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.
Mid-century pair white gold ceramic glazed table lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Eindhoven, 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...
Ceramic
$3,556 / set
Pair of Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms
By Bitossi, Bergboms
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare model of table lamps by Bitossi for Swedish manufacturer Bergboms. The lamps are in very good vintage condition, there is a minor dent on top of one of the lamps, which was made...
Ceramic
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
1950s Bitossi Studio Pottery Lamp Mid-Century Italy Aldo Londi Gambone
By Guido Gambone, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950s Bitossi studio ceramic lamp. Biomorphic Designs. All original.
Ceramic
$1,956Sale Price|61% Off
Vintage Engraved Ceramic Table Lamp "Siviglia" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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...
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid-century gold /silver ceramic glazed table lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms
By Bitossi
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Fabulous & chique pair ceramic table lamps designed by Bitossi for Bergboms- Sweden. These elegant lamps have a metallic gold glaze with in the middle a silver stripe. Period- ca. 19...
Ceramic
Midcentury Table Lamp in Ceramic by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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.
Ceramic
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 ...
Metal, Brass
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Pottery Lamp Mid Century Modern Art 24" Height
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful Mid Century Ceramic Lamp, by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960s. The height to the top of the socket is 24.5". The height to the top of the shade shown in the first ...
Metal
Pair of Bitossi Ceramic Lamps Gold Glaze, Italy, 1970
By Bitossi, Bergboms
Located in Bronx, NY
Bitossi lamps Italy, 1970 gold glaze, extremely elegant, these were produced by Bitossi the Italian ceramic manufacturer in the early 1970s as a limited edition made for the Swedish ...
Pair of Italian Bitossi Ceramic Cylinder Table Lamps with Gold Detailing, 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
A pair of ceramic cylinder-shaped table lamps crafted in stoneware and finished with a warm light-brown glaze. Each lamp features a gilded band at the neck, the glossy gold providing...
Gold
Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Table Lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Italian ceramic table lamps by Bitossi. They were designed by Aldo Londi, they were made in Italy and date from around the 1970’s. They are of wonderful q...
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Bitossi Lamps Gold, Black and Copper, 1960, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant large pair of elegant Aldo Londi lamps for Bitossi Italy, 1960 ceramic gold black and copper glaze. Four available. Priced as a pair. Rewired for the US.
Ceramic
Bitossi Midcentury Ceramic Lamps Copper and Gold Glaze, Gold and Silver
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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 ...
Ceramic
Ceramic Bitossi Lamps Gold, Black and Copper, 1960, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Bronx, NY
Large pair of elegant Aldo Londi lamps for Bitossi Italy, 1970 ceramic gold black and copper glaze. Bodies are large and full scale.
Ceramic
$3,900 / set
Bitossi Ceramic Lamps, Italy, 1970
By Bitossi
Located in Bronx, NY
Bistossi lamps Italy 1970 for Bergboms Sweden gold ceramic with a middle part with a look of a birch tree they were produced in collaboration with Swedish Bergboms. Rewired for the ...
Ceramic
Bitossi/Bergboms Lamp Gold and Silver Glaze, Italy, 1970
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Bronx, NY
Bitossi lamp Italy 1970 ceramic gold and silver glaze made by Bitossi but has stickers from Bergboms as they were sold by Bergboms, Sweden. Very st...
Ceramic
Oversized Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Miami, FL
This very large Bitossi lamp designed by Aldo Londi features rich vibrant colors and a rough volcanic style textured print to the base. Labelled and in good original wiring working c...
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...
Ceramic
$5,400 / set
Bitossi Birch Tree, Gold Glazed Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern lamps by Bitossi featuring a birch tree glaze center with 22-karat gold glaze. Rewired for use in the USA...
Gold
Table Lamp Ceramic by Bitossi Italy 1960, Numbered 22/44
By Bitossi
Located in Paris, IDF
Table lamp ceramic Bitossi Italy 1960, numbered 22/44 Rare model, with cream white and gold glazed. 2 table lamps available - Price for 1 table lamp. Good co...
Ceramic
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Blu Rimini Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Mid-Century Modern
By Bitossi
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A big pottery lamp from the 1960s Blu Rimini collection of Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy.
Ceramic
Large Italian ceramic floor lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s.
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Italian table lamp. Guido Bitossi established the “Manifattura Maioliche Artistiche” in 1921, producing typical local crafts. Traditional production was revived under the a...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi - Italy 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi - Italy 1960s
Ceramic
Table Lamp in Ceramic with Golden Glaze by Bitossi for Bergboms
By Bitossi, Bergboms
Located in Genarp, SE
A golden glazed ceramic table lamp from 1960s. The lamp is designed by Bitossi (Italy) for Bergboms (Sweden). The lamp has new electricity and a older lamp...
Ceramic
Bitossi Gold and Off-White Glazed Table Lamps, 1960s
By Bitossi, Bergboms
Located in Göteborg, SE
Each lamp features a cylindrical base with a striking combination of off-white glazed ceramic and rich gold accents. The off-white glaze provides a textured, natural look that contra...
Ceramic
Metallic Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy, circa 1970
By Bitossi, Bergboms
Located in New York, NY
A metallic glazed ceramic table lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, Sweden. Please note that the shade pictured is not included.
Ceramic
Metallic Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy, circa 1970
By Bitossi, Bergboms
Located in New York, NY
A metallic glazed ceramic table lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, Sweden. Please note that the shade pictured is not included.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi a pair ceramic Lamps Sweden 1960
By Bitossi
Located in Paris, IDF
Bergboms (Sweden) Table lamps, a pair, Bitossi for Bergboms, second half of the 20th century. Ceramics, decorated with a light glaze and a gold-coloured border featuring a relief pat...
Ceramic
$3,600 / item
Ceramic Table Lamp for Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A shapely ceramic table lamp incised with a pattern of the astrological Venus symbol, covered in a rich dark glaze on a bronze base. Made in Italy by Bitossi, circa 1950s. Lamp b...
Brass
City Scape Table Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand thrown tapered ceramic table lamp with an apartment building and water tower motif. Designed by Bitossi, produced in Italy, circa 1950s.
Brass
Pair of 1970s Bitossi Gold Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-Century Modern
By Bitossi
Located in Paris, IDF
pair of table lamps in gold and natural ceramic earthward made by Bitossi Italy around 1970. Price for the pair Good condition Lamp base height 26 cm excluding lampshade
Ceramic, Earthenware
Price Upon Request
Glazed Gold Ceramic Lamps, Sweden, circa 1960
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of ceramic lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms, Sweden, circa 1960. Rewired with new shades Measures: 17.5 to top of socket 24" to top of shade.
Ceramic