Skip to main content

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.

to
129
338
301
645
6
5
565
22
10
2
1
1
645
11
2
491
104
43
278
90
7
2
654
97
78
35
34
643
601
20
13
13
656
656
656
325
12,788
3,898
1,814
1,524
Creator: Bitossi
Returnable Items Only
Bitossi for Raymor Chunky and Oversized Ashtray/ Cachepot
Bitossi for Raymor Chunky and Oversized Ashtray/ Cachepot

Bitossi for Raymor Chunky and Oversized Ashtray/ Cachepot

By Raymor, Bitossi

Located in North Miami, FL

Wonderful rich blue base and grayish white top glazed ceramic ashtray. So many beautiful details to this large round bowl.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramic Trinket Box and Vase with Abstract Fish Pattern Made in Italy
Bitossi Ceramic Trinket Box and Vase with Abstract Fish Pattern Made in Italy

Bitossi Ceramic Trinket Box and Vase with Abstract Fish Pattern Made in Italy

By Bitossi

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Vibrant and whimsical, this Bitossi Trinket Box and Vase set features an eye-catching abstract fish pattern, beautifully hand-painted in bold colors. Crafted in Italy, these pieces s...

Category

20th Century Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Bitossi Ceramiche Alzata Centerpiece, Black and White Stripes by Ettore Sottsass
Bitossi Ceramiche Alzata Centerpiece, Black and White Stripes by Ettore Sottsass

Bitossi Ceramiche Alzata Centerpiece, Black and White Stripes by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi

Located in Toronto, ON

Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi in 1958, this pedestal bowl from his black-and-white collection pairs clean geometry with graphic contrast, its striped interior and bold base...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Table Lamp in Ceramic by Aldo Londi, 1960s
Midcentury Table Lamp in Ceramic by Aldo Londi, 1960s

Midcentury Table Lamp in Ceramic by Aldo Londi, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Lejre, DK

Table lamp in ceramic, designed by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi, made in Italy in the 1960s. Great original condition.

Category

1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Venus Table Lamp
Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Venus Table Lamp

Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Venus Table Lamp

By Bitossi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Multicolored "Venus" Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H (to finial) x 29.5" H (to light...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.

Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.

By Bitossi

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Terracotta, pictorial decoration. Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working process, both in the forma...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1960's Bitossi Gold Glazed Table Lamp with Decorative Hand Incised Bands
1960's Bitossi Gold Glazed Table Lamp with Decorative Hand Incised Bands

1960's Bitossi Gold Glazed Table Lamp with Decorative Hand Incised Bands

By Bitossi

Located in Knebel, DK

1960's Bitossi Gold Glazed Table Lamp with Decorative Hand Incised Bands These hand incised Bitossi table lamps with their 22-karat gold glaze were made in Italy for the Scandinavia...

Category

1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mario Ferrarini for Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase Sculpture Centerpiece 2010s
Mario Ferrarini for Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase Sculpture Centerpiece 2010s

Mario Ferrarini for Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase Sculpture Centerpiece 2010s

By Bitossi, Mario Ferrarini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian ceramic vase sculpture centrepiece “Vasi Litigati” series designed by Mario Ferrarini and produced by Bitossi. The vase consists of two parts, a cilindric base and a ‘hat’ th...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Box with lid No. 387, design Ettore Sottsass for Il Sestante
Box with lid No. 387, design Ettore Sottsass for Il Sestante

Box with lid No. 387, design Ettore Sottsass for Il Sestante

By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Box with lid No. 387 in gold-colored ceramic with green fabric lace, designed by Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi execution for Il Sestante, c. 1959. The base bears the inscription " Sottsas...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Postmodern Beige Earthenware Pitcher / Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
Postmodern Beige Earthenware Pitcher / Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy

Postmodern Beige Earthenware Pitcher / Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1970s. It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi. Bitossi was founded in 1921 in Montelupo, a city near Florence, and it is one of the most known Italian ...

