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Bitossi Decorative Objects

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
Vintage Mid Century Bitossi Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy
Vintage Mid Century Bitossi Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy

Vintage Mid Century Bitossi Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A striking large-scale ceramic horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, executed in a beautifully textured white lava glaze. This sculptural form captures Londi’s iconic balance of whimsy an...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)

Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)

By Bitossi

Located in London, GB

Vintage Italian ceramic vase with geometric motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). Discovered in North Central Italy, this particular piece has been well kept over the years. It has a decorative band around its centre with a geometric motif of concentric squares in turquoise. On either side top and bottom, etched circles follow the form of the piece. It is weighty with a slightly concave base with 'Italy' etched in the underside in that Bitossi 'font'. The body shape is widely cylindrical with a reverse tapered neck and flared rim somewhat reminiscent of a Moroccan tagine...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy,  1960s
Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy,  1960s

Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Ceramic standing horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Blue crystalline glaze enhancing the details of the decoration.

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1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage ceramic vase Rimini Blue, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italy 1970s
Vintage ceramic vase Rimini Blue, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italy 1970s

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue Hedgehog Figurine by Aldo Londi
Blue Hedgehog Figurine by Aldo Londi

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 ...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Totem Sculpture by Karim Rashid
Totem Sculpture by Karim Rashid

Totem Sculpture by Karim Rashid

By Bitossi, Karim Rashid

Located in Milan, IT

This geometric sculpture evoking the elongated shape of a TOTEM, was designed by Karim Rashid in 2006 as part of a limited edition of 199 pieces. Each of the four pieces put vertical...

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Early 2000s Italian Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Planters by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Pair of “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Planters by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

Pair of “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Planters by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Boletto Blue Pig Figurine by Aldo Londi
Boletto Blue Pig Figurine by Aldo Londi

Boletto Blue Pig Figurine by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Boletto blue pig figurine from the Rimini Blu collection features a mold-made refractory white clay form. The vibrant blue glaze is enhanced by a finely incised decoration of varied ...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi Decorative Box, Ceramic, Pink & Blue Glazed, Italy, 1970s
Bitossi Decorative Box, Ceramic, Pink & Blue Glazed, Italy, 1970s

Bitossi Decorative Box, Ceramic, Pink & Blue Glazed, Italy, 1970s

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi box, ceramic, pink, white, and blue signed. Small scale round lidded box glazed in salmon pink, white and sky blue. Paper label on underside reads: Made in Italy 99-903 A.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blu Owl Figurine by Aldo Londi
Blu Owl Figurine by Aldo Londi

Blu Owl Figurine by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

A refined owl figurine from the Rimini Blu collection, shaped in refractory white clay with a pressed form. The surface is decorated with distinctive manually incised patterns using ...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bittosi Limited edition Cat-shaped figure by Aldo Londi
Bittosi Limited edition Cat-shaped figure by Aldo Londi

Bittosi Limited edition Cat-shaped figure by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Shape made on the potter’s wheel with stamped incisions on refractory red clay. Part of the Rimini collection, finished with a bright yellow glaze. Originally produced in 1963. Rei...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay

Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi
Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Blue Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Blue decorative vase featuring a rich cobalt glaze with a glossy finish. The surface is adorned with intricate, hand-incised geometric patterns created using stamping techniques on f...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue  Glazed Ceramic XL Jug Vase
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue  Glazed Ceramic XL Jug Vase

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Merlate Light Blue Ceramic Night Table by Patricia Urquiola
Merlate Light Blue Ceramic Night Table by Patricia Urquiola

Merlate Light Blue Ceramic Night Table by Patricia Urquiola

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Night table by Patricia Urquiola measures 50 cm in height and features a distinctive architectural design inspired by medieval merlons and industrial building elements. Its irregular...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Merlate Light Blue Ceramic Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola
Merlate Light Blue Ceramic Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola

Merlate Light Blue Ceramic Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

The blue ceramic coffee table by Patricia Urquiola measures 38 cm in height and 60x60 cm in length and width. Part of the Merlate collection launched in 2024 and expanded in 2025, th...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed
Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed

Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed. Small scale lidded box with gold glazed geometric zig-zag pattern over a Rimini blue glaze. Signed on the underside 854.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Square Blue Ashtray by Aldo Londi
Square Blue Ashtray by Aldo Londi

Square Blue Ashtray by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Square ashtray crafted with a pressed white refractory clay base from the Rimini Blue series. Features a distinctive pattern achieved through stamp incision beneath a glossy bright b...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic XL Round Centerpiece Bowl Ashtray
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic XL Round Centerpiece Bowl Ashtray

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic XL Round Centerpiece Bowl Ashtray

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Blue glazed (Rimini Blu) ceramic large ashtray designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy, 1950-1960s. It was handcrafted in Italy with hand carved geometric design ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Merlate Red Ceramic Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola
Merlate Red Ceramic Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola

Merlate Red Ceramic Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Merlate – Red Ceramic Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola stands out for its architectural inspiration, featuring irregular, textured surfaces that evoke industrial building elements. ...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Horse, Signed
1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Horse, Signed

1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Horse, Signed

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter

Located in New York, NY

Large twelve-inch ceramic horse sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and imported by Rosenthal Netter, produced in the 1960s. The figure is glazed in cyan blue, contrasted wi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Decorative Desk Organizer by Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s
Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Decorative Desk Organizer by Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s

Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Decorative Desk Organizer by Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Mid-Century ceramic decorative piece or desk organizer in the iconic and vibrant Rimini Blu color. This lovely and unique piece was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by B...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Midcentury Horse Sculpture Glazed Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
Midcentury Horse Sculpture Glazed Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s

Midcentury Horse Sculpture Glazed Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful horse sculpture in glazed ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Bitossi Elephant decor Rimini Blue Italy
Bitossi Elephant decor Rimini Blue Italy

Bitossi Elephant decor Rimini Blue Italy

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Perfect condition and in a vivant colour this beautiful little elephant. Decor: Rimini Blue

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramiche Hand-Torn Clay Vase, Tall by Formafantasma
Bitossi Ceramiche Hand-Torn Clay Vase, Tall by Formafantasma

Bitossi Ceramiche Hand-Torn Clay Vase, Tall by Formafantasma

By Bitossi, Formafantasma

Located in Toronto, ON

Designed by Formafantasma for Bitossi’s “Clay” collection, this hand-turned white fire-clay vase is engraved and torn by hand at the rim, giving its vertical form a raw, broken crown...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Decorative Box, Ceramic, Líneas Rotas, Italy, 1960s
Aldo Londi Bitossi Decorative Box, Ceramic, Líneas Rotas, Italy, 1960s

Aldo Londi Bitossi Decorative Box, Ceramic, Líneas Rotas, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi Bitossi Decorative Box, Ceramic, Líneas Rotas, Italy, 1960s. A small scale lidded box from Aldo Londi's Líneas Rotas (Broken Lines) series. The lid is decorated with a puz...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Vienna, AT

This charming iconic Horse 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 Montelup...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rooster / Hen Jar with Lid by Bitossi Aldo Londi
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rooster / Hen Jar with Lid by Bitossi Aldo Londi

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rooster / Hen Jar with Lid by Bitossi Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Clay

Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture by Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s. This rare piec...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rimini Blue Vase by Bitossi C1965 2 Avail.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rimini Blue Vase by Bitossi C1965 2 Avail.

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rimini Blue Vase by Bitossi C1965 2 Avail.

