Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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.
Italian, 1911-2003 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.
Aldo Londi Bitossi Striped Mid-Century Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, 1960s
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$1,900
A beautiful round striped terracotta bowl, designed by Aldo Londi, handcrafted from ceramic by the Italian manufacturer Bitossi Ceramiche in the 1960s. The bowl features six horizontal bands, shiny glazed in yellow, orange, red, brown and black with the colors thoughtfully coordinated to achieve a harmonious aesthetic. It is signed “8513 Italy” on the underside and in very good condition. We are offering a matching ball vase in our other listings. Bitossi Ceramiche was founded in 1921 by Guido Bitossi in Montelupo Fiorentino, an Italian region rich in ceramic tradition. A pivotal moment in the company’s history came in 1946 with the appointment of Aldo Londi as artistic director. Londi brought a fresh creative vision and introduced the iconic "Rimini Blu" series, known for its vibrant blue hues and intricately handcrafted patterns that became a hallmark of Bitossi.
- designer
- Bitossi, Aldo Londi
- material
- Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta, Glazed, Hand-Crafted
- style
- Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- year
- 1960s
- measurements
- h: 3.33 in, dia: 10.5 in
h: 8 cm, dia: 27 cm
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