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Italian Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp by Bitossi
Italian Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp by Bitossi

Italian Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp by Bitossi

By Bergboms, Bitossi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1960’s Italian ceramic and brass table lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms Sweden. Newly rewired with satin brass hardware and new white silk shade. Constructed of ceramic with white and ...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms
Pair of Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms

Pair of Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms

By Bitossi, Bergboms

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...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Orange and Black Ceramic Smoking Set by Bitossi
Italian Orange and Black Ceramic Smoking Set by Bitossi

Italian Orange and Black Ceramic Smoking Set by Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful 1970s Italian orange with black squares design glazed ceramic smoking set by Bitossi. The lighter inset is polish chrome and the base is wood. Dimensions: Ashtray-7” wid...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Bitossi "Birch"Lamps, with Custom Made Silk Shades by Rene Houben
Pair of Bitossi "Birch"Lamps, with Custom Made Silk Shades by Rene Houben

Pair of Bitossi "Birch"Lamps, with Custom Made Silk Shades by Rene Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

This Bitossi "Birch" lamp features a ceramic base with a rough surface in an off-white glaze in the middle and bands of shiny metallic gold glaze at the top and bottom. The textured ...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bitossi Table Lamp in Metallic Bronze & Gold Ceramic, Italy 1960s
Bitossi Table Lamp in Metallic Bronze & Gold Ceramic, Italy 1960s

Bitossi Table Lamp in Metallic Bronze & Gold Ceramic, Italy 1960s

By Bergboms, Bitossi

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Exceptional handcrafted table lamp by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s. This large lamp in ceramic covered with bronze and gold luster glaze comes with the original silk shade. With this light ...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vase lamp holder produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Vase lamp holder produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.

Vase lamp holder produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.

By Bitossi

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, white pictorial decoration. Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working process, both in...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Set of 3 vase lamp holder produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Set of 3 vase lamp holder produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.

Set of 3 vase lamp holder produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.

By Bitossi

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, white pictorial decoration. Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working proces...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Engraved Ceramic Table Lamp "Siviglia" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
Vintage Engraved Ceramic Table Lamp "Siviglia" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy

Vintage Engraved Ceramic Table Lamp "Siviglia" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1963. This is a rare and stunning table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of the series "Siviglia". The base has three ceramic elements with engraved motifs. The lampshad...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl

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...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large, Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a banded "Rimini Blue" ceramic orb base and brass neck with it's original, raw silk shade with g...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Ceramic by  Bitossi Italy 1960, Numbered 22/44
Table Lamp Ceramic by  Bitossi Italy 1960, Numbered 22/44

Table Lamp Ceramic by Bitossi Italy 1960, Numbered 22/44

By Bitossi

Located in Paris, IDF

Table lamp ceramic Bitossi Italy 1960, numbered 22/44 Rare model, with cream white and gold glazed. 2 table lamps available - Price for 1 table lamp. Good co...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Oversized Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Oversized Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Oversized Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in North Miami, FL

This very large Bitossi lamp designed by Aldo Londi features rich vibrant colors and a rough volcanic style textured print to the base. Labelled and in good original wiring working c...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Table Lamps Ceramic by Bitossi Italy 1960 Signed
Aldo Londi Table Lamps Ceramic by Bitossi Italy 1960 Signed

Aldo Londi Table Lamps Ceramic by Bitossi Italy 1960 Signed

By Bitossi

Located in Paris, IDF

Mid-century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Hand made stoneware made in Italy during the 1960s. Rough Glaze in Creamy White and Beautiful Blue edging. Good condi...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Bitossi Ceramic Lamps Gold Glaze, Italy, 1970
Pair of Bitossi Ceramic Lamps Gold Glaze, Italy, 1970

Pair of Bitossi Ceramic Lamps Gold Glaze, Italy, 1970

By Bitossi, Bergboms

Located in Bronx, NY

Bitossi lamps Italy, 1970 gold glaze, extremely elegant, these were produced by Bitossi the Italian ceramic manufacturer in the early 1970s as a limited edition made for the Swedish ...

