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Bitossi Lighting

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
1 of the 2 Bitossi Gold Glazed Ceramic Lamps, Custom Lampshade by R. Houben
1 of the 2 Bitossi Gold Glazed Ceramic Lamps, Custom Lampshade by R. Houben

1 of the 2 Bitossi Gold Glazed Ceramic Lamps, Custom Lampshade by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality large ceramic table floor/table lamp by Bitossi, 1970s. This lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Aqua Black Blue Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
Bitossi Aqua Black Blue Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

Bitossi Aqua Black Blue Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality ceramic table floor lamp by Bittosi, 1960s. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Large Bitossi Yellow Lamps, Italy 1960's
Large Bitossi Yellow Lamps, Italy 1960's

Large Bitossi Yellow Lamps, Italy 1960's

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Large yellow glazed table lamps with rings of incised decor on their walls. 32x21 Base 22x8

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 2 Bitossi Lamps for Bergboms, with Custom Made Shades by Rene Houben
1 of the 2 Bitossi Lamps for Bergboms, with Custom Made Shades by Rene Houben

1 of the 2 Bitossi Lamps for Bergboms, with Custom Made Shades by Rene Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 2 Bitossi "Birch" lamp features a ceramic base with a rough surface in an off-white glaze in the middle and bands of shiny metallic gold glaze at the top and bottom. The tex...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bitossi Aqua Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
Bitossi Aqua Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

Bitossi Aqua Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality ceramic table floor lamp by Bittosi, 1960s. This  lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a uniqu...

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Style Aqua and Sand Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
Bitossi Style Aqua and Sand Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

Bitossi Style Aqua and Sand Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality ceramic table floor lamp in style of Bittosi, 1960s. This  lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offer...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century ceramic gold gilded pair table lamps by Bitossi for Berboms
Mid-century ceramic gold gilded pair table lamps by Bitossi for Berboms

Mid-century ceramic gold gilded pair table lamps by Bitossi for Berboms

By Bitossi

Located in Eindhoven, NL

An elegant pair ceramic table lamps designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden. These fabulous lamps are glazed and gilt. Period- ca. 1960-1970 Place of origin- Italy/ Sweden Labeled a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of gilt ceramic lamps by Bitossi
Pair of gilt ceramic lamps by Bitossi

Pair of gilt ceramic lamps by Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

Pair of ceramic lamps by Bitossi Pair of gilt ceramic lamps. By Bitossi (manufacturer) for Miranda ( Swedish retailer ) Italy, 1960 Dimensions : Height ( total - with lampshade )...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Pair of Ceramic Lamps Mondrian by Bitossi. Italy, 1990s
Mid-Century Pair of Ceramic Lamps Mondrian by Bitossi. Italy, 1990s

Mid-Century Pair of Ceramic Lamps Mondrian by Bitossi. Italy, 1990s

By Bitossi

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern Pair of table or bedside lamps in enameled ceramic terracotta Mondrian decor, brass detail by the italian design manufacture Bitossi. In the mood of 1950s Pompeo P...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Brass, Enamel

Substantial Aldo Londi Bitossi Incised Blue & Green Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's
Substantial Aldo Londi Bitossi Incised Blue & Green Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's

Substantial Aldo Londi Bitossi Incised Blue & Green Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi incised blue and green glazed table lamp distributed by Rosenthal Netter. Featuring a classic handcrafted Londi form, horizont...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Pair of Ceramic Lamps Blue Rimini by Bitossi. Italy, 1990s
Mid-Century Pair of Ceramic Lamps Blue Rimini by Bitossi. Italy, 1990s

Mid-Century Pair of Ceramic Lamps Blue Rimini by Bitossi. Italy, 1990s

By Bitossi

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern Pair of table or bedside lamps in blue enameled ceramic terracotta Rimini decor, brass detail by the italian design manufacture Bitossi. In the mood of 1950s Pompe...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Beautiful 1960s white Rimini ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
Beautiful 1960s white Rimini ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy

Beautiful 1960s white Rimini ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in München, DE

Beautiful decorative 1960s ceramic table lamp from the Rimini collection in rare white. Designed by the renowned Italian artist and painter Aldo Londi. Manufactured by Bitossi. Made ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Italian Bitossi Rimini Blue & Gold Ceramic Table Lanp by Marbro
Italian Bitossi Rimini Blue & Gold Ceramic Table Lanp by Marbro

Italian Bitossi Rimini Blue & Gold Ceramic Table Lanp by Marbro

By Bitossi, The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Stamford, CT

Very large Italian Bitossi Rimini blue & gold ceramic lamp by Marbro. Dazzling turquoise ceramic lamp body with hand painted gold accents. Original gold painted wood base. Newly rewi...

