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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
Bitossi Footed Vase, Ceramic & Metallic Silver, Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1970s
Bitossi Footed Vase, Ceramic & Metallic Silver, Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1970s

Bitossi Footed Vase, Ceramic & Metallic Silver, Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1970s

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi Footed Vase, Ceramic & Metallic Silver, Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1970s. Small scale footed vase with slightly elongated neck, flattened lip and shoulders, and rounded bo...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Blue Decorative Plate by Aldo Londi
Large Blue Decorative Plate by Aldo Londi

Large Blue Decorative Plate by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Plate shaped by press-molding in refractory white clay, part of the Rimini Blu series. Features a decorative pattern engraved with multiple motifs using a stamp technique beneath a b...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Ashtray Catch All
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Ashtray Catch All

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Rimini Blu, Italy, 1970s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Rimini Blu, Italy, 1970s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Rimini Blu, Italy, 1970s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Rimini Blu, Italy, 1970s Gorgeous female Buddha made of shiny glazed ceramic pottery in a vibrant Rimini blue color. According to one legend, ...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Italy, 1960s. Medium scale rounded vase with footed base, decorated with a gold diamond pattern over a Rimini blue glaze. Signed with il...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Bird Sculptures for Bitossi
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Bird Sculptures for Bitossi

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Milano Moderna Vase, 1960s, Green & Brown Geometric, Signed
Bitossi Milano Moderna Vase, 1960s, Green & Brown Geometric, Signed

Bitossi Milano Moderna Vase, 1960s, Green & Brown Geometric, Signed

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi Milano Moderna Vase, Ceramic, Earth Tones, Incised, Geometric, Signed. Tall vase with dumbbell form with an incised geometric pattern and glazed...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor

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...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy 1960
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy 1960

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy 1960

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Barcelona, ES

A giant sized handmade Rimini blue ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. Blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns adorning the top of the ...

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

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Aldo Londi Table  Lamp for Bitossi  ceramic Italy 1960
Aldo Londi Table  Lamp for Bitossi  ceramic Italy 1960

Aldo Londi Table Lamp for Bitossi ceramic Italy 1960

By Bitossi

Located in Paris, IDF

Aldo Londi Table Lamp for Bitossi ceramic with Turquoise glazing made in Italy around 1960 Height of the ceramic body incl.socket: 54 cm. Total height 87 cm; Diameter of the shade...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
Large Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s

Large Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern Space Age ceramic terracotta table or bedside lamp. Nice rattan wicker raffia shade. Italian design like Ettore Sottsass, Venini, Vistosi, La Murrina, Aldo Nason, ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Metal

Aldo Londi Bitossi Striped Mid-Century Ceramic Ball Vase, Italy, 1960s
Aldo Londi Bitossi Striped Mid-Century Ceramic Ball Vase, Italy, 1960s

Aldo Londi Bitossi Striped Mid-Century Ceramic Ball Vase, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful spherical striped terracotta vase, designed by Aldo Londi, handcrafted from ceramic by the Italian manufacturer Bitossi Ceramiche in the 1960s. The vase features seven ho...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa, Chocolate & Blue Pottery Table Lamp
Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa, Chocolate & Blue Pottery Table Lamp

Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa, Chocolate & Blue Pottery Table Lamp

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Large Aldo Londi Bitossi hand painted Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a tall, textured bulbous bottle form in textured Cocoa clay accented with hand-painted Chocolate Brown and ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Tagliata Series Black Vase by Aldo Londi #2
Tagliata Series Black Vase by Aldo Londi #2

Tagliata Series Black Vase by Aldo Londi #2

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

A medium-sized vase featuring a symmetric cut at the top, part of a limited edition series of 199 pieces. The design showcases a contrasting color scheme with a bright yellow interio...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage small ceramic vase, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Italy 1970s
Vintage small ceramic vase, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Italy 1970s

Vintage small ceramic vase, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Italy 1970s

By Bitossi

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Mid-Century Italian pottery vase with Bitossi. The outside surface of the vase is decorated with a printed pattern. The glaze has a deep brown and olive color. This vase was designed...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Geometric Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi
Blue Geometric Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi

Blue Geometric Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

This decorative vase features a cylindrical form crafted on a potter’s wheel in red clay. Its surface is adorned with alternating horizontal bands of matte black and blue geometric p...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) round footed bowl or centerpiece, Italy, 1950s-1960s. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy wit...

