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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Creator: Bitossi
Aldo Londi Fish Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Richmond, VA
Mid century unglazed sgraffito ceramic fish lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Fish figure is mounted on a rustic travertine base. Socket retains original Raymor label. Origina...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, White, Metallic Gunmetal, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, white and metallic gunmetal, signed. Medium scale white cylinder vase with metallic gunmetal glazed gear formed collar. Sig...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Fan-10 White Bowl by Formafantasma
By Bitossi, Formafantasma
Located in Milan, IT
Matching contemporary taste for unadorned elegance, this cylindrical bowl by duo Formafantasma in matte white ceramic was showcased at the 2019 Milan Design...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Fan-14 Gray Bowl by Formafantasma
By Bitossi, Formafantasma
Located in Milan, IT
Defined by unadorned sophistication, this exquisite ceramic bowl is brimming with contemporary allure delving into the most authentic nature of forms and materials. The cylindrical s...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Tribe Brown and Yellow Low Vase by Arik Levy
By Bitossi, Arik Levy
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant and expressive, this stylized ceramic bowl-shaped vase flaunts a two-tone finish enriching its design with earthy tones, warm brown on the outside and yellow inside, the latter visible through the wide top opening. Perfect in a modern, neutral-toned interior where it will add a subtle pop of color, this low-profiled vase...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Dove-Gray Centerpiece by Arik Levy George
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Conveying timeless elegance using simple lines and subtle colors, this ceramic centerpiece will add a stylish accent on a coffee or dining table in a modern home. This piece from des...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Bitossi Table Lamps, with Custom Made Silk Shades by Rene Houben
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional set Bitossi lamps with a ceramic base with shiny metallic gold glaze. Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy, circa 1960s. With an exceptional custom made shades by René Houben. Wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Artisan Ceramic Table Lamp with Blue Leaves 1950s
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Elegant artisan ceramic table lamp with hand painted botanical theme with blue leaves and brass hardware on an ebonized wood base by Bitossi, Italy 1950's....
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Bitossi Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Bitossi Ceramics is an Italian ceramics company founded in 1921 by Guido Bitossi in the town of Montelupo Fiorentino, located in the Tuscany region of Italy. Bitossi Ceramics is know...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1960's Bitossi Long Turquoise Bowl w/ Vintage Design
By Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
This richly blue long oblong shaped bowl with early automobiles design is a great decorative bowl for foyer table, makeup table, accessory, etc.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Bitossi Lamps Gold, Black and Copper, 1960, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Bronx, NY
Large pair of elegant Aldo Londi lamps for Bitossi Italy, 1970 ceramic gold black and copper glaze.
Bodies are large and full scale.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Oversized Bitossi Vase, Alvino Bagni, Signed
By Alvino Bagni, Bitossi
Located in Raleigh, NC
This large wheel thrown vase speaks for itself multi colored glaze and oversized. The opening is 4.5" and hand signed to the bottom. In excellent con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Large Yellow, Rust, and Brown Bitossi Ceramic Lamp, 1960s Italy
By Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
Large 1960s Italian ceramic lamp by Bitossi in rust, orange brown and yellow. Marked "Italy".
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
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 Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, Italy 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery
Large "Fascie Colorate" Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Aldo Londi, "Fascie Colorate" or "Color Striped" Series of vessels, this vase has a cylindrical body with a bulbous center leading to a narrow neck with flaring mouth. Wi...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Italian ceramic floor lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s.
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Italian table lamp. Guido Bitossi established the “Manifattura Maioliche Artistiche” in 1921, producing typical local crafts. Traditional production was revived under the a...
Category
1960s Italian International Style Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Kengo Kuma, postmodern ceramic flower pot / vase, Bitossi Italy 2021
By Kengo Kuma, Bitossi
Located in Firenze, IT
Postmodern white ceramic flower pot / vase designed by Kengo Kuma
Bitossi Italy 2021
100 pieces
Limited edition 015 of 100
World Cancer Day 2022: a collection of designer vases t...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Pitcher and Four Tumblers by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian drinking set by Bitossi. Pitcher and four cups. Marked Italy on underside. Excellent condition. Gorgeous blues and greens. Artwork for your tabletop.
Measures: Pitc...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
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 Aldo Londi Very Rare Lamp Base, Italy, 1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A very large and extremely rare lamp base by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1964. The pattern is Persian Blu glazed and manganese brown body, with sgraffito cross-banded lines,...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Italian Ceramic Water Jug by Bitossi
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
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
Bitossi Aldo Londi Female Figure Bowl, Italy, circa 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large deep bowl decorated in matt glazes of yellows and ochres with three clothed female figures, in excellent condition. A rare early piece with a Danish shop's label to the base.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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
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 ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Maiolica
Mid-century large white ceramic table lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful ceramic table lamp designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden.
These pretty lamp has white glazed base with texture and brown patterns.
Period- ca. 1960
Place of origin- Ita...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi dark green vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Torino, IT
Bitossi dark green vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Terracotta, pictorial decoration.
Dimensions:
Small vase: 15.5 cm x 15.5 cm H 20 cm
Big vase : 11.5 cm x 11.5...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Black Bitossi Lamp, Italy, 1960
By Bitossi
Located in Bronx, NY
Bitossi lamp, Italy, 1970s ceramic in a black and silver multi layered glaze in excellent condition.
Rewired for the US.
Shade not included.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
large 43cm Ceramic Table Light by BITOSSI Italy for BERGBOMS, Sweden 1960s
By Bitossi, Bergboms
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic table light base
Producer:
BITOSSI, Italy for BERGBOMS, Sweden
Decade:
1960s
This original vintage ceramic Pottery light base was produced by BITOSSI in Italy for Swedish light producer BERGBOMS
in the 1960s. It is made of solid pottery and has coloration in main color of white beige on the bottom and on the top shining silver tone surface finish.
The light base is marked with production number and made in Italy. A very collectible and very rare item of the Bergboms Bitossi collection...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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
Tall Art Pottery Vase by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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
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
Tribe 10743 Ceramic Vase by Arik Levy for Bitossi Ceramiche
By Bitossi, Arik Levy
Located in Milan, Italy
Tribe 10743 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, in...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
A limited edition vase No. 037/149 by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche hand-turned with incisions on red clay. This highly artisanal vase is part of the Rimini collection with Via Veneto decoration and is finishe...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic bowl of the serie Rimini Blue by Aldo Landi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960
By Bitossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Ceramic bowl of the serie Rimini Blue by Aldo Landi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960
Bitossi is a historic identity of Italian manufacturing, present since the second half of the nineteenth...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
Italian Space Age White Vase in Glazed Ceramic by Bitossi 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning large Bitossi white vase with drops 1970s
A little ware on some of the drops.
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi 'Spagnoli' Pattern Mirror Frame, Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A rare circular mirror frame designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the mid-1960s. 'Spagnoli' pattern in blue.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Table Lamp Ceramic by Bitossi Italy 1960, Numbered 22/44
By Bitossi
Located in Paris, FR
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
Mid-century large ceramic table lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful ceramic table lamp designed by Bitossi.
These pretty lamp has off-white glazed base with texture and gold patterns.
Period- ca. 1960
Place of origin- Italy
Height of the l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Cylinder Vase Purple Motifs, Italy, circa 1970
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large cylindrical vase with shaped top and the brown manganese body is decorated with purple acid resist circular motifs. Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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
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
Metallic Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy, circa 1970
By Bitossi, Bergboms
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.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Coppia di Vasi in ceramica Bitossi, anni '60
By Bitossi
Located in Rivoli, IT
Coppia di vasi portafiori firmati Bitossi.
Realizzati in ceramica smaltata nei toni del verde - bianco e rosso -nero
Entrambi firmati sotto la base
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.