Bitossi Vases
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
Vintage Italian Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Set of Three Ceramic Vases, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Set of three brick shaped ceramic vases of the iconic Rimini Blu line by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche. Hand-produced in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s.
All three bear...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
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Ceramic
Postmodern Green Lacquered Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced for 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 Vases
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Ceramic
Pair of Bitossi ceramic vases, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Rivoli, IT
Pair of flower vases signed Bitossi.
Made of glazed ceramic in shades of green-white and red-black
Both signed below the base
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1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Beige Earthenware Pitcher / Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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 Vases
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Earthenware
Mario Ferrarini for Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase Sculpture Centerpiece 2010s
By Mario Ferrarini, Bitossi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian ceramic vase sculpture centrepiece “Vasi Litigati” series designed by Mario Ferrarini and produced by Bitossi.
The vase consists of two parts, a cilindric base and a ‘hat’ th...
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2010s Italian Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Reel Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite small vase is in white clay with a striking turquoise finish. Its rectangular shape with a smaller base and top evokes the shape of a reel and features a series of par...
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2010s Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi pottery vase, Rimini Blue, By Aldo Londi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Classic Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic vase from the Rimini blue range. A gorgeous Mid-century modern retro classic, with really nice glazing, the colors are what makes these vases so sp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Wicker, Art Glass
Ettore Sottsass Vase from Stepped Series in Enameled Ceramic by Bitossi 1990s
By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A vase from the stepped series in hand-turned in white clay enameled with two-tone matt gray and light green glaze, manufactured in the 1990s by Bitossi and designed by Ettore Sottsa...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
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Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, 1960s
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Glazed Purple Ceramic Vase, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Naples, IT
Cylindrical vase from Aldo Londi's series for Bitossi with alternating horizontal stripes of various glazes and textures from the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Two Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vases Blue Rimini Collection
By Bitossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
These magnificent vases are designed by Bitossi's artistic director Aldo Londi in 1953. The sinuous shape of these white clay pieces, finished with a vivid turquoise color, are decor...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1950 Bitossi Ceramic Italian Mid Century Modern Vase, Set of 2
By Bitossi
Located in Brescia, IT
Bitossi
Italy, 1950
Set of 2
Ceramic vases
Excellent condiction
Vase: h 23 / diam 11 cm
Bowl: h 12 / diam 20 cm
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1980s Bitossi White Ceramic Set with Beautiful Texture, Pristine Condition
By Bitossi
Located in Brescia , 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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in VALENCIA, ES
A remarkable duo of vintage ceramic vases, featuring the 'Nuovo Renacimento' style in the Carta Fiorentina and Paisley decors, designed by the visionary Aldo Londi for Bitossi circa ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Bitossi by Aldo Londi Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Aldo Londi was a prominent Italian ceramicist known for his work at Bitossi Ceramiche. Bitossi ceramics are highly regarded for their distinctive designs and craftsmanship, making th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in FERROL, ES
Ceramic vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s
Good condition.
Measurements: 26x11 cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian ceramic vase with geometric motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). Discovered in North Central Italy, this particular piece has been well kept over the years. It has a decorative band around its centre with a geometric motif of concentric squares in turquoise. On either side top and bottom, etched circles follow the form of the piece. It is weighty with a slightly concave base with 'Italy' etched in the underside in that Bitossi 'font'. The body shape is widely cylindrical with a reverse tapered neck and flared rim somewhat reminiscent of a Moroccan tagine...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
large italian bitossi FLOOR VASE decor moresco aldo londi 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Mannheim, DE
Bitossi vase in a very rare XL size. Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Firenze, Italy from the 60s. Decor Moresco. Glaze in ocher and dark yellow with some g...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Bitossi Aldo Londi Brutalist Set of Yellow Vases and Dish, Italian 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Bitossi by Aldo Londi set of Brutalist Mid-Century Modern ceramic vases and trinket dish - handcrafted in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s.
The vases are marked by hand with...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Turquoise and Brass Vase by Dimorestudio
By DIMORESTUDIO, Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This geometric vase in white clay has a simple, rectangular shape with a striking turquoise finish on the outside and a vivid green finish on the inside. It is highlighted on one of ...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Vases
Materials
Brass
Aldo Londi, vaso serie Etrusco per Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Firenze, IT
Aldo Londi, vaso serie Etrusco per Bitossi
Vaso creato da Aldo Londi per Bitossi, della serie Etrusco in smalto bianco opaco.
