Bitossi, flavia Montelupo - Vase - LARGE DIMENSIONS - Ceramic
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Grandi Dimensioni ceramic vase by Bitossi Ceramiche of Montelupo, Italy, dating to the 1950s, with dimensions 23.5 × 20 × 20 cm, in excellent condition with rare use and minor signs of wear and age.
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LARGE and rare vase produced by the prestigious Bitossi Ceramiche manufactory in Montelupo. A rare example from the 1950s.
The story of Bitossi Ceramiche originates in the heart of Tuscany, a few kilometers from Florence: in Montelupo Fiorentino, along the banks of the Arno, where the culture of ceramics has shaped for centuries the life and work of the people. In 1921 Guido Bitossi founded the Manifattura Maioliche Artistiche Guido Bitossi, uniting tradition with the new stylistic expressions of the present. From the start, production was distinguished by attention to detail, study of forms, and refined interpretation of classical styles.
In the fifties, under the artistic direction of Aldo Londi, Bitossi opened a new creative season, oriented toward research and innovation. It introduced a modern and experimental language, attentive to changes in taste and the product’s uniqueness.
In this stimulating context, under Londi’s guidance, in 1955 Ettore Sottsass began his collaboration with the company, merging the design approach with hands-on know-how, in a dialogue that confirmed the use of ceramics as a poetic and expressive medium in daily life. An encounter that represents a turning point for Bitossi and for 20th‑century design.
Bitossi Ceramiche is recognized as one of Italy’s historic enterprises of excellent craftsmanship, design language, and formal refinement, capable of interpreting the present and projecting itself into the future with coherence and insight. Each creation, made entirely by hand by specialized personnel, is the fruit of high technical quality, material research, and aesthetic sensitivity. It expresses a knowledge rooted in tradition, but always aimed at innovation.
The continuity of place translates into a constant identity: fidelity to founding principles such as craftsmanship, quality, research, and respect for manual know-how. The company today is led by Ginevra Bocini Bitossi, fourth generation of the family; and within the same walls they continue to work with international designers, with the care and pride of a century ago.
Bitossi draws its strength from a living heritage, which allows it to continually regenerate, remaining deeply faithful to its identity. A heritage of know-how that it preserves with care and turns into an authentic value, becoming the lifeblood of a creative tension perpetually projected toward tomorrow.
Every Bitossi ceramic artwork is the fruit of a very complex artisanal production process, both in its formal and decorative aspects, carried out inside the manufactory by highly specialized staff.
Quality control takes place during all production stages: from prototyping to molding, from shaping to drying, up to the different firings. A meticulous process, carried out with care and passion that adds value to the iconic works of Italian-made creativity.
Large dimensions, 23.5 x 20 cm
Excellent condition.
Like many Bitossi objects, the mark is not present, but a sticker with the words "Made in Italy" and the model number. On some specimens found online there is also a sticker with the Flavia brand.
Seller's Story
My name is Riccardo, I recently graduated in Art History from the University of Florence and I am passionate about porcelain. From tableware to artist vases, from figurines to tea and coffee sets, I am fascinated by the mastery and the ability of great artisans and designers who shape this so fragile material, turning a raw mass into masterpieces with a story to tell. During my years at university I became interested in the history of 19th- and 20th-century tableware art; today, every day, I work with prestigious porcelain pieces that always have something to say to me and to those who purchase them. Of my work I love that I can discover more about the objects I find as I travel around Italy, always learning something new. I always strive to convey to my clients this passion I have for the objects I sell, certain that each one of them has a story to tell: the story of who created it, the story of who preserved it, and the story of who will give it a new life.
Translated by Google TranslateLARGE and rare vase produced by the prestigious Bitossi Ceramiche manufactory in Montelupo. A rare example from the 1950s.
The story of Bitossi Ceramiche originates in the heart of Tuscany, a few kilometers from Florence: in Montelupo Fiorentino, along the banks of the Arno, where the culture of ceramics has shaped for centuries the life and work of the people. In 1921 Guido Bitossi founded the Manifattura Maioliche Artistiche Guido Bitossi, uniting tradition with the new stylistic expressions of the present. From the start, production was distinguished by attention to detail, study of forms, and refined interpretation of classical styles.
In the fifties, under the artistic direction of Aldo Londi, Bitossi opened a new creative season, oriented toward research and innovation. It introduced a modern and experimental language, attentive to changes in taste and the product’s uniqueness.
In this stimulating context, under Londi’s guidance, in 1955 Ettore Sottsass began his collaboration with the company, merging the design approach with hands-on know-how, in a dialogue that confirmed the use of ceramics as a poetic and expressive medium in daily life. An encounter that represents a turning point for Bitossi and for 20th‑century design.
Bitossi Ceramiche is recognized as one of Italy’s historic enterprises of excellent craftsmanship, design language, and formal refinement, capable of interpreting the present and projecting itself into the future with coherence and insight. Each creation, made entirely by hand by specialized personnel, is the fruit of high technical quality, material research, and aesthetic sensitivity. It expresses a knowledge rooted in tradition, but always aimed at innovation.
The continuity of place translates into a constant identity: fidelity to founding principles such as craftsmanship, quality, research, and respect for manual know-how. The company today is led by Ginevra Bocini Bitossi, fourth generation of the family; and within the same walls they continue to work with international designers, with the care and pride of a century ago.
Bitossi draws its strength from a living heritage, which allows it to continually regenerate, remaining deeply faithful to its identity. A heritage of know-how that it preserves with care and turns into an authentic value, becoming the lifeblood of a creative tension perpetually projected toward tomorrow.
Every Bitossi ceramic artwork is the fruit of a very complex artisanal production process, both in its formal and decorative aspects, carried out inside the manufactory by highly specialized staff.
Quality control takes place during all production stages: from prototyping to molding, from shaping to drying, up to the different firings. A meticulous process, carried out with care and passion that adds value to the iconic works of Italian-made creativity.
Large dimensions, 23.5 x 20 cm
Excellent condition.
Like many Bitossi objects, the mark is not present, but a sticker with the words "Made in Italy" and the model number. On some specimens found online there is also a sticker with the Flavia brand.
Seller's Story
My name is Riccardo, I recently graduated in Art History from the University of Florence and I am passionate about porcelain. From tableware to artist vases, from figurines to tea and coffee sets, I am fascinated by the mastery and the ability of great artisans and designers who shape this so fragile material, turning a raw mass into masterpieces with a story to tell. During my years at university I became interested in the history of 19th- and 20th-century tableware art; today, every day, I work with prestigious porcelain pieces that always have something to say to me and to those who purchase them. Of my work I love that I can discover more about the objects I find as I travel around Italy, always learning something new. I always strive to convey to my clients this passion I have for the objects I sell, certain that each one of them has a story to tell: the story of who created it, the story of who preserved it, and the story of who will give it a new life.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Model
LARGE DIMENSIONS
Material
Ceramic
Manufacturer/brand
flavia Montelupo, Bitossi
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
23.5 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
