Bitossi Lidded Ceramic Box, Italy, c.1955
By Bitossi
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bitossi Lidded Ceramic Box, Italy, c.1955.
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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.
Bitossi Lidded Ceramic Box, Italy, c.1955
By Bitossi
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bitossi Lidded Ceramic Box, Italy, c.1955.
Ceramic
Rare Yellow Glazed Dish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare circular ceramic dish designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy, 1960s. The piece features a vivid yellow glaze with an olive-green interior rim, applied o...
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Modern in the Tradition of Good Taste" Large scale Raymor Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi Yellow and Green Signed on underside: Italy 4675 Retains partial original Raymor paper la...
Pottery, Ceramic, Clay
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Accented Rimini Blue Pottery Table Lamp, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Larger Aldo for Bitossi Incised Rimini Blue Pottery Table Lamp. Featuring a handcrafted glazed, footed olive jar form, incised, cross hatch accents...
Metal
Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The pattern is Stambecchi or Caprone (goat), designed by Aldo Londi. A sgraffito and glazed pattern of goats in grey, brown and orange on a brus...
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 Large Table Lamp Piume Multicolore Signed, Italy 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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
Bitossi rimini blue horse sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Zevenaar, NL
There’s a certain kind of blue that exists only in Italian ceramics of the 1960s—deep, luminous, and full of life. This Rimini Blu horse captures that magic perfectly. More than a de...
Ceramic
1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Ceramic Vase, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
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
Vintage ceramic vase Rimini Blue, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italy 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-Century round Italian pottery vase with Bitossi Rimini Blue pattern. The outside surface of the vase is decorated with a printed pattern. The glaze has a deep blue and turquoise ...
Ceramic
Beautiful 1960s white Rimini 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 collection in rare white. Designed by the renowned Italian artist and painter Aldo Londi. Manufactured by Bitossi. Made ...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Cylinder Vase Blue Prezzemolo Decor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage majolica ceramic vase features streamlined cylinder shape and festive "Prezzemolo", or Parsley, decor in blue colorway. The decor consists of abstract geomentic shapes in blu...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
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
$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
$1,235Sale Price|64% Off
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Black, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed Large chunky stoneware vase decorated with rectangles and lines and glazed in red, yellow, and black over ra...
Ceramic
$1,400Sale Price|50% Off
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed. Medium scale rounded vase with footed base, decorated with a gold diamond pattern over a Rimini blue glaze. Signed with illegibl...
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
Mid-century large pair white ceramic table lamps by Bitossi (free US wiring!)
By Bitossi
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful pair ceramic table lamps designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden. These pretty lamps has white glazed base with texture and brown patterns. Period- ca. 1960 Place of origi...
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Bitossi Ceramic Lamps for Bergboms, Lampshades by R. Houben
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality large ceramic table floor/table lamps by Bitossi, 1970s. These lamps brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful details, it offers a unique presence...
Ceramic
MCM Bitossi Yellow Owl Vase & Candle Holder by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of MCM Bitossi stoneware yellow owls by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter, circa 1960s. The first hand thrown piece is a vase which measures 4"D x 10"H and the second piece i...
Stoneware
Gold Ceramic Bitossi Lamp, with Custom Made Shade by René Houben
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant table lamp. Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960s. With exceptional new custom made silk shades by René Houben. René Houben is a renowned Dutch light designer. René has been designing...
Metal
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
Large "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.
Ceramic
$716Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rooster / Hen Jar with Lid by Bitossi Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous two piece covered jar in the form of a hen - bird glazed in Rimini Blue by Aldo Londi and Bitossi. Beautiful workmanship and a very serene color combination with fantastic i...
Clay
Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Glazed Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bruno Paoli, Bitossi
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
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
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, Ceramic, Cinese Blue
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Jar by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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 Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy. Numbered on base: 102/23 ITALY Designer: Aldo Londi, Italy Producer: Bitossi, Italy Measurements: Height: 2...
Ceramic
Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi "Milano Moderna" Art Pottery Table Lamps, C. 1959
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Two Milano Moderna Aldo Londi by Bitossi for Raymor Geometric Art Pottery Table Lamps. Small footprint. Featuring a cylindrical bottle form, conical tea...