Category

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

Rare Bitossi Ceramic Box, Orange & Brown , Made in Italy 1970's
Rare Bitossi Ceramic Box, Orange & Brown , Made in Italy 1970's

Rare Bitossi Ceramic Box, Orange & Brown , Made in Italy 1970's

By Bitossi

Located in Milano, IT

Jewellery Box - Ceramic Box - Decorative Container Bitossi is one of the foremost ceramic makers in Italy. Skilled artisans and celebrated designers have come together since the in...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Aldo Londi Table Lamp, Italy
Bitossi Aldo Londi Table Lamp, Italy

Bitossi Aldo Londi Table Lamp, Italy

By Bitossi

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bitossi Aldo Londi ceramic lamp with encased decoration to the center and top in Rimini blue and ocean green colors. Classical form body that i...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Gold and Off-White Glazed Table Lamps, 1960s
Bitossi Gold and Off-White Glazed Table Lamps, 1960s

Bitossi Gold and Off-White Glazed Table Lamps, 1960s

By Bitossi, Bergboms

Located in Göteborg, SE

Each lamp features a cylindrical base with a striking combination of off-white glazed ceramic and rich gold accents. The off-white glaze provides a textured, natural look that contra...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1970s Bitossi Gold Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-Century Modern
Pair of 1970s Bitossi Gold Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-Century Modern

Pair of 1970s Bitossi Gold Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-Century Modern

By Bitossi

Located in Paris, IDF

pair of table lamps in gold and natural ceramic earthward made by Bitossi Italy around 1970. Price for the pair Good condition Lamp base height 26 cm excluding lampshade

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Tall Art Pottery Vase by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter
Tall Art Pottery Vase by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter

Tall Art Pottery Vase by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter

By Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall, art pottery vase by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, attributed to Aldo Londi features an incised, matte glaze in varied eathern tones....

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ashtray Designed by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter, Made in Italy
Bitossi Ashtray Designed by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter, Made in Italy

Bitossi Ashtray Designed by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter, Made in Italy

By Bitossi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bitossi ashtray designed by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter, for their Marroco line. Made in Italy, 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Ceramic Vase of Rimini Blu Collection by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Blue Ceramic Vase of Rimini Blu Collection by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Blue Ceramic Vase of Rimini Blu Collection by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR

Blue ceramic vase of Rimini Blu Collection from the middle of the last century by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ashtray for Bitossi
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ashtray for Bitossi

Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ashtray for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

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 ...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramiche Hand Turned Vase by Marco Zanini
Bitossi Ceramiche Hand Turned Vase by Marco Zanini

Bitossi Ceramiche Hand Turned Vase by Marco Zanini

By Bitossi, Marco Zanini

Located in Toronto, ON

Designed by Marco Zanini for Bitossi, this stacked-form vase plays with scale and colour, layering conical and cylindrical shapes in glossy green, cobalt, and deep black for a compos...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Decorative Lidded Box
Bitossi Decorative Lidded Box

Bitossi Decorative Lidded Box

By Bitossi

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bitossi decorative ceramic lidded box, Italy. Sophisticated table top box for jewelry, cards or hide the T.V. remote. In very good original condition.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Vase, Ceramic with Metallic Silver Chrome Finish, Italy, 1970
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic with Metallic Silver Chrome Finish, Italy, 1970

Bitossi Vase, Ceramic with Metallic Silver Chrome Finish, Italy, 1970

By Bitossi

Located in Montreal, QC

This vase is cylindrical with an inverted base and with a candle socket shaped mouth. it is finished with a chromed/silver glaze which has the effect of making it looks like metal. I...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi form italian set of ceramics
Bitossi form italian set of ceramics

Bitossi form italian set of ceramics

By Bitossi

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of blakc and white ceramics by Bitossi made in italy in the early 1980's. These three pieces in the 80's modern style represent three different persons or behaviour. Left Ceram...

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi - Italy 1960s
Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi - Italy 1960s

Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi - Italy 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi - Italy 1960s

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Italian Ceramic Water Jug, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Italian Ceramic Water Jug, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Italian Ceramic Water Jug, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Italian orange ceramic water jar by Bitossi 1960s. Glazed technique used by Aldo Londi, serial number and signature on the bottom of the jar.   