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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bitossi Lamps for Bergboms, with Custom Made Shades by René Houben
Pair of Bitossi Lamps for Bergboms, with Custom Made Shades by René Houben

Pair of Bitossi Lamps for Bergboms, with Custom Made Shades by René Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of table lamps. Each lamp features a ceramic base with a rough surface in an off-white glaze with shiny metallic gold glazed patterns, Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960s. With exceptio...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rimini Blu Ceramic Fish Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s
Rimini Blu Ceramic Fish Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s

Rimini Blu Ceramic Fish Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Southampton, NJ

Rare “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Fish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s. Handcrafted in glazed ceramic, the piece captures Londi’s distinctive artistic language: whimsical yet refined...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Metal

Lovely 1960s Bitossi Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi in Famous "Rimini Blue"
Lovely 1960s Bitossi Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi in Famous "Rimini Blue"

Lovely 1960s Bitossi Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi in Famous "Rimini Blue"

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in London, GB

A lovely 1960s Bitossi ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi in his famous "Rimini Blue" colour. Re wired with new brass fittings and PAT tested, with new bespoke shade.  

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Brass

Bitossi Brown Gold Silver Ceramic Lamp, Custom Natural Lampshade by R. Houben
Bitossi Brown Gold Silver Ceramic Lamp, Custom Natural Lampshade by R. Houben

Bitossi Brown Gold Silver Ceramic Lamp, Custom Natural Lampshade by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality large ceramic table floor/table lamp by Bitossi, 1970s. This lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful details, it offers a unique presen...

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century large pair white ceramic table lamps by Bitossi
Mid-century large pair white ceramic table lamps by Bitossi

Mid-century large pair white ceramic table lamps by Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Beautiful pair ceramic table lamps designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden. These pretty lamps has white glazed base with texture and brown patterns. Period- ca. 1960 Place of origi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa, Chocolate & Blue Pottery Table Lamp
Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa, Chocolate & Blue Pottery Table Lamp

Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa, Chocolate & Blue Pottery Table Lamp

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Large Aldo Londi Bitossi hand painted Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a tall, textured bulbous bottle form in textured Cocoa clay accented with hand-painted Chocolate Brown and ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi "Milano Moderna" Art Pottery Table Lamps, C. 1959
Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi "Milano Moderna" Art Pottery Table Lamps, C. 1959

Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi "Milano Moderna" Art Pottery Table Lamps, C. 1959

By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Two Milano Moderna Aldo Londi by Bitossi for Raymor Geometric Art Pottery Table Lamps. Small footprint. Featuring a cylindrical bottle form, conical tea...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Scale Aldo Londi Studio Ceramic Lamp for Bitossi Imported by Raymor 1960s
Large Scale Aldo Londi Studio Ceramic Lamp for Bitossi Imported by Raymor 1960s

Large Scale Aldo Londi Studio Ceramic Lamp for Bitossi Imported by Raymor 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Dallas, TX

A striking and rare large-scale ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, imported to the U.S. by Raymor in the 1960s. This sculptural piece exemplifies the bold artistr...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi “Lacrima” Blue Table Lamp, France 1950's
Bitossi “Lacrima” Blue Table Lamp, France 1950's

Bitossi “Lacrima” Blue Table Lamp, France 1950's

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Classic lamp base with individually etched lacrima motif all around and in a beautiful Rimini blue glaze 24x18 Base Only 12x6 Shade Not Included

