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 Modern Sculptural Vase by Bitossi & Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous vase by Aldo Londi and Bitossi in mustard & burnt orange with archaic impressions banded along symmetrically. Fantastic color. Vase is tapered on both ends. In excellent vin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
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Clay
Bitossi Orange and Gold Vases 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:
These Bitossi orange and go...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
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Pottery
1980s Bitossi White Ceramic Set with Beautiful Texture, Pristine Condition
By Bitossi
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Renowned for their exceptional quality and timeless design, these pieces feature a stunning texture and are presented in immaculate condition, offering a touch of sophistication to a...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Red, White, Onion
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal netter vase, ceramic, blue, red, and white, onion. Medium scale chunky cylinder vase decorated with a wavy abstract onion pattern.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Gold, Matte Brown, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor vase, ceramic, gold and matte brown, signed. Medium scale bottle form vase with a flattened lip and glazed in a two-tone mat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Brown, White, Signed
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter vase, ceramic, brown and white, signed. Tall chunky cylindrical vase with neck and base glazed in white with ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Bitossi Bowl, White and Gold, Abstract, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi bowl, white and gold, abstract, signed. Small to medium scale bowl with gold abstract glaze over white with two tiny cutout handles near the top edge. Organic, wavy free edge...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Tribe d16 Ceramic Vase by Arik Levy for Bitossi Ceramiche
By Bitossi, Arik Levy
Located in Milan, Italy
Tribe d16 vase designed by Arik Levy and produced by Bitossi.
Hand-turned cylindrical ceramics in refractory white earth. Limited edition of 199 pieces. The Tribe collection, intr...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi 3 set Rimini pieces, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue 3-Piece Set from the 1970s is a stunning example of Italian ceramic artistry, blending rich texture, vibrant color, and timeless craftsmanship....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy by Aldo Londi 1950
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy by Aldo Londi 1950
Round "Rimini Blu" enameled terra cotta cigar ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Handcrafted in Italy with hand c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Bitossi Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Red, Blue, White, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Raymor vase, ceramic, stripes, red, blue, white, signed. Small scale cylinder vase with modernist form and decorated with red, blue, and white stripes. Signed with Raymor lab...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, White, Green, Black, Textured, Signed
By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, white, green, black, textured, signed. Medium scale vase decorated with bands of pebbled volcanic glaze in pale green and matte black over white. Signed: "64 I...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Beige Earthenware Pitcher / Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi.
Bitossi was founded in 1921 in Montelupo, a city near Florence, and it is one of the most known Italian ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
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Earthenware
Bitossi Rosenthal-Netter Vase Gold/Black Metallic, Italy
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Chicago, IL
Bitossi Rosenthal-Netter Vase Gold/Black Metallic, Italy. Vase is labeled Italy on bottom.
Measurements 8" tall, 4.25" diameter
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Vase by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glaze ceramic red vase by Bitossi 1960s.
Stamp on the bottom made in Italy, original ceramic in typical Bitossi red colour.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Stylized Italian Pottery Bird Vases, a Pair
By Bitossi, Alvino Bagni, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Garnerville, 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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Gold, Brushed Metallic
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
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Brushed Metallic Gold, Chrome Silver
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi box, ceramic, brushed metallic gold, chrome silver. Small scaled lidded box with a finely textured ribbed abstract top, glazed in gold and chrome, and a metallic platinum bot...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Small Ceramic Vase by Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi, 1959
By Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A small ceramic vase or bottle with green and purple pinstripe glaze designed by Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi. Aquired from the Miami estate...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Bowl, Ceramic, Blue Red, White, Onion Pattern
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter bowl, ceramic, blue red, white, onion pattern. Large scale colorful ceramic bowl with a Rimini blue exterior and a w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Vase, Ceramic, White and Brown, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor vase, ceramic, white and brown, signed. Tall cylinder vase with white glazed body and coarse matte brown clay collar. Signed...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Raymor Postmodern Catch-it-all Ceramic Bowl in Glossy Finish
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile catch-it-all ceramic bowl made in Italy, circa 1980's black glossy finish with green decorative lines, great condition no chips or cracks signed Italy at the bottom.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Seta Art Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, Seta Series, incised texture, black and brown, matt glaze, art pottery vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor with a 2 inch opening.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Ball Vase, Ceramic, Brushed Metallic Silver Chrome
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi ball vase, ceramic, brushed metallic silver, chrome. Medium scale chunky spherical vase glazed in a ribbed brushed metallic platinum luster. F...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Vases, Ceramic, Pink, Blue, Ribbed, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vases, ceramic, pink, blue, ribbed, signed. Pair of tall lipstick form vases with pastel colored necks and ribbed raw clay bodies. Both are signed on their undersides: Blue "...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vintage Mid Century Italian Ceramic "Fasce Colorate" Decor Vase for Rosenthal Netter. Brown with multicolor stripes. Overall excellent condition. One slight ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rimini Blue Cat Made of Ceramics by Aldo Londi, 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Oirlo, LI
Rimini Blue cat made of ceramics by Aldo Londi,1960
This is a rare model, the cat is handmade.
