Bitossi Furniture
Italian
Like a Fellini movie, the ceramics of the famed Italian company Bitossi Ceramiche embody a creative spectrum that ranges from the playful and earthy to the high-minded and provocative. Based in Florence, Bitossi draws on craft traditions that date back to the 1500s. These find expression in Bitossi pottery that includes 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.
Bitossi 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 cats, owls, horses and other 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. After hiring Sottsass to design ceramics for his New York imports company, Raymor, American entrepreneur Irving Richards connected the Milanese design polymath to Londi, who introduced Sottsass to ceramics in the 1950s.
During that decade, 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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Period: 20th Century
Creator: Bitossi
Bitossi for Bergboms Table Lamps, Ceramic, Metallic Gold and Matte Brown
By Bitossi, Bergboms
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Bergboms table lamps, ceramic, metallic gold and matte brown. Small scale bottle form table lamps with cylindrical bodies glazed in metallic gold and a coarse matte brown...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
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Ceramic
Pair of Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms
By Bitossi
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of table lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy/Sweden, circa 1960s.
Textured ceramic with gilded details. Marked by manufacturer.
Existing...
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Bitossi Raymor Box, Ceramic, Metallic Chrome Silver, Black, Iridescent, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor box, ceramic, metallic chrome silver and black, signed. Small scale lidded box with a top glazed in metallic chrome silver and black. The...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
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Ceramic
Metallic Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy, circa 1970
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
A metallic glazed ceramic table lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, Sweden.
Please note that the shade pictured is not included.
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1970s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture
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Ceramic
Pair of Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare model of table lamps by Bitossi for Swedish manufacturer Bergboms. The lamps are in very good vintage condition, there is a minor dent on top of one of the lamps, which was made...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bitossi Furniture
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Ceramic
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Incised Bright Ochre Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche Imprinted Pottery Table Lamp. Featuring a handcrafted four-sided double gourd form, glazed reflective lustrous Mustard coloration, hand i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Gold and Off-White Glazed Table Lamps, 1960s
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of matte gold glazed ceramic lamps with a "birch tree" off-white glazed center. Marked, see picture.
Height, without shade: 45 cm
Height, including shade: 60 cm
Diameter, ...
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
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Ceramic
Italian Blu Rimini Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Mid-Century Modern
By Bitossi
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A big pottery lamp from the 1960s Blu Rimini collection of Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy.
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1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture
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Ceramic
Pair, of Ettore Sottsass Lava Glaze Ceramic Table Lamps for Bitossi
By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great simple and elegant ceramic table lamp in lava glaze designed by Ettore Sottsass. Documented in Fulvio Ferrari, Tutta La Ceramica. Umberto Allemand Torino in 1996, page 41. The ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fantastic pair of ceramic table lamps by Bitossi.
These lamps are brown ceramic in the center with a metallic glaze at the top and bottom.
Newly rewired with new nickel hardwar...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Rimini Blue Vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cylindrical vase in Rimini Blue by Aldo Londi and Bitossi. Deep impressions surround the vase with a serene mix of blues and green. In excellent vintage condition with no vi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Clay
Pat of Mid-century Metallic Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms
By Bitossi, Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Fabulous pair of ceramic table lamps by the Italian designer family Bitossi designed and manufactured by Bergboms in Sweden. The lamps are in excellent condition. The ceramic have a ...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mid century ceramic “Marocco” ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Italian mid century modern ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s. From the Marroco line; imported by Rosenthal Netter. Pick up in central west Los Angeles or we ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Guido Bitossi for Raymor of Italy Ceramic Lidded Box with Fused Glass 1950s
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Oakland, CA
Ceramic lidded box designed by Guido Bitossi and sold by Raymor, circa 1950s. The lidded box has a colorful fused glass top and a soft white glaze body and is labeled on the bottom....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
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Ceramic, Art Glass
Vintage Italian Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Pitcher, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Beautiful Italian vintage ceramic pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi from the Rimini Blu range. Handcrafted in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s.