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi for Bergboms Table Lamp, Ceramic, Pewter Metallic, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi for Bergboms Table Lamp, Ceramic, Pewter Metallic, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi for Bergboms Table Lamp, Ceramic, Pewter Metallic, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi for Bergboms Table Lamp, Ceramic, Pewter Metallic, Italy, 1960s. Tall cylinder-form ceramic table lamp produced by Bitossi, Italy for the Swedish lighting manufacturer Bergbo...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Milano Moderno Table Lamp by Bitossi, Ceramic, 1960s, Italy
Aldo Londi Milano Moderno Table Lamp by Bitossi, Ceramic, 1960s, Italy

Aldo Londi Milano Moderno Table Lamp by Bitossi, Ceramic, 1960s, Italy

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental table lamp from the Milano Moderno series, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The tall cylindrical ceramic body features incised vertical channeling that runs the full he...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Metal

Aldo Londi Bitossi Large Table Lamp Piume Multicolore Signed, Italy 1950s
Aldo Londi Bitossi Large Table Lamp Piume Multicolore Signed, Italy 1950s

Aldo Londi Bitossi Large Table Lamp Piume Multicolore Signed, Italy 1950s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage large scale pottery lamp features a sculptural ceramic body in baluster form, decorated with delicate hand painted gradient rainbow feather pattern on off-white background gl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Bitossi Aqua and Brown Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
Bitossi Aqua and Brown Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

Bitossi Aqua and Brown Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality ceramic table floor lamp in style of Bittosi, 1960s. This  lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offer...

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

A pair of mid-century ceramic table lamps by Bitossi
A pair of mid-century ceramic table lamps by Bitossi

A pair of mid-century ceramic table lamps by Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Beautiful pair ceramic table lamps designed by Bitossi, Italy. These pretty lamps have white chamotted glazed base with texture and lower band with blue decoration. Period- ca. 1960 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Monumental Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Monumental Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in San Diego, CA

Monumental turquoise glazed ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960s. The lamp is in very good working condition and measures 11.5"D x 30"H. The lamp sits on a small wal...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Set of Three Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Volcano Glaze
Set of Three Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Volcano Glaze

Set of Three Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Volcano Glaze

By Bitossi

Located in Berlin, DE

This set of three ceramic table lamps channels the sculptural energy of mid-century Italian studio design into a bold, architectural grouping. Each lamp is formed with a tapering, to...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Gold Ceramic Lamp, Custom Ochre Lampshade by R. Houben
Bitossi Gold Ceramic Lamp, Custom Ochre Lampshade by R. Houben

Bitossi Gold Ceramic Lamp, Custom Ochre Lampshade by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality large ceramic table floor/table lamp by Bitossi, 1970s. This lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 2 Bitossi Orange Brown Ceramic Table Lamps, Orange Shade by R. Houben
1 of the 2 Bitossi Orange Brown Ceramic Table Lamps, Orange Shade by R. Houben

1 of the 2 Bitossi Orange Brown Ceramic Table Lamps, Orange Shade by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality ceramic table floor lamps by Bittosi, 1970s. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a uniqu...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

A  table lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms
A  table lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms

A table lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms

By Bitossi, Bergboms

Located in Long Island City, NY

A table lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy/Sweden, circa 1960s. Textured ceramic with glossy details. Marked and numbered by manufacturer. Existing wiring, rewiring available upon...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Bitossi Majolica Large Urn Table Lamps, Flower Decor
Pair of Bitossi Majolica Large Urn Table Lamps, Flower Decor

Pair of Bitossi Majolica Large Urn Table Lamps, Flower Decor

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare and unusual pair of monumental ceramic lamps with abstract sgraffito decor was made by Bitossi Ceramiche; the pattern is very similar in style to pieces that were designed for ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Table Lamp by Bitossi
Large Table Lamp by Bitossi

Large Table Lamp by Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in Long Island City, NY

Large table lamp by Bitossi ceramic, Italy , Circa 1960th. Signed. Newly rewired. Ceramic base dimensions 24" height x 8" diameter. Total height 35".

