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Terracotta Figure Sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rare sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ series in terracotta by Aldo Londi (1911-2003) for
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Terracotta
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
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi, Ceramic, Brass, Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi
Located in Manhasset, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Ceramic, Brass, Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
A large
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Blue Sculpture Ceramic Horse 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi Fiorentino, Italy 1960s
Please note that the ceramic is original of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$2,325 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Italian Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp c 1960
s
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the sought after ceramic work of Aldo Londi, for Raymor. The lamp features
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Black, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed Large chunky stoneware
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$1,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Italian Centerpiece for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury round blue and brown ceramic centrepiece. Aldo Londi designed this fantastic piece in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Orange
Mustard Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Statuesque Aldo Londi for Bitossi Studios Vibrant handcrafted Ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Metal
Rimini Blu Catchall Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Made in Italy
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Italian handmade ceramic vide-poche or catchall tray in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely 1960s Bitossi Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi in Famous "Rimini Blue"
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1960s Bitossi ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi in his famous "Rimini Blue" colour. Re wired with
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Brass
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramiche Spring Green and Red Floral Ceramic Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi handcrafted glazed Chartreuse ashtray with Red floral. Featuring a round lipped
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Candle Holder Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 1950s. Handcrafted with hand
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Rare Yellow Glazed Dish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare circular ceramic dish designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Earthenware
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Boar Sculpture for Bitossi Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Troy, MI
Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Italy circa 1960's
Large abstract boar sculpture in Rimini Blue glaze and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Blue Buddha Bust
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Buddha Bust, Blue. Beautiful and calming female Buddha glazed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blu ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in München, DE
renowned Italian artist and painter Aldo Londi.
Manufactured by Bitossi. Made in Italy.
Aldo Londi's most
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Bitossi
Designer: Aldo Londi
Country of Origin: Italy
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Dimensions
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Aldo Londi Ceramic Ashtray/ Vide-Poche, Signed, Italy, 960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
A rare Bitossi ashtray by Italian ceramicist Aldo Londi, handcrafted circa the 1960s. This piece
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$408 Sale Price
37% Off
Aldo Londi Large terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue large vase for Bitossi, Italy.
This large vase was
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Enamel
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Square Ashtray, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small 'Rimini blu', blue glazed terracotta ceramic squared ashtray. Design by Aldo Londi and
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
$617 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Italian Striped Ceramic Vase in the manner of Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Large striped ceramic vase by unknown maker in the manner of Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This stunning
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Blu Cookie Jar by Aldo Londi for Raymor Made in Italy
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Fulton, CA
A lidded cookie jar or container by Bitossi Rimini Blu by Aldo Londi for Raymor. Retains "Raymor
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a banded
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Brass
Decorative Vase Blue Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful cylindrical decorative vase in glazed blue ceramic attributed to Aldo Londi
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Vase, Ceramic, Blue Turquoise, Textured, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi's 'Lacrima' series. Its body is decorated with a relief pattern of impressed teardrops. 2
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$2,625 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Round "Rimini Blu" Wall Plate by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Milan, IT
Scarce decorative wall plate by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
The large piece features typical engraved
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1970s Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Bitossi "Moroccan Hearts" Pottery Bowl Dish Keep All Design Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking Italian pottery bowl designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, dating to the 1960s. This
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Ceramic Vase, Signed
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Chunky ovoid ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, from the same patchwork series as the
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Pair of Handcrafted Lady Figurines by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Beautiful Pair of Handcrafted Lady Figurines by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1970s
This exquisite pair
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Rimini Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Flavia Montelupo, 70s
By Flavia Montelupo, Aldo Londi
Located in Lucija, SI
Ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Flavia Montelupo Italy in the 70s
Rimini blue
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Ashtray Vide-Poche, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic large ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi from the Rimini Blu range
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$408 Sale Price
28% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vintage Italian Modernist Blue Green Partridge Bird Hen
By Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale partridge bird created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. Bird has great coloration
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Large Aldo Londi Milano Moderno Bitossi Italian Art Pottery Table Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Italian art pottery table lamp from the 'Milano Moderno' series designed by Aldo Londi
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Metal
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase. Bright blues and green
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Tall Ceramic Vase, Signed
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Tall ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and imported by Raymor. The elongated form is
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Figural Zebra Bowl Animal Art Pottery by Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy
By Aldo Londi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern figural zebra bowl animal art pottery by Aldo Londi
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Pottery
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
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1960s Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi white carved ceramic table light, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful white ceramic large Bitossi table lamp from Aldo Londi. Italy, 1970s
Imported by Pier1
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
$1,462 Sale Price
28% Off
Aldo Londi Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Signed Oxblood Glazed Italian Pottery Bowl
By Aldo Londi
Located in Studio City, CA
glaze that absolutely radiates in the light. We believe this work is likely an Aldo Londi piece
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, Italy 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Water Jug for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Water Jug for Bitossi, Italy. Label on base
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Lava Glaze Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid-Century ceramic table lamp with a long neck and oval body featuring
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
$1,044 Sale Price
20% Off
Aldo Londi Bitossi Striped Mid-Century Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful round striped terracotta bowl, designed by Aldo Londi, handcrafted from ceramic by the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Large Italian Mustard Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large stunning mustard ceramic lamps with rows of etched patterning manufactured by Aldo Londi for
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Large Square Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray
Signed Large Rimini blue Mid-Century Modern ashtray
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Pair of Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi for Bitossi – Pair of Large “Rimini Blu” Cylinder Vases, Italy, 1960s
An absolutely
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Earthenware, Clay, Ceramic
$1,079 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Monumental 1960s Gilded Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Weesp, NL
Monumental 1960s Gilded Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Montelupo, Tuscany – Custom Shade
An
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Silk
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Large Ashtray Vide-Poche, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Large Round Bitossi Ashtray by Aldo Londi – Rimini Blu, 1950s-60s
A stunning Mid-Century Bitossi
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay
"Figura Di Uccellino" Rimini Blu Series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Blue Bird
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR
pieces.
The Rimini Blu series was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy.
Aldo Londi was the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic lamp, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Sahara series
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Torino, IT
Lampada in ceramica
smaltata, design
di Aldo LONDI
per Bitossi,
serie Sahara.
ORIGINE
Italia
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1950s Italian Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Enamel
Large Vintage Modern Pottery Lamp Manner of Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Lamp in unmarked. Uncertain of origin whether it is American or possibly
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
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
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Metal
Aldo Londi for Bitossi 3 set Rimini pieces, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue 3-Piece Set from the 1970s is a stunning example of Italian
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Mustard Brown Stoneware Vase with Celadon Green Birds by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Aldo Londi around 1960, features a striking mustard brown glaze with a celadon green bird medallion
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Stoneware
Aldo Londi Dark Cocoa Pottery Table Lamp with Glazed Red
Orange Geometrics
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Aldo Londi for Raymor Bright Art Pottery Table Lamp, Circa 1960. Featuring a deep brown
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Brass
Substantial Aldo Londi Bitossi Incised Blue
Green Pottery Table Lamp, 1950
s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi incised blue and green glazed table lamp distributed by Rosenthal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Vintage
Materials
Brass
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Aldo Londi Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the aldo londi vintage you’re looking for. A aldo londi vintage — often made from ceramic, pottery and clay — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect aldo londi vintage — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A aldo londi vintage made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. A well-made aldo londi vintage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Raymor are consistently popular.
How Much is a Aldo Londi Vintage?
A aldo londi vintage can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $960, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $3,315.
A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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