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

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Large Bitossi Lamp for Bergboms, with Custom Made Shade by René Houben
Large Bitossi Lamp for Bergboms, with Custom Made Shade by René Houben

Large Bitossi Lamp for Bergboms, with Custom Made Shade by René Houben

By Bitossi, Bergboms

Located in Rijssen, NL

Large table lamp features a ceramic base with a rough surface in a brown glaze at the top and bottom and a gold bowl in the middle. Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy, circa 1960s. With an ...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Lion by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Lion by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Lion by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Vienna, AT

This charming iconic lion ceramic sculpture from the Rimini Blue series is designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy in the 1960s. The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Additional information: Mat...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Combinable series Orange Vase by Aldo Londi
Combinable series Orange Vase by Aldo Londi

Combinable series Orange Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Aldo Londi's vase from the Riedizioni Archivio Storico collection features a distinctive conical form crafted on a potter’s wheel in terracotta. The bright orange glaze enhances its ...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Large Bottle Vase with Circles & Rhombus Motif
Bitossi Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Large Bottle Vase with Circles & Rhombus Motif

Bitossi Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Large Bottle Vase with Circles & Rhombus Motif

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu geometric motif blue ceramic large vase. Unusual design, Italy, 1960s This stunning glazed ceramic vase has a pattern with circles in dark blue with rhombus inside in shades of green. Excellent vintage condition. This piece is perfect as a gift idea and it could placed alone or with other Bitossi pieces creating a set. Display it in a cabinet or on a console table, with flowers or just as are decorative cool vase...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Substantial Aldo Londi Bitossi Incised Blue & Green Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's
Substantial Aldo Londi Bitossi Incised Blue & Green Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's

Substantial Aldo Londi Bitossi Incised Blue & Green Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi incised blue and green glazed table lamp distributed by Rosenthal Netter. Featuring a classic handcrafted Londi form, horizont...

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

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Brass

Set of Three Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Volcano Glaze
Set of Three Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Volcano Glaze

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Thailandia Vase, Ceramic Stoneware, Italy, 1960
Aldo Londi Thailandia Vase, Ceramic Stoneware, Italy, 1960

Aldo Londi Thailandia Vase, Ceramic Stoneware, Italy, 1960

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi Thailandia Vase, Ceramic Stoneware, Italy, 1960. Tall tapered stoneware vase with slender rounded form and glazed in a range textures and colors - from smooth to pebbled a...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Blue Buddha Bust
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Blue Buddha Bust

Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Blue Buddha Bust

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Buddha Bust, Blue. Beautiful and calming female Buddha glazed in a vibrant dark blue. It is believed that to have a picture or statue of Kwan Yi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Spherical White Lamp by Bitossi
Spherical White Lamp by Bitossi

Spherical White Lamp by Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A beautiful table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, dating from the 1960s. This piece features the iconic Italian majolica-style glaze in pristine white, with subtle areas whe...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Cylinder Vase Blue Prezzemolo Decor
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Cylinder Vase Blue Prezzemolo Decor

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...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960s
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960s

Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960s. Small scale Mondrian box decorated with rectangles and lines and glazed in red, yellow, and black. Signed faintly on...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic bowl of the serie Rimini Blue by Aldo Landi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960
Ceramic bowl of the serie Rimini Blue by Aldo Landi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960

