Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi Rimini Blue ceramic vase.
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture
Ceramic
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.
Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi Rimini Blue ceramic vase.
Ceramic
Bitossi Cylinder Vase, Ceramic with Brushed Gold Glaze, Italy, 1968
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, brushed gold, signed. Small to medium scale cylinder vase with textured metallic brushed gold glaze. The Bitossi factory mixed 24-karat gold to achieve the lus...
Ceramic
Mid-century ceramic gold gilded pair table lamps by Bitossi for Berboms
By Bitossi
Located in Eindhoven, NL
An elegant pair ceramic table lamps designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden. These fabulous lamps are glazed and gilt. Period- ca. 1960-1970 Place of origin- Italy/ Sweden Labeled a...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Square Ashtray, Italy 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing blue glazed (Rimini Blu) ceramic ashtray design by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy with hand carved geometric design and in a glazed vibrant turq...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Charcoal Glaze Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Berlin, DE
This ceramic table lamp channels the sculptural character of mid-century Italian studio design into a compact, architectural form. The tapering base is finished in a deeply textured ...
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Set of Vase, Ashtray and Candleholder
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful handmade Rimini blue glazed ceramic set of three pieces. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s. The set is comprised by a round ashtray, a bott...
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
$205 / item
Blue Hedgehog Figurine by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This figurine features a distinctive hedgehog shape crafted using press-molded refractory white clay from the Rimini Blu series. Its surface is decorated with hand-stamped incisions ...
Ceramic
Bittosi Ceramic Revolver Centrepiece by Christoph Radl
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Centrepiece, made by using the casting technique in white clay. Yellow crystalline over brown engobe. The engobe is a clay-based color that is spread over the still unfired ceramic s...
Ceramic
Large Bitossi Yellow Lamps, Italy 1960's
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Large yellow glazed table lamps with rings of incised decor on their walls. 32x21 Base 22x8
Ceramic
''Sweet Box'' Anthropomorphic Sculpture by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Large anthropomorphic ceramic sculpture composed of two wheel-thrown elements in refractory red clay, featuring finely incised details beneath a semi-glossy white glaze. This sculptu...
Ceramic
1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Ceramic Vase, Signed
By Raymor, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Chunky ovoid ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, from the same patchwork series as the taller example. The vase features a bulbous, organic form with a gently tapering n...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, Ceramic, Cinese Blue
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and calming female Buddha — Goddess of Mercy and Compassion — glazed in Bitossi's Cinese (Chinese) finish — a muted, textured lava glaze in soft turquoise blue. Londi's att...
Ceramic
Marco Zanini 'Hollywood Collection' teapot and sugar bowl set for Bitossi 1980s
By Bitossi, Marco Zanini
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Italian designer Marco Zanini was a founding member of the Memphis Group. After completing his studies in Florence and the United States, he returned to Italy and began collaborating...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Jug Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) large jug/ ball shaped pitcher, Italy, 1950-1960s. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Ital...
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Jar by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming iconic XL Italian modern ceramic Jar from the Rimini Blue series is designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy in the 1960s. The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Mo...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Large Table Lamp Piume Multicolore Signed, Italy 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large scale pottery lamp features a sculptural ceramic body in baluster form, decorated with delicate hand painted gradient rainbow feather pattern on off-white background gl...
Ceramic, Pottery
Ceramic sculpture "Pavoncella" design Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960 Rimini blue
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in taranto, IT
Ceramic sculpture "Pavoncella," from the RIMINI BLUE series, made by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, in a special glaze blue color, which gives the strong expressiveness of this collection....
Ceramic
Rare “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Fish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A truly exceptional and rare example of Aldo Londi’s work for Bitossi Ceramiche, this sculptural ceramic fish belongs to the iconic “Rimini Blu” collection, designed and produced in ...
Ceramic
"Blue Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and extremely rare rectangular ceramic ashtray in the iconic glazed “Rimini Blu” color. This stylish piece was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy durin...
Ceramic, Pottery
Large "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.
Ceramic
Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blu ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in München, DE
A very beautiful decorative 1960s ceramic vase from the Rimini Blu collection. The design is by the renowned Italian artist and painter Aldo Londi. Manufactured by Bitossi. Made in I...
