Bitossi Floor Lamps

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.

Creator: Bitossi

large 43cm Ceramic Table Light by BITOSSI Italy for BERGBOMS, Sweden 1960s

$1,366Sale Price|20% Off

large 43cm Ceramic Table Light by BITOSSI Italy for BERGBOMS, Sweden 1960s

By Bitossi, Bergboms

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 Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms

$4,121 / set

H 22.84 in Dm 15.75 in

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 Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp Aldo Londi Bitossi for Bergboms a Pair Sweden 1960s Marked

$2,237 / set

H 18.12 in Dm 5.91 in

Ceramic Table Lamp Aldo Londi Bitossi for Bergboms a Pair Sweden 1960s Marked

By Bitossi, Bergboms

Located in Paris, IDF

Pair of off-white/beige ceramic lamps by Aldo Londi Bitossi for Bergboms Sweden 1960s Labelled underneath. Glazed earthenware in a textured, off-white color with brown geometric deco...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Ceramic Lamp, Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Italy

$942

H 29.53 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

1960s Ceramic Lamp, Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Italy

By Aldo Londi

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage ceramic table lamp with lampshade, Italian production Aldo Londi - Bitossi from the 60s. . Ceramic base worked and painted by hand (on the bottom it bears the monogram of...

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1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Table Lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, 1960

$1,800

H 25.5 in Dm 6 in

Italian Table Lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, 1960

By Bergboms

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful glazed ceramic table lamp by Bitossi Sweden, 1960, in a textured, off-white color with brown geometric decorations. marked 'Italy/Bergboms', linen shade included, wired for...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms

$3,532 / set

H 15.75 in Dm 5.12 in

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...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bitossi Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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

$3,415

H 39.38 in Dm 6.3 in

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

By Bergboms, Bitossi

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 Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Aldo Londi Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy, 1970s

$1,036Sale Price|43% Off

H 19.3 in Dm 13.78 in

Aldo Londi Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy, 1970s

By Bitossi, Bergboms, Aldo Londi

Located in Valencia, VC

Bitossi by Aldo Londi for Bergboms – Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy, c. 1970s An elegant ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, produced in Italy in the 1970s for the Swe...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Metallic Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms, Italy, circa 1970

$6,000

H 26 in Dm 6 in

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.

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1970s Italian Vintage Bitossi Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A table lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms

$1,500

H 14 in Dm 5.75 in

A table lamp by Bitossi for Bergboms

By Bergboms, Bitossi

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 Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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

$3,532 / set

H 23.82 in Dm 11.82 in

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

By Bergboms, Bitossi, Aldo Londi

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 Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Bitossi Table Lamp for Bergboms, Ceramic, Dark Silver, Italy, 1965

$4,225Sale Price|35% Off

H 33.75 in Dm 6.25 in

Bitossi Table Lamp for Bergboms, Ceramic, Dark Silver, Italy, 1965

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi for Bergboms table lamp, ceramic, dark silver metallic, signed. Tall cylinder body with stepped neck glazed in a dark pewter or silver metallic and decorated with bands of ha...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Pair of Large Brass Bergboms Bitossi Table Lamps, 1960s, Sweden

$5,004 / set

H 24.81 in Dm 13.78 in

Midcentury Pair of Large Brass Bergboms Bitossi Table Lamps, 1960s, Sweden

By Bergboms

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Large and heavy pair of cylinder-shaped table lamps made in ceramic with elegant matte copper glaze finish with a golden stripe. Bittosi design with all new shades, made in Sweden. T...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Previously Available Items

Brown Ceramic Lamp Bitossi, Custom Double Silk Rattan Lampshade by R. Houben

Sold

H 29.93 in Dm 16.74 in

Brown Ceramic Lamp Bitossi, Custom Double Silk Rattan Lampshade by R. Houben

By Bitossi

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor. Custom made double rattan lampshade by René Houben. The brown ceramics and the warm colored details fit perfectly with the custom made double shade w...

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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Bitossi Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large 27cm Abstract Ceramic Table Light by Bitossi Italy, 1970s

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H 10.63 in Dm 3.94 in

Large 27cm Abstract Ceramic Table Light by Bitossi Italy, 1970s

By Bitossi

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic table light base Producer: BITOSSI, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage ceramic Pottery light bas...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Floor Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Large and Rare 1960s Ceramic Bitossi "Rimini Blue" Lamp Designed by Aldo Londi

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H 33.08 in Dm 7.09 in

Large and Rare 1960s Ceramic Bitossi "Rimini Blue" Lamp Designed by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in London, GB

A very large and rare 1960s Bitossi ceramic lamp designed by Aldo Londi in his distinctive "Rimini Blue" colour and intricate pattern detail. This is a rare model and very interestin...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi

Sold

H 24 in Dm 10 in

Italian Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A vibrant rimini blue and turquoise ceramic table lamp by Bitossi featuring three rows of inset circular tile patterns and a small foot at base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Floor Lamps

Bitossi floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Bitossi floor lamps are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original floor lamps by Bitossi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider floor lamps by Andre Cazenave, Barbieri e Marianelli, and Shigeaki Asahara. Prices for Bitossi floor lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $708 and can go as high as $2,215, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,563.

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Questions About Bitossi Floor Lamps

How do you identify a Bitossi?
1 Answer
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.
What is Bitossi's style?
1 Answer
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.
Is all Bitossi signed?
1 Answer
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.
Is Flavia the same as Bitossi?
1 Answer
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.
What is the history of Bitossi pottery?
1 Answer
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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