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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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Period: 1950s
Creator: Bitossi
Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor
Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor

Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Large Aldo Londi Glazed Ceramic Ram Sculpture for Bitossi Studio
Large Aldo Londi Glazed Ceramic Ram Sculpture for Bitossi Studio

Large Aldo Londi Glazed Ceramic Ram Sculpture for Bitossi Studio

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Ceramic Vase, Signed
1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Ceramic Vase, Signed

1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Ceramic Vase, Signed

By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi "Milano Moderna" Art Pottery Table Lamps, C. 1959
Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi "Milano Moderna" Art Pottery Table Lamps, C. 1959

Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi "Milano Moderna" Art Pottery Table Lamps, C. 1959

By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Aldo Londi for Bitossi Green & Ochre Banded Pottery Table Lamps, 1950's
Pair of Aldo Londi for Bitossi Green & Ochre Banded Pottery Table Lamps, 1950's

Pair of Aldo Londi for Bitossi Green & Ochre Banded Pottery Table Lamps, 1950's

By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Earthenware Flower Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Mid-Century Italian Earthenware Flower Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Mid-Century Italian Earthenware Flower Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Earthenware

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

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Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass Vase from the Rocchetti series. No. 1 of 20.  Signed
Ettore Sottsass Vase from the Rocchetti series. No. 1 of 20.  Signed

Ettore Sottsass Vase from the Rocchetti series. No. 1 of 20. Signed

By Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Kansas City, MO

Very Rare Ettore Sottsass Vase from the Rocchetti series, Bitossi, Italy, 1957. Glazed Earthenware. Excellent condition. Glazed signature, date, and number to underside ‘E. Sottsa...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi ceramic vase, 1950s
Bitossi ceramic vase, 1950s

Bitossi ceramic vase, 1950s

By Bitossi

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Bitossi ceramic vase, Made in Italy, 1950s.  Beautiful and Rare Ceramic Vase with geometric design in multicolored glaze in blue and gray on the outside with elegant glossy black gla...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Enamel

Ettore Sottsass Table Lamps for Bitossi
Ettore Sottsass Table Lamps for Bitossi

Ettore Sottsass Table Lamps for Bitossi

By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi

Located in San Francisco, CA

Ettore Sottsass design ceramic table lamps for Bitossi, Italy. Originally designed for an Amersterdam department store De Bijenkorf, produced circa 1958. The ovoid lamp form and str...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Glazed ceramic lamp, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Sahara series
Glazed ceramic lamp, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Sahara series

Glazed ceramic lamp, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Sahara series

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Torino, IT

Ceramic lamp enameled, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, sahara series. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1950s/60s AUTHOR Aldo LONDI Born in Montelupo Fiorentino in 1911, he began working at a...

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1950s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Enamel

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

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Earthenware

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Imprinted Cream & Off White Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Imprinted Cream & Off White Glazed Pottery Table Lamp

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Imprinted Cream & Off White Glazed Pottery Table Lamp

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Aldo Londi Bitossi for Bitossi handcrafted Art Pottery ceramic table lamp, 1950's. Featuring a classic textured, incised, hand decorated glazed bottle form on clear round Lucite (5.5...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Large Bitossi ‘Etruscan’ Decor Floor Vase / Umbrella Stand by Aldo Londi 1950
Large Bitossi ‘Etruscan’ Decor Floor Vase / Umbrella Stand by Aldo Londi 1950

Large Bitossi ‘Etruscan’ Decor Floor Vase / Umbrella Stand by Aldo Londi 1950

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Chicago, IL

Large Bitossi ‘Etruscan’ Decor Floor Vase / Umbrella Stand by Aldo Londi 1950 A rare, very large perforated cylindrical vase or umbrella stand designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cera...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic vase, design Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Rimini Blu series. 1950s/60s
Ceramic vase, design Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Rimini Blu series. 1950s/60s

Ceramic vase, design Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Rimini Blu series. 1950s/60s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Torino, IT

Ceramic vase hand-painted, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, rimini Blue series. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1950s/60s AUTHOR Aldo LONDI Born in Montelupo Fiorentino in 1911, he began wor...

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1950s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Enamel

Midcentury Pottery Ashtray by Aldo Londi Ceramic for Bitossi
Midcentury Pottery Ashtray by Aldo Londi Ceramic for Bitossi

Midcentury Pottery Ashtray by Aldo Londi Ceramic for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Vienna, AT

Round ceramic ashtray painted in geometric Piet Mondrian patterns. Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Lamp
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Lamp

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Lamp

By Bitossi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large scale lamp, covered in Rimini blue glaze featuring incised Sgraffito decoration.

