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.
$205 / item
Blue Sitting Cat Figurine by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This medium-sized figurine from the Rimini Blu collection features a sitting cat created using a pressed refractory white clay technique. The surface decoration is applied through a ...
Ceramic
Large Aldo Londi Glazed Ceramic Ram Sculpture for Bitossi Studio
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Ceramic
Vintage Flavia Montelupo Rimini Unglazed Ceramic Cat Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Flavia Montelupo
Located in San Diego, CA
This vintage Flavia Montelupo Ceramic Cat is a beautiful addition to any collection. Made in Italy by Aldo Londi (Bitossi), this unglazed figurine showcases the intricate details of ...
Ceramic
$205 / item
Blue Hedgehog Figurine by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This figurine features a distinctive hedgehog shape crafted using press-molded refractory white clay from the Rimini Blu series. Its surface is decorated with hand-stamped incisions ...
Ceramic
$930 / item
Silver Hen Figurine by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This limited edition figurine captures the form of a hen using a red clay mold, finished with a third-fire silver glaze that creates a reflective, textured surface. Part of a histori...
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...
Clay
Talismano Anthropomorphic Figurine by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Anthropomorphic figurine from the Riedizioni archivio storico collection, featuring subtle incision details beneath bluette and violet glaze accents. This limited edition piece, reis...
Ceramic
Terracotta Figure Sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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 ...
Terracotta
Vintage Flavia Montelupo Rimini Unglazed Ceramic Lion Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Flavia Montelupo
Located in San Diego, CA
This vintage Flavia Montelupo Ceramic lion is a beautiful addition to any collection. Made in Italy by Aldo Londi (Bitossi), this unglazed figure showcases the intricate details of a...
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Green Glazed Textural Ceramic Sculpture Italian
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
This unusual and rare vintage Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic is of a woman. We have called it the lady in the car or house. The glazed green has incised textural raised desig...
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Horse, Italy, circa 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural horse statue - Bitossi Aldo Londi. This character statue has been made in the 1960s. Absolutely gorgeous item with mark on the body and still in ...
Ceramic
$185 / item
Blue Elephant Figurine by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This medium-sized elephant figurine features a unique cast form from the Rimini Blu series, showcasing intricate stamped incisions in varied patterns under a glossy, vibrant blue gla...
Ceramic
$205 / item
Blu Owl Figurine by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
A refined owl figurine from the Rimini Blu collection, shaped in refractory white clay with a pressed form. The surface is decorated with distinctive manually incised patterns using ...
Ceramic
Totem Green White and Pink Decorative Sculpture by Karim Rashid
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Decorative sculpture featuring four stacked elements crafted through casting in white clay and finished with glossy white, pink, green, and platinum enamel. This piece is part of a l...
Ceramic
Totem Black Orange Purple and Green Decorative Sculpture by Karim Rashid
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Totem by karim rashid is a decorative sculpture composed of four distinct elements with a glossy finish in black, orange, purple, and green. Each piece is produced through a white cl...
Ceramic
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...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Brown, White
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi horse, ceramic, brown and white. Medium scale horse with white glaze over a coarse matte brown raw clay. Small indentation to right re...
Ceramic
$817
H 3.15 in W 9.85 in D 2.56 in
Signed Montelupo for Bitossi Sausage Dog in Blue "Rimini" Ceramic, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Flavia Montelupo
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous wiener dog sculpture from the "Rimini Blu" collection by Flavia Montelupo for Bitossi. This lovely and rare sculpture was designed by Flavia Montelupo and produced by Bitoss...
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning large vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, features a seta design in rare "Lobster" colors. Measures: 16” tall 5” wide.
Ceramic
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 8 in W 6 in D 15 in
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche bird / duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with great color and texture; it would make a fanta...
Ceramic
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...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed fish sculpture. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 19...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Ceramic Cat by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in 'Rimini blue' Italy Ca. 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in South Salem, NY
Aldo Londi's Ceramic Cat for Bitossi, crafted in the iconic 'Rimini blue' glaze circa 1960, is a masterpiece of Italian ceramic artistry. Standing as a testament to Londi's creative genius, this feline...
Ceramic
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.5 in W 6.25 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Art Pottery Lion Figurine Sculpture Italy
By Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Aldo Bitossi Italian art pottery lion figurine sculpture and dates from the 1960's. Marked on the bottom "Made in Italy". Color is great and the figurine is in excellent co...
