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.
Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
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.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Striped Mid-Century Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful round striped terracotta bowl, designed by Aldo Londi, handcrafted from ceramic by the Italian manufacturer Bitossi Ceramiche in the 1960s. The bowl features six horizont...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Two Ceramic Footed Vases Ivory White, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of footed ceramic or pottery vases features elongated chalice forms with detailed textured surfaces; hand-applied drop shaped elements cover the vases' bodies, juxtaposi...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Stoneware
Aldo Londi Thai Silk Vase, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Blue, Green, Gold
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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 ...
Gold
Aldo Londi Bitossi Lidded Vase, Moorish Stripes, Chartreuse, Signed, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi lidded vase, Italy, 1960s. Tall lidded vase from Londi's Moorish Stripes series, decorated with alternating stripes glazed in cha...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase in Burnt Umber w/ Yellow & Orange Details by Aldo Londi
By Vistosi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
A striking Mid-Century Modernist ceramic vase in burnt umber, featuring bold yellow and orange triangular patterning, designed by Aldo Londi for Vistosi, Italy, circa 1950. This visu...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Lidded Vase for Bitossi, Chamotte Stoneware, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Monumental and highly collectible lidded vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, handcrafted in Italy circa 1960s. Executed in the house’s signature chamotte stoneware, this exceptional larg...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Italian Bitossi "Moroccan Hearts" Pottery Bowl Dish Keep All Design Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking Italian pottery bowl designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, dating to the 1960s. This decorative piece belongs to the sought-after "Moroccan Hearts" series, showcasing Londi’s ...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ashtray for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage ashtray in signature Rimini blue glaze with leaf motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Marked "Italy" on bottom. Artist: Aldo Londi Manufacturer: Bitossi Origin: Italy ...
Ceramic
$1,250Sale Price|35% Off
Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Chicago, IL
Bitossi ceramic vase by Aldo Londi.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional informati...
Ceramic
Italian Modern Turquoise Stoneware Vase w.Sunflowers by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Eye-catching chamotte Stoneware vase decorated with turquoise glaze (Rimini-Blue) and colorful sunflowers. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured in Italy by Bitossi during the 1960...
Stoneware
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Box, Bowls Vide Poche, 3 pc, circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic set includes a box and two vide poche, or catchalls. The pieces were meticulously crafted in Italy circa 1960. This rar...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Teak Tulip Candleholder
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Teak Tulip Candleholder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Teak Style: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origi...
Teak
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray, Ceramic, Blue Rimini, Italy, 1960s
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 1,57"...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Floor Vase Italy Pottery Cylinder Rosanthal Netter Raymor 20"
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rare large size Aldo Londi Bitossi Floor Vase or umbrella stand. Beautifully crafted piece of Italian pottery from the 1960s. With a cylindrical shape and a stunning blue and green c...
Clay
Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder Aldo Londi Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Ceramic
Bitossi Ball Vase by Aldo Londi, Multi-Colored, Ceramic, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Ball Vase by Aldo Londi, Multi-Colored, Ceramic, Italy, 1960s. Chunky ball vase with glazed graduated bands of colors: yellow, orange, red, brown and black. Signed in the gla...
Ceramic
BITOSSI - Piastrelle Bicolore Series Lidded Ceramic Box - Italy - Circa 1960's
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chatham, ON
BITOSSI (Manufacturer) - ALDO LONDI (Designer) - PIASTRELLE BICOLORE (Series) - Rare Mid Century studio pottery arabesque pattern lidded box - hand finished - mold formed - featuring...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Thailandia Vase, Ceramic Stoneware, Italy, 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Thailandia Vase, Ceramic Stoneware, Italy, 1960. Tall tapered stoneware vase with slender rounded form and glazed in a range textures and colors - from smooth to pebbled a...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse Sculpture, Ceramic, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse Sculpture, Ceramic, Italy, 1960s. Medium scale horse with white glaze over a coarse matte brown raw clay. Small indentation to r...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder Aldo Londi Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Pottery Carafe Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Pottery Carafe Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: ...
Ceramic
Modern Sunburst Pottery Candleholders - Bitossi Londi Rosenthal Netter Italy 60s
By Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
1960s exotic Mid-Century Modern pair candle holders by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter and produced by Bitossi. Wonderful orange and gold flower pattern, named Sunburst, over a glos...
Ceramic, Pottery
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 number 727/21. We have more rare Bitossi...
Ceramic, Clay
Raymor Bitossi Italian Pottery Rare Candle Holder Early Production Remini Blue
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare candle holder designed by Aldo Londi for Raymor circa 1960s, great condition hard to find piece early production.
Pottery
Huge Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase Aldo Londi for Bitossi, C. 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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 pottery. Very rare size to find. Shape number 727/30. We have more rare Bitossi...
Ceramic, Clay
Bitossi Seta Vase, Ceramic, Gold, White, Turquoise, Sgraffito, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Seta Vase, Ceramic, Gold, White, Turquoise, Sgraffito, Signed. Cylindrical vase with tapered neck that widens below the shoulders. Decorated ...
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Blue Glaze Italian Stoneware Vase by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Italian ceramist Aldo Londi designed this lacquered chamotte stoneware vase glazed with Rimini Blue Trifoglio patterns. Manufactured in Italy by Bitossi during the 1960s. Measure...
Stoneware
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase for Rosenthal Netter: Marocco
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Aldo Londi Importer: Rosenthal Netter Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Pottery Condition: This Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase for Rosenthal Netter Marroc...
Pottery
$341Sale Price|35% Off
Bitossi Large Ashtray by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu Ceramic, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Large Round Bitossi Ashtray by Aldo Londi – Rimini Blu, 1950s-60s A stunning Mid-Century Bitossi ashtray by Aldo Londi, featuring the house’s signature Etruscan-inspired sgraffito d...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Horse, Rimini Blue Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A sculptural icon of Italian mid century design by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Executed in classic Rimini blue with green accents, the surface is richly incised and layered with thick, ...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi green pitcher vase, Italy, 1960's
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in BELFORT, FR
Big Aldo Londi for Bitossi green vase, pitcher shape. It is in perfect condition, this light green color and this size are not usual. It is signed '...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Red Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Red Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional informati...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi, Ceramic/Pottery Vase by Bitossi, Geometric/Mondrian Pattern
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and elegant ceramic vase by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi.
Ceramic
Ashtray or Vide-Poche in Rimini Blue Ceramic, Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous ceramic ashtray or vide-poche in a stunning blue glazed (Rimini Blu) color. This vibrant ceramic item was designed by Aldo Londi and hand-craf...
Pottery, Ceramic
1960's Blue horse ceramic sculpture by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1960's Studio pottery ceramic horse by Aldo Londi Italy
Ceramic
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...
Stoneware
Ceramic Vase with blue glazed Motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Berlin, DE
Small cylindrical ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, featuring a textured brown surface with a sgraffito-decorated geometric band in the characteristic Rimini Blue glaze. Cont...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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...
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
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 ...
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Mustard Brown Stoneware Vase with Celadon Green Birds by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Mustard Brown Bitossi Vase with Celadon Green Bird Medallions. This rare Bitossi vase, designed by Aldo Londi around 1960, features a striking mustard brown glaze with a celadon gree...
Stoneware
$934Sale Price|24% Off
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Trifoglio Range Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1964
By Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (1964). Part of the 'Trifoglio' range designed by Londi which was produced in the 1960s, it presents two glazed central 'bl...
Ceramic
$983Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Earthenware Flower Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian earthenware flower vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1950s). An early and rare example of Bitossi by Londi, it presents a rough-textured, mottled, yellowish-g...
Earthenware
Bitossi dark green vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Torino, IT
Bitossi dark green vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy 1970s
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Rimini Blu bowl. Very rare in this size with a diameter of 35.5 cm. Have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources....
Ceramic
Italian Stoneware Vase 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 c...
Stoneware
Aldo Londi XL Vase in Rimini Blue Decor for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi XL Vase in Rimini Blue Decor for Bitossi, 1960s Gorgeous tall ceramic hand-crafted vase in Rimini Blue Decor. Made by Designer Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the 1960s. Very g...
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Vase, Ceramic, Multicolore, Stripes, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Vase, Ceramic, Multicolore, Stripes, Italy, 1960s. Small spherical ball vase with graduated bands glazed in yellow, orange, red, brown, and black. Signed 8...
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia Vase, Ceramic, Striped Design, Italy, 1957
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia (Cambodia) vase, ceramic, blue, purple, white, stripes, signed. Tall cylinder vase with banded stripes glazed in violet,...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Rimini Blu Pottery Candle Holder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Rimini Blu Pottery Candle Holder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure tha...
Ceramic
Set of Three Vintage Italian Unglazed Ceramic Boars by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three small ceramic boar sculptures with incised details designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (ca. 1960s, Italy). Minimalist, unglazed design (often referred to as "Rimini White...
Ceramic
Vintage Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi, Moroccan Hearts Design, Blue White Ceramic
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning vintage Bitossi vase designed by Aldo Londi, showcases the iconic Moroccan hearts design. Crafted in white glazed ceramic with textured details and hand-applied blue ac...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Hand-Painted Ceramic Bowl, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Aldo Londi (1911-2003) was an Italian ceramic artist and designer who is best known for his work with the Italian ceramics company Bitossi Ceramiche. Londi started working for Bitoss...
Ceramic
$346Sale Price|25% Off
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. ...
Stoneware
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ball Vase, White, Glazed Ceramic, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ball Vase, White, Glazed Ceramic, Italy, 1960s. Petite spherical vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, featuring a white glazed ceramic body with a contras...
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey and yellow on a brushed background.
Ceramic
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Massive Handled Jug / Vase by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare MCM ceramiche / pottery handled jug / vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a great color, texture and intri...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Ceramic Candlestick Blue Glazed Bitossi Mid 20th Century Rimini Blu
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Bitossi candle holder embodies the vibrant spirit of mid-20th-century Italian ceramics, particularly from the iconic Rimini Blu collection designed by Aldo Londi. Craf...
Ceramic, Pottery