Has no chips or damage. It is a nice piece made ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, White, Metallic Gunmetal, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, white and metallic gunmetal, signed. Medium scale white cylinder vase with metallic gunmetal glazed gear formed collar. Sig...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Bitossi Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Bitossi Ceramics is an Italian ceramics company founded in 1921 by Guido Bitossi in the town of Montelupo Fiorentino, located in the Tuscany region of Italy. Bitossi Ceramics is know...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960's Bitossi Long Turquoise Bowl w/ Vintage Design
By Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
This richly blue long oblong shaped bowl with early automobiles design is a great decorative bowl for foyer table, makeup table, accessory, etc.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Oversized Bitossi Vase, Alvino Bagni, Signed
By Alvino Bagni, Bitossi
Located in Raleigh, NC
This large wheel thrown vase speaks for itself multi colored glaze and oversized. The opening is 4.5" and hand signed to the bottom. In excellent con...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Set of 3 vase lamp holder produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Glazed ceramic, white pictorial decoration.
Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working proces...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, Italy 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the cen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery
Large "Fascie Colorate" Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Aldo Londi, "Fascie Colorate" or "Color Striped" Series of vessels, this vase has a cylindrical body with a bulbous center leading to a narrow neck with flaring mouth. Wi...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Kengo Kuma, postmodern ceramic flower pot / vase, Bitossi Italy 2021
By Kengo Kuma, Bitossi
Located in Firenze, IT
Postmodern white ceramic flower pot / vase designed by Kengo Kuma
Bitossi Italy 2021
100 pieces
Limited edition 015 of 100
World Cancer Day 2022: a collection of designer vases t...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Terracotta, pictorial decoration.
Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working process, both in the forma...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Italian Ceramic Water Jug by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian orange ceramic water jar by Bitossi 1960s.
Glazed technique used by Aldo Londi, serial number and signature on the bottom of the jar.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large bowl, Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful, large bowl designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, for which he was art director, in the early 1950s. It is molded with refractory earth in shades of brown with a rather rare ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Maiolica
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
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Terracotta, pictorial decoration.
Dimensions:
Small vase: 15.5 cm x 15.5 cm H 20 cm
Big vase : 11.5 cm x 11.5...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Terracotta, pictorial decoration.
Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working process, both in the forma...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Tall Art Pottery Vase by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall, art pottery vase by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, attributed to Aldo Londi features an incised, matte glaze in varied eathern tones....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase lamp holder produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Glazed ceramic, white pictorial decoration.
Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working process, both in...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Tribe 10743 Ceramic Vase by Arik Levy for Bitossi Ceramiche
By Bitossi, Arik Levy
Located in Milan, Italy
Tribe 10743 vase designed by Arik Levy and produced by Bitossi.
Hand-turned cylindrical ceramics in refractory white earth. Limited edition of 199 pieces.
The Tribe collection, in...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A limited edition vase No. 037/149 by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche hand-turned with incisions on red clay. This highly artisanal vase is part of the Rimini collection with Via Veneto decoration and is finishe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Space Age White Vase in Glazed Ceramic by Bitossi 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning large Bitossi white vase with drops 1970s
A little ware on some of the drops.
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Bitossi for Raymor Vase, Dark Red with Black Shade Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Unique Italian Bitossi for Raymor flower vase, dark red with black shade glazed ceramic 1960s. Signed by Raymor and marked 120/ 9 Italy only a small production was made of this item.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Coppia di Vasi in ceramica Bitossi, anni '60
By Bitossi
Located in Rivoli, IT
Coppia di vasi portafiori firmati Bitossi.
Realizzati in ceramica smaltata nei toni del verde - bianco e rosso -nero
Entrambi firmati sotto la base
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1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural pottery produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Sculptural pottery produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Glazed ceramic, pictorial decoration, signed.
Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working process, bo...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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.
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Questions About Bitossi Decorative Objects
- How do you identify a Bitossi?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To 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.
- What is Bitossi's style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Bitossi'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.
- Is Flavia the same as Bitossi?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024No, 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.
- Is all Bitossi signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, 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, 2024The 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.