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

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, Coin Bank, Ceramic, Italy, 1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, Coin Bank, Ceramic, Italy, 1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, Coin Bank, Ceramic, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, Coin Bank, Ceramic, Italy, 1960s. A beautiful and calming female Buddha glazed in a royal blue, with a hint of...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Glazed "Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray, Bitossi Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Glazed "Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray, Bitossi Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Glazed "Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray, Bitossi Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful and large round midcentury ashtray in blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu). This amazing piece was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during 1960s. Thi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Rimini Vase
1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Rimini Vase

1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Rimini Vase

By Bitossi, Raymor

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery Rimini blue vase, circa 1960s. Made in Italy and is signed on the bottom. Appears to have never been used. Great abstract form an...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy
Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy

Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy

By Bitossi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi Rimini Blue ceramic vase.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Centerpiece Bowl by Aldo Londi
Decorative Centerpiece Bowl by Aldo Londi

Decorative Centerpiece Bowl by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Limited edition ceramic bowl featuring a turned red clay form with a geometric section decoration showcasing triangular elements in shades of gray, bluette, and celeste glaze. This m...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi “Mondrian” Ceramic Vase, Italy, circa 1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi “Mondrian” Ceramic Vase, Italy, circa 1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi “Mondrian” Ceramic Vase, Italy, circa 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a striking and architectonic ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960s, from the sought-after Mondrian series. Defined by its bold geometric composi...

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

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Ceramic, Pottery

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase Ear Vase Jug Rimini Blue Earthenware Italy Sixties
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase Ear Vase Jug Rimini Blue Earthenware Italy Sixties

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase Ear Vase Jug Rimini Blue Earthenware Italy Sixties

By Bitossi

Located in Poperinge, BE

Stunning blue glazed ceramic crackle mid-century vase. This fantastic item was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy in the late 50s, early 60s. Marked Sardartis Castelsardo on t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Aldo Londi Bitossi Very Large Round Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Ashtray, 1950s
Aldo Londi Bitossi Very Large Round Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Ashtray, 1950s

Aldo Londi Bitossi Very Large Round Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Ashtray, 1950s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Very large, has a diameter of 9 1/2 inches, Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 19...

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

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta

Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - 'Arabesque'
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - 'Arabesque'

Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - 'Arabesque'

By Bitossi

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century Italian ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). Part of the 'Arabesque' range designed by Aldo Londi which was produced in the 1960s, it presents a glazed c...

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1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A Memphis Milano Post-Modern Ceramic Vase By Marco Zanini for Bitossi
A Memphis Milano Post-Modern Ceramic Vase By Marco Zanini for Bitossi

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...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

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 and blue on a brushed background.

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

Materials

Ceramic

Two Bitossi Table Lamps by Aldo Londi, Gold Glazed Ceramic, Italy, 1970s
Two Bitossi Table Lamps by Aldo Londi, Gold Glazed Ceramic, Italy, 1970s

Two Bitossi Table Lamps by Aldo Londi, Gold Glazed Ceramic, Italy, 1970s

By Bitossi

Located in Stockholm, SE

Two Bitossi table lamps, ceramic with 24k metallic glaze. The Bitossi factory mixed 24-karat gold to their gold glazes to achieve the right luster. Original paper label which read: '...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Gold

Large "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Large "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

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.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi for Bergboms Table Lamp, Ceramic, Pewter Metallic, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi for Bergboms Table Lamp, Ceramic, Pewter Metallic, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi for Bergboms Table Lamp, Ceramic, Pewter Metallic, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi for Bergboms Table Lamp, Ceramic, Pewter Metallic, Italy, 1960s. Tall cylinder-form ceramic table lamp produced by Bitossi, Italy for the Swedish lighting manufacturer Bergbo...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A  table lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms
A  table lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms

A table lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms

By Bergboms, Bitossi

Located in Long Island City, NY

A table lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy/Sweden, circa 1960s. Textured ceramic with glossy details. Marked and numbered by manufacturer. Existing wiring, rewiring available upon...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow Vase by Aldo Londi
Yellow Vase by Aldo Londi

