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.
Bruno Gambone Monumental Black Greige Ceramic Vase Pitcher Italy 1980s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Bruno Gambone huge ceramic vase Pitcher in black and greige glazed stoneware, Italy 1980s, signed Gambone.
Ceramic
Italian Glazed Zoomorphic Ceramic Pitcher by Bruno Gambone 'circa 1970s'
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Italian glazed ceramic pitcher in seagull form by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). A very rare Bruno Gambone piece never before encountered by this gallery...
Ceramic
Minimalist Stoneware Pitcher by Bruno Gambone, Italy, 1960s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Firenze, IT
An exceptional studio pottery pitcher, designed and handcrafted by the renowned Italian ceramicist Bruno Gambone in Florence, dating to the 1970s/1980s. This piece perfectly reflects...
Ceramic
$2,853Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Italian Ceramic Jug by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s)
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Italian ceramic decorative jug by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). The vessel has a purity of form, muted colour and demonstrated effortless beauty that is only created by Bruno Gambone....
Ceramic
Shiny Black 1960s Rörstrand Vintage Pitcher Vase, Sweden
By Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Black porcelain midcentury modern pitcher vase with large handle and lined relief decor manufactured by Rörstrand in the 1960s. Stamped unde...
Porcelain
Bruno Gambone Ceramic/Pottery Bottle/ Vase Signed
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sweet vase/bottle by the well known artist Bruno Gambone . signed and Italy in bottom.
Pottery, 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
Spanish Bull Shaped Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching ceramic bull jug / pitcher, Spain, 1960s. Spanish ceramic bull shaped jug with romanesque inspired decorative details in green, white and brown-black. This kind of tradi...
Ceramic, Majolica
Original classic Ceramic Pitcher, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful classic ceramic pitcher made in Italy in the 1970s. The vintage pitcher has the original manufacturer's label. The pottery jug is in g...
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Stoneware Horse Set of 2
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic horses made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone on the bottom. Wonderful set in excellent condition. Only two available, the one in the middle on...
Stoneware
$1,458
H 9.65 in W 8.86 in D 4.14 in
Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. France, 1950s-1960s Manufactured by Vallauris Ceramics. Eye-catching large green Majolica ceramic va...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Rooster Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, Ukraine, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching black and amber Majolica ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, Ukraine, 1950s-1960s. A cool accent to any kitchen or to be user as serving pitcher. Lovely as a part of a cerami...
Ceramic, Majolica
Vintage Handcrafted Ceramic Face Jug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage handcrafted ceramic face jug is a captivating example of American Folk Art, blending functional pottery with expressive sculptural design. Featuring a rounded, bulbous f...
Ceramic
A small vintage Italian ceramic pitcher after Gambone, circa 1960
By Guido Gambone
Located in View Park, CA
A mid century modern ceramic pitcher, after Guido Gambone, circa 1960. In tones of pine, chartreuse, and mustard, and signed on verso.
Ceramic
$562Sale Price|25% Off
H 7 in Dm 3 in
Murano Dino Martens Pink Black White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black, white and pink Italian art glass pitcher / vase. Attributed to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. The piece has a striking alternati...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon
$950
H 6.93 in W 3.12 in D 2.25 in
Einer Hellerøe, Pitcher, Bamboo, Glazed Stoneware, BR Keramik, Denmark, c. 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and white-glazed stoneware and bamboo pitcher designed by Einer Hellerøe and produced by BR Keramik, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Stoneware, Bamboo
Bruno Gambone Ceramic Pitcher Blue, Italy, 1958
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Munich, DE
Bruno Gambone ceramic pitcher in blue glazed ceramic, Italy from 1958. Measures: H 23 x B 22 x D 15 cm.
Ceramic