By Bitossi

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of tall (20.5 inches) New old stock Bitossi Vases signed by the Artist Flavia, Montelupo. Incised Rimini blue with bands of decorations. These are truly a rare hard fin...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Clay, Terracotta

Small Blue Round Vase by Aldo Londi
Small Blue Round Vase by Aldo Londi

Small Blue Round Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

A small round vase featuring a vibrant blue glossy glaze with intricate hand-incised patterns that create a rhythmic decorative band around the piece. The shape is wheel-thrown, embo...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Flavia Montelupo Rimini Unglazed Ceramic Cat Italy
Vintage Flavia Montelupo Rimini Unglazed Ceramic Cat Italy

Vintage Flavia Montelupo Rimini Unglazed Ceramic Cat Italy

By Flavia Montelupo, Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in San Diego, CA

This vintage Flavia Montelupo Ceramic Cat is a beautiful addition to any collection. Made in Italy by Aldo Londi (Bitossi), this unglazed figurine showcases the intricate details of ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Glazed Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Glazed Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Glazed Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Bruno Paoli

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase

Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase. Bright blues and green color combination. Overall excellent condition. Age appropriate wear. No chips, crack...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Set Bitossi Londi Pottery Goodfriend Imports Rooster Raymor Italian Soup Bowls
Set Bitossi Londi Pottery Goodfriend Imports Rooster Raymor Italian Soup Bowls

Set Bitossi Londi Pottery Goodfriend Imports Rooster Raymor Italian Soup Bowls

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Wilton, CT

Set vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi pottery for Goodfriend Imports colorful rooster server and chic bowls. 5 pieces total. Incredibly cute and quirky set. Circa 1960's. Painted Bitossi co...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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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 Bitossi, Aldo Londi

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay

Bitossi Rimini Blu Lollipop Vase by Aldo Londi 1960s Italy
Bitossi Rimini Blu Lollipop Vase by Aldo Londi 1960s Italy

Bitossi Rimini Blu Lollipop Vase by Aldo Londi 1960s Italy

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Den Haag, NL

A handcrafted vase by Bitossi from the Rimini Blu series. This classic Bitossi pattern looks wonderful on this unique shape, like a lollipop vase. A classic, highly collectable vint...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Red-Orange, Gold, Italy, 1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Red-Orange, Gold, Italy, 1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Red-Orange, Gold, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Red-Orange, Gold, Italy, 1960s. The cylindrical body is covered in a richly textured red-orange glaze, w...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramic Platinum Bird on Lucite Stand by Aldo Londi #2
Bitossi Ceramic Platinum Bird on Lucite Stand by Aldo Londi #2

Bitossi Ceramic Platinum Bird on Lucite Stand by Aldo Londi #2

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in San Diego, CA

Depicted in its most essential form, this refined ceramic bird will be a stunning display on a mantlepiece, console, or bookshelf in a modern interior. The eye-catching silver finish...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Metal

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Italian Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Italian Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1970’s Italian large ceramic “ Rimini Blue” bowl designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Large statement bowl that can be placed as a catch all oar for fruit. It’s marked made in Italy ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Chartreuse, Signed
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Chartreuse, Signed

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Chartreuse, Signed

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi Bitossi vase, ceramic, chartreuse, signed. Medium scale cylinder vase glazed in chartreuse and decorated with hand tooled impressed geometric patterns. Signed in black gla...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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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 Marco Zanini, Bitossi

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 Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi Italian Pottery Box Imported by Rosenthal Netter
Bitossi Italian Pottery Box Imported by Rosenthal Netter

Bitossi Italian Pottery Box Imported by Rosenthal Netter

By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Maker: Bitossi. Importer: Rosenthal Netter Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Pottery Condition: This Bitossi Italian pottery...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi with Pineapple Relief Pattern
Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi with Pineapple Relief Pattern

Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi with Pineapple Relief Pattern

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking mid-20th-century ceramic vase was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and features the iconic pineapple-pattern relief for which Londi’s work is celebrated. Its tall rec...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta

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 Aldo Londi, Bitossi

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue Egg Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi
Blue Egg Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi

Blue Egg Decorative Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

This medium-sized decorative vase features a classic egg shape formed on a wheel from refractory white clay. It is adorned with hand-engraved stamp patterns that create varied motifs...

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2010s Italian Bitossi Decorative Objects

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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 Aldo Londi, Bitossi

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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 Aldo Londi, Bitossi

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Bitossi decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 327 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 25 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original decorative objects 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 decorative objects by Aldo Londi, Flavio Poli, and Archimede Seguso. Prices for Bitossi decorative objects 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 $1,291.
Questions About Bitossi Decorative Objects
  • 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.