Mid-Century Modern Brown Stoneware Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

This stoneware vase, crafted by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during the 1960s, showcases a striking brown hue adorned with accents of light brown and intricate engraved geometric designs. This piece is distinguished by its exquisite earth-tone glaze and Londi’s distinctive textured finish. The geometric patterns are meticulously hand-stamped, featuring a delightful array of rhombuses, squares, crosses, circles, and other captivating motifs. Its earth-tone glaze and textured surface add warmth and character to any space, whether displayed as a standalone art piece or used practically to hold flowers or decorative branches. Its hand-stamped geometric patterns lend a charming and sophisticated touch to any setting. Whether placed on a mantelpiece, side table, or as a centerpiece on a dining table, this vase serves both aesthetic and functional purposes, enhancing the ambiance of any room with its timeless design and craftsmanship. ABOUT BITOSSI AND ALDO LONDI Bitossi, heir to the “Maioliche artistiche Guido Bitossi” factory, continues its production in line with its classic style. During the 1950s, Bitossi flourished under the legendary artistic direction of Aldo Londi. Londi, known for his creative and aesthetic sense and keen eye for changing tastes, started at Bitossi in 1946. Over more than fifty years, he served as a painter, artistic director, and researcher of styles, influencing many ceramic workshops. Aldo Londi was born in Montelupo, Tuscany, in 1911. He began working in ceramics at age 11. After being imprisoned in South Africa during WWII, he returned to Italy and was appointed artistic director at Bitossi in 1946. Londi held this position for over 50 years, creating thousands of designs for vases, jugs, animals, and candlesticks. from 1946-1975, Londi’s creations were known for bright glazes in orange, yellow, purple, and earthy tones, and rustic forms inspired by Etruscan art. His most famous series, Rimini Blu (1957-1965 and reproduced after 2001), featured glazes in turquoise, green, yellow, and blue, inspired by the Mediterranean Sea. In the 1950s, Raymor, an American import company, promoted Bitossi’s ceramics, bringing the Italian company’s beautiful products to fame in America and other countries.