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Aldo Londi Boxes

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
Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Signed
Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Signed

Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Signed

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi Lacrima Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Signed. Large low bowl decorated with a relief pattern of impressed teardrops from Bitossi's Lacrima Decor. Minute...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Boxes

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed
Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed

Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed. Small scale Mondrian box decorated with rectangles and lines and glazed in red, yellow, and black. Signed f...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Boxes

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Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Vase, Ceramic, Blue Turquoise, Textured, Signed
Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Vase, Ceramic, Blue Turquoise, Textured, Signed

Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Vase, Ceramic, Blue Turquoise, Textured, Signed

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi vase, ceramic, blue turquoise, impressed, textured, signed. Medium scale chunky vase from Aldo Londi's 'Lacrima' series. Its body is decorated with a relief pattern of impres...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Boxes

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Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Yellow and Orange, Geometric, Signed
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Yellow and Orange, Geometric, Signed

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Yellow and Orange, Geometric, Signed

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi box, ceramic, yellow and orange, geometric, signed. Small scale box from Aldo Londi's "Torcello" series, with an orange bottom and yellow l...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Boxes

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Bitossi for Raymor Box, Ceramic, White, Black, and Brown, Signed
Bitossi for Raymor Box, Ceramic, White, Black, and Brown, Signed

Bitossi for Raymor Box, Ceramic, White, Black, and Brown, Signed

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi for Raymor box, ceramic white, black, and brown, signed. Small lidded box glazed in chocolate brown, white and black from Aldo Londi's Piastrelle Bi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Boxes

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BITOSSI - Piastrelle Bicolore Series Lidded Ceramic Box - Italy - Circa 1960's
BITOSSI - Piastrelle Bicolore Series Lidded Ceramic Box - Italy - Circa 1960's

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Boxes

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Aldo Londi boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Aldo Londi boxes 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 boxes, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original boxes by Aldo Londi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider boxes by Tommaso Barbi, Romeo Rega, and Rosenthal Netter. Prices for Aldo Londi boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $580 and can go as high as $2,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,025.