Bitossi Sculptures
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
Set of 3 “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Animals Signed by F. Montelupo for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Flavia Montelupo
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous set of three animal sculptures from the “Rimini Blu” collection by Flavia Montelupo for Bitossi. This rare and charming set includes an elephant, a wiener dog and a turtle, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bittosi Limited Edition Ceramic Tiger cat by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Moulded form in white clay. Safari decoration applied with wax-resist technique on white glaze.
Year of original production: 1966–1967.
Reissue year: 2019 – Limited Edition of 399 ...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Natalie Du Pasquier Vase Bitossi Ceramic Date & Numbered 2004 ED.133/299
By Nathalie du Pasquier, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Vase by Bitossi Ceramiche with elements in white clay casting. Original and elegant, it was conceived by the famous French designer and painter Natalie Du Pasquier. It is finished in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rimini Blu Ceramic Owl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramics, Italy, c. 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
A very cute mid century ‘Rimini Blu’ ceramic owl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramics, made in Italy, c. 1960.
The ceramic body is defined with stylised modelling and the blue glaze ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ellipse Vase by Karim Rashid
By Bitossi, Karim Rashid
Located in Milan, IT
This striking vase is white clay was designed by Karim Rashid in 2006 and it is part of a limited series of 349 objects. It is comprised of three geometric elements finished in solid...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bittosi Limited Edition of 199 Decorative slab by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Slab made using a mold in red clay. Incised multicolored fish figures, hand-decorated with matte glazes.
Year of production: 1957.
Re-edition year: 2008 – Limited Edition of 199 pi...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bittosi Ceramic Green Line Single-stem Vase by Fabio Novembre
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the production process.
Please confirm dimensions with us.
Green Line is the name of the collection, an ...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Ceramic Depicting Wild Boar in Fake Excavation, 1960
By Bitossi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bitossi ceramic depicting wild boar in fake excavation, 1960.
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$320 Sale Price
40% Off
Bittosi Limited Edition of 149 Ceramic Hen-shaped figure by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Shape made using a mold in red clay, finished with silver glaze applied in a third firing.
Year of production: 1963.
Re-edition year: 2008 – Limited Edition of 149 pieces.
The Ri...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rooster / Hen Jar with Lid by Bitossi Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous two piece covered jar in the form of a hen - bird glazed in Rimini Blue by Aldo Londi and Bitossi. Beautiful workmanship and a very serene color combination with fantastic i...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Pottery Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Jonathan Adler, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare and very collectible bird/duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa the 1960s. The piece is in very great vintage condition with great color and textu...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bittosi Ceramic Guadalupe Vase by Bethan Laura Wood
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Vase by Bethan Laura Wood
Vase made by slip casting in white clay. Shiny light blue crackle glaze.
All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the p...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bittosi Ceramic Uncovered Sculpture by Faye Toogood
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Hand-modeled sculpture composed of two elements in white clay. The still-fresh surface is incised and scratched. Transparent glaze over brown engobe.
Presented in 2022, the collecti...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$3,200 / item
Bittosi Ceramic Uncovered Sculpture by Faye Toogood
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture hand-modeled and composed of two elements in white clay. The still-fresh surface is hand-scratched and pitted. White glaze applied in a second firing and gold glaze in a th...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$3,600 / item
Bittosi Sculpture by Nathalie Du Pasquier
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection
of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The
vases are bottle‑shaped and composed
of stackable elements. The formal and
chromatic research is c...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,130 / item
Bittosi Ceramic Green Line Single-stem Vase by Fabio Novembre
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the production process.
Green Line is the name of the collection, an evocative title inspired by a histor...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Customizable Bittosi Seams e Canister Vaso by Benjamin Hubert
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
In 2014, Hubert introduced the Seams
Collection for Bitossi, followed by the
Canister collection the next year. The
smooth surface of each piece is covered
in contrasting Pantone col...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Bittosi Era By Duccio Maria Gambi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Duccio Maria Gambi started collaborating
with Bitossi Ceramiche in 2022 with a
focus on sustainability. The project stems
from an analysis of waste materials,
specifically glazed cer...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,190 / item
Bitossi Fish Tray, Ceramic, White, Matte Brown, Pink, Blue, Incised, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi fish tray, ceramic, white, matte brown, pink, blue, incised, signed. Large scale hand thrown pottery tray with white glaze over raw claw. The body...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bittosi Era Centrotavola By Duccio Maria Gambi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Duccio Maria Gambi started collaborating
with Bitossi Ceramiche in 2022 with a
focus on sustainability. The project stems
from an analysis of waste materials,
specifically glazed cer...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,460 / item
Bittosi Clay Vaso by Formafantasma
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Clay is the name of the collection designed
by Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin.
The name is now highly associated with
the project. The designers drew inspiration
from sculpture...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,120 / item
Bittosi Limited Edition of 199 pieces Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Conical form made on the wheel in red clay with oval cuts on the upper part. Decorated with a small key motif incised using a stamp. Olive green matte glaze with brushstrokes of brig...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bittosi Wiggle Ceramic Vaso by Max Lamb
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the production process.
