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Bitossi

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 vintage 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 collective in Milan, Sottsass used the Bitossi kilns to create timeless works that manifest both primitive forms and modern geometries. In later decades, Bitossi would welcome new generations of designers, which have included such names as Ginevra Bocini and Karim Rashid. While always looking forward, Bitossi is firm in their belief that mastery of craft is the first step towards beautiful design. As you will see from the works offered on these pages, that is a winning philosophy.

Find a collection of vintage Bitossi decorative objects, lighting and serveware on 1stDibs.

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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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Blue, White
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Blue, White. A hard to find small scale horse glazed in a radiant sky blue over brushed matte white. Aldo Londi designe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi

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Ceramic

  • Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Blue, White
  • Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Blue, White
  • Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Blue, White
  • Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Blue, White
H 10.32 in. W 10.25 in. D 4.38 in.
Postmodern Rimini Blue "Sole" Ceramic Head by Aldo Londi, Sardinia, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This is a Rimini blue hand-glazed ceramic head from the 1970s. Made in Italy. It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Flavia Montelupo, also known as Bitossi. Bitossi was fou...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bitossi

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Ceramic

Table Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceramic table lamp by Bitossi, Italy. Marked: B4/35 Italy. Existing wiring, we do not guaranty functionality, rewiring available upon request. The lamp base heigh 14"; diam -5.5". ...
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi

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Stoneware

  • Table Lamp by Bitossi
  • Table Lamp by Bitossi
  • Table Lamp by Bitossi
  • Table Lamp by Bitossi
H 27 in. Dm 5.5 in.
Large Rare Ceramic & Walnut Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large in scale is this rare ceramic and walnut table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. Having a multi-colored soft volcanic glaze of burnt oranges and greens resting ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi

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Brass

Sculpture Gatto by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Benalmadena, ES
The "Gatto" created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and extremely desired pieces among the works of the great Italian ceramicist. This beautiful blue ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi

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Ceramic, Terracotta

Bitossi Seta Ceramic Lidded Box
By Bitossi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Bitossi Seta ceramic lidded box. Neutral tones with gold accents. White glazed interior. Would work well in a variety of interiors such as modern...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi

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Ceramic

  • Bitossi Seta Ceramic Lidded Box
  • Bitossi Seta Ceramic Lidded Box
  • Bitossi Seta Ceramic Lidded Box
  • Bitossi Seta Ceramic Lidded Box
H 2.5 in. W 8 in. D 4 in.
Bitossi Fish Tray, Ceramic, White, Matte Brown, Pink, Blue, Incised, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi fish tray, ceramic, white, matte brown, pink, blue, incised, signed. Large scale hand thrown pottery tray with white glaze over raw claw. The body...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi

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Ceramic

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Bitossi furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Bitossi 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 Bitossi furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 534 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Bitossi 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 Oluce, Vico Magistretti, and Aldo Londi. Prices for Bitossi furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £56 and can go as high as £11,899, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £1,442.
Questions About Bitossi
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, not all Bitossi is signed. A small number bear no marks at all. Most have either a hand-applied signature or a stamp that says "Italy" or "Made in Italy." You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Bitossi decorative objects and lighting on 1stDibs.

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