Pottery
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 ...
Ceramic
Large Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Chicago, IL
Bitossi ceramic vase by Aldo Londi.
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Horse, Italy, circa 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural horse statue - Bitossi Aldo Londi. This character statue has been made in the 1960s. Absolutely gorgeous item with mark on the body and still in ...
Ceramic
Sold
H 20.08 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in
Bitossi Ceramic Refrattaria Busts "Mother and Daughter" – Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A deeply moving and exceptionally rare pair of sculptural busts, titled Mother and Daughter, handcrafted in the 1970s by Bitossi in Italy. Made in ceramica refrattaria (fireclay cham...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Two Riders on one Horse Scavo Design for Bitossi, Italy 1980s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Aldo Londi Two Riders on one Horse Scavo Design for Bitossi, Italy 1980s A beautiful Aldo Londi designed sculpture in pottery - ceramics from the "scavo" series, showing two riders ...
Ceramic
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H 14.5 in W 8 in D 3.5 in
Aldo Londi rare early pottery / ceramic sculpture of bird , for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing modern sculpture of a bird with metal stand by the well known artist / designer Aldo Londi.
Ceramic
Vintage Flavia Montelupo Rimini Unglazed Ceramic Owl Italy
By Aldo Londi, Flavia Montelupo, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
This vintage Flavia Montelupo Ceramic owl is a beautiful addition to any collection. Made in Italy by Aldo Londi (Bitossi), this unglazed figurine showcases the intricate details of ...
Ceramic
Sold
H 16 in W 17 in D 6.7 in
Rare & Large Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Plant Centaur Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Chino Hills, CA
We are thrilled to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and sought-after piece of Mid-Century Italian design - a stunningly large "Rimini Blu" ceramic sculpture, possibly sculpted ...
Ceramic
Sold
H 9.75 in W 7.75 in D 4.75 in
Mid Century Modern Camel Headed Sculpture in Orange by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Sculptural stoneware abstract object with a two headed camel atop round pillar with impressions in a mid sixties orange. In excellent condition with no visible chips or crac...
Stoneware
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This mid-century piece is gorgeous in sublime shades of brown, golden yellow and white. The graphic pattern and glaze makes this a t...
Ceramic
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H 7.09 in W 13.39 in D 6.3 in
Italian Mid-Century Rimini Blu Ceramic Bull Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic Rimini Blu ceramic bull was manufactured circa 1960 in Italy by Bittossi and designed by Aldo Londi. Aldo Londi was born in Montelupo near Firenze where he grew up in a ...
Ceramic
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H 5.52 in W 12.21 in L 5.52 in
Italian Midcentury Red Glazed Ceramic Bull Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic Rimini Blu ceramic was manufactured circa 1960 in Italy by Bittossi and designed by Aldo Londi. Aldo Londi was born in Montelupo near Firenze where he grew up in a big ceramic tradition. In the 1950s he was Art Director of Bitossi and designed the famous Rimini blue series, lots of different vases, bowls, ashtrays and animals. For many people it was the perfect souvenir from Italy. This amazing large bull ceramic is a rare red glazed version from this Rimini blue animal sculptures...
Ceramic
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Bull Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Stockholm, SE
This artwork is from the Rimini Blue series. Casted in white clay with various patterns engraved by hand on raw clay under the glossy blue crystalline glaze. This bull is in excellen...
Ceramic
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H 4.93 in W 3.15 in D 5.91 in
Early Pair of Bitossi Sculptural Horses in Rimini Blue Ceramic by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bitossi, a pair of sculptural horses in Rimini blue ceramic, designed by Aldo Londi, early 1960s. Stamped signed, not later felt-tip pen signed. Measures: 15 cm. x 12.5 cm. In excell...
Ceramic
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H 6.7 in W 13 in D 3.55 in
Italian Midcentury White Glazed Bull Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic Rimini Blu ceramic was manufactured circa 1960 in Italy by Bittossi and designed by Aldo Londi. Aldo Londi was born in Montelupo near Firenze where he grew up in a big ceramic tradition. In the 1950s he was Art Director of Bitossi and designed the famous Rimini blue series, lots of different vases, bowls, ashtrays and animals. For many people it was the perfect souvenir from Italy. This amazing large bull ceramic is a rare white glazed version from this Rimini blue animal sculptures.
Ceramic