Bitossi Lidded Ceramic Box, Italy, c.1955
By Bitossi
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bitossi Lidded Ceramic Box, Italy, c.1955.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Boxes
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
Pipe Holder Box by Aldo Londi
$455 / item
Pipe Holder Box by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Pipe holder box featuring a lid and small lateral handles designed to hold a pipe securely. The surface is horizontally incised and coated with a bright orange glaze over a brown bas...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Signed
$1,620Sale Price|55% Off
Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Lacrima Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Signed. Large low bowl decorated with a relief pattern of impressed teardrops from Bitossi's Lacrima Decor. Minute...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Decorated Porcelain Horse Box
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century porcelain keepsake/cigarette box hand decorated with a water color effect glaze depicting a horse.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual Ceramic Box By Bitossi Raymor, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual ceramic box by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Italy, ca' 1960's, signed. Geometric design, beautifully decorated in yellow, brown, black.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Box, Signed
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Small-scale lidded ceramic box from Bitossi’s Pietra series, produced in the 1970s and imported by Rosenthal Netter. The box features an abstract patter...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed. Small scale Mondrian box decorated with rectangles and lines and glazed in red, yellow, and black. Signed f...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Orange and Matte Brown, Signed
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Chartreuse, Signed
$1,050Sale Price|38% Off
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, ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Vase, Ceramic, Blue Turquoise, Textured, Signed
$2,625Sale Price|25% Off
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Graphic Pattered Ceramic Box
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Blue, Green, White Stripes, Signed
$1,100Sale Price|50% Off
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Blue, Green, White Stripes, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi box, ceramic, blue, green, white stripes, signed. Small scale colorful lidded box decorated with a tight hard edge pattern of blue, green and white stripes...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Box by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, C 1960, Orange with Gold Decoration
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Decorative ceramic box by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960. Signed at the bottom, 79/11, Italy. Organic designs on the lid with gold decorations.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Yellow and Orange, Geometric, Signed
$1,000Sale Price|60% Off
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Yellow and Orange, Geometric, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi box, ceramic, yellow and orange, geometric, signed. Small scale box from Aldo Londi's "Torcello" series, with an orange bottom and yellow l...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Stripes, Orange, Black, Yellow, Signed
$600Sale Price|66% Off
Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Stripes, Orange, Black, Yellow, Signed
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal netter box, ceramic, stripes, orange, black and yellow, signed. Small scale ceramic lidded box decorated with angled planks, glazed an...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Sgraffito, Blue, Black, Abstract, Geometric, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi box, ceramic, blue black, sgraffito, abstract, geometric, signed. Small scale lidded box with geometric sgraffito decoration, glazed in blue and black. Signed on underside of...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Square Blue Ashtray by Aldo Londi
$180 / item
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...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Box, Ceramic, White, Black, and Brown, Signed
$1,125Sale Price|55% Off
Bitossi for Raymor Box, Ceramic, White, Black, and Brown, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor box, ceramic white, black, and brown, signed. Small lidded box glazed in chocolate brown, white and black from Aldo Londi's Piastrelle Bi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Applied Discs, Blue, Purple, White, Brown, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi box, ceramic, applied discs, blue, purple, white, brown, signed. The lid is a coarse dark chocolate clay decorated with rows of applied glazed discs in violet (purple) and bl...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Yellow, Black, White, Brown, Geometric, Signed
$500Sale Price|74% Off
Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Yellow, Black, White, Brown, Geometric, Signed
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter box, ceramic, yellow, black, white, brown, geometric, signed. Small scale lidded box decorated with angular geometric pattern i...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Navy Blue, Green, White, Plaid
$1,017Sale Price|45% Off
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Navy Blue, Green, White, Plaid
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal netter box, ceramic, navy blue, green, and white, plaid. Small scale lidded ceramic box with navy, white and green glazed top and white glazed bottom. Tiny glaze miss on edge of one side of the lid. Minute wear to inner box (photo 12) and two old touch-ups to corners of the bottom box. Remnants of a paper Rosenthal...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lidded Box by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Very nice ceramic box with lid by Alvino Bagno for Bitossi and distributed by Rosenthal Netter. Nice natural earth tones. Very good condition
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi for Gump's Mid-Century Modern Lidded Box, Gray Ceramic
By Bitossi, Gumps
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Gump's Box, Ceramic, Gray, Brown, Signed. Small scale, hard to find, lidded box glazed in washed gray with raw clay piping. Retains white paper import label (78/15) and "...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
BITOSSI - Piastrelle Bicolore Series Lidded Ceramic Box - Italy - Circa 1960's
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chatham, ON
BITOSSI (Manufacturer) - ALDO LONDI (Designer) - PIASTRELLE BICOLORE (Series) - Rare Mid Century studio pottery arabesque pattern lidded box - hand finished - mold formed - featuring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Rimini Blue and Green Bitossi Studio of Italy, 1960s Oblong Ceramic Lidded Box
By Bitossi
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Bitossi Rimini blue and green striped lidded oblong ceramic box with hand incised decoration. A lovely example of Italian craftsmanship, circa 1960s Signed Italy on base of box In...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Tagliata Series Decorative Box by Aldo Londi
$665 / item
Tagliata Series Decorative Box by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This decorative box from the Tagliata series features a turned form with hand-applied elements, showcasing a bold contrast between the bright white interior of the box and lid and th...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Box, Ashtray and Votive Candle Holder
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bitossi for Rosenthal Nette ceramic box, ahstray and votive candle holder. All three in deep blue with white traces. Signed. Retains original paper label on the underside, which read...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Raymor Box, Ceramic, Metallic Platinum Silver, Black, Iridescent, Signed
$637Sale Price|25% Off
Bitossi Raymor Box, Ceramic, Metallic Platinum Silver, Black, Iridescent, Signed
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor box, ceramic, metallic chrome silver, black, signed. Small scale lidded box with a top glazed in metallic silver platinum and black. The ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Bitossi Ceramic Box, Orange & Brown , Made in Italy 1970's
$1,345Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Bitossi Ceramic Box, Orange & Brown , Made in Italy 1970's
By Bitossi
Located in Milano, IT
Jewellery Box - Ceramic Box - Decorative Container Bitossi is one of the foremost ceramic makers in Italy. Skilled artisans and celebrated designers have come together since the in...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Decorative Lidded Box
By Bitossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bitossi decorative ceramic lidded box, Italy. Sophisticated table top box for jewelry, cards or hide the T.V. remote. In very good original condition.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
Bitossi boxes 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 boxes, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original boxes by Bitossi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider boxes by Piero Fornasetti, Raymor, and Gabriella Crespi. Prices for Bitossi boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $450 and can go as high as $3,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,200.
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Questions About Bitossi Boxes
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.