Measurements:
Height 15cm / ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
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Ceramic
Vintage Italian “Rimini Blu” mid century ceramic blue ashtray by Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Italian mid century “Rimini Blu” ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s. In vibrant cerulean blue and featuring an intricate hand-carved geometric motif on ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Round Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brussels , BE
Aldo Fonti was a florentine artis and ceramist. He was born in Montelupo, the same city where was founded the Bitossi factory, for whom Aldo Londi workede a lot. His iconic line "Rim...
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1960s Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Vintage Mid Century Ceramic Lion Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in VALENCIA, ES
This lion sculpture is indeed a stunning example of Aldo Londi's work for Bitossi Ceramiche. The use of light cream clay with a stone resemblance suggests a sophisticated and classic...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Midcentury Ceramic Glazed Cylinder Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large vase or umbrella stand in glazed ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Vase cylinder decorated with several bands of organic and geometric impressed patterns. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Pottery Rooster Lamp, 1950-1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Rochester, NY
Bitossi pottery scavo glaze rooster lamp w/ beautifully textured tactile surface. Italy, circa 1950-1960. Ceramic rooster on original metal black base mea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bitossi Blue Lion Glazed Ceramic by Alvino Bagni
By Alvino Bagni, Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Large Bitossi lion by the famous Alvino Bagni.
Alvino Bagni (1919–2000) was an Italian ceramic artist known for his exquisite work in pottery and ceramic...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Blue Large Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Bitossi is a renowned Italian ceramics company that has been producing high-quality pottery for over 150 years. Bitossi's ceramics are known for their craftsmanship, unique designs, and vibrant colors.
The Bitossi Rimini Blue vase...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
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Ceramic
Bitossi Blue Rimini Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Bitossi Ceramiche is renowned for its iconic Rimini Blue glaze, and they've produced various items with this distinctive finish, including table lamps. The Bitossi Rimini Blue table lamp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ashtray or Empty Pockets
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Bitossi Rimini Blue ashtray is part of the Rimini Blue series produced by the Italian ceramics company Bitossi Ceramiche. This ashtray, like other pieces in the collection, featu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italian pair of Bitossi tablelamps by Aldo Londi for Bergboms Sweden 1960s
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely beige and rimini blue tablelamp pair by Aldo Londi for Bergboms AB Sweden - Bitossi Italy 1960s. Lovely design with birchbark wood ceramic upper section and rimini blue glaced...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Bergboms Large Green White Table Lamp, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large classic midcentury modern cylinder shaped Italian Bitossi for Swedish Bergboms table lamp. Most often these Bitossi lamps have blue or brown colors, but the hand-carved and han...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Rimini Blue Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A wonderful piece made by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. A sweet little dachshund in the iconic colours of Rimini Blu.
Aldo Londi (1911–2003) was an Italian designer who is best known for...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Table Lamps by Aldo Bondi for Bitossi a Pair Turquoise and White Ceramic, 1960
By Bitossi
Located in Paris, FR
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Italian Bitossi for Swedish Bergboms. Hand thrown stoneware during the 1960s. Rough Glaze in Creamy White and Beautiful Blue edging.
Good co...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic and Copper Pair Tablelamps by Bergboms Sweden for Bitossi 1960s
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant rustic ceramic and copper tablelamp pair by Bergboms AB Sweden for Bitossi Italy 1960s. Lovely designed shape with rough ceramic mid section and a copper covered round lamp b...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pair of Bitossi Raymor Italian Cityscape Ceramic Table Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Bitossi Raymor Italian Cityscape ceramic table lamps. circa 1960s. Mid-Century Modern Style. The company was incorporated by Guido Bitossi in ...