Yellow Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

A medium-sized vase shaped on a potter’s wheel featuring a vivid yellow glossy craquelé glaze. The surface is decorated with a stamped incised geometric pattern in relief, creating a...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Silver Ceramic Lamp, Custom Natural Lampshade by R. Houben
Bitossi Silver Ceramic Lamp, Custom Natural Lampshade by R. Houben

Bitossi Silver Ceramic Lamp, Custom Natural 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 details, it offers a unique presen...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Yellow and Pink Totem by Karim Rashid
Yellow and Pink Totem by Karim Rashid

Yellow and Pink Totem by Karim Rashid

By Bitossi, Karim Rashid

Located in Milan, IT

This striking sculpture represents a colorful TOTEM in white clay with each of its five elements featuring a different geometric shape and solid, vivid ...

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Early 2000s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi Table Lamp with Blue and Green Glace + New Shade, Italian Modern 1960s
Bitossi Table Lamp with Blue and Green Glace + New Shade, Italian Modern 1960s

Bitossi Table Lamp with Blue and Green Glace + New Shade, Italian Modern 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Guido Gambone, 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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Fabric

Pipe Holder Box by Aldo Londi
Pipe Holder Box by Aldo Londi

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...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

MCM Bitossi Yellow Owl Vase & Candle Holder by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter
MCM Bitossi Yellow Owl Vase & Candle Holder by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter

MCM Bitossi Yellow Owl Vase & Candle Holder by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter

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...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Flower Vase by Karim Rashid
Flower Vase by Karim Rashid

Flower Vase by Karim Rashid

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

A sculptural flower vase by Karim Rashid featuring a whimsical design composed of three glossy elements in blue, green, and pink. Crafted with a unique colaggio technique in white cl...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Rimini Blue and Green Bitossi Studio of Italy, 1960s Oblong Ceramic Lidded Box
Rimini Blue and Green Bitossi Studio of Italy, 1960s Oblong Ceramic Lidded Box

Rimini Blue and Green Bitossi Studio of Italy, 1960s Oblong Ceramic Lidded Box

By Bitossi

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Bitossi Rimini blue and green striped lidded oblong ceramic box with hand incised decoration. A lovely example of Italian craftsmanship, circa 1960s Signed Italy on base of box In...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi Aqua and Brown Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
Bitossi Aqua and Brown Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

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...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rare design by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Rimini Blue ceramic footed vase with geometric motifs, Italy, 1960s This stunning glazed ceramic vase has a pattern with circles in dark blue with rhombus inside in shades of green / turquoise color accented by decorative flowers. Excellent vintage condition. This piece is perfect as a gift idea and it could placed alone or with other 'Rimini Blu'Bitossi pieces creating a set. Display it in a cabinet or on a console table, with flowers or just as a cool decorative vase. Measures: 22 cm height x 18 cm diameter (8,66 in height X 7,08 in diameter ) More Bitossi Aldo Londi pieces are avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. About Bitossi (Manufacturer) Like a Fellini movie, the ceramics of this famed Italian company embody a creative spectrum that ranges from the playful and earthy to the high-minded and provocative. Based in Florence, Bitossi Ceramiche draws on craft traditions that date back to the 1500s. These find expression in the artisanal 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. The company 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 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. Starting in the 1950s, some 20 years before he founded the Memphis Postmodern design...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Pitcher and Four Tumblers by Bitossi
Italian Ceramic Pitcher and Four Tumblers by Bitossi

Italian Ceramic Pitcher and Four Tumblers by Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Italian drinking set by Bitossi. Pitcher and four cups. Marked Italy on underside. Excellent condition. Gorgeous blues and greens. Artwork for your tabletop. Measures: Pitc...

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1960s Italian 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.