Bitossi - Aldo Londi - Vase - Ceramic - "Rimini Blu"
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A Rimini Blu ceramic cylinder vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy, in white clay with crystalline blue turquoise glaze, measuring 10 cm in width and 24.5 cm in height, circa 1960s–1970s and in very good vintage condition.
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An iconic mid-century modern ceramic cylinder vase from the famous Rimini Blu collection, designed by the celebrated Italian master ceramist Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche. Introduced in 1959, this series remains one of the most recognizable and highly collected milestones of post-war Italian design.
The piece features a beautiful, slightly stepped cylindrical form expertly hand-stamped with abstract geometric bands, stars, frieses, and line repetitions. It is coated in the signature proprietary vibrant blue and turquoise crystalline glaze, showing lovely tonal variations that mimic the shimmering Italian Riviera sea. Because every single imprint and glaze application was finished by hand, no two pieces are exactly identical, making this a true collector's item.
Specifications & Details
• Designer: Aldo Londi (1911–2003)
• Manufacturer: Bitossi Ceramiche (Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy)
• Collection: Rimini Blu
• Period: Circa 1960s / 1970s
• Material: White clay / Terracotta with impressed motifs and crystalline glaze
• Country of Origin: Italy
Condition
• Overall: Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear.
An iconic mid-century modern ceramic cylinder vase from the famous Rimini Blu collection, designed by the celebrated Italian master ceramist Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche. Introduced in 1959, this series remains one of the most recognizable and highly collected milestones of post-war Italian design.
The piece features a beautiful, slightly stepped cylindrical form expertly hand-stamped with abstract geometric bands, stars, frieses, and line repetitions. It is coated in the signature proprietary vibrant blue and turquoise crystalline glaze, showing lovely tonal variations that mimic the shimmering Italian Riviera sea. Because every single imprint and glaze application was finished by hand, no two pieces are exactly identical, making this a true collector's item.
Specifications & Details
• Designer: Aldo Londi (1911–2003)
• Manufacturer: Bitossi Ceramiche (Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy)
• Collection: Rimini Blu
• Period: Circa 1960s / 1970s
• Material: White clay / Terracotta with impressed motifs and crystalline glaze
• Country of Origin: Italy
Condition
• Overall: Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
"Rimini Blu"
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Designer/artist/maker
Aldo Londi
Material
Ceramic
Manufacturer/brand
Bitossi
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
24.5 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960, 1960-1970
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