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Bitossi Furniture

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.

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Creator: Bitossi
Bitossi Ashtray Designed by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter, Made in Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bitossi ashtray designed by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter, for their Marroco line. Made in Italy, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy by Aldo Londi 1950
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy by Aldo Londi 1950 Round "Rimini Blu" enameled terra cotta cigar ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy with hand c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Stoneware

Bitossi Brown, Birch Tree Glazed Ceramic Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury ceramic column lamps with bold brown glazed banding and birch tree effect glaze centers. Rewired for use in the USA,...
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20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Nickel

Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Venus Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Multicolored "Venus" Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H (to finial) x 29.5" H (to light...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bittosi Ceramic Green Line Single-stem Vase by Fabio Novembre
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the production process. Green Line is the name of the collection, an evocative title inspired by a histor...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, White and Gold, Signed
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter vase, ceramic, white and gold, signed. Tall bottle form vase with a textured white glazed body and gilt glazed collar, decorated with impressed with flower pedals. Bitossi used this textured glaze in its "Cinese" Series Decor - which drew heavily from the forms and patinations of ancient Chinese bronze vessels...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming iconic Italian modern ceramic ashtray from the Rimini Blu series designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy in beutiful original condition. The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Lo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi Bowl, Ceramic, Black with Gold Spikes, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi bowl, ceramic, black with gold spikes, signed. Small to medium scale bowl in black glaze decorated with applied gold spikes. Signed on the underside...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Mid-century Modern Bitossi Ceramic Ashtray, Marked, 2 Available
By Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Modern Bitossi Ceramic Ashtray, Marked, 2 available Offered for sale is a brown ceramic Bitossi ashtray or catchall accented with orange, yellow, brown and blacks leaves...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and Italica Ars, Italy 1970s
By Bitossi, Italica Ars, Aldo Londi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This is a Rimini blue vase from the 1970s. It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Flavia Montelupo, also known as Bitossi, for Ars Italica. Bitossi was founded in 1921 in Mon...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bittosi Limited Edition of 199 pieces Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Conical form made on the wheel in red clay with oval cuts on the upper part. Decorated with a small key motif incised using a stamp. Olive green matte glaze with brushstrokes of brig...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi Raymor Vase, Ceramic, White, Impressed Terracotta, Honeycomb, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor ceramic vase, white and impressed terracotta, signed. Small to medium scale cylinder vase with glazed white neck and an unglazed terracotta honeycomb patterned bod...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Brushed Metallic Gold, Chrome Silver
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi box, ceramic, brushed metallic gold, chrome silver. Small scaled lidded box with a finely textured ribbed abstract top, glazed in gold and chrome, and a metallic platinum bot...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Blue, Green, White Stripes, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi box, ceramic, blue, green, white stripes, signed. Small scale colorful lidded box decorated with a tight hard edge pattern of blue, green and white stripes...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Navy Blue, Green, White, Plaid
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal netter box, ceramic, navy blue, green, and white, plaid. Small scale lidded ceramic box with navy, white and green glazed top and white glazed bottom. Tiny glaze miss on edge of one side of the lid. Minute wear to inner box (photo 12) and two old touch-ups to corners of the bottom box. Remnants of a paper Rosenthal...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bittosi Ceramic Guadalupe Centrepiece by Bethan Laura Wood
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bowl made by slip casting in white clay. Shiny green glaze. All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the production process. The iconic styles an...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Unusual Ceramic Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Outstanding and rare lamp by Bitossi, made in Italy ca' 1960's. Beautiful hand painted swirl decoration of orange brown, contrasting with more bulbous and ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi Forest Green / Birch Tree Glazed Lamps
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern pair of ceramic lamps with forest green glazed bands and a birch tree glaze application. Rewired for use in the USA with brass hardware. Uses 100W max bulbs. Bito...
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20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Brass

George J. Sowden, Bitossi Ceramiche Handmade Limited Edition Clay Triangle Vase
By Bitossi, George Sowden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George J. Sowden, Bitossi Ceramiche Handmade Limited Edition Clay Triangle Vase. Numbered 057/299. George J. Sowden is a designer with experience in ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Rimini Blu Catchall Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Made in Italy
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
Italian handmade ceramic vide-poche or catchall tray in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, orig...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bittosi Azzurro Opaco Vaso by Nathalie Du Pasquier
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The vases are bottle‑shaped and composed of stackable elements. The formal and chromatic research is c...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Customizable Bitossi Equilibri Vase Design by Dimorestudio
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Tall rectangular shape made by slip casting in white clay. The surface is hand-smoothed and fitted with a brass section. Finished with a two-tone glaze in pink and glossy green. Yea...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bittosi Limited Edition Tribe Centrepiece by Arik Levy
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Medium cylindrical form, hand-thrown in refractory white clay. The surface is finished with a glossy red glaze on the exterior and a two-tone matte black glaze on the interior. Desi...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Clay

Bittosi Wiggle Ceramic Vaso by Max Lamb
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
All Bitossi ceramics are entirely handmade by our artisans at every stage of the production process. Wiggle is Max Lamb’s collection for Bitossi, exploring the material through manua...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Clay

Bitossi Lamp, Ceramic, Metallic Gold, Black Stripes, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi lamp, ceramic, gold and black stripes, signed. Medium scale ovoid form table lamp glazed with bold black vertical stripes over a metallic gold glazed terracotta body. The cer...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, White, Metallic Gunmetal, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, white and metallic gunmetal, signed. Medium scale white cylinder vase with metallic gunmetal glazed gear formed collar. Sig...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