Brass
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
"Blue Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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
Brown Ceramic Lamp Bitossi, Custom Double Silk Rattan Lampshade by R. Houben
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic table/ floor. Custom made double rattan lampshade by René Houben. The brown ceramics and the warm colored details fit perfectly with the custom made double shade w...
Ceramic
Ceramic sculpture "Pavoncella" design Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960 Rimini blue
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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
Aldo Londi for Raymor Rimini Blue Pottery Tripod Occasional Table, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi incised blue & green Tripod Side Table for Raymor. Featuring a handcrafted imprinted, lipped circular glazed ceramic surface with incised decorative accents, i...
Iron
Pair of “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Planters by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A vibrant and iconic pair of ceramic planters (cachepots) designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. These hand-crafted pieces are part of the famous Rimini Blu collection – one of t...
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Bitossi Gold Ceramic Lamps, Rattan Double Lampshade by R. Houben
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality large ceramic table floor/table lamp by Bitossi, 1970s. This lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence...
Ceramic
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
Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Mid-Century Modern
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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
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
Beautiful 1960s ceramic fish money box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in München, DE
Beautiful decorative 1960s ceramic fish money box. The design is by the renowned Italian artist and painter Aldo Londi. Manufactured by Bitossi. Made in Italy. Still with the origina...
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Bitossi Ceramic Lamps, Rattan and Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality large ceramic table floor/table lamps by Bitossi, 1970s. These lamps brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful details, it offers a unique presence...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Minimalist Blue and White Pottery Vase From Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare minimalist vase from Bitossi. This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Style: Mid-Century Modern Brand: Bitossi Country of Origin: It...
Ceramic
$390Sale Price|50% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
This gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a glazing central band of the Arabesque decor in two different shades of green and the house signature dark brown rough surface, so characteristic of the Bitossi production during the Mid-Century period. Handcrafted in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s. Measurements: Height 21cm/ 8.25" Width 9.5cm/ 3.75" Depth 9.5cm/ 3.75" Weight 1.38kg The brick-shaped Bitossi by Aldo Londi pitchers...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Tall Ceramic Vase, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Tall ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and imported by Raymor. The elongated form is decorated with an abstract patchwork of geometric color blocks in orange, black, cr...
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
Bitossi Gold Ceramic Lamp, Custom Ochre Lampshade by R. Houben
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality large ceramic table floor/table lamp by Bitossi, 1970s. This lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence...
Ceramic
Rare “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Fish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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
Aldo Londi, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Set of Majolica Vases Green Gold
By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
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
Pair of Aldo Londi for Bitossi Green & Ochre Banded Pottery Table Lamps, 1950's
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair Aldo Londi for Bitossi Horizontally Glazed Art Pottery Table Lamps. Featuring textured glazed Cocoa & Terracotta Ceramic imprinted bottle forms, Brass plated necks, hand applied...
Brass
$620Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Ashtray, Lighter and Cigarette Holder Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful trio set by Bitossi. This ceramic set is glamorous, chic and so mid-century. The trio includes a beautiful ashtray, a tall table lighter and a cigarette holder. Together th...
Ceramic
Bitossi Table Lamp with Blue and Green Glace + New Shade, Italian Modern 1960s
By Guido Gambone, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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
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
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aldo Londi design ceramic table lamp for Bitossi, Italy. Rare and striking example of Bitossi, simple yet sophisticated pattern and texture. In very good original condition, everythi...
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
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
A Memphis Milano Post-Modern Ceramic Vase By Marco Zanini for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Marco Zanini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Marco Zanini vase for Bitossi is a quintessential example of the Memphis Milano style, characterized by its bold colors, geometric shapes, and playful, innovative design. The va...
Ceramic
$1,625Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vase with 24K Gold Glaze, Italy, 1968
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, gold, brushed metallic. Medium scale cylinder vase with a ribbed 24K gold glaze exterior, black interior and an underside in terracotta.
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
$996Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Earthenware Flower Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian earthenware flower vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1950s). An early and rare example of Bitossi by Londi, it presents a rough-textured, mottled, yellowish-g...
Earthenware