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1950s Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

1950s Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Rimini Blue Bowl with Lid
1950s Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Rimini Blue Bowl with Lid

1950s Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Rimini Blue Bowl with Lid

By Bitossi

Located in Cordova, SC

# Rare Bitossi Ceramic Lidded Container - Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Masterpiece I'm pleased to present this exceptional Bitossi ceramic lidded container, a true testament to mid-c...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi Fish Tray, Ceramic, White, Matte Brown, Pink, Blue, Incised, Signed
Bitossi Fish Tray, Ceramic, White, Matte Brown, Pink, Blue, Incised, Signed

Bitossi Fish Tray, Ceramic, White, Matte Brown, Pink, Blue, Incised, Signed

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi fish tray, ceramic, white, matte brown, pink, blue, incised, signed. Large scale hand thrown pottery tray with white glaze over raw claw. The body...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Patchwork Vase
Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Patchwork Vase

Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Patchwork Vase

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New Windsor, NY

Tall and elegant geometric patchwork decorated vase in black, gray, white and yellow glazes. Fully signed on bottom, B 105, Italy (Italy). Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1950-1960. Go...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Purple, White, Stripes, Signed
Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Purple, White, Stripes, Signed

Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Purple, White, Stripes, Signed

By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia (Cambodia) vase, ceramic, blue, purple, white, stripes, signed. Tall cylinder vase with banded stripes glazed in violet,...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi, Ceramic, Brass, Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Aldo Londi Bitossi, Ceramic, Brass, Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s

Aldo Londi Bitossi, Ceramic, Brass, Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s

By Bitossi

Located in Stamford, CT

Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Ceramic, Brass, Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s A large partially glazed brown ceramic and brass table lamp designed by Aldo Londi Bitossi f...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Sake Set
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Sake Set

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Sake Set

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A circa late 1950’s Aldo Londi Italian stoneware sake set, created for the Bitossi Company. The Cups are decorated with modern inscribed faces and signed under foot, Italy, approxima...

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1950s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Pottery

Pair of Architectural Bitossi Lamps
Pair of Architectural Bitossi Lamps

Pair of Architectural Bitossi Lamps

By Bitossi

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of impressive Bittosi lamps in turquoise crackle and lava ceramic. Very stately and architectural these lamps measure 39.5" to the top of the solid brass finials, and 23.5" ce...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse Riders Sculpture, Italy, 1950s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse Riders Sculpture, Italy, 1950s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse Riders Sculpture, Italy, 1950s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Quarrata, IT

A 1960s ceramic sculpture titled "Cavallerizzo" (Horse Rider), designed by the visionary artistic director Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche in Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy. The sculp...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Pottery

Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa & Cream Pottery Table Lamp, C. 1950
Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa & Cream Pottery Table Lamp, C. 1950

Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa & Cream Pottery Table Lamp, C. 1950

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Larger Aldo for Bitossi Deep Brown & Warm Ivory Linear Pottery Table Lamp. Featuring a handcrafted bottle form, Pale Cream glaze, unglazed vertical line in Fudge Brown vertical l...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Italian Earthenware Sugar Bowl with Lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Vintage Italian Earthenware Sugar Bowl with Lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Vintage Italian Earthenware Sugar Bowl with Lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century Italian earthenware bowl with lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1950s). An early and rare example of Bitossi by Londi, it presents a rough-textured, mottled, yellowish...

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1950s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

1950 Bitossi Ceramic Italian Mid Century Modern Vase, Set of 2
1950 Bitossi Ceramic Italian Mid Century Modern Vase, Set of 2

1950 Bitossi Ceramic Italian Mid Century Modern Vase, Set of 2

By Bitossi

Located in Brescia, IT

Bitossi Italy, 1950 Set of 2 Ceramic vases Excellent condiction Vase: h 23 / diam 11 cm Bowl: h 12 / diam 20 cm

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Italian Bitossi Rimini Blue & Gold Ceramic Table Lanp by Marbro
Italian Bitossi Rimini Blue & Gold Ceramic Table Lanp by Marbro

Italian Bitossi Rimini Blue & Gold Ceramic Table Lanp by Marbro

By Bitossi, The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Stamford, CT

Very large Italian Bitossi Rimini blue & gold ceramic lamp by Marbro. Dazzling turquoise ceramic lamp body with hand painted gold accents. Original gold painted wood base. Newly rewi...

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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Brass

Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Orange & Mustard Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s
Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Orange & Mustard Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s

Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Orange & Mustard Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Statuesque Aldo Londi for Bitossi Studios Vibrant handcrafted Ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a smootly textured gloss glazed Orange cylindrical column with a bulbous Bright Yellow ball top and White enameled...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Metal

Bitossi Tuscan Ceramic Ashtray
Bitossi Tuscan Ceramic Ashtray

Bitossi Tuscan Ceramic Ashtray

By Bitossi

Located in Firenze, IT

A fine vintage Bitossi ceramic ashtray, crafted in Tuscany circa 1950. This piece exemplifies the distinctive Italian craftsmanship for which Bitossi is renowned, featuring a rich tu...

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1950s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Italian Pottery Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Pair of Italian Pottery Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Pair of Italian Pottery Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Fantoni, Aldo Londi, Marcello Fantoni, Raymor

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Italian pottery lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Stunning and unusual pair of Italian pottery lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. These masterfully created glazed pottery lamps...

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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Pottery

Glazed ceramic mug, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi. Italy, 1950s/60s
Glazed ceramic mug, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi. Italy, 1950s/60s

Glazed ceramic mug, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi. Italy, 1950s/60s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Torino, IT

Ceramic Mug glazed, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1950s/60s AUTHOR Aldo LONDI Born in Montelupo Fiorentino in 1911, he began wo...

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1950s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Enamel

Glazed ceramic lamp, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Rimini Blu series
Glazed ceramic lamp, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Rimini Blu series

Glazed ceramic lamp, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Rimini Blu series

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Torino, IT

Ceramic lamp enameled, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, rimini Blue series. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1950s/60s AUTHOR Aldo LONDI Born in Montelupo Fiorentino in 1911, he began working...

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1950s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Enamel

1950s Bitossi Studio Pottery Lamp Mid-Century Italy Aldo Londi Gambone
1950s Bitossi Studio Pottery Lamp Mid-Century Italy Aldo Londi Gambone

1950s Bitossi Studio Pottery Lamp Mid-Century Italy Aldo Londi Gambone

By Bitossi, Guido Gambone, Raymor

Located in Hyattsville, MD

1950s Bitossi studio ceramic lamp. Biomorphic Designs. All original.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic vase, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi. Italy, 1950s/60s
Ceramic vase, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi. Italy, 1950s/60s

Ceramic vase, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi. Italy, 1950s/60s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Torino, IT

Ceramic vase hand-painted, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1950s/60s AUTHOR Aldo LONDI Born in Montelupo Fiorentino in 1911, he began working at a local cera...

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1950s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Enamel

Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa & White Polka Dots Pottery Table Lamp
Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa & White Polka Dots Pottery Table Lamp

Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa & White Polka Dots Pottery Table Lamp

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Large Aldo for Bitossi textured Deep Brown & White Dots Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950's. Featuring a handcrafted textured Chamotte style deep chocolate brown glazed clay with impressed, h...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Walnut, Ceramic

1950s Stylized Italian Pottery Bird Vases, a Pair
1950s Stylized Italian Pottery Bird Vases, a Pair

1950s Stylized Italian Pottery Bird Vases, a Pair

By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Alvino Bagni

Located in New Windsor, NY

A fine pair of handmade Bitossi art pottery stylized bird vases. Great muted color palette of an olive green, black and white glazes. The finger print by the bird's eye is truly rema...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Box -- Fused Glass Fish Motif
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Box -- Fused Glass Fish Motif

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Box -- Fused Glass Fish Motif

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a richly textured and visually compelling Italian ceramic box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, dating to the mid-20th century and retailed by Raymor. The rectangular form is distin...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Box with lid No. 387, design Ettore Sottsass for Il Sestante
Box with lid No. 387, design Ettore Sottsass for Il Sestante

Box with lid No. 387, design Ettore Sottsass for Il Sestante

By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Box with lid No. 387 in gold-colored ceramic with green fabric lace, designed by Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi execution for Il Sestante, c. 1959. The base bears the inscription " Sottsas...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Fabric

Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse Riders Sculpture, Italy, 1950s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse Riders Sculpture, Italy, 1950s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse Riders Sculpture, Italy, 1950s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Quarrata, IT

A 1960s ceramic sculpture titled "Cavallerizzo" (Horse Rider), designed by the visionary artistic director Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche in Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy. The sculp...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Pottery

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in North Miami, FL

Vintage Rimini Blu Bitossi Aldo Londi glazed ceramic bowl. Beautiful blue glazed (Rimini Blu) round ceramic bowl or vide-poche designed by Aldo Londi a...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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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

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 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 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
    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.