Known for his prolific mid-century works, Italian artist Bruno Gambone is regarded as one of the most influential figures in ceramics. Born in 1936 in Vietri sul Mare, Gambone was introduced to the world of ceramics at the age of 14 while he worked in the Florence studio of his father, renowned ceramist Guido Gambone.
Toward the end of the 1950s, Gambone left his father’s studio to work at Italian artist Andrea D’Arienzo’s workshop, where he explored other disciplines such as canvas painting and textile decoration. He became committed to painting and exhibited at Florence’s La Strozzina in 1959.
In 1963, Gambone left Italy for the United States. He lived in New York City during a fertile era for creative expression — a time marked by pivotal artistic movements such as Pop art and Abstract Expressionism. Gambone made numerous friends and moved in the same circles as iconic American artists Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Robert Rauschenberg. The Italian native learned more about a range of fields such as sculpture and theater. However, after five years, he returned to his homeland to live in Milan.
While in Milan, Gambone experimented with jewelry design for a brief period. But following his father’s death in 1969, Gambone returned to Florence to run his father’s studio, shifting his attention back toward ceramics.
Throughout the 1970s, Gambone created table lamps, vases, bowls and sculptures, including a series of ceramic animals. He began work in 1972 on what would become his celebrated “Fantastic Animals” series — initially a minimalist collection of stoneware fish, lions, snakes and other creatures characterized by sharp-edged geometric forms.
Gambone showcased his ceramic works at the 1972 Venice Biennale and the Milan Triennale in 1973. The artist received awards from the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum of Contemporary Art of San Diego at La Jolla and other institutions.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Bruno Gambone decorative objects, serveware and lighting.
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Vintage Matt Glazed Ceramic Horse by Bruno Gambone
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Large matt glazed ceramic horse by the celebrated ceramicist Bruno Gambone. This particular subject matter is an unusual one for this artist. Ital...
Ceramic
$775Sale Price|64% Off
Bruno Gambone Bowl, Ceramic, Bullseye, Blue Stripes, Signed
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Gambone bowl, ceramic, blue stripes, signed. Small stoneware bowl with contrasting light and dark blue glaze and burnt umber bullseye decoration. Signed "Gambone Italy" on underside....
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Italian Decorative Mid-Century Set of 5 Ceramic Vases
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 5 ceramic soliflores bottles vases by Bruno Gambone Brown earthenware Measures: H 16 cm / H 30 cm / 35 cm Signed Gambone Italy
Ceramic
Italian Decorative Mid-Century Ceramic Cup Signed by Gambone
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Paris, FR
Large cup / vide poche by Bruno Gambone Measures: H 7,5 cm x D 27 cm Signed Gambone Italy at base.
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Signed Mid-Century Modern Italian Pottery Stoneware Ceramic Bowl
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully shaped and glazed stoneware bowl by Italian master potter/ceramicist Bruno Gambone, the son of legendary artist Guido Gambone. Glazed beautifully with a off white and ...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Rare Set of Three (3) Bruno Gambone Bronze Vases - SIGNED
By Bruno Gambone
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare Set of Bruno Gambone artist signed bronze bottle form vases - three of them (two in bronze and one in white bronze, which is VERY RARE). Bottles with quadrangular section in ca...
Bronze
Bruno Gambone Stoneware or Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Gambone tall stoneware or ceramic bottle or vase in off-white, dark brown, and tan matte glazes. Marked with glazed signature to underside "GAMBONE ITALY".
Ceramic, Stoneware
Italian Decorative Mid-Century Yellow Ceramic Vase Signed by Gambone
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Paris, FR
Shiny yellow enameled with orange & brown circles on both side vase by Bruno Gambone Circa 1965s/1970s Measures: H 25 cm x L 15 cm Artist-signed Gambone Italy at base.
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Yellow Ceramic Bowl
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Long Island City, NY
With its saturated sunflower yellow and dark-tipped rim, this bowl is a beautiful statement of Gambone’s craft in the 1960s. Bruno Gambone (b. 1936) began his artistic career early ...
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Horse Raw 1975
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Raw glazed ceramic horse made by Bruno Gambone from 1975, signed Gambone on the bottom. Very rare in the raw version.
Stoneware
Bruno Gambone abstract crocodile sculpture Italy 1975
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This ceramic decorative abstract crocodile sculpture, crafted by the renowned Italian artist Bruno Gambone in 1975, is a striking representation from his highly collected animal seri...
Ceramic
Italian Decorative Mid-Century Ceramic Cup Signed by Gambone
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Paris, FR
Small cup / bowl by Bruno Gambone Measures: H 5,5 cm x L 10,5 cm Signed Gambone Italy at base.
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Stoneware or Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Gambone tall stoneware or ceramic vase or bottle in dark brown and matte off-white glaze with incised line around upper area below the bottle neck, Italy, 1970s. Marked with gl...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bruno Gambone Decorative Bowl
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Gambone vase with mount
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Vase, 1970s, Italy
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
A substantial stoneware vase by Bruno Gambone, demonstrating the sculptural restraint and material sensitivity characteristic of the artist’s mature production. The form is defined b...
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Pair of Ceramic or Stoneware Bottles or Vases, Italy, 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Gambone pair of stoneware or ceramic bottles or vase in dark brown with light brown and light blue stripes with incised line around upper area below the bottle neck, Italy, 197...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bruno Gambone Decorative Bowl
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Gambone bowl with mounting
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Vase, 1970s, Italy
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
A substantial stoneware vase by Bruno Gambone, demonstrating the sculptural restraint and material sensitivity characteristic of the artist’s mature production. The form is defined b...
Ceramic
Vaso grande in ceramica di Bruno Gambone, 1960s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Quarrata, IT
A striking and iconic ceramic vase by italian artist Bruno Gambone, crafted in the 60s. This sculptural piece exemplifies Gambone's distinctive approach to form and texture, with cle...
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Elephant Limited Edition 1975 Set of 3
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic Elephant made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom. Excellent vintage condition. Only three available, the right one on the fi...
Stoneware
$18,000 / set
Pair of Large Vases by Bruno Gambone
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Large pair of vases by Bruno Gambone, gunmetal grey glaze with verdigris accent. Standing tall at 27” this pair of signed Gambone vases shows well with minimal wear. Vase 1 measure...
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Decorative Bowl
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Gambone decorative plate with mount
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Vase, 1970s, Italy
By Bruno Gambone
Located in New York, NY
A substantial stoneware vase by Bruno Gambone, demonstrating the sculptural restraint and material sensitivity characteristic of the artist’s mature production. The form is defined b...
Ceramic
Vintage Glass VeArt Venice Lattimo by Bruno Gambone, 1975
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Biella, IT
Veart Venice lattimo glass disc with metal base / stand design Bruno Gambone years ’75 limited edit of 34/199 rare perfect condition A The measures signed are with the metal pedes...
Metal