Ceramic
Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Glazed Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Bruno Paoli, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two Bitossi Aldo Londi for Cer Paoli Sahara range ceramic vases. Italy, 1960s. Ceramiche Paoli "Cer Paoli" was created at the end of the Second World ...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi in creame & blue. 1970s.
By Aldo Londi, Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Bromma, SE
Mid-century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Italian Bitossi for Swedish Bergboms. Hand thrown stoneware during the 1960s. Rough Chamotte structure with a glaze in creamy white. Art pot...
Brass, Enamel
Orange Incised Ceramic Bitossi Pitcher, Italy 1960's
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
An unusual pitcher by Bitossi with deep relief motifs carved all around its surface, it has thick walls and is a sturdy piece of Italian ceramic.
Enamel
$860 / item
Horse Figures Orange Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This limited edition vase features a distinctive double horse figure design emerging from a cylindrical body crafted on a potter’s wheel. The surface is adorned with intricate incise...
Ceramic
Bitossi Aqua and Brown Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality ceramic table floor lamp in style of Bittosi, 1960s. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offer...
Ceramic
Hand-Painted Porcelain Horse Box by Bitossi, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century porcelain keepsake/cigarette box hand decorated with a water color effect glaze depicting a horse.
Porcelain
Rare Pair of Large Bitossi Archaeological Series Vases, circa 1980
By Bitossi
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A rare and impressive pair of large vases from Bitossi’s short-lived “Archaeological Series”, produced in the early 1980s. These pieces feature the distinctive scavo finish, expertly...
Pottery
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey and yellow on a brushed background.
Ceramic
Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Milan, IT
Ceramic standing horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Blue crystalline glaze enhancing the details of the decoration.
Ceramic
$761Sale Price|31% Off
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Dove Sculpture, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi for Bitossi – Rimini Blue “Prezzemolo” Ceramic Dove, Italy, 1960s Rare Rimini Blue “Prezzemolo” ceramic dove designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, handmade in Italy circa 1...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
$980 / item
Bittosi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the production process. Riedizione Archivio Storico The Riedizioni collection recreates Aldo Londi’s c...
Ceramic, Clay
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Vase and Lidded Jar with Floral Decoration
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This ceramic vase and lidded jar were designed by Aldo Londi, art director for Bitossi ceramiche in Montelupo, Italy. Both pieces feature large stylized flowers and have been finished in Bitossi's rich Rimini blu glaze reminiscent of the Adriatic. The underside of the jar and vase bear stamped and hand-painted manufacturer marks and retain their original Rosenthal-Netter paper labels. The lidded jar measures 16.5" tall with the lid, 5.5" wide at the base and 4.5" across at the mouth. The vase stands 8.5" tall, 6.5" at its widest point and 4.375" across at the mouth and foot. The combined set is substantial and weighs 10lbs. A great addition to an existing Bitossi collection...
Ceramic
$840 / item
Blue Vase by Bethan Laura Wood
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This cylindrical vase features a vibrant blue glossy glaze with a raised geometric pattern that adds texture and visual interest. Its medium size and clean lines make it a versatile ...
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, Italy 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Italian Rust Red Ceramic Floor Vase by Flavia/Bitossi, 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful italian rust red ceramic floor vase by Flavia/Bitossi, late 1970s. In 1976 Bitossi split the company in two segments, where the artistic production got the name Flavia. ...
Ceramic
$1,100Sale Price|50% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Brown, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Brown, Signed. Small ball form vase with orange glazed body and raw clay collar. Signed on underside of base: 4208 B Italy.
Ceramic
Set of Three Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Volcano Glaze
By Bitossi
Located in Berlin, DE
This set of three ceramic table lamps channels the sculptural energy of mid-century Italian studio design into a bold, architectural grouping. Each lamp is formed with a tapering, to...
Ceramic
$1,687Sale Price|25% Off
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Cinese, Signed
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic blue gold. Small scale vase with perfect proportions, glazed in a textured blue and green with a gilt glazed tapered base from Bitossi's "Cinese" series. Aldo Londi's "Cinese" series of decorative accessories (vases, lamps, candle holders, and sculptures) drew heavily from the forms and patinations of ancient Chinese bronze vessels...