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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Table Lamp with Blue and Green Glace + New Shade, Italian Modern 1960s
Bitossi Table Lamp with Blue and Green Glace + New Shade, Italian Modern 1960s

Bitossi Table Lamp with Blue and Green Glace + New Shade, Italian Modern 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Guido Gambone

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage Italian Bitossi ceramic table lamp, with incised geometrical design covered with glaze in light and dark variations of green and blue. The design is attributed to Aldo Londi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Pair of Bitossi Table Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades by René Houben
Pair of Bitossi Table Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades by René Houben

Pair of Bitossi Table Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades by René Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Exceptional pair of ceramic table lamp by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s. Sculptural pieces made of handmade ceramic in blue or grey or green tones, with a combination of dry and glazed finis...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bitossi Style Green Ceramic Lamp, Custom Green Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
Bitossi Style Green Ceramic Lamp, Custom Green Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

Bitossi Style Green Ceramic Lamp, Custom Green Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality large ceramic table floor/table lamp in the style of Bitossi, 1970s. This lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful details, it offers a ...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Gold Ceramic Bitossi Lamp, with Custom Made Shade by René Houben
Gold Ceramic Bitossi Lamp, with Custom Made Shade by René Houben

Gold Ceramic Bitossi Lamp, with Custom Made Shade by René Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Elegant table lamp. Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960s. With exceptional new custom made silk shades by René Houben. René Houben is a renowned Dutch light designer. René has been designing...

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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Metal

1 of the 6 Bitossi Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
1 of the 6 Bitossi Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

1 of the 6 Bitossi Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 6 ceramic table lamps, most lamps are made by Bitossi, other ones are in the style of Bitossi. This set brings a rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shap...

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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Large Bitossi Lamp for Bergboms, with Custom Made Shade by René Houben
Large Bitossi Lamp for Bergboms, with Custom Made Shade by René Houben

Large Bitossi Lamp for Bergboms, with Custom Made Shade by René Houben

By Bitossi, Bergboms

Located in Rijssen, NL

Large table lamp features a ceramic base with a rough surface in a brown glaze at the top and bottom and a gold bowl in the middle. Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy, circa 1960s. With an ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Bitossi Lamps, with Custom Made Shades by Rene Houben
Pair of Bitossi Lamps, with Custom Made Shades by Rene Houben

Pair of Bitossi Lamps, with Custom Made Shades by Rene Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

This Bitossi "Birch" lamp features a ceramic base with a rough surface in an off-white glaze in the middle and bands of shiny metallic gold glaze at the top and bottom. The textured ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Green Glazed Spheres, Bergboms, 1960
Pair of Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Green Glazed Spheres, Bergboms, 1960

Pair of Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Green Glazed Spheres, Bergboms, 1960

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Bergboms

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare pair of table lamps was produced by Bitossi in Italy in the 1960s. The Swedish lighting firm Bergboms imported the ceramic Bitossi bases, assembled them into lamps, and ret...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Italian Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp by Bitossi
Italian Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp by Bitossi

Italian Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp by Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare 1960s Italian ceramic table lamp by Bitossi. The lamp has beautiful circles glazed in gold and copper with a white background. Newly rewired with all new brass hardware, brown...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Table Lamps with Ebonized Bases, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Table Lamps with Ebonized Bases, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Table Lamps with Ebonized Bases, Italy

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Mid century hand built ceramic lamps featuring blue, green and black matte glaze. Lamps rest on ebonized wood disc bases. Rewired to US standards, 100W max bulbs.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Hardwood

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cinese Lamp, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Italy, 1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cinese Lamp, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Italy, 1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cinese Lamp, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cinese Lamp, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Italy, 1960s. Tall lamp with blue textured cylinder body and embellished with gold glazed bands at the pinched top and tapere...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

1963 MCM Italian Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Rimini Ambra
1963 MCM Italian Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Rimini Ambra

1963 MCM Italian Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Rimini Ambra

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern golden brown Italian pottery Rimini Ambra Series table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi & Raymor with new off-white faux silk drum shade. This piece...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Table Lamps with cratered Glaze #1 by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Table Lamps with cratered Glaze #1 by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Table Lamps with cratered Glaze #1 by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Berlin, DE

This pair of Bitossi table lamps brings the language of Italian studio ceramics into the domestic interior with an unmistakably sculptural presence. Each lamp is formed as a tall, ta...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Charcoal Glaze Italy, 1960s
Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Charcoal Glaze Italy, 1960s

Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Charcoal Glaze Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Berlin, DE

