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Aldo Londi Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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.

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.

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Creator: Aldo Londi
Ashtray or Vide-Poche in Rimini Blue Ceramic, Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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 ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Pottery, 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, orig...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Aldo Londi for Bitossi Geometric Ceramic Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi yellow and orange geometric ashtray or bowl. Signed on the bottom. Italy 1960s. Aldo Londi (Montelupo Fiorentino, 1911-20...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

1960s Bitossi Ashtray/Catchall by Aldo Londi Blue Rimini Collection
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. Handmade, made in Italy Dimensions: 5,90" x 4,52" x 1,5...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray Bowl Videpoche
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian handcrafted blue glazed ceramic rectangular ashtray / bowl with hand-carved geometric designs in cobalt blue and turquoise colors. The 'Rim...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ashtray for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage ashtray in signature Rimini blue glaze with leaf motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Marked "Italy" on bottom. Artist: Aldo Londi Manufacturer: Bitossi Origin: Italy ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Circular Bowl, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue glazed ceramic circular bowl. Italy, 1950-1960s. Beautiful blue glazed (Rimini Blu) round ceramic bowl or vide-poche designed by Ald...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Leaf Shaped Glazed Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual leaf design midcentury blue glazed (Rimini Blu) ceramic bowl / vide-poche / ashtray. Italy, 1950-1960s. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in It...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Bitossi Studio Pottery Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stoneware ashtray with lava glaze by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, c.1960s, Italy. The ashtray features a geometric pattern on the center of the ashtray in blue, yellow and red tones. Mar...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aldo Londi Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Stoneware

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Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
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Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed fish sculpture. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 19...
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Bitossi by Aldo Londi Vintage Mid Century Ceramic Lion Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
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Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Large Ceramic Horse
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Bitossi By Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Vintage Mid Century Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
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Located in VALENCIA, ES
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Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Bitossi Ceramic Italy Vase, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase, made in Italy, circa 1960s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites. Signed with Italy.
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Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Vintage Mid Century Ceramic Sculpture , 1960s
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Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Italian Centerpiece for Bitossi, 1960s
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Located in Roma, IT
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Ceramic "Rimini Blue" Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Glazed Pottery Sculpture
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Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Wide-Mouthed Vase
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Ceramic Porcupine of Rimini Blu Collection by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
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Italian Modern Aldo Londi for Raymor by Bitossi Chartreuse Ceramic Bowl, Italy
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Vintage Square Rimini Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Round Dish or Bowl, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue glazed ceramic round plate or bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s. Beautiful blue glazed (Rimini Blu) round ceramic bowl or vide-poche designed...
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Ceramic Centerpiece, Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Roma, IT
This Bitossi ceramic centerpiece is a decorative object realized by the Italian ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) for Bitossi in the 1980s. Blue ceramic elegant centerpiece, the unq...
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Vintage Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
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Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Bowl
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Aldo Londi decorative dishes and vide-poche for sale on 1stDibs.

Aldo Londi decorative dishes and vide-poche are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Aldo Londi decorative dishes and vide-poche, although blue editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative dishes and vide-poche by Aldo Londi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative dishes and vide-poche by Flavio Poli, Richard Ginori, and Ercole Barovier. Prices for Aldo Londi decorative dishes and vide-poche can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $250 and can go as high as $1,250, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $823.

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