Ceramic
Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Mid-Century Modern
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, ceramic, white, black. Medium scale Kwan Yin Buddha finish in a textured white "Cinese" glaze. Aldo Londi's "Cinese" series o...
Ceramic
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Box, Bowls Vide Poche, 3 pc, circa 1960
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an exceptional Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic set of three pieces, with a box, and two vide poche or catchalls. The pieces were meticulously crafted in Ita...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Piggy Penny Bank Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Piggy Penny Bank Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. This piece has an attributio...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Set of Majolica Vases Green Gold
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 2 vintage majolica vases was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter. The streamlined, conical vases are decorated with bands of gold over texture...
Gold
Bitossi Table Lamp with Blue and Green Glace + New Shade, Italian Modern 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Guido Gambone
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage Italian Bitossi ceramic table lamp, with incised geometrical design covered with glaze in light and dark variations of green and blue. The design is attributed to Aldo Londi...
Ceramic, Fabric
Aldo Londi XL Vase in Rimini Blue Decor for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi XL Vase in Rimini Blue Decor for Bitossi, 1960s Gorgeous tall ceramic hand-crafted vase in Rimini Blue Decor. Made by Designer Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the 1960s. Very g...
Ceramic, Pottery
$455 / item
Pipe Holder Box by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Pipe holder box featuring a lid and small lateral handles designed to hold a pipe securely. The surface is horizontally incised and coated with a bright orange glaze over a brown bas...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceram...
Ceramic
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Chamotte Ball Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi for Bitossi – Ceramic Vase with “Palmetto” Décor, Italy, ca. 1960s Spherical ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Montelupo Fiorentino. Handcrafted in chamott...
Enamel
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramiche Spring Green and Red Floral Ceramic Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi handcrafted glazed Chartreuse ashtray with Red floral. Featuring a round lipped Ashtray with hand outlined Red Flower with Turquoise and Yellow accent, sprayed red...
Ceramic
Mid Century Pair of Bergboms Table Lamps in Gold and Silver Ceramic.
By Bitossi
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of table lamps from the Italian brand Bitossi, made of ceramic, a signature of Bitossi, with a bronze glaze in the center of one lamp and a more silver glaze in the center of ...
Metal
$2,625Sale Price|25% Off
Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Vase, Ceramic, Blue Turquoise, Textured, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, blue turquoise, impressed, textured, signed. Medium scale chunky vase from Aldo Londi's 'Lacrima' series. Its body is decorated with a relief pattern of impres...
Ceramic
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Ashtray Catch All
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-Century Modern catch all or ashtray was made by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter. The square semi-matte brown outer rim encloses the concave cir...
Ceramic, Pottery
Lovely 1960s Bitossi Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi in Famous "Rimini Blue"
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1960s Bitossi ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi in his famous "Rimini Blue" colour. Re wired with new brass fittings and PAT tested, with new bespoke shade.
Brass
Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed. Small scale Mondrian box decorated with rectangles and lines and glazed in red, yellow, and black. Signed f...
Ceramic, Clay
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche bird / duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with great color and texture; it would make a fanta...
Ceramic
Large Scale Aldo Londi Studio Ceramic Lamp for Bitossi Imported by Raymor 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking and rare large-scale ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, imported to the U.S. by Raymor in the 1960s. This sculptural piece exemplifies the bold artistr...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Bird Sculptures for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: Large - 17in H x 3in W x 4in D Medium - 15in H x 3in W x 4in D Small - 12in H x 3in W x 4in D
Ceramic
$1,222Sale Price / set|25% Off
Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi for Bitossi – Pair of Large “Rimini Blu” Cylinder Vases, Italy, 1960s An absolutely stunning pair of large handmade ceramic cylinder vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, feat...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Ceramic fish "Rimini Blu" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Hannover, DE
A truly rare ceramic piece by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche. This sculptural ceramic fish belongs to the iconic "Rimini Blu" collection, designed and produced in Italy in the 1970...
Ceramic
Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blue ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in München, DE
Beautiful decorative 1960s ceramic table lamp from the Rimini Blue collection. The cone-shaped design is by the renowned Italian artist and painter Aldo Londi. Manufactured by Bitoss...
Ceramic