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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
Bitossi Mossy Green Ceramic Lamps
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern matte dark green/loden glazed barrel form ceramic lamps. Lamps feature a hand incised all over stylized key pattern. Signed. Rewired for use in the USA using dark brown silk cord and new bronze sockets...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Bronze

Bitossi Large Table Lamp White Glaze with Shade, Italian Modern Ceramic 1960s
By Bitossi, Guido Gambone, Palshus, Aldo Londi, Saxbo
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall vintage italian Bitossi ceramic table lamp with white glaze. The lamp has an imprinted stylized leaf decor. The design is attributed to Aldo Londi. The lamp is manufactured ci...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

1 of the 3 Bitossi Table Lamps, with Custom Made Silk Shades by Rene Houben
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional set Bitossi lamps with a ceramic base with shiny metallic gold glaze. Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy, circa 1960s. With an exceptional custom made shades by René Houben. Wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Metal, Brass

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

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Ceramic, Wood

Fratelli Fanciullacci Ceramic Table Lamp with New Custom Made Lampshade, 1970
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unique ceramic floorlamp by Fratelli Fanciullacci for by Bittosi, A sculptural high-end piece made of handmade ceramic in red tones. With an exceptional new custom made red silk lamp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic, Fabric

Table Lamp, Bitossi - Made in Italy for Miranda AB Sweden, 1960/70s
By Bitossi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table ceramic table lamp, made in Italy by Bitossi for Miranda AB, Sweden 1960/70s. Label: Made in Italy & Miranda AB. In good condition, smaller signs of age and wear.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Huge Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp Blue and Brown Italian Ceramic, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Huge vintage Bitossi ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi. The lamp foot has a geometric decoration in two wide bands glazed blue on a brown background The lamp is made in Ita...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Mid-century Italian blue green ceramic glazed table lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful Italian ceramic table lamp designed by Bitossi. This lovely lamp has blue/green glazed base with texture and decoration in front of the lamp. Period- ca. 1960/1970 Place o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

A pair of mid-century ceramic table lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, 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

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Ceramic

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

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Brass

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

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Ceramic

Bitossi, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in High Point, NC
A pink and off-white glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Bitossi, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.25” H x 4.75” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches)...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Large Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Hand Painted Colorful Mosaic Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Troy, MI
Massive and rare hand painted ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi circa 1960s Colorful mosaic style glaze pattern with white conical apex Signed to base
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Bitossi Gold and Off White Glazed Lamps
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of matte gold glazed ceramic lamps with a "birch tree" off white glazed center. Rewired for use in the USA. Brass necks and hardware.
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20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Brass

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...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Mid-century pair white gold ceramic glazed table lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful pair ceramic table lamps designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden. These pretty lamps have gold glazed base and top with in the centre off-white glazed 'birch' texture. Per...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Green Spotted Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic table lamp by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s. Striking animalesque spotted pattern in different shades of green.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Mid-century large ceramic table lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful ceramic table lamp designed by Bitossi. These pretty lamp has off-white glazed base with texture and gold patterns. Period- ca. 1960 Place of origin- Italy Height of the l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Mid Century Ceramic Lava Glaze Lamp by Bitossi
By Jonathan Adler, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Outstandingly stylish and rare lamp by Bitossi, made in Italy ca' 1960's. Beautifully crafted by hand, this piece is a work of art elements. Painted swirl strokes of orange brown, c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic, Paint

Mid-century large white ceramic table lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful ceramic table lamp designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden. These pretty lamp has white glazed base with texture and brown patterns. Period- ca. 1960 Place of origin- Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Vintage Italian Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Italian ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s Italian mid-century modern table lamp in Rimini blue glace wit...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Spherical White Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautiful table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, dating from the 1960s. This piece features the iconic Italian majolica-style glaze in pristine white, with subtle areas whe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Earthenware

Table Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceramic table lamp by Bitossi, Italy. Marked: B4/35 Italy. Existing wiring, we do not guaranty functionality, rewiring available upon request. The lamp base heigh 14"; diam -5.5". ...
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Stoneware

Mid-century white/gold ceramic glazed table lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms
By Bitossi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful ceramic table lamp designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden. This pretty lamp has gold glazed base and top with in the centre off-white glazed 'birch' texture. Period- ca. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Bitossi Lamp, Ceramic, 24K Metallic Gold, Textured
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Lamp, Ceramic, 24K Metallic Gold, Textured. Small scale cylindrical table lamp with stepped neck and stippled textured body. The Bitossi factory mixed 24-karat gold to achiev...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Incised Cream Pottery Table Lamp with Orange & Black
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi handcrafted off white art pottery table lamp, 1960's. Featuring a textured organic earthen form in Off White, Gray enhanced st...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic, Pottery

Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa & White Polka Dots Pottery Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large Aldo for Bitossi textured Deep Brown & White Dots Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950's. Featuring a handcrafted textured Chamotte style deep chocolate brown glazed clay with impressed, h...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Walnut, Ceramic

Monumental Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi Sculptural Table Lamp, Italy, 1962
By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning monumental lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1962 having milk glass shade. Beautiful, deep blue and aqua green patterns throughout offer a stunning work of art that draw...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Brass, Steel

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

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Metal, Brass

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Imprinted Cream & Off White Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi for Bitossi handcrafted Art Pottery ceramic table lamp, 1950's. Featuring a classic textured, incised, hand decorated glazed bottle form on clear round Lucite (5.5...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

large 43cm Ceramic Table Light by BITOSSI Italy for BERGBOMS, Sweden 1960s
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceramic table light base Producer: BITOSSI, Italy for BERGBOMS, Sweden Decade: 1960s This original vintage ceramic Pottery light base was produced by BITOSSI in Italy for Swedish light producer BERGBOMS in the 1960s. It is made of solid pottery and has coloration in main color of white beige on the bottom and on the top shining silver tone surface finish. The light base is marked with production number and made in Italy. A very collectible and very rare item of the Bergboms Bitossi collection...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic, Pottery

Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Blue Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Blue and White Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 22" H (to light socket) x 9"...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Bitossi Brown, Birch Tree Glazed Ceramic Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury ceramic column lamps with bold brown glazed banding and birch tree effect glaze centers. Rewired for use in the USA,...
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20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Nickel

Rare Bitossi Pottery Lamp for Wilmar. Mid Century Modern Italian Fine Decor 1950
By Bitossi
Located in Peoria, AZ
MARVELOUS! BITOSSI TEAK & POTTERY SCULPTURAL LAMP FOR WILMAR LAMP CO. GORGEOUS MODERNISM! DIMENSIONS: Approximately 27" x 18" This beautiful lamp makes clear why Italian lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Wood, Pottery

Golden glazed ceramic Lamp Base by Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Goteborg, SE
Large Italian lamp base, produced by Bitossi and originally distributed by the Swedish lamp maker Bergboms. The base is in golden glazed ceramics.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Bitossi Gold Glazed Ceramic Lamp
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern gold metallic glazed ceramic lamp with a hand incised flower on the front. Rewired for use in the USA, 100W max.
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Brass

Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Orange & Mustard Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Statuesque Aldo Londi for Bitossi Studios Vibrant handcrafted Ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a smootly textured gloss glazed Orange cylindrical column with a bulbous Bright Yellow ball top and White enameled...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms
By Bitossi
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of table lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy/Sweden, circa 1960s. Textured ceramic with gilded details. Marked by manufacturer. Existing...
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Venus Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Multicolored "Venus" Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H (to finial) x 29.5" H (to light...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Unusual Ceramic Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Outstanding and rare lamp by Bitossi, made in Italy ca' 1960's. Beautiful hand painted swirl decoration of orange brown, contrasting with more bulbous and ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Bitossi Citiscape Ceramic Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury classic pair of cylinder lamps with hand applied stampato details of buildings making up a city skyline, capped off with oran...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Bitossi Artsian Ceramic Table Lamp with Blue Leaves Design
By Bitossi
Located in Plainview, NY
An artisan table lamp crafted by Bitossi of Italy in 1950s. Handmade with meticulous care, the botanical design lamp boasts a delicate ceramic construction. The lamp features leaves...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Large Scale, Bitossi Gold Glazed Terracotta Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of voluminous grand scale pair of lamps featuring a textured surface and 22-karat gold glaze. Rewired for use in the USA using brass double pull chain sockets, gold silk co...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Gold

Bitossi Incised 22-Karat Gold Glazed Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of Bitossi lamps with hand incised decorative bands with a 22-karat gold glaze. Made in Italy for the Scandinavian market, Rewired for use in the USA with brass sockets...
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20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Brass

BItossi Birch Tree Glazed Lamps with 22kt Bands
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern birch tree glazed lamps with 22kt gold glaze bands, rewired for use in the USA. 100W max.
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20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Gold

Bitossi Forest Green / Birch Tree Glazed Lamps
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

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Brass

Bitossi Lamp, Ceramic, Metallic Gold, Black Stripes, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi lamp, ceramic, gold and black stripes, signed. Medium scale ovoid form table lamp glazed with bold black vertical stripes over a metallic gold glazed terracotta body. The cer...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Mid-century white ceramic table lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful ceramic table lamp designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden. These pretty lamp has white glazed base with texture. Period- ca. 1970 Place of origin- Italy/ Sweden Signed at...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Bitossi Aldo Londi Table Lamp, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bitossi Aldo Londi ceramic lamp with encased decoration to the center and top in Rimini blue and ocean green colors. Classical form body that i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Midcentury Table Lamp in Ceramic by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in ceramic, designed by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi, made in Italy in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Vintage Engraved Ceramic Table Lamp "Siviglia" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1963. This is a rare and stunning table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of the series "Siviglia". The base has three ceramic elements with engraved motifs. The lampshad...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic, Fabric

Pair of Bitossi "Birch"Lamps, with Custom Made Silk 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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Londi table lamp Italy, circa 1960s Manufactured by Bitossi This piece is a timeless Classic Organic composition and feel Matte black stamped terracotta lamp base...
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1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Terracotta

Bitossi Gold and Off-White Glazed Table Lamps, 1960s
By Bitossi, Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of matte gold glazed ceramic lamps with a "birch tree" off-white glazed center. Marked, see picture. Height, without shade: 45 cm Height, including shade: 60 cm Diameter, ...
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Midcentury Table Lamp in Ceramic by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in ceramic, designed by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi, made in Italy in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

White Italian Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960s Italian white glazed ceramic table lamp by Bitossi. The lamp is constructed of white glazed egg shape ceramic that sits on a black lacquered steel base. Newly rewired and new...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Steel

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fantastic pair of ceramic table lamps by Bitossi. These lamps are brown ceramic in the center with a metallic glaze at the top and bottom. Newly rewired with new nickel hardwar...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Lighting

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Nickel

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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Bitossi/Bergboms Lamps Copper and Gold
By Bitossi, Bergboms
Located in Bronx, NY
Bitossi lamps Italy 1970 ceramic copper and gold glaze by Bitossi has stickers from Bergboms as they were sold by Bergboms, Sweden. Very strong powe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

Bitossi Midcentury Ceramic Lamps Copper and Gold Glaze, Gold and Silver
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bronx, NY
Bitossi midcentury large pair ceramic lamps made in Italy 1970, ceramic copper and gold glaze and one lamp with gold and silver glaze made by ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lighting

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Ceramic

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.

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