Bitossi More Candle Holders

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.

Creator: Bitossi

Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder Aldo Londi Bitossi, 1960s

$828

Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder Aldo Londi Bitossi, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi, Midcentury Rimini Blue Ceramic Candleholder Incised Floral

$889

Aldo Londi Bitossi, Midcentury Rimini Blue Ceramic Candleholder Incised Floral

By Bitossi

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Candleholder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy, Rimini blue ceramic jug shaped with hand incised floral decoration, circa 1970s Measures: Height 5...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder Aldo Londi Bitossi, 1960s

$828

Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder Aldo Londi Bitossi, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Candleholder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase

$1,042Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.09 in Dm 5.71 in

Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase

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 More Candle Holders

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Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, Italy 1960

$1,178

H 6.11 in Dm 3.55 in

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, Italy 1960

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

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 More Candle Holders

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Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Large Rimini Blu Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase

$678

H 9.5 in Dm 9 in

Large Rimini Blu Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful glaze an excellent condition on this large Bitossi vase circa 1980's .

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl, 1950s

$917

H 1.97 in Dm 7.88 in

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl, 1950s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rimini Blue Bitossi Aldo Londi Bowl, Glazed Ceramic Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue glazed ceramic circular bowl. Italy, 1950-19...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi More Candle Holders

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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Ashtray Vide-Poche, Italy 1960s

$404Sale Price|28% Off

H 1.97 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Ashtray Vide-Poche, Italy 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Valencia, VC

Gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic large ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi from the Rimini Blu range. Handcrafted in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s. It would look beautiful ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Lion by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

$568

H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 2.37 in

Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Lion by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

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 More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

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

$509

H 6.3 in Dm 4.34 in

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 More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Cat by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

$1,089

H 13 in W 5.12 in D 6.7 in

Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Cat by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Vienna, AT

Charming iconic and Huge Italian modern ceramic cat sculpture from the Rimini Blue series designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montel...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

$663Sale Price / set|60% Off

H 10.24 in Dm 4.53 in

Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Valencia, VC

Aldo Londi for Bitossi – Pair of Large “Rimini Blu” Cylinder Vases, Italy, 1960s An absolutely stunning pair of large handmade ceramic cylinder vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, feat...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi More Candle Holders

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Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blu ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy

$592

H 7.09 in Dm 8.67 in

Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blu ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in München, DE

A very beautiful decorative 1960s ceramic vase from the Rimini Blu collection. The design is by the renowned Italian artist and painter Aldo Londi. Manufactured by Bitossi. Made in I...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy 1960

$1,776

H 16.34 in Dm 5.71 in

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy 1960

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Barcelona, ES

A giant sized handmade Rimini blue ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. Blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns adorning the top of the ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi More Candle Holders

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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Mid-Century Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, 1960s

$319Sale Price|40% Off

H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in

Mid-Century Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Valencia, VC

Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic vase in the iconic brick form, finished in the distinctive Rimini Blu glaze. Designed in the 1960s and handmade in Italy, this piece features sgraffi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi More Candle Holders

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Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Previously Available Items

Set of Seven Italian Ceramic ‘Rimini Blue’ Owl Candle Holders by Bitossi

Sold

H 19.75 in Dm 7 in

Set of Seven Italian Ceramic ‘Rimini Blue’ Owl Candle Holders by Bitossi

By Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A spectacular collection of seven Italian ‘Rimini Blue’ ceramic owl candle holders and vases designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the 1960’s. This...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Set of Glazed Ceramic Objects by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter

Sold

H 14.13 in Dm 4 in

Set of Glazed Ceramic Objects by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter

By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi

Located in Astoria, NY

Set of vintage glazed ceramic objects, made by Bitossi during the 1960s and imported by Rosenthal-Netter, including a tall candleholder, a pair of vases, a lidded jar and two small c...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Bitossi more candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

Bitossi more candle holders 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 more candle holders, although blue editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original more candle holders by Bitossi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. Prices for Bitossi more candle holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $837 and can go as high as $837, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $837.

Questions About Bitossi More Candle Holders

How do you identify a Bitossi?
1 Answer
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.
What is Bitossi's style?
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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.
Is all Bitossi signed?
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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.
Is Flavia the same as Bitossi?
1 Answer
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.
What is the history of Bitossi pottery?
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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.

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