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Tribe d16 Ceramic Vase by Arik Levy for Bitossi Ceramiche
Tribe d16 Ceramic Vase by Arik Levy for Bitossi Ceramiche

Tribe d16 Ceramic Vase by Arik Levy for Bitossi Ceramiche

By Bitossi, Arik Levy

Located in Milan, Italy

Tribe d16 vase designed by Arik Levy and produced by Bitossi. Hand-turned cylindrical ceramics in refractory white earth. Limited edition of 199 pieces. The Tribe collection, intr...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Bitossi for Raymor Vase, Dark Red with Black Shade Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
Italian Bitossi for Raymor Vase, Dark Red with Black Shade Glazed Ceramic, 1960s

Italian Bitossi for Raymor Vase, Dark Red with Black Shade Glazed Ceramic, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Unique Italian Bitossi for Raymor flower vase, dark red with black shade glazed ceramic 1960s. Signed by Raymor and marked 120/ 9 Italy only a small production was made of this item.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Seta Vase, Ceramic, Gold, White, Turquoise, Sgraffito, Signed
Bitossi Seta Vase, Ceramic, Gold, White, Turquoise, Sgraffito, Signed

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 ...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural pottery produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Sculptural pottery produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.

Sculptural pottery produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.

By Bitossi

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Sculptural pottery produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, pictorial decoration, signed. Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working process, bo...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Postmodern Brown Enameled Earthenware Vase by Bitossi
Postmodern Brown Enameled Earthenware Vase by Bitossi

Postmodern Brown Enameled Earthenware Vase by Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1970s. This is a brown enameled earthenware vase with a linear pattern of different colors. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it...

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Red Ceramic Tagliato Vase with Black Matte Exterior by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Red Ceramic Tagliato Vase with Black Matte Exterior by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Red Ceramic Tagliato Vase with Black Matte Exterior by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York City, NY

Red glazed "Tagliato" ceramic vase with black matte exterior by Bitossi, Italy, c. 1960s. Marked on the underside.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi for Berkeley House Ashtray, Brushed Gold, Signed
Bitossi for Berkeley House Ashtray, Brushed Gold, Signed

Bitossi for Berkeley House Ashtray, Brushed Gold, Signed

By Berkeley House, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi for Berkeley House ashtray, brushed gold, signed. Medium scale textured ashtray with one cigarette rest. The Bitossi factory mixed 24-karat gold to achieve the luster in their gold glazes. Retains original paper label on the underside which reads: "Handmade Berkeley House Italy...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramic Lamps, Italy, 1970
Bitossi Ceramic Lamps, Italy, 1970

Bitossi Ceramic Lamps, Italy, 1970

By Bitossi

Located in Bronx, NY

Bistossi lamps Italy 1970 for Bergboms Sweden gold ceramic with a middle part with a look of a birch tree they were produced in collaboration with Swedish Bergboms. Rewired for the ...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi/Bergboms Lamp Gold and Silver Glaze, Italy, 1970
Bitossi/Bergboms Lamp Gold and Silver Glaze, Italy, 1970

Bitossi/Bergboms Lamp Gold and Silver Glaze, Italy, 1970

By Bergboms, Bitossi

Located in Bronx, NY

Bitossi lamp Italy 1970 ceramic gold and silver glaze made by Bitossi but has stickers from Bergboms as they were sold by Bergboms, Sweden. Very st...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp for Bitossi
Ceramic Table Lamp for Bitossi

Ceramic Table Lamp for Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A shapely ceramic table lamp incised with a pattern of the astrological Venus symbol, covered in a rich dark glaze on a bronze base. Made in Italy by Bitossi, circa 1950s. Lamp b...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Brass

City Scape Table Lamp by Bitossi
City Scape Table Lamp by Bitossi

City Scape Table Lamp by Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A hand thrown tapered ceramic table lamp with an apartment building and water tower motif. Designed by Bitossi, produced in Italy, circa 1950s.  

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp in Ceramic with Golden Glaze by Bitossi for Bergboms
Table Lamp in Ceramic with Golden Glaze by Bitossi for Bergboms

Table Lamp in Ceramic with Golden Glaze by Bitossi for Bergboms

By Bergboms, Bitossi

Located in Genarp, SE

A golden glazed ceramic table lamp from 1960s. The lamp is designed by Bitossi (Italy) for Bergboms (Sweden). The lamp has new electricity and a older lamp...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century 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.
Questions About Bitossi Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Bitossi'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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The 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.