Realizzato negli anni 60.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Glazed Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bruno Paoli, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two Bitossi Aldo Londi for Cer Paoli Sahara range ceramic vases. Italy, 1960s.
Ceramiche Paoli "Cer Paoli" was created at the end of the Second World ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Postmodern Brown Enameled Earthenware Vase by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This is a brown enameled earthenware vase with a linear pattern of different colors.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - 'Arabesque'
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). Part of the 'Arabesque' range designed by Aldo Londi which was produced in the 1960s, it presents a glazed c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - 'Arabesque'
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). Part of the 'Arabesque' range designed by Aldo Londi which was produced in the 1960s, it presents a glazed c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - 'Arabesque'
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). Part of the 'Arabesque' range designed by Aldo Londi which was produced in the 1960s, it presents a glazed c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Vases
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black and blue on a brushed background.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century modern Bitossi vase
By Bitossi
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rather large and amazing vintage ceramic vase from Bitossi. This is a retro classic, with really nice colors a warm red contrasted with some yellow or orange parts and black detail...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini by Aldo Londi Blue vase, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic round vase, Italy, 1950-1960s. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Ital...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi ceramic vase with a stylized crossword design of squiggly lines with block squares in red, yellow, gray blue and black on a white glazed soft textured b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy, 1960s
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 Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi Vase für Bitossi • 'Rimini Blue' Serie 1960er Jahre • Italien
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Andernach, DE
Original Ateliershandwerk von Aldo Londi für Bitossi.
Italienische Keramikkunst aus der Mitte des 20. Jahrhunderts.
Leuchtendes dunkles Türkis bis Azur.
Aus der ''Rimini Blue'' Serie...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey and yellow on a brushed background.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The Rimini pattern executed in glossy dark green.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey and yellow on a brushed background.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Red Vase by Dimorestudio
By Bitossi, DIMORESTUDIO
Located in Milan, IT
This striking vase has a simple, rectangular shape, highlighted with a brass strip at the bottom and two different solid finishes, one large strip in pink and a vivid red top. The pi...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Vases
Materials
Brass
Chalice Vase by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant vase was designed by famous Italian architect Ettore Sottsass in 1962. It is in white clay and its geometric shape with a white finish is adorned with a series of parall...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Rust Red Ceramic Floor Vase by Flavia/Bitossi, 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful italian rust red ceramic floor vase by Flavia/Bitossi, late 1970s.
In 1976 Bitossi split the company in two segments, where the artistic production got the name Flavia.
...
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1970s Italian Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Aldo Londi Bitossi Midcentury Ceramic Vases
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Tystberga, SE
Set of 3 ceramic vases designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi, Italy in the 1960s. Mustard colored with strokes of brown and engraved geometric patterns. Good vintage con...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Italy Tall Slim Floor Vase Turquoise and Brown by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Tall cylindrical floor vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy.
The vase is made of chamotte clay and partly decorated with a geometric pattern with glossy turquoise glaze in two br...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rimini-Blue Italian Stoneware Vase with Sunflowers by Aldo Londi, Bitossi, 60s
By Bitossi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare rectangular Rimini-blue Stoneware vase decorated with sunflowers. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured in Italy by Bitossi during the 1960s. Measurements: H: 16.5 cm, W/D: ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
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Stoneware
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, 1960s
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 central part. Its gorgeous shades of blue and the geometric design of the patterns make this vase a highly decorative piece from the Mid-Century Modern period.
To create a set.
Measures: 15,5 cm H x 9 cm diameter
About Bitossi (Manufacturer)
Like a Fellini movie, the ceramics of this famed Italian company embody a creative spectrum that ranges from the playful and earthy to the high-minded and provocative. Based in Florence, Bitossi Ceramiche draws on craft traditions that date back to the 1500s. These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery
Postmodern Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase by A. Londi and F. Montelupo for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Flavia Montelupo
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This is a Rimini blue vase from the 1970s. Made in Italy.
It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Flavia Montelupo, also known as Bitossi.