Wiggle is Max Lamb’s collection for Bitossi,
exploring the material through manua...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$900 / item
Bittosi Limited edition of 199 Vase with horse figures by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition of 199 pieces.
All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the production process.
Riedizione Archivio Storico
The Riedizioni coll...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Bittosi Limited edition of 199 Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Hand-thrown in refractory red clay. Decorated with horizontal stripes painted in wax and glossy turquoise glaze, with a craquelé white base.
Production year: 1953.
Re-edition year:...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Bittosi Azzurro Opaco Vaso by Nathalie Du Pasquier
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection
of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The
vases are bottle‑shaped and composed
of stackable elements. The formal and
chromatic research is c...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,400 / item
Bittosi Limited Edition Tribe Centrepiece by Arik Levy
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Medium cylindrical form, hand-thrown in refractory white clay. The surface is finished with a glossy red glaze on the exterior and a two-tone matte black glaze on the interior.
Desi...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Bittosi Wiggle Ceramic Vaso by Max Lamb
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the production process.
Wiggle is Max Lamb’s collection for Bitossi,
exploring the material through manua...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,000 / item
Customizable Bittosi Wiggle Ceramic Vaso by Max Lamb
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the production process.
Wiggle is Max Lamb’s collection for Bitossi,
exploring the material through manua...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Ettore Sottsass Le Connessioni Vase from the Ruins Series by Bitossi Italy, 1992
By Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Le Connessioni vase from the Ruins series by Ettore and made by Bitossi for Design Gallery Milano, Italy, 1992. Glazed stoneware. Signed to underside 'Ettore Sottsass 1992 3/9 Bitoss...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Bittosi Era Vaso By Duccio Maria Gambi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Duccio Maria Gambi started collaborating
with Bitossi Ceramiche in 2022 with a
focus on sustainability. The project stems
from an analysis of waste materials,
specifically glazed cer...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,550 / item
Bittosi bordeaux /rosso opaco Vaso by Nathalie Du Pasquier
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection
of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The
vases are bottle‑shaped and composed
of stackable elements. The formal and
chromatic research is c...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bittosi Rosso Opaco Scultura by Nathalie Du Pasquier
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection
of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The
vases are bottle‑shaped and composed
of stackable elements. The formal and
chromatic research is c...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,130 / item
Ceramic rooster sculpture, 1960s, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, FR
Rare ceramic rooster from the 1960s
.
Dimensions :
30 cm high
26 cm long
13 cm depth
.
Slightly damaged on the lower part (see photos).
.
Very beautiful colors and poetic.
.
talian m...
Category
1960s European Vintage Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bittosi Blu opaco Sculpture by Nathalie Du Pasquier
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection
of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The
vases are bottle‑shaped and composed
of stackable elements. The formal and
chromatic research is c...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,130 / item
Large Cross Vase by Karim Rashid
By Bitossi, Karim Rashid
Located in Milan, IT
This striking, geometric vase, designed by Karim Rashid, is part of a limited edition of 349 pieces. Its body in white clay consists of three elements, each featuring a different viv...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bittosi Ceramic Uncovered Sculpture by Faye Toogood
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture composed of two elements made by slip casting in white clay. The still-fresh surface is incised and pitted by hand. Matte brown glaze applied in a second firing.
Presented...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,960 / item
Bittosi Ceramic Torsi Vase by Objects of Common Interest
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
A collection that celebrates the classical heritage of art history through a contemporary vision. Torsi is inspired by the terracotta production of ancient Greece and Italy. In class...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bittosi Tribe Vaso by Arik Levy
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
The Tribe collection debuted in 2007 with
its first color option, later updated in matte
black and lacquer red, and most recently
released in a gloss finish with contrasting
matte en...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,440 / item
Bittosi Clay Bolo by Formafantasma
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Clay is the name of the collection designed
by Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin.
The name is now highly associated with
the project. The designers drew inspiration
from sculpture...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,160 / item
Bittosi Verde bosco lucido Scultura by Nathalie Du Pasquier
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection
of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The
vases are bottle‑shaped and composed
of stackable elements. The formal and
chromatic research is c...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bittosi Marrone/bianco/nero opaco Vaso by Nathalie Du Pasquier
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection
of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The
vases are bottle‑shaped and composed
of stackable elements. The formal and
chromatic research is c...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bittosi Rosso lucido Sculpture by Nathalie Du Pasquier
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection
of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The
vases are bottle‑shaped and composed
of stackable elements. The formal and
chromatic research is c...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bittosi nero lucido Sculpture by Nathalie Du Pasquier
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection
of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The
vases are bottle‑shaped and composed
of stackable elements. The formal and
chromatic research is c...
Category
2010s Italian Bitossi Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Bitossi sculptures 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 sculptures, although blue editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 53 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sculptures 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 sculptures by Aldo Londi, Livio Seguso, and Cenedese. Prices for Bitossi sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $225 and can go as high as $14,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,850.
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Questions About Bitossi Sculptures
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.