Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Decorative Ceramic Vase for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century decorative vase in turquoise glazed ceramic designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during the early 1960s. In excellent vintage condition, with...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A giant sized handmade Rimini blue ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi.
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Ceramic Bull Rimini Blu by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Ceramic Bull Rimini Blu by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s Beautiful bull made of ceramic and painted in "Rimini blue" color, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in ...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Vase Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi - Italy "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Cat Sculpture
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in St. Louis, MO
A hand crafted Aldo Londi (1911-2003) for Bitossi Ceramiche "Rimini Blue" cat figure sculpture with triangular face.
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The Rimini pattern executed in glossy dark green.
Ceramic
1960s small Rimini Blue ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in München, BY
Manufactured by Bitossi. Made in Italy. Aldo Londi's most famous design is the Rimini Blue collection, created between 1957 and 1965.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray, Ceramic, Blue Rimini, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Bitossi ashtray/catchall by Aldo Londi, it's part of "Blue Rimini" Collection, and is in very good condition.
Ceramic
Rimini Blu Ceramic Fish Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Southampton, NJ
Rare “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Fish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s.
Metal
$424Sale Price|30% Off
Italian Midcentury square Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
iconic Italian modern ceramic ashtray from the Rimini Blu series designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Plant Centaur Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Plant Centaur Sculpture, Italy, 1960s Exceptionally rare and very large Mid-Century Italian design ceramic sculpture, made by Aldo Londi fo...
Ceramic, Paint
Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Decorative Desk Organizer by Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century ceramic decorative piece or desk organizer in the iconic and vibrant Rimini Blu color. This lovely and unique piece was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by B...
Ceramic
Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blu ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in München, DE
Manufactured by Bitossi. Made in Italy. Aldo Londi's most famous design is the Rimini Blu collection, created between 1957 and 1965.
Ceramic
Blue Ceramic Vase of Rimini Blu Collection by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR
Blue ceramic vase of Rimini Blu Collection from the middle of the last century by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Large Bitossi Rimini Blue Bowl by Aldo Londi C1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic large (10.5) inches x 3 deep bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. Rimini Blue such a a deep intense but serene color with archaic impressions banding the bowl.
Clay
Mid Century Modern Tall Rimini Blue Vase Bitossi & Aldo Londi Rosenthal Netter
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous tall vase by Aldo Londi designer for Bitossi of Italy. Amazing color, Rimini Blue with a band of flowers circling the upper portion of the vase.
Stoneware
Lovely 1960s Bitossi Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi in Famous "Rimini Blue"
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1960s Bitossi ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi in his famous "Rimini Blue" colour.
Brass
Aldo Londi Bitossi Very Large Round Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Ashtray, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Very large, has a diameter of 9 1/2 inches, Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 19...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Rare “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Fish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A truly exceptional and rare example of Aldo Londi’s work for Bitossi Ceramiche, this sculptural ceramic fish belongs to the iconic “Rimini Blu” collection, designed and produced in ...
Ceramic
Midcentury "Blue Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous and very rare large Mid-Century ashtray in Rimini Blu ceramic. This stylish piece was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during the 1960s.
Ceramic, Pottery
$504Sale Price|43% Off
A "Blue Rimini" Glazed Ceramic Vase Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse Riders Sculpture, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Quarrata, IT
A 1960s ceramic sculpture titled "Cavallerizzo" (Horse Rider), designed by the visionary artistic director Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche in Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy. The sculp...
Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse Riders Sculpture, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Quarrata, IT
A 1960s ceramic sculpture titled "Cavallerizzo" (Horse Rider), designed by the visionary artistic director Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche in Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy. The sculp...
Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Leaf Shaped Glazed Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy with hand carved geometric design and in a glazed vibrant turquoise and cobalt blue.
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Accented Rimini Blue Pottery Table Lamp, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Larger Aldo for Bitossi Incised Rimini Blue Pottery Table Lamp. Featuring a handcrafted glazed, footed olive jar form, incised, cross hatch accents with Rimini Blue and Black with In...
Metal
Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Ceramic standing horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Blue crystalline glaze enhancing the details of the decoration.
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Imprint Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Italian Mid Century Aldo Londi for Bitossi Incised Blue Glazed Table Lamp. Featuring a handcrafted hourglass pottery form, horizontal imprinted crossed accents, varied Blue tones, De...
Brass
Aldo Londi Ceramic Candlestick Blue Glazed Bitossi Mid 20th Century Rimini Blu
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Bitossi candle holder embodies the vibrant spirit of mid-20th-century Italian ceramics, particularly from the iconic Rimini Blu collection designed by Aldo Londi.
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Cityscape Ceramic Lamp Base Rimini Blue
By Aldo Londi
Located in Chicago, IL
A very pretty example of Aldo Londi's work. Same time period as the work of Gambone and Fantoni The ceramic portion alone is 20" tall. Comes with original hardware.
Ceramic
Beautiful 1960s white Rimini ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in München, DE
Manufactured by Bitossi. Made in Italy. Aldo Londi's most famous design is the Rimini Blue collection, created between 1957 and 1965.
Ceramic
$345Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Rimini Blue Lacquered Ceramic Jug by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Handmade in Italy, 1960s. This jug is made in Rimini blue lacquered ceramic. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...
Ceramic
Pair of “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Planters by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A vibrant and iconic pair of ceramic planters (cachepots) designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. These hand-crafted pieces are part of the famous Rimini Blu collection – one of t...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Blue Rimini, Mid-Century Modern
By Aldo Londi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, part of "Blue Rimini" collection.