This ceramic table lamp channels the sculptural character of mid-century Italian studio design into a compact, architectural form. The tapering base is finished in a deeply textured ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Pair of Bitossi Lamps for Bergboms, with Custom Made Shades by Rene Houben
Pair of Bitossi Lamps for Bergboms, with Custom Made Shades by Rene Houben

Pair of Bitossi Lamps for Bergboms, with Custom Made Shades by Rene Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of this Bitossi lamp features a ceramic base with a bronze glaze in the middle and bands of shiny metallic gold glaze at the top and bottom. Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960s. With an...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Bitossi Silver Ceramic Lamp, Custom Natural Lampshade by R. Houben
Bitossi Silver Ceramic Lamp, Custom Natural Lampshade by R. Houben

Bitossi Silver Ceramic Lamp, Custom Natural Lampshade by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality large ceramic table floor/table lamp by Bitossi, 1970s. This lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful details, it offers a unique presen...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Imprint Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Imprint Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Imprint Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Italian Mid Century Aldo Londi for Bitossi Incised Blue Glazed Table Lamp. Featuring a handcrafted hourglass pottery form, horizontal imprinted crossed accents, varied Blue tones, De...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Brass

1 of the 2 Bitossi Gold Ceramic Lamps, Custom White Gold Lampshades by R. Houben
1 of the 2 Bitossi Gold Ceramic Lamps, Custom White Gold Lampshades by R. Houben

1 of the 2 Bitossi Gold Ceramic Lamps, Custom White Gold Lampshades by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

One of the two heavy quality large ceramic table floor/table lamps by Bitossi, 1970s. These lamp bases bring rich visual appeal to any interior. With the beautiful shapes and detail...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms
Pair of Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms

Pair of Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms

By Bergboms, Bitossi

Located in Karlstad, SE

Pair of table lamps featuring ceramic bases produced by Bitossi and mounted by Bergboms during the 1970s. The cylindrical bodies are decorated with a repeating geometric relief patte...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Birch Tree Glazed Table Lamps, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Birch Tree Glazed Table Lamps, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Birch Tree Glazed Table Lamps, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian ceramic lamps with an all over birch tree glaze with hand decorated stampato borders. Rewired for use in the USA. 100W max. Height listed is an overall height with harp.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Brass

Tall & Epic! Blue Vintage MCM Italian Pottery Lamp Bitossi 1950s Aldo Londi
Tall & Epic! Blue Vintage MCM Italian Pottery Lamp Bitossi 1950s Aldo Londi

Tall & Epic! Blue Vintage MCM Italian Pottery Lamp Bitossi 1950s Aldo Londi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Peoria, AZ

Finest in the World! Monumental! 37" Italian Pottery Lamp Rimini Blue with White Stripes & Black Flecks! GORGEOUS ITALIAN MODERNISM! DIMENSIONS: Approximately 37" x 18" T...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Pottery, Wood

1 of the 2 Bitossi Ceramic Lamps for Bergboms, Lampshades by R. Houben
1 of the 2 Bitossi Ceramic Lamps for Bergboms, Lampshades by R. Houben

1 of the 2 Bitossi Ceramic Lamps for Bergboms, Lampshades by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality large ceramic table floor/table lamps by Bitossi, 1970s. These lamps brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful details, it offers a unique presence...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Bitossi Round Stone Gold Lamp, Custom Rattan Double Lampshade by R. Houben
Bitossi Round Stone Gold Lamp, Custom Rattan Double Lampshade by R. Houben

Bitossi Round Stone Gold Lamp, Custom Rattan Double Lampshade by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality large Bitossi ceramic table floor/table lamp, 1970s. This lamp base brings rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence. ...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Forest Green Glaze, 1970s Italy
Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Forest Green Glaze, 1970s Italy

Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Forest Green Glaze, 1970s Italy

By Bitossi, Bergboms

Located in New York, NY

Scandinavian modern pair of ceramic lamps with forest green glazed bands and a birch tree glaze application. Rewired for use in the USA with brass hardware. Uses 100W max bulbs. Bito...

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20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Bitossi Lighting

Materials

Brass

Bitossi lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Bitossi lighting 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 lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting 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 lighting by Stilux, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, and Joe Colombo. Prices for Bitossi lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $224 and can go as high as $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,583.
Questions About Bitossi Lighting
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.