Bitos...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Italian Centerpiece for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury round blue and brown ceramic centrepiece. Aldo Londi designed this fantastic piece in Italy during the 1960s for Bitossi.
This fantastic item is magnificent because the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
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Ceramic
Huge Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase Aldo Londi for Bitossi, C. 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful and rare tall 30cm/12" embossed vase in vibrant 'Rhimini' blue and turquoise by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1968. A great piece of vintage, mid-century handmade Italian p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Lodi and Flavia Montelupo Bitossi Rimini Blue Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured in Italy by Bitossi Ceramiche in the 1950s. Handcrafted with hand carved geometric design in a glazed vibrant turquoi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase on Sterling Silver Base, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase on sterling silver pedestal. Designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the central part. Its gorgeous shades of blue and the geometric design of the patterns make this vase a highly decorative piece from the Mid-Century Modern period.
Rare find due to the sterling silver base.
Measures: 20,5 cm height x 16 cm diameter // 8,07 in height x 6,29 in diameter
About Bitossi (Manufacturer)
Like a Fellini movie, the ceramics of this famed Italian company embody a creative spectrum that ranges from the playful and earthy to the high-minded and provocative. Based in Florence, Bitossi Ceramiche draws on craft traditions that date back to the 1500s. These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Bitossi Ceramic Italy Vase, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase, made in Italy, circa 1960s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites. Signed with Italy.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare design by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Rimini Blue ceramic footed vase with geometric motifs, Italy, 1960s
This stunning glazed ceramic vase has a pattern with circles in dark blue with rhombus inside in shades of green / turquoise color accented by decorative flowers.
Excellent vintage condition.
This piece is perfect as a gift idea and it could placed alone or with other 'Rimini Blu'Bitossi pieces creating a set. Display it in a cabinet or on a console table, with flowers or just as a cool decorative vase.
Measures: 22 cm height x 18 cm diameter (8,66 in height X 7,08 in diameter )
More Bitossi Aldo Londi pieces are avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
About Bitossi (Manufacturer)
Like a Fellini movie, the ceramics of this famed Italian company embody a creative spectrum that ranges from the playful and earthy to the high-minded and provocative. Based in Florence, Bitossi Ceramiche draws on craft traditions that date back to the 1500s. These find expression in the artisanal 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.
The company 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 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. Starting in the 1950s, some 20 years before he founded the Memphis Postmodern design...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful tall embossed vase in vibrant 'Rhimini' blue and turquoise by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1968. A great. piece of vintage, mid-century handmade Italian pottery.
Shape...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Mid-century pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange and yellow on a brushed background.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1930s Art Deco Ceramic Italian Fisherman Vase by Bitossi
By Ceramiche di Albisola, Bitossi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An Art Deco vase designed and manufacured in Italy in the Thirties by Bitossi, signs of use and age visible on the photo. This Vase by Bitossi is a splendid example of Italian ceramic craftsmanship during the Art Deco period. Bitossi is renowned for producing high-quality ceramics, and this vase embodies the bold and sophisticated design elements characteristic of Art Deco, with a touch of Futurist influence. Ceramic provides a smooth and versatile surface for decoration and glazing. The quality of the ceramic work by Bitossi is typically top-notch, reflecting their expertise in the craft.
The decoration on the vase include a stylized representation of a fisherman. The glazing features bold, contrasting the black color of the fisherman
The vase reflects the broader design trends of the Art Deco period, which celebrated modernity, luxury, and craftsmanship.
Bitossi ceramics, especially those from the 1930s and featuring Art Deco design elements, are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of vintage and mid-century ceramics...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Bitossi vase with vibrant colors.
The Bitossi family was documented in the territory of Montelupo Fiorentino as far back as 1536. Over the centurie...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Jug Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) large jug/ ball shaped pitcher, Italy, 1950-1960s.
Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Ital...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Vases
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Italian Stoneware Vase in Blue and Purple Glaze from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare vase in chamotte clay. Executed in high-gloss blue and purple glazes and featuring a center pattern of hand-incised water drops or onions. It was manufactured in Italy by Bito...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Bitossi vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Bitossi vases 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 vases, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 184 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 21 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original vases 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 vases by Aldo Londi, Fratelli Toso, and Flavio Poli. Prices for Bitossi vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $14,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,250.
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Questions About Bitossi Vases
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.