Bitossi Ceramiche is an Italian ceramics company founded by Guido Bitossi in Montelupo Fiorentino, Tuscany in 1921. Guido Bitossi had previously worked for the ceramics company of his family, Manifattura Ceramica Cav. V. Bitossi, which was founded in 1871 in Florence. In 1921, Guido Bitossi decided to start his own ceramics business, which he named "Fratelli Bitossi" (Bitossi Brothers) together with his three sons. The company initially produced decorative household items such as vases, jars and bowls.

In the 1950s, Bitossi began to experiment with new techniques and designs, and they became one of the leading companies in the Italian ceramics industry. The company collaborated with some of the most important artists and designers of the period, including Ettore Sottsass, Aldo Londi, and Piero Fornasetti, to create innovative and iconic ceramic pieces. Bitossi was particularly known for its use of bold, bright colors, and its glazes were characterized by their more...

22 items found:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

Bitossi lamp base, designed by Aldo Londi, c.1960s Italy,…

Bitossi lamp base, designed by Aldo Londi, c.1960s Italy, ceramic with white glaze, height 60 cm (untested)

A pair of ceramic lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s. White…

A pair of ceramic lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s. White base with gold decoration. Design number 468. Signed Al. Made for Raymor USA. Height 50 cm, depth 16 cm

Bitossi table lamp with shade, patterned ceramic in blue,…

Vintage Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp with Patterned Shade

Bitossi table lamp with shade, patterned ceramic in blue, turquoise, and green colours. Plastic and metal fittings. Backed linen shade with blue trim. Numbered to base, Italy, c 1960s, 90 cm high, 33 cm deep

Bitossi lamp; orange glazed ceramic with original 1960s shade.…

1960s Italian Orange Ceramic Lamp with Original Shade

Bitossi lamp; orange glazed ceramic with original 1960s shade. Italy; c 1960s; 106 cm high, 36 cm deep

Aldo Londi pair of Sahara table lamps for Bitossi, textured…

Textured Ceramic Sahara Table Lamps with Shades

Aldo Londi pair of Sahara table lamps for Bitossi, textured glazed ceramic lamps in earthen tones. With original shades, Italy, c 1960s, 111 cm high, 42 cm deep

Bitossi table lamp, original shade with glazed ceramic in lime…

Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp with Original Shade

Bitossi table lamp, original shade with glazed ceramic in lime green and brown tones., Italy, c 1960s, 102 cm high, 41 cm deep

Aldo Londi pair of Bitossi lamps, ceramic in blue, turquoise,…

Bitossi Ceramic Lamps with Silk Shades

Aldo Londi pair of Bitossi lamps, ceramic in blue, turquoise, and green colours, plastic, and metal. Brand new white silk shades., Italy, c 1960s, 63 cm high, 40 cm deep

Bitossi, Italy, pair of table lamps, c. 1960, hand incised…

Italian Terracotta Lamps with Copper Lustre Glaze

Bitossi, Italy, pair of table lamps, c. 1960, hand incised terracotta and copper lustre glaze, with metallic paper shades (2), height 46 cm (excl. Shade). Provenance: Private Collection, NSW

Bitossi lamp designed by Aldo Londi circa 1970s, earthen and…

Aldo Londi Bitossi Earthen Lamp - 70cm Height

Bitossi lamp designed by Aldo Londi circa 1970s, earthen and orange glaze with orange shade, height 70 cm

An Aldo Londi for Bitossi 60's lamp, inverted baluster form…

Aldo Londi Bitossi Lamp with Mottled Glaze and Relief Bubbles

An Aldo Londi for Bitossi 60's lamp, inverted baluster form with mottled bone and charcoal glaze. Half bubbles raised in relief at intervals. Signed to base, height 68 cm, diameter 45 cm

A Bitossi table lamp, ceramic body in skittle form with scale…

Orange Skittle Ceramic Table Lamp with Brass Neck

A Bitossi table lamp, ceramic body in skittle form with scale detailing in orange, brass neck and Eunice Taylor shade. Incised 'Italy' to base, height 60 cm, diameter 30 cm

Table lamp C.1960s Italian, yellow and blue ceramic base with…

Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp with Yellow Fabric Shade

Table lamp C.1960s Italian, yellow and blue ceramic base with yellow fabric shade by Bitossi, height 61 cm

A large Italian Bitossi style table lamp, height 57 cm

Italian Bitossi Style Table Lamp (57cm)

A large Italian Bitossi style table lamp, height 57 cm

A handpainted Italian table lamp by Bitossi, Knopped and…

Bitossi Handpainted Ceramic Table Lamp with Olive Shades

A handpainted Italian table lamp by Bitossi, Knopped and faceted ceramic body in shades of olive and charcoal. 'Made in Italy' handpainted to base. New Eunice Taylor oval shade, height 58 cm, width 40 cm, depth 23 cm

Bitossi lamp base by Aldo Londi Rimini white Italy, marked to…

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini White Lamp Base (59 cm)

Bitossi lamp base by Aldo Londi Rimini white Italy, marked to base, height 59 cm

Bitossi ceramic lamp, green glazed figural with jute shade and…

Green Glazed Ceramic Lamp with Jute Shade

Bitossi ceramic lamp, green glazed figural with jute shade and silk band, Italy, c.1960s, 88 cm high, 39 cm deep

Bitossi painted ceramic lamp, decorative embossed work with…

Embossed Ceramic Lamp with Olive Shade - Italian, 1960s

Bitossi painted ceramic lamp, decorative embossed work with olive linen shade, Italy, c 1960s, 100 cm high, 37 cm deep

Bitossi ceramic and glazed lamp, yellow and white glaze on…

Bitossi Ceramic and Glazed Lamp with Linen Shade

Bitossi ceramic and glazed lamp, yellow and white glaze on brown with burnt orange linen shade, Italy, c 1960s, 89 cm high, 34 cm deep

Bitossi ceramic and glazed lamp, orange textured shade, cream…

Orange Glazed Bitossi Ceramic Lamp, Italy 1960s

Bitossi ceramic and glazed lamp, orange textured shade, cream and orange glaze, Italy, c 1960s, 73 cm high, 28 cm deep

A mid 20th century Italian pottery table lamp, possibly Bitossi…

Italian Pottery and Chrome Floor Lamps

A mid 20th century Italian pottery table lamp, possibly Bitossi and a chrome floor lamp, circa 1960, the floor lamp with two adjustable arms, the pottery lamp with incised geometric designs

A pair of 1950s Bitossi lamp bases with shades

1950s Bitossi Lamp Bases with Shades

A pair of 1950s Bitossi lamp bases with shades

An Italian Bitossi lamp with shade and large ashtray (Italy). C.…

1960s Bitossi Lamp and Ashtray with Green Geometric Shade

An Italian Bitossi lamp with shade and large ashtray (Italy). C. 1960s white ashtray and lamp with 1960s fabric shade in green geometric tones