Ceramic
"Rimini" ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi, Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Posacenere in ceramica "Rimini" di Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Made in Italy, Anni '60.
Ceramic
"Figura Di Uccellino" Rimini Blu Series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Blue Bird
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR
The Rimini Blu series was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy.
Ceramic
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 detailed decoration of this Rimini Blu design.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Table lamp for Bitossi 'Rimini blue' Italy 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, IDF
ALDO LONDI. Table lamp, "Rimini Blu", Bitossi, Italy 1960s, chamotte and blue glazed earthenware with stamped decoration.
Ceramic
$326Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Rimini Blue Lacquered Ceramic Jug by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Handmade in Italy, 1970s. This jug is made in Rimini blue lacquered ceramic. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic lamp, design by Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Rimini Blu series
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Torino, IT
Lampada in ceramica smaltata, design di Aldo LONDI per Bitossi, serie Rimini Blu. ORIGINE Italia PERIODO Anni 50/60 AUTORE Aldo LONDI Nato a Montelupo Fiorentino nel 1911, inizia ...
Enamel
Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blue ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in München, DE
Manufactured by Bitossi. Made in Italy. Aldo Londi's most famous design is the Rimini Blu collection, created between 1957 and 1965.
Ceramic
Large "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.
Ceramic
Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1980s.
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ashtray by Bitossi, Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern handmade ceramic footed cigar ash receiver in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, designed in 19...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Vase and Lidded Jar with Floral Decoration
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This ceramic vase and lidded jar were designed by Aldo Londi, art director for Bitossi ceramiche in Montelupo, Italy.
Ceramic
$301Sale Price|40% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramics Ashtray Vide Poche Rimini Blue
By Aldo Londi
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large vintage ashtray, vide poche made of ceramic with blue crackle glaze, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960s, marked Made in Italy, 102/20 at the bottom.
Ceramic, Earthenware
Italian Rimini Blu Glazed Leaf-Form Ceramic Vide Poche by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian Modernist ceramic vide poche/ashtray designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, ca. 1950s. Features the Rimini blu glaze, a blend of turquoise, navy and green, with sgraffito etched...
Ceramic
Ceramic vase, design Aldo LONDI for Bitossi, Rimini Blu series. 1950s/60s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso in ceramica dipinta a mano, design di Aldo LONDI per Bitossi, serie Rimini Blu. ORIGINE Italia PERIODO Anni 50/60 AUTORE Aldo LONDI Nato a Montelupo Fiorentino nel 1911, iniz...
Enamel
Ashtray or Vide-Poche in Rimini Blue Ceramic, Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous ceramic ashtray or vide-poche in a stunning blue glazed (Rimini Blu) color. This vibrant ceramic item was designed by Aldo Londi and hand-crafted by Bitossi in Italy during ...
Pottery, Ceramic
Vintage Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Italian Stoneware Vase Rimini Blue by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aldo Londi designed this lacquered chamotte stoneware vase with Rimini Blue Trifoglio center patterns during the 1960s.
Stoneware
Whimsical Petite "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical petite elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1980s.
Ceramic
Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Ram Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical petite elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1980s.
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Blue Glaze Italian Stoneware Vase by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Italian ceramist Aldo Londi designed this lacquered chamotte stoneware vase glazed with Rimini Blue Trifoglio patterns.
Stoneware
$821Sale Price|20% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi - Rare Square Ashtray In Rimini Blu - 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in MOUGINS, FR
Master Italian ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) created a range of decorative objects for the manufacturer Bitossi.
Ceramic
Rimini Blu Catchall Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Made in Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
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, originally designed in 1959 for Bitossi C...
Ceramic
$304Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Ceramic
Master Italian ceramist Aldo Londi created a range of decorative objects in the latter half of the 20th century for the manufacturer Bitossi. In addition to the small-scale animal sculptures for which he is best known, Londi designed a variety of ceramics for the famed company that includes vases, bowls and desk accessories. Collectors know that vintage Aldo Londi pottery is marked by deep attention to detail and an integration of rich, alluring hues typically associated with the Mediterranean.
Londi was born in Montelupo Fiorentino, just outside of Florence, an area that has been known for its pottery since the Renaissance. Londi showed an early interest in the craft, apprenticing at the Fratelli Fanciullacci ceramic workshop when he was only 11 years old. He worked at the company until he left to fight in World War II. After returning to Montelupo Fiorentino in 1946, Londi became the creative director at Bitossi — a position he held for more than 50 years.
Londi's fresh and unique style breathed new life into Bitossi. He prioritized the production of high-quality and handmade decorative objects and created many of Bitossi's pottery lines himself. The most famous of Londi's Bitossi collections is the Rimini Blu line of animals and vases, which debuted in 1955. The collection is characterized by geometric and whimsical patterns and is recognizable for its marvelous blue color.
Londi's fame and popularity extended outside of Italy with the help of Raymor. The American import and distribution company introduced many esteemed Italian manufacturers such as Bitossi to boutiques and department stores in the United States. After Raymor founder Irving Richards hired Ettore Sottsass to design ceramics, Richards connected his new recruit to Londi. Decades before he founded a legendary postmodern design collective in Milan called the Memphis Group, Sottsass used the Bitossi kilns to create timeless works that manifest both primitive forms and modern geometries.
In 2021, Bitossi opened the Bitossi Archive Museum at its Montelupo Fiorentino headquarters. Many of the works designed by the company's most esteemed contributor and artistic director, Aldo Londi, are proudly displayed.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Aldo Londi serveware, lighting, decorative objects and more.
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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.