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1960s Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Blue, Lacrima, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Blue, Lacrima, Signed. Small scale lidded box decorated with a relief pattern of impressed teardrops (lacrima). Minute losses to some...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Stylized Italian Pottery Bird Vases, a Pair
By Raymor, Bitossi, Alvino Bagni, Aldo Londi
Located in Garnerville, NY
A fine pair of handmade Bitossi art pottery stylized bird vases. Great muted color palette of an olive green, black and white glazes. The finger print by the bird's eye is truly rema...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Striped Planter
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful brown planter by Aldo Londi for bitossi. Made in Italy sticker present on bottom. White, yellow and green stripes. Great for indoor ou...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, White, Brown, Abstract, Signed
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter box, ceramic abstract ridges, signed. Small scale lidded box decorated with an abstract pattern of incised relief or carved rid...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Rooster Dish with Sgraffito Glaze by Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Freeform wavy bowl with colorful depiction of a rooster fight. Executed in free hand on a sgraffito main glaze. Details highlighted with gold glaze. Sign...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Probably Large Blue Aldo Londi for Bitossi table lamp. Ceramic body is 6.5" across and 20" high. Beautiful Blue Ceramic Table lamp with a textur...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of "Cambogia" Table Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of tall and rare "Cambogia" table lamps designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and imported to the US by Raymor in striped, glazed ceramic with volcanic ash detailing and fabric sha...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Round Vase Bitossi Blue Cobalt Engravings Carved Green 1960 Italian Design
By Bitossi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round vase Bitossi blue cobalt engravings carved green 1960 Italian design.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi, Londi Designed 'Rimini Blu' Bull Bookends, circa 1965, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
Stylised 'Rimini Blu' pattern bull book-ends, powerful, impressive and different.
In excellent condition and marked underneath.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Glazed Gold Ceramic Lamps, Sweden, circa 1960
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of ceramic lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms, Sweden, circa 1960.
Rewired with new shades
Measures: 17.5 to top of socket
24" to top of shade.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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 604 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 32 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 Aldo Londi, Vico Magistretti, and Carlo Nason. Prices for Bitossi furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $166 and can go as high as $14,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,541.
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Questions About Bitossi Furniture
- Is all Bitossi signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, 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.
- Is Flavia the same as Bitossi?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024No, Flavia and Bitossi are not exactly the same. The company Gruppo Colorobbia produces both Flavia and Bitossi pottery. Beginning in 1976, the Flavia collection featured more decorative art pieces than the Bitossi line. In 1994, Gruppo Colorobbia began calling everything Bitossi. However, you can find some select pottery that bears both the Flavia and Bitossi names. Explore a wide range of Bitossi pieces on 1stDibs.
- How do you identify a Bitossi?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify a Bitossi, look for the maker's markings on the bottom and other inconspicuous areas. Beginning in the 1950s, Bitossi typically marked its pottery with a handwritten style number and the words "Made in Italy" or "Italy." After the 1970s, the Italian company started to imprint its name on its pieces. However, some Bitossi pottery is unmarked. As a result, you may want to consult a certified appraiser or a knowledgeable dealer for assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Bitossi pottery.
- What is Bitossi's style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Bitossi's style has changed over the course of its more than 100-year history. However, the brand is most famous for its mid-century modern pieces made during the 1950s and ’60s. Bitossi ceramics also reflect the hallmarks of Scandinavian modern style. Explore a wide range of Bitossi pottery from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The history of Bitossi pottery began in 1926, when Guido Bitossi founded his shop in Montelupo Fiorentino, near Florence, Italy. He descended from a long line of artisans, including painters, sculptors and potters. His son Londi became the creative director of Bitossi in 1946 and was responsible for introducing the colorful glazes that Bitossi has become famous for during his 50-year tenure. During the 1950s, Ettore Sottsass began to design unique pieces for Bitossi, and his geometric bowls and vases redefined the art form of pottery and set major trends during the mid-century period. After Londi Bitossi stepped down, a new generation of the family took over, with Guido's granddaughter Cinzia Bitossi serving as artistic director and his great-granddaughter Ginevra Bocin acting as CEO. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Bitossi pottery.