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

Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

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

Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Geometric, Stripes, White, Yellow, Black, Red, Signed
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Geometric, Stripes, White, Yellow, Black, Red, Signed

Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Geometric, Stripes, White, Yellow, Black, Red, Signed

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi vase, ceramic, geometric, stripes, signed. Medium scale gourd form vase decorated with alternating vertical stripes, glazed in black, white, gray, yellow, and red. Signed on ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi Multi Color Flower Vase for Rosenthal Netter
Bitossi Multi Color Flower Vase for Rosenthal Netter

Bitossi Multi Color Flower Vase for Rosenthal Netter

By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Manufacturer: Bitossi Importer: Rosenthal Netter Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Pottery Condition: This Bitossi multi color flower vase for Rosenthal Netter...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Blue and White Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1968
Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Blue and White Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1968

Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Blue and White Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1968

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi vase, ceramic blue and white, signed. Small scale slab sided vase with three color glaze. Signed with paper label on the underside: CB 7/21 Made in Italy.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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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 Bitossi, Aldo Londi

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 Decorative Objects

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Enamel

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 Decorative Objects

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Enamel

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, blue, orange, brown, grey and yellow on a brushed background.

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

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Ceramic

c.1960s RARE Bitossi Candle Holder by Aldo Londi (1911-2003), Italy
c.1960s RARE Bitossi Candle Holder by Aldo Londi (1911-2003), Italy

c.1960s RARE Bitossi Candle Holder by Aldo Londi (1911-2003), Italy

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Skien, NO

RARE Italian Mid-Century Modern Design Studio Ceramic candle / tealight holder / candlestick from ca. 1950/1960s. Model No. / Production marks: 68/130 Italy Designer: Aldo Londi (I...

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

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Ceramic, Pottery

Aldo Londi, Ceramic/Pottery Vase by Bitossi, Geometric/Mondrian Pattern
Aldo Londi, Ceramic/Pottery Vase by Bitossi, Geometric/Mondrian Pattern

Aldo Londi, Ceramic/Pottery Vase by Bitossi, Geometric/Mondrian Pattern

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice and elegant ceramic vase by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi.

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery

Midcentury Bitossi by Aldo Londi
Midcentury Bitossi by Aldo Londi

Midcentury Bitossi by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The Rimini pattern executed in glossy dark green.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Orange Incised Ceramic Bitossi Pitcher, Italy 1960's
Orange Incised Ceramic Bitossi Pitcher, Italy 1960's

Orange Incised Ceramic Bitossi Pitcher, Italy 1960's

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

An unusual pitcher by Bitossi with deep relief motifs carved all around its surface, it has thick walls and is a sturdy piece of Italian ceramic.

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

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Enamel

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi dark green vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy 1970s
Bitossi dark green vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy 1970s

Bitossi dark green vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy 1970s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Torino, IT

Bitossi dark green vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy 1970s

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue ceramic centerpiece bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s. Unusual large scale 14,17 in diameter Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Bl...

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

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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Ball Vase, Metallic Gold, Italy
Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Ball Vase, Metallic Gold, Italy

Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Ball Vase, Metallic Gold, Italy

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi Ball Vase, Ceramic, Metallic Gold. Small scale spherical vase with flared lip, short neck, and rounded body -glazed in metallic gold over porous raw clay. Measures 5.75 inche...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Red, Gold, Signed
Aldo Londi Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Red, Gold, Signed

Aldo Londi Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Red, Gold, Signed

By Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Gold, Signed. Small scale vase with very pleasing visual proportion. Glazed in the Cinese textured r...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi XL Vase in Rimini Blue Decor for Bitossi, 1960s
Aldo Londi XL Vase in Rimini Blue Decor for Bitossi, 1960s

Aldo Londi XL Vase in Rimini Blue Decor for Bitossi, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Aldo Londi XL Vase in Rimini Blue Decor for Bitossi, 1960s Gorgeous tall ceramic hand-crafted vase in Rimini Blue Decor. Made by Designer Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the 1960s. Very g...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Cachepot Planter Bud Vase, Italy 1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Cachepot Planter Bud Vase, Italy 1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Cachepot Planter Bud Vase, Italy 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Modernist majolica cachepot planter or bud vase features a streamlined sculptural shape with wide rim accentuating the top of the piece; minimal form of the piece is juxtaposed by th...

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

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Ceramic, Pottery

Mid Century Modern Bowl by Bitossi Italy
Mid Century Modern Bowl by Bitossi Italy

Mid Century Modern Bowl by Bitossi Italy

By Bitossi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi ceramic bowl with a stylized crossword design of squiggly lines with block squares in red, gray blue and black on a white glazed soft textured backgroun...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi Large Ashtray by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu Ceramic, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi Large Ashtray by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu Ceramic, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi Large Ashtray by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu Ceramic, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Valencia, VC

Large Round Bitossi Ashtray by Aldo Londi – Rimini Blu, 1950s-60s A stunning Mid-Century Bitossi ashtray by Aldo Londi, featuring the house’s signature Etruscan-inspired sgraffito d...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Aldo Londi Thai Silk Vase, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Blue, Green, Gold
Aldo Londi Thai Silk Vase, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Blue, Green, Gold

Aldo Londi Thai Silk Vase, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Blue, Green, Gold

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Mid-Century Modern vase was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter. It is decorated with a band of gold flowers on Rimini blue, outlined with sgraffito ...

