Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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 Aldo Londi for Bitossi Seta Ceramic Pedestal Bowl Gold, Greens, Blues
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
This very special vintage Italian glazed ceramic with seta designs by Aldo Londi for Bitossi is a pedestal bowl. The beautiful hues of colors in blues and greens set with gold and go...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
$1,012 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Rimini Blu Bowl.
Very Rare in this size with a diameter of 35.5 cm. This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Color: Blue
Styles: Mid-Cent...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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 Bowls
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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Signed Oxblood Glazed Italian Pottery Bowl Likely Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, quite substantial and heavy, Italian pottery bowl featuring a sumptuous oxblood lava glaze that absolutely radiates in the light. We believe this work is likely an Aldo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Pottery, Stoneware
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 Bowls
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Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
$737 Sale Price
20% Off
Large MidCentury Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Rimini Blu bowl. Very rare in this size, with a diameter of 27,5 cm. This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Style: Mid-Century Modern
B...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Striped Mid-Century Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) round footed bowl or centerpiece, Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray, Ceramic, Safety Pin, Blue, Gold, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray, Ceramic, Safety Pin, Blue, Gold, Signed. Small to medium scale deep ashtray with three cigarette rests. Decorated with a pattern of gold glazed safety pin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
$900 Sale Price
40% Off
Aldo Londi Bitossi Safety Pin Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Safety Pin Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Signed. Large stoneware bowl with an interior and exterior of gold glazed, "Punk Rock", safety pins layered over a rich "Rimi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
Bitossi Bowl, Ceramic, Black with Gold Spikes, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi bowl, ceramic, black with gold spikes, signed. Small to medium scale bowl in black glaze decorated with applied gold spikes. Signed on the underside...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
$2,567 Sale Price
35% Off
Vintage Petite Ceramic Compote Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Attractive vintage ceramic compote by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage Rimini Blu Bitossi Aldo Londi glazed ceramic bowl. Beautiful blue glazed (Rimini Blu) round ceramic bowl or vide-poche designed by Aldo Londi a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Box and Two Bowls Vide Poche, circa 1960
By Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an outstanding Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic trio of pieces, with a box, and two vide poche or catchalls. The pieces were crafted in Italy circa 1960. Thi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Set of 2 Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic vase and bowl signed.
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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 Bowls
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Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Italian large ceramic “ Rimini Blue” bowl designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Large statement bowl that can be placed as a catch all oar for fruit. It’s marked made in Italy ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Broken Gold Bowl or Ashtray, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Alvino Bagni, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual triangular bowl or ashtray features Oro Rotto, or Broken Gold, glaze on black background with grey glaze accents. The Broken Gold glaze was designed to look like gilded 18th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Gold
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....
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Bowl, Ceramic, Green, White, Brown, Signed
By Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Bowl, Ceramic, Green, White, Brown, Signed. Tricolore, Signed. Small scale Aldo Londi "Tricolore" bowl, glazed in mint green and white over coarse raw clay. Signed...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Rimini Blu Bowl / Ashtray, Italy c.1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Rimini Blu Bowl / Ashtray, Italy c.1965.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Burnt Umber & Multicolor Blue Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Vistosi
By Vistosi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
This materially stunning Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Bowl in Burnt Umber W/ Multicolor Blue Sculptural Dots Motif by Aldo Londi for Vistosi originates from Italy, Circa 1960. This ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
1960s Figural Zebra Bowl Animal Art Pottery by Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy
By Aldo Londi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Figural Zebra Bowl Animal Art Pottery by Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy
Maker stamped.
6.75 long x 3.88 w x 5.75 h
Preowned vintage condition.
Please see all images.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Pottery
Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Ashtray, Lighter and Cigarette Holder Italy
By Bitossi, Rosenthal, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful trio set by Bitossi. This ceramic set is glamorous, chic and so mid-century. The trio includes a beautiful ashtray, a tall table lighter and a cigarette holder. Together th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
$620 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Decorative Bowls
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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Aldo Londi for Bitossi Pottery Centerpiece C. 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Pottery
Vintage Mid-Century Centerpiece
c. 1960
This striking centerpiece by Aldo Londi, designed for the renowned Italian ceramics house Bitossi, epitomizes ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Pottery
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Leaf Shaped Glazed Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual leaf design midcentury blue glazed (Rimini Blu) ceramic bowl / vide-poche / ashtray. Italy, 1950-1960s.
Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in It...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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Pottery, Terracotta, 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.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
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 Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
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 Decorative Bowls
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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 ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Maiolica
Aldo Londi decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Aldo Londi decorative bowls 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 bowls, although blue editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative bowls by Aldo Londi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative bowls by Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Dino Martens, and Marcello Fantoni. Prices for Aldo Londi decorative bowls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $87 and can go as high as $3,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $870.