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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
Bittosi Clay Bolo by Formafantasma
Bittosi Clay Bolo by Formafantasma

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

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Bittosi  Nero/rosa pallido opaco Sculptura by Nathalie Du Pasquier
Bittosi  Nero/rosa pallido opaco Sculptura by Nathalie Du Pasquier

Bittosi Nero/rosa pallido opaco Sculptura by Nathalie Du Pasquier

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The vases are bottle‑shaped and composed of stackable elements. The formal and chromatic research is c...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bittosi  Rosso lucido Sculpture by Nathalie Du Pasquier
Bittosi  Rosso lucido Sculpture by Nathalie Du Pasquier

Bittosi Rosso lucido Sculpture by Nathalie Du Pasquier

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The vases are bottle‑shaped and composed of stackable elements. The formal and chromatic research is c...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Centrepiece by Pierre Marie Agin
Bitossi Centrepiece by Pierre Marie Agin

Bitossi Centrepiece by Pierre Marie Agin

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

PMA–2 Centrotavola cm. 27,5H x 28Ø Marrone lucido At once a fruit bowl and a vase, this piece features floral handles that pay tribute to some of the works preserved in the Bitossi ...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bittosi  Blu opaco Sculpture by Nathalie Du Pasquier
Bittosi  Blu opaco Sculpture by Nathalie Du Pasquier

Bittosi Blu opaco Sculpture by Nathalie Du Pasquier

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The vases are bottle‑shaped and composed of stackable elements. The formal and chromatic research is c...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi dark green vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy 1970s
Bitossi dark green vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy 1970s

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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 Aldo Londi, Bitossi

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

Materials

Ceramic

Table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramiche, 1970s
Table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramiche, 1970s

Table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramiche, 1970s

By Bitossi

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

Table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramiche from the 1970s. The table lamp is handcrafted in brown and turquoise gress, the latter part features beautiful ornaments also highlig...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Linen, Stoneware

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 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

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi white carved ceramic table lamp, Italy, 1970s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi white carved ceramic table lamp, Italy, 1970s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi white carved ceramic table lamp, Italy, 1970s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Beautiful white ceramic large Bitossi table lamp from Aldo Londi. Italy, 1970s Dimensions: h71 x w 41 cm Dimensions base: h41 cm x w26 cm Shade: h26 x w45 cm The ceramic is in g...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Bitossi Vase with Matching Teak Bowl
Rare Bitossi Vase with Matching Teak Bowl

Rare Bitossi Vase with Matching Teak Bowl

By Bitossi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Bitossi vase with matching teak bowl. Incredible glaze on the vase. Dimensions listed are for the vase. Sold as a decorative set (vase & bowl).

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1960s Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

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.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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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.   

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Vase by Bitossi, Red, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Vase by Bitossi, Red, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Vase by Bitossi, Red, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Italian Mid-Century Modern Glaze ceramic red vase by Bitossi 1960s. Stamp on the bottom made in Italy, original ceramic in typical Bitossi red colour.

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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 ...

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

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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...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi, vaso serie Etrusco per Bitossi
Aldo Londi, vaso serie Etrusco per 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

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

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

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century 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.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi for Raymor Vase, Ceramic, White and Brown, Signed
Bitossi for Raymor Vase, Ceramic, White and Brown, Signed

Bitossi for Raymor Vase, Ceramic, White and Brown, Signed

By Bitossi, Raymor

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi for Raymor vase, ceramic, white and brown, signed. Tall cylinder vase with white glazed body and coarse matte brown clay collar. Signed...

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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...

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

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Ceramic

Bitossi Raymor Box, Ceramic, Metallic Platinum Silver, Black, Iridescent, Signed
Bitossi Raymor Box, Ceramic, Metallic Platinum Silver, Black, Iridescent, Signed

Bitossi Raymor Box, Ceramic, Metallic Platinum Silver, Black, Iridescent, Signed

By Raymor, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi for Raymor box, ceramic, metallic chrome silver, black, signed. Small scale lidded box with a top glazed in metallic silver platinum and black. The ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A Rose Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi
A Rose Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi

A Rose Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful Rose color Bitossi ceramic vase by Aldo Londi. A fairly rare color to come across.

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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...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Large Italian ceramic floor lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s.
Large Italian ceramic floor lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s.

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...

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1960s Italian International Style Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Earthenware

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 Bergboms, Bitossi

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

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Bittosi Ceramic Green Line Single-stem Vase by Fabio Novembre
Bittosi Ceramic Green Line Single-stem Vase by Fabio Novembre

Bittosi Ceramic Green Line Single-stem Vase by Fabio Novembre

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the production process. Green Line is the name of the collection, an evocative title inspired by a histor...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bittosi Tribe Vaso by Arik Levy
Bittosi Tribe Vaso by Arik Levy

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

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Bittosi Wiggle Ceramic Vaso by Max Lamb
Bittosi Wiggle Ceramic Vaso by Max Lamb

Bittosi Wiggle Ceramic Vaso by Max Lamb

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the production process. Wiggle is Max Lamb’s collection for Bitossi, exploring the material through manua...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Customizable Bittosi Seams e Canister Vaso by Benjamin Hubert
Customizable Bittosi Seams e Canister Vaso by Benjamin Hubert

Customizable Bittosi Seams e Canister Vaso by Benjamin Hubert

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

In 2014, Hubert introduced the Seams Collection for Bitossi, followed by the Canister collection the next year. The smooth surface of each piece is covered in contrasting Pantone col...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Bittosi Era Vaso By Duccio Maria Gambi
Bittosi Era Vaso By Duccio Maria Gambi

Bittosi Era Vaso By Duccio Maria Gambi

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Duccio Maria Gambi started collaborating with Bitossi Ceramiche in 2022 with a focus on sustainability. The project stems from an analysis of waste materials, specifically glazed cer...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Bittosi Verde bosco lucido Scultura by Nathalie Du Pasquier
Bittosi Verde bosco lucido Scultura by Nathalie Du Pasquier

Bittosi Verde bosco lucido Scultura by Nathalie Du Pasquier

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The vases are bottle‑shaped and composed of stackable elements. The formal and chromatic research is c...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bittosi Rosso Opaco Scultura by Nathalie Du Pasquier
Bittosi Rosso Opaco Scultura by Nathalie Du Pasquier

Bittosi Rosso Opaco Scultura by Nathalie Du Pasquier

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The vases are bottle‑shaped and composed of stackable elements. The formal and chromatic research is c...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bittosi Marrone/bianco/nero opaco Vaso by Nathalie Du Pasquier
Bittosi Marrone/bianco/nero opaco Vaso by Nathalie Du Pasquier

Bittosi Marrone/bianco/nero opaco Vaso by Nathalie Du Pasquier

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The vases are bottle‑shaped and composed of stackable elements. The formal and chromatic research is c...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bittosi  nero lucido Sculpture by Nathalie Du Pasquier
Bittosi  nero lucido Sculpture by Nathalie Du Pasquier

Bittosi nero lucido Sculpture by Nathalie Du Pasquier

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The vases are bottle‑shaped and composed of stackable elements. The formal and chromatic research is c...

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2010s Italian 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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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...

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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.  

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Brass

Metallic Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy, circa 1970
Metallic Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy, circa 1970

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.

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1970s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Gold Ceramic Lamps, Sweden, circa 1960
Glazed Gold Ceramic Lamps, Sweden, circa 1960

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

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.