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

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Gold

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

Aldo Londi Bitossi Striped Mid-Century Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Aldo Londi Bitossi Striped Mid-Century Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, 1960s

Aldo Londi Bitossi Striped Mid-Century Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful round striped terracotta bowl, designed by Aldo Londi, handcrafted from ceramic by the Italian manufacturer Bitossi Ceramiche in the 1960s. The bowl features six horizont...

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

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Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.

Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.

By Bitossi

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, green pictorial decoration. Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working process, both i...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Bitossi Raymor Cambogia Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Purple, White, Turquoise, Signed
Bitossi Raymor Cambogia Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Purple, White, Turquoise, Signed

Bitossi Raymor Cambogia Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Purple, White, Turquoise, Signed

By Bitossi, Raymor

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi Raymor vase, ceramic, stripes, violet purple, white, turquoise, signed. Aldo Londi's medium scale "Cambogia" vase glazed in vibrant bands of turquoise, violet, light and dark...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi Flower Vase for Rosenthal Netter
Bitossi Flower Vase for Rosenthal Netter

Bitossi Flower Vase for Rosenthal Netter

By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Manufacturer: Bitossi Importer: Rosenthal Netter Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Pottery Condition: This Bitossi flower vase fo...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase with Geometric Stripes, Signed, Mid-Century
Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase with Geometric Stripes, Signed, Mid-Century

Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase with Geometric Stripes, Signed, Mid-Century

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Striking Italian ceramic vase by Bitossi, featuring a bold geometric striped decoration in white, black, yellow, and red. The elegant elongated form is articulated by rhythmic horizo...

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

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Ceramic, Pottery

Handmade Rimini Blue Lacquered Ceramic Jug by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
Handmade Rimini Blue Lacquered Ceramic Jug by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy

Handmade Rimini Blue Lacquered Ceramic Jug by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Handmade in Italy, 1970s. This jug is made in Rimini blue lacquered ceramic. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Orange and Matte Brown, Signed
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Orange and Matte Brown, Signed

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Orange and Matte Brown, Signed

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi box, ceramic, orange and matte brown, signed. Small scale box having a raw clay lid hash mark incising and decorated with an orange glazed pill pat...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Terracotta Figure Sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
Terracotta Figure Sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s

Terracotta Figure Sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing rare sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ series in terracotta by Aldo Londi (1911-2003) for Bitossi. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Natural terracotta, unglazed and incised with ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Yellow and Green Stoneware Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, Set of 3
Yellow and Green Stoneware Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, Set of 3

Yellow and Green Stoneware Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, Set of 3

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Grythyttan, SE

These stoneware vases, crafted by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during the 1960s, are truly remarkable pieces. They feature a captivating olive green hue complemented b...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vase with 24K Gold Glaze, Italy, 1968
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vase with 24K Gold Glaze, Italy, 1968

Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vase with 24K Gold Glaze, Italy, 1968

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi vase, ceramic, gold, brushed metallic. Medium scale cylinder vase with a ribbed 24K gold glaze exterior, black interior and an underside in terracotta.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase on Sterling Silver Base, 1960s
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase on Sterling Silver Base, 1960s

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase on Sterling Silver Base, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Barcelona, ES

'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase on sterling silver pedestal. Designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the central part. Its gorgeous shades of blue and the geometric design of the patterns make this vase a highly decorative piece from the Mid-Century Modern period. Rare find due to the sterling silver base. Measures: 20,5 cm height x 16 cm diameter // 8,07 in height x 6,29 in diameter 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...

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

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Sterling Silver

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Chartreuse, Signed
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Chartreuse, Signed

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Chartreuse, Signed

By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter box, ceramic, chartreuse, signed. Small scale lidded box decorated with impressed geometric patterns and glazed in chartreuse, ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Ashtray or Catchall, Italian Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Ashtray or Catchall, Italian Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Ashtray or Catchall, Italian Ceramic

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Lovely and large ashtray or catchall designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Stunning colors and patterns. Well proportioned at 2.75” tall and 8.5” wide.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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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 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

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Bitossi Ceramic Depicting Wild Boar in Fake Excavation, 1960
Bitossi Ceramic Depicting Wild Boar in Fake Excavation, 1960

Bitossi Ceramic Depicting Wild Boar in Fake Excavation, 1960

By Bitossi

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Bitossi ceramic depicting wild boar in fake excavation, 1960.

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Italian Rust Red Ceramic Floor Vase by Flavia/Bitossi, 1970s
Italian Rust Red Ceramic Floor Vase by Flavia/Bitossi, 1970s

Italian Rust Red Ceramic Floor Vase by Flavia/Bitossi, 1970s

By Bitossi

Located in Örebro, SE

Beautiful italian rust red ceramic floor vase by Flavia/Bitossi, late 1970s. In 1976 Bitossi split the company in two segments, where the artistic production got the name Flavia. ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Gold Metallic, Signed
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Gold Metallic, Signed

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Gold Metallic, Signed

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi Bitossi vase, ceramic, gold metallic, signed. Small cylinder vase decorated with bands of impressed geometric patterns and glazed in metallic gold. The Bitossi factory mix...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Vase, Ceramic, Blue Turquoise, Textured, Signed
Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Vase, Ceramic, Blue Turquoise, Textured, Signed

Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Vase, Ceramic, Blue Turquoise, Textured, Signed

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi vase, ceramic, blue turquoise, impressed, textured, signed. Medium scale chunky vase from Aldo Londi's 'Lacrima' series. Its body is decorated with a relief pattern of impres...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Moorish Stripes, Brown, Chartreuse, Orange, Signed
Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Moorish Stripes, Brown, Chartreuse, Orange, Signed

Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Moorish Stripes, Brown, Chartreuse, Orange, Signed

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Londi Bitossi vase, ceramic, Moorish stripes, brown, chartreuse and orange, signed. Small low vase from Aldo Londi's Moorish Stripes series with chartreuse and orange glaze over coar...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Mid-century Modern Brown Stoneware Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Mid-century Modern Brown Stoneware Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

Mid-century Modern Brown Stoneware Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This stoneware vase, crafted by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during the 1960s, showcases a striking brown hue adorned with accents of light brown and intricate engrave...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

F.4 Sculpture by Natalie Du Pasquier

F.4 Sculpture by Natalie Du Pasquier

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Capturing the unique post-modernist style of Nathalie du Pasquier, this sculpture is defined by bold geometric elements in different colors stacked in an abstract shape. Turned on a lathe and finished with a matte glaze, the black lower section features a round base with two truncated cones connected at the base, while the white top has a truncated cone with a round top with a rectangular finial. Synonymous with quality and design creativity, this superb sculpture makes...

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2010s Italian Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase for Rosenthal Netter: Marocco
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase for Rosenthal Netter: Marocco

Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase for Rosenthal Netter: Marocco

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Manufacturer: Aldo Londi Importer: Rosenthal Netter Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Pottery Condition: This Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase for Rosenthal Netter Marroc...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Beautiful 1960s ceramic fish money box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
Beautiful 1960s ceramic fish money box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy

Beautiful 1960s ceramic fish money box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in München, DE

Beautiful decorative 1960s ceramic fish money box. The design is by the renowned Italian artist and painter Aldo Londi. Manufactured by Bitossi. Made in Italy. Still with the origina...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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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 Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Valencia, VC

This gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a glazing central band of the Arabesque decor in two different shades of green and the house signature dark brown rough surface, so characteristic of the Bitossi production during the Mid-Century period. Handcrafted in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s. Measurements: Height 21cm/ 8.25" Width 9.5cm/ 3.75" Depth 9.5cm/ 3.75" Weight 1.38kg The brick-shaped Bitossi by Aldo Londi pitchers...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Onion, Signed
Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Onion, Signed

Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Onion, Signed

By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter

Located in New York, NY

Rosenthal Netter vase, ceramic, yellow, orange and brown onion, signed. Tall chunky yellow and brown cylinder vase decorated with an organic onion pattern of yellow, orange, chartreu...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Ashtray or Vide-Poche in Rimini Blue Ceramic, Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s
Ashtray or Vide-Poche in Rimini Blue Ceramic, Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s

Ashtray or Vide-Poche in Rimini Blue Ceramic, Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous ceramic ashtray or vide-poche in a stunning blue glazed (Rimini Blu) color. This vibrant ceramic item was designed by Aldo Londi and hand-craf...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Ceramic

Bitossi Italy Tall Slim Floor Vase Turquoise and Brown by Aldo Londi, 1960s
Bitossi Italy Tall Slim Floor Vase Turquoise and Brown by Aldo Londi, 1960s

Bitossi Italy Tall Slim Floor Vase Turquoise and Brown by Aldo Londi, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Tall cylindrical floor vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. The vase is made of chamotte clay and partly decorated with a geometric pattern with glossy turquoise glaze in two br...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Multicolore Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Signed
Aldo Londi Bitossi Multicolore Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Signed

Aldo Londi Bitossi Multicolore Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Signed

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi Bitossi Multicolore Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Signed. Small spherical ball vase with graduated bands glazed in yellow, orange, red, brown, and black. Signed 8519 "Italy" in ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bitossi Hand-Crafted Ceramic Keepsake Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Bitossi Hand-Crafted Ceramic Keepsake Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

Bitossi Hand-Crafted Ceramic Keepsake Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bone white hand built keepsake box with a blue and green graphic pattern top. Interior of box is glazed in a vibrant green.

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

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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 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.