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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, vaso serie Etrusco per Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Firenze, IT
Aldo Londi, vaso serie Etrusco per Bitossi Vaso creato da Aldo Londi per Bitossi, della serie Etrusco in smalto bianco opaco. Realizzato negli anni 60.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Midcentury Table Lamp in Ceramic by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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.
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Midcentury Table Lamp in Ceramic by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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.
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

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.   
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

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

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Metal, Brass

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...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Earthenware

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.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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

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Ceramic

Mid Century Italian Post Modern Bitossi Ceramic Planter or Vase after Sottsass
By Goodfellow & Sons, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky post modern design from Bitossi and produced by Goodfellow circa 1970's. Very much in the style of Ettore Sottsass. It features all ceramic form with beautiful bright colors.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic Footed Centrepiece by Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A modern made hand turned red clay bowl by Bitossi of Italy in a design by Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007). The hand crafted piece has been finished in a two tone matte white and indigo ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Clay

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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

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...
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi for Raymor Chunky and Oversized Ashtray/ Cachepot
By Bitossi, Raymor
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.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Petite Ceramic Compote Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Attractive vintage ceramic compote by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

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.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Bitossi Table Lamps Gold and Stoneware Ceramic Italy 1970's
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Bitossi cylinder shape table lamps where produced in stoneware with a natural glaze. The border at the neck is gilded, the band of shiny gold emphasis the rough texture of the ceramic body. Guido Bitossi established his own ceramic workshop near Florence, in Montelupo, in 1921. Originally the works was named (Ceramaic Manufactory Guido Bitossi & Sons), the company name was later shortened to Bitossi Ceramiche. After World War II, master ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) was appointed creative director of Bitossi Ceramiche, he held that position for more than fifty years. During which time he was the creator of designs for vases, jugs, animals, candle stick holders and other objects. Where he experiment with textures, surface reliefs, glazes and in the process created new ceramics...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Gold

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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi for Raymor Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Ashtray Catch All Dish
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Lutz, FL
Large uncommon design Bitossi for Raymor Italy Ashtray or Catch All Trinket Dish Circa 1960’s, signed underneath small remnant of original Raymor ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Vase by Bitossi & Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous vase by Aldo Londi and Bitossi in mustard & burnt orange with archaic impressions banded along symmetrically. Fantastic color. Vase is tapered on both ends. In excellent vin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Clay

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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Bitossi/Bergboms Lamps Copper and Gold
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Bronx, NY
Bitossi lamps Italy 1970 ceramic copper and gold glaze by Bitossi has stickers from Bergboms as they were sold by Bergboms, Sweden. Very strong powe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

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

Aldo Londi for Bitossi a pair ceramic Lamps Sweden 1960
By Bitossi
Located in Paris, FR
Bergboms (Sweden) Table lamps, a pair, Bitossi for Bergboms, second half of the 20th century. Ceramics, decorated with a light glaze and a gold-coloured border featuring a relief pat...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

Bitossi 'Spagnoli' Pattern Mirror Frame, Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A rare circular mirror frame designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the mid-1960s. 'Spagnoli' pattern in blue.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Pottery

Bitossi Aldo Londi white carved ceramic table light, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful white ceramic large Bitossi table lamp from Aldo Londi. Italy, 1970s Imported by Pier1. Dimensions: h71 x w 41 cm Dimensions base: h41 cm x w26 cm Shade: h26 x w45 cm ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bittosi Ceramic Uncovered Sculpture by Faye Toogood
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture composed of two elements made by slip casting in white clay. The still-fresh surface is incised and pitted by hand. Matte brown glaze applied in a second firing. Presented...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi table lamp a pair gold ceramic Italy 1970
By Bitossi
Located in Paris, FR
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Bitossi Vase: Metallic Silver Chrome
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bittosi Ceramic Torsi Vase by Objects of Common Interest
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
A collection that celebrates the classical heritage of art history through a contemporary vision. Torsi is inspired by the terracotta production of ancient Greece and Italy. In class...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

Large Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Chicago, IL
Bitossi ceramic vase by Aldo Londi.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bittosi Tribe Vaso by Arik Levy
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
The Tribe collection debuted in 2007 with its first color option, later updated in matte black and lacquer red, and most recently released in a gloss finish with contrasting matte en...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Clay

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...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bittosi Clay Bolo by Formafantasma
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Clay is the name of the collection designed by Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin. The name is now highly associated with the project. The designers drew inspiration from sculpture...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Clay

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, incised ceramic, sgraffito, art pottery table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi / Raymor Gunmetal Black
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi / Raymor. As shown in detail of inside, these are hand thrown vases.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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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
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

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.
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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

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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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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
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1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

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.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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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.

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