ceramic, stripes, orange, yellow, white. Medium scale vase, with modernist form, glazed in orange, matte white, chartreuse yellow, mint green, and caramel stripes. A fi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Ceramic Vase Pink Stripes Signed Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Munich, DE
Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor ceramic vase stripes pottery signed, Italy, 1960s, stoneware Cambogia vase in vibrant bands of turquoise, violet, pink, light an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Large Ceramic Horse
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Italian handmade ceramic horse sculpture in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, originally designed in 1959 for Bitossi Ceramich...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Glazed Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Bruno Paoli, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two Bitossi Aldo Londi for Cer Paoli Sahara range ceramic vases. Italy, 1960s.
Ceramiche Paoli "Cer Paoli" was created at the end of the Second World ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery
Italian Midcentury green CER PAOLI Ceramic Vase by A. Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
This green and yellow italian ceramic vase by Bitossi Aldo Londi for Cer Paoli was designed in Italy 1960s.
Ceramiche Paoli "Cer Paoli" was created at the end of the Second World War by Bruno Paoli.
The Cer Paoli variation of the Bitossi Sahara...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi, vaso serie Etrusco per Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Firenze, IT
Aldo Londi, vaso serie Etrusco per Bitossi
Vaso creato da Aldo Londi per Bitossi, della serie Etrusco in smalto bianco opaco.
Realizzato negli anni 60.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Pottery
Siviglia Ceramic planter by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 60s.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rare Ceramic planter of the Siviglia series by Aldo Londi for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 60s.
Glazed ceramic, engraving .
Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex worki...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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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, , matte grey clay, signed.
This rare model was produced in a limited series of pieces,
Eac...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Mid Century Hand Thrown Vase Raymor 8571b Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A wonderful Aldo Londi for Bitossi harlequin 8571B series ceramic vase. A black and off white pattern on an umber to burnt umber bisque body.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Grouping of Five Italian Ceramic Owls by Ado Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960’s Rare grouping of five Italian “ Rimini Blue” ceramic owls by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
They are in beautiful vintage condition. The grouping consist of three vases and two cand...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Rimini Blue Vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bittossi Ceramics, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern Rectangular Vase, Glazed in various tones of blue - Rimini, Turquoise and Cerulean Blue. The vase was designed by Aldo Lon...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Wide-Mouthed Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Littleton, CO
A wide-mouthed terracotta ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Italy during the late 1950s or early 1960s.
Handcrafted in Italy with hand-stamped spectacular geometric...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic, Terracotta
Green Aldo Londi Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Incised Vase
By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A fantastic Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy vase imported by Rosenthal Netter. Rare green color. Hand impressed and hand painted glazed vessel in chartreuse, lime green, earthen brown and ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche - 'Liberty' Lidded Jar, c1963
By Aldo Londi
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche - 'Liberty' Lidded Jar, c1963
Additional Information:
Heading : Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche - 'Liberty' Lidded Jar
Date : 1957-1969
Origin : Mo...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A giant sized handmade Rimini blue ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
Blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns adorning the top of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Large Bitossi Rimini Blue Bowl by Aldo Londi C1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic large (10.5) inches x 3 deep bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. Rimini Blue such a a deep intense but serene color with archaic impressions banding the bowl. In excel...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Clay
Set of 2 Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic vase and bowl signed.
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 ceramic Bowl and vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi, Italy in the 1960s.
Mustard colored with strokes of brown and engraved geometric patterns. Good vi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rooster / Hen Jar with Lid by Bitossi Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous two piece covered jar in the form of a hen - bird glazed in Rimini Blue by Aldo Londi and Bitossi. Beautiful workmanship and a very serene color combination with fantastic i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Clay
Italian “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Owl Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Rare large Italian “Rimini Blue” ceramic owl vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
In beautiful original condition.
Measurements: 20” High, 7” Diameter.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Vase by Bitossi & Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous vase by Aldo Londi and Bitossi in mustard & burnt orange with archaic impressions banded along symmetrically. Fantastic color. Vase is tapered on both ends. In excellent vin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Clay
Large Italian Raymor Bitossi Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Modern in the Tradition of Good Taste"
Large scale Raymor Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
Yellow and Green
Signed on underside: Italy 4675
Retains partial original Raymor paper la...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Pottery, Ceramic, Clay
Mid Century Modern Tall Rimini Blue Vase Bitossi & Aldo Londi Rosenthal Netter
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous tall vase by Aldo Londi designer for Bitossi of Italy. Amazing color, Rimini Blue with a band of flowers circling the upper portion of the vase. In excellent vintage conditi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Modern Tall Vase in Lime Green by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and beautiful vase in lime green with concentric stripes in various colors with archaic impressions banding the perimeter. Aldo Londi for Bitossi vase , 12.5 x 5.5 in diamet...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Clay
Bitossi Italy Tall Slim Floor Vase Turquoise and Brown by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Tall cylindrical floor vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy.
The vase is made of chamotte clay and partly decorated with a geometric pattern with glossy turquoise glaze in two br...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Italian Midcentury square Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Italian Centerpiece for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Large Rimini Blu Ceramic Horses by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, a Pair
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
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 Decorative Objects
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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 Decorative Objects
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Stoneware
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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase on Sterling Silver Base, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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 Decorative Objects
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Sterling Silver
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 Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic XL Round Centerpiece Bowl Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray Bowl Videpoche
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Jug Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) large jug/ ball shaped pitcher, Italy, 1950-1960s.
Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Ital...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rimini Blue Bitossi Aldo Londi Bowl, Glazed Ceramic
Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue glazed ceramic circular bowl. Italy, 1950-19...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Set of Vase, Ashtray and Candleholder
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful handmade Rimini blue glazed ceramic set of three pieces. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.
The set is comprised by a round ashtray, a bott...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning large vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, features a seta design in rare "Lobster" colors.
Measures: 16” tall
5” wide.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Floor Vase, Italian Ceramic
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Exceptional and large floor vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Rare and largest size of this shape. Stunning color and form.
Measures: 20” tall
7.5” wide.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Center ‘Fruit’ Bowl
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Large ceramic bowl by Aldo Londi in uncommon Seta Lobster. Impressive scale makes for a wonderful center bowl or fruit bowl.
Measures: 13” long
10.5” wide
6.5” tall.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Ashtray or Catchall, Italian Ceramic
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Lovely and large ashtray or catchall designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Stunning colors and patterns. Well proportioned at 2.75” tall and 8.5” wide.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Aldo Londi decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although blue editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 212 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original decorative objects 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 decorative objects by Flavio Poli, Alfredo Barbini, and Fratelli Toso. Prices for Aldo Londi decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $87 and can go as high as $6,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,067.