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...
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20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Gold

Bittosi Era Vaso By Duccio Maria Gambi
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Duccio Maria Gambi started collaborating with Bitossi Ceramiche in 2022 with a focus on sustainability. The project stems from an analysis of waste materials, specifically glazed cer...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Clay

Bittosi bordeaux /rosso opaco Vaso by Nathalie Du Pasquier
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Nathalie Du Pasquier designed a collection of three vases for Bitossi, in 2004. The vases are bottle‑shaped and composed of stackable elements. The formal and chromatic research is c...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi Soliflore by Pierre Marie Agin
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the shapes of ancient jugs, the floral handles pay tribute to some pieces preserved in the Bitossi Historical Archive. All Bitossi ceramics a...
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2010s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray Empy Pocket
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian Midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue glazed ceramic rectanular ashtray or bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s. Beautiful blue glazed (...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Large Italian ceramic floor lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s.
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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...
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1960s Italian International Style Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Postmodern Beige Earthenware Pitcher / Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi. Bitossi was founded in 1921 in Montelupo, a city near Florence, and it is one of the most known Italian ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Earthenware

Bitossi Aldo Londi Fish Pattern Lamp Base Italy, circa 1968
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed large rectangular lamp base with 5 medallions on the front blue panel, each decorated with an incised double fish motif under a crackled fritte glaze...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Pottery

Italian Orange and Black Ceramic Smoking Set by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970s Italian orange with black squares design glazed ceramic smoking set by Bitossi. The lighter inset is polish chrome and the base is wood. Dimensions: Ashtray-7” wid...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Chrome

Large Cross Vase by Karim Rashid
By Bitossi, Karim Rashid
Located in Milan, IT
This striking, geometric vase, designed by Karim Rashid, is part of a limited edition of 349 pieces. Its body in white clay consists of three elements, each featuring a different viv...
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Early 2000s Italian Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Table Lamps by Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

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 Furniture

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Ceramic

Set of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Terracotta, pictorial decoration. Dimensions: Small vase: 15.5 cm x 15.5 cm H 20 cm Big vase : 11.5 cm x 11.5...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

Aldo Londi, vaso serie Etrusco per Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Firenze, IT
Aldo Londi, vaso serie Etrusco per Bitossi Vaso creato da Aldo Londi per Bitossi, della serie Etrusco in smalto bianco opaco. Realizzato negli anni 60.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Terracotta, pictorial decoration. Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working process, both in the forma...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

Bitossi Aldo Londi Cylinder Vase Purple Motifs, Italy, circa 1970
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large cylindrical vase with shaped top and the brown manganese body is decorated with purple acid resist circular motifs. Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Pottery

Bitossi Rosenthal-Netter Vase Gold/Black Metallic, Italy
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Bitossi Rosenthal-Netter Vase Gold/Black Metallic, Italy. Vase is labeled Italy on bottom. Measurements 8" tall, 4.25" diameter
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Mario Ferrarini for Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase Sculpture Centerpiece 2010s
By Bitossi, Mario Ferrarini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian ceramic vase sculpture centrepiece “Vasi Litigati” series designed by Mario Ferrarini and produced by Bitossi. The vase consists of two parts, a cilindric base and a ‘hat’ th...
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2010s Italian Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi Vetrata Pattern Covered Box by Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed 'Vetrata' pattern covered box in orange, yellow and brown. Lovely bright condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Pottery

Italian Ceramic Pitcher and Four Tumblers by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian drinking set by Bitossi. Pitcher and four cups. Marked Italy on underside. Excellent condition. Gorgeous blues and greens. Artwork for your tabletop. Measures: Pitc...
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1960s Italian Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Water Jug by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian orange ceramic water jar by Bitossi 1960s. Glazed technique used by Aldo Londi, serial number and signature on the bottom of the jar.   
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Midcentury Table Lamp in Ceramic by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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.
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Postmodern Brown Enameled Earthenware Vase by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This is a brown enameled earthenware vase with a linear pattern of different colors. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Earthenware

Midcentury Table Lamp in Ceramic by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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.
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Bitossi "Birch"Lamps, with Custom Made Silk 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Ceramic Footed Centrepiece by Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi
By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A modern made hand turned red clay bowl by Bitossi of Italy in a design by Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007). The hand crafted piece has been finished in a two tone matte white and indigo ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Clay

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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

1960 s Bitossi Long Turquoise Bowl w/ Vintage Design
By Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
This richly blue long oblong shaped bowl with early automobiles design is a great decorative bowl for foyer table, makeup table, accessory, etc.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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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.     
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Petite Ceramic Compote Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Chicago, IL
Attractive vintage ceramic compote by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Mid Century Italian Post Modern Bitossi Ceramic Planter or Vase after Sottsass
By Bitossi, Goodfellow Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky post modern design from Bitossi and produced by Goodfellow circa 1970's. Very much in the style of Ettore Sottsass. It features all ceramic form with beautiful bright colors.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bitossi Furniture

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Ceramic

Bitossi furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Bitossi furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Bitossi furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 604 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 32 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Bitossi were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Aldo Londi, Vico Magistretti, and Carlo Nason. Prices for Bitossi furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $166 and can go as high as $14,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,541.